Places Saint Roughneck Wants to Go

A tiny street lined with eleven distinct Tanuki statues, each representing a different wish.

This shrine is home to an unusual trifold torii and a replica Trafalgar Square lion.

A tiny kissaten coffeeshop with expertly crafted coffee in an antique setting.

Outside of where Tsukiji Market once stood, these memorials honor the spirits of the fallen fish, shrimp, and eggs used for nigiri.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

The origin of this bizarre, ghostly idol is a local mystery, even to the temple it calls home.

Japan’s tallest Godzilla statue contains a piece of the original 1954 film within its base.

A lonely chimpanzee lures you into a narrow alley leading to this hidden shrine.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

Rubbing salt on this small stone dog is said to make wishes come true.

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

A 17th-century Shinto shrine that is home to statues of Mickey Mouse and Pikachu.

A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A tribute to the Nirvana frontman hides beneath the bridge that was the singer's beloved hangout spot.

Quirky movable sculptures have been racing through the town since 1983.

An abandoned network of military bunkers and tunnels open for anyone willing to descend into the darkness.

A mile-long navigable cave adorned with stalactites and stalagmites reaching up to 65 feet tall.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

Every spring, this walkway outside the Japan Mint turns into a cherry blossom tunnel.