Barely visible foundations remain where Stow Lake’s “observatory” once welcomed visitors.

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

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

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

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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

Once a black market electronics marketplace, now an otaku shopper's paradise.

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

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Every December, this stretch of dusty desert road transforms into a catwalk for a camel beauty pageant.

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.

The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.

The cluster of igloo-like domes forms the remains of an ancient burial ground.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.