Places stefy211 Wants to Go

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

A monk-run winery inside a Buddhist temple celebrates Japan's crown grape varietal.

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

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

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.

This brothel-turned-restaurant features plenty of surprises and elaborate, extravagant architecture.

Perhaps the world's cheapest vending machines.

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

Blowtorches, tuna, and a jolly, chain-smoking proprietor mark this beloved street-food stand.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

The home of Mario and his friends

Enjoy a flaming concoction steeped in steampunk, magic, and alchemy at this experimental cocktail bar.

Sip “liquid cuisine” made with meat, vegetables, and insects.

This kitsch-forward diner is dedicated to an almost-forgotten “one-cent” prototype of okonomiyaki.

More than 300 years old, Kyoto's historic "teahouse" still operates as an invitation-only geisha club.

This 400-year-old sweet shop serves a delicacy some have described as "edible incense."

These turtle-shaped concrete stepping stones provide a unique river crossing in central Kyoto.

Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.