A modern temple with an ancient philosophy.

The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order.

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A collection of 20th-century automata, penny arcade games, and musical contraptions.

Carnivorous plants, medieval aphrodisiacs, and the largest original wood structure glass conservatory in the western hemisphere.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

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

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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

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