Places shimbini Wants to Go

Various forms of phallic art decorate this hill in commemoration of legendary local tragedy.

The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.

A thriving surf community exists in relative remoteness along the former boundary between North and South Korea.

This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.

The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.

Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.

To enter the lower hall of this temple, you must first walk through a dragon.

Trees emerge from the surface of this small man-made reservoir.

According to legend, those who pray at this statue will also be granted a wish.

Over 80,000 carved wood blocks make up one of the world's oldest intact Buddhist canons.

Though it is hundreds of years old, the intricate details on this 23-foot rock carving of Buddha have been preserved.

Known as the birthplace of Korean Buddhism, this temple features an ancient, five-story stone pagoda.

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

The largest and oldest brick pagoda in Korea.

This school was constructed in memory of Korean Confucian scholar Yi Hwang.

The only wooden pagoda remaining in South Korea is part of a Buddhist temple that was established in the year 553.

Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.

An unusual pagoda design in in the northwestern part of Hwaeomsa Temple.

Low tide reveals an ocean bridge to an island full of art.

Landbridge created by the South Korean version of Moses.

In the oldest zen temple stands a descendant of the very tree that introduced tea to Japanese culture.

The former site of Fukuoka’s legendary ramen joint works hard to guide customers to the “original” original.

A shrine dedicated to the sacred white snakes of Iwakuni, whose albinism has been passed down for generations.

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.