Places kitvishnu Wants to Go

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

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

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

Abandoned Japanese ghost town gives a glimpse into what our own metropolises may leave behind.

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

Thirty architectural gems from the 19th- and early 20th-century Tokyo were restored and relocated to this space.

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

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

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

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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

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

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

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.