Places mossenmoons Wants to Go

This ancient burial site was once thought to be the home of a race distinctive to Ainu folklore.

High in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, a magnificent library designed by a world-famous architect.

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."

A few hidden stones are said to bring fortune and love.

This temple is steeped in local folklore involving a teakettle and a raccoon dog.

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

Narrow passes cut out of mountains surround the medieval capital of Japan.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

A thick blanket of beautiful pampas grass cloaks this unique Japanese landscape.

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

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

Existing for more than four centuries, the last of Hakone’s historic teahouses serves a sweet, mold-based rice drink.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.