The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

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

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

A bronze statue dating back as far as 1252, still has remnants of gold on its right cheek from ancient gilding.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

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

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.

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

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

Go through the looking glass in Tokyo's Wonderland-themed shop.

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

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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