This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

In the former treasury of a popular temple, a rare sculptural depiction of Kannon’s diverse avatars.

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

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

This seaside production studio was built to film 'Titanic' and has been the wet set of choice for other Hollywood productions since.

An incredible collection of Mesoamerican art assembled by one of Mexico's great artists.

A 16th-century monastery boasts a lush array of plants native to Mexico’s most biodiverse region.

This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

You can explore the halls of tombs in the abandoned former capital of the Zapotecs.

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.

The stoutest tree in the world.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

A coastal monument honors one of Mexico's most notable immigrant groups.

The largest collection of artifacts from the Olmec civilization, the mother culture of Mesoamerica.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

The scene of a legendary hunt is displayed on this building's facade.

This beautiful and unmissable little museum is full of fascinating artifacts from Mesoamerica's great civilizations.

The first public library in the Americas has more than 45,000 books dating back to the 15th century.

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

Take in a sweeping views of Guanajuato—and save yourself a hike up a steep hill—on this funicular.