This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A rare festival blending religion, blacksmiths, vagina dentata, sex workers, and the straight-up facts of life.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

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

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.”

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

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

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

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

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.