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A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

A network of ancient tunnels and vaulted chambers with mystical Buddhist reliefs, built for ascetic training.

This giant two-tier celebration cake serves as a befitting advert for the confectionery college it sits on top of.

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.

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

Museum dedicated to the largest battleship ever built.

The last remaining pre-dreadnought battleship in the world has been a museum for nearly a century.

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.

This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

A hidden gallery exhibits intricate, decades-old Buddhist reliefs.

These seven moai figures are the world's only sanctioned replicas of the Easter Island originals.

The seat of the lost Ryukyu Kingdom has survived numerous fires and wars over the centuries.

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

Stone slabs along the coast warn of Japan's tsunami-ravaged past, often marking the highest point of a wave's reach.

Losing lottery tickets are deposited at this shrine in hopes of better luck.

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

A cursed torii gate still stands on the edge of Haneda Airport, decades after its shrine's relocation.

It is believed that this Buddhist temple stands right on the gateway to the underworld.

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

Tatar Russian in origin, the largest mosque in Japan is now an Ottoman-style Turkish culture center.

This abandoned, spaceship-like building is home to a museum so unpopular that it has been put on hiatus for over two decades.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

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