Places limikoleit Wants to Go

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

This surreal thumbs-up monument commemorates a shiatsu legend.

Walls of VHS tapes adorn this Golden Gai B horror movie themed bar.

Outside of where Tsukiji Market once stood, these memorials honor the spirits of the fallen fish, shrimp, and eggs used for nigiri.

A bizarre object of worship believed to grant wishes to those who tie it up with a rope.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

The only Kurdish restaurant in Japan invites you to learn and feast.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

This century-old electronics store-turned-cafe serves comforting, retro fare.

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

Rumored to be a giant robot in disguise, this colossal chef has been the beloved symbol of Tokyo’s kitchenware district for decades.

This public bathroom takes the form of a 19th-century lighthouse that once stood on the spot.

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.

Rice balls symbolize fate and relationship at this adorable shrine, which was once dedicated to the Buddhist Devil.

This cozy café is housed in a repurposed pharmacy originally built in 1927.

Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.

This infamous execution site inspired the beginning of Japan's modernization in the late 18th-century.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.

The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.

Kawaii meets poisonous at this unique art gallery.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar.