Places rubysage Wants to Go

A hidden alley with seven corners and handmade cat decorations.

A collection of more than 1,000 teddies from nearly any profession.

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest." 

This quirky little private museum is home to more than a thousand stones, carved by nature, that resemble human faces.

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

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

One of Japan’s oldest and largest cherry trees is said to have been planted by an ancient, heroic prince.

This iconic “station bento” comes in an earthenware pot you can take home and repurpose.

The only museum dedicated to the American street artist is in rural Japan.

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

High in the trees or suspended between cables, these surreal structures are the works of a unique Japanese architect.

This small Japanese street is lined with figures, sculptures and a shrine dedicated to frogs.

One man's goal to be surrounded by color resulted in this enchanting assortment of avian abodes.

Louisiana's first and only water buffalo farm makes exceptional cheeses.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

Fantastic collection celebrating the final send-off.

This metal shop's yard is filled with cutout art including an Eiffel Tower replica and Noah's Arch.

This departure gate in Austin's airport sends travelers to over 120 imaginary destinations.

A 24-hour vending machine restocked daily with homemade full-sized pecan pies.

The world's largest squirrel statue clutches a pecan bigger than your head.

You thought Santa Claus didn't exist, but it turns out you were wrong.

Unusual house, in an unusual neighborhood, home to some very unusual peanuts.

This Austin music venue is an homage to a legendary figure in the local blues scene.