Places mekelley94 Wants to Go

A bibliophile's heaven that contains hundreds of bookstores, offering over a third of secondhand books for sale in Tokyo.

Although damaged beyond recognition, this stone god is still said to bring good luck to those who tap on him with a pebble.

An isolated "phantom bridge" doomed to crumble into ruin.

Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

Running through lush forests and across the Tadami River, this train line offers breathtaking views of rural Japan.

A stretch of the Iwai River that features beautiful rocky cliffs, rapids, and flying dango.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

Dedicated to the armor and weapons used by the legendary Japanese warriors.

Would you spend the night in Japan's deepest train station?

A natural wonder with mythological ties to the local Ainu tradition.

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

Located in a remote mountain valley in Yamagata Prefecture, these hot springs have attracted bathers for over 450 years.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

In a rural Japanese town that has committed to sustainable practices, even the hotel is made from recycled materials.

This museum showcases the art of ancient sword-making.

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

This theme park is not in Tokyo, not especially German, and certainly not a village.

This bathhouse includes an option to soak in radioactive water.

A long-worshipped mountain, considered a "power spot" and suspected to be an ancient pyramid by some.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

One of the only two archaeological sites in Japan to feature petroglyphs, which some believe to be a long-lost writing system of the gods.