Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Once a prosperous mining village, this tiny Taiwanese town is now overrun with cute cats.

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

This monument celebrates this shopping district's past history as a feudal silver mint.

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

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

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

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

Tragic reminders of the 1945 firebombing campaign over Tokyo still haunt this bridge.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

A 14th-century European chapel sticks out of the facade of a Japanese hotel.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

Japan's largest collection of Western-style mansions in the port city of Kobe includes a recreation of Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street quarters.

The small candy-colored ride is the last rooftop Ferris wheel in Tokyo.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

A railway station takeout shop sells boxed meals in containers shaped like trains and snowmen that hold the country’s abundant regional delicacies.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.