A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

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

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This seven story Japanese love hotel now stands in ruins.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

This airy five-floor library and museum houses thousands of books and rotating exhibits on Japanese monsters and anime.

This statue of what appears to be a feudal lord is actually a tribute to Japan's most beloved comedian.

Considered the oldest intact wooden structure in Tokyo Prefecture, this impressive temple was built in 1407.

Home to a garden of poisonous plants and the only legal cannabis and opium farms in Tokyo.

The former site of the U.S. military base redeveloped as an art district, boasting a collection of 109 public artworks from 36 countries.

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.

This quaint teahouse was founded in 1846 as a samurai’s failed attempt to avenge his brother

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

The demolished ruins of a poorly located Japanese Love Hotel.

An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.

A hidden alley with seven corners and handmade cat decorations.

A collection of nostalgic items from the Showa era with an exhibit on the local ghost story of the Snow Woman.

Open 24 hours, this self-serve sandwich spot specializes in egg salad sandwiches in a land that takes them very seriously.

The burial site of 16 men’s hair buns, which were lopped off in place of their heads.

These medieval wooden bridge pillars appeared out of nowhere in the aftermath of a huge earthquake.

An old woman cured cholera in the 1820s and now her grave is said to be the city’s most cursed object.

The last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

Off the beaten path along the coastline of Miura, a scenic cliff with an evocative name.