Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

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

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Hanging over one of Japan’s “hidden valleys,” these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

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

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

Relics of the 1894 Midwinter Exposition continue to delight visitors today.

Golden Gate Park's historic collection of plants.

Olfactory delights in San Francisco's Botanical Gardens.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.