Places kattrewerts Wants to Go

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

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

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

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

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

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

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

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

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

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

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