The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

The original "capsule building" is a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

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

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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

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

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

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

Once decrepit and slated for demolition, now one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world.

A recreation of the doomed ocean liner in the middle of the Smoky Mountains.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

Town not known for anything except its strange name.

A beautiful South Korean gate and garden in Little Rock honors American Taekwondo.

The collection of 80+ pieces created between the years 1100 and 1500 is intended to be seen, heard, smelled, touched, and tasted.

This Florida resort community is where the Amish come to have fun in the sun.