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

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

A kitsch shrine dedicated to the ogre-slaying folktale hero born from a peach.

This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.

These Japanese gardens are blankets of light for dark winter nights.

One of the world's largest ancient burial mounds.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.

A 1,000-year-old church holds the bones of the Christian martyrs who died hiding inside it.

These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.