Places Oops3ggs Wants to Go

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.

This airy five-floor library and museum houses thousands of books and rotating exhibits on Japanese monsters and anime.

A glimpse into life in 1830s Tokyo, back during the heyday of the Tokugawa shogunate.

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.

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

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

Legend has it that centuries ago, a ghost once frequented this candy shop to feed her still-living baby.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

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

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

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

A rare example of an ancient Japanese hill castle believed to be the fortress of a legendary demon.

This village is home to the largest existing settlement of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Japan.

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

This little known mountain has claimed four times as many lives as Everest.

These Japanese ruins have been brought back to life with elaborately recreated buildings.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

Turn around and stick your head between your legs for the best view of this tree-covered sandbar.

The Yonaguni Monument, a natural formation or the Japanese Atlantis?

"The Dance of Fools" is Japan's largest dance festival.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

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.