Places mimigarcia82 Wants to Go

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

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

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

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

Hidden behind musical flora and forgotten for over a thousand years, this cave is now a neon dream.

Discovered after draining a local pond, these ancient man-made caves are still a complete mystery.

Snow-capped peaks, colorful waterfalls and stunning vistas on the edge of the Himalayas.

One of the world's largest ice festivals dazzles visitors for over a month with radiant sculptures and carvings.

Mirrored floors and arched shelves create the illusion of an infinite tunnel of books.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

A total of 999 stairs lead visitors through a massive hole in a mountain known as the Gateway to Heaven.

This abandoned fishing settlement may well be the greenest village in the world.

A fifth-century temple improbably built into the side of a cliff.