Places Shylaann Wants to Go

Seemingly grown on some other world, these New Mexico rock formations look like a disused science fiction set.

If drivers cross the rumble strip on this stretch of Route 66 at just the right speed it plays "America the Beautiful."

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

The second-largest cave chamber in the world was discovered in 1898 by a 16-year-old and a friend known as "Pothead."

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

Historical Japanese-Dutch relations are honored with haunted rides and flower fields in this replica town.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

Serving you alcohol with a side of insanity. Also, costumes!

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

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

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

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

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Cabaret where the show girls are all androids, and the patrons couldn't be more pleased.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.