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Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.