Places stephaniewade56 Wants to Go

The first Venetian glass exhibit in Japan and one of the largest in the world.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

Unchanged for decades, World War II-era bullet holes and nostalgic ghost signs still haunt this desolate train station.

Since Tokyo's Kiyosu Bridge was inspired by a historic bridge that crossed over the Rhine, this viewing spot is known as a "view of Cologne."

This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.

A trio of keyhole-shaped burial mounds restored to their ancient glory.

The site of Japan's first major environmental disaster.

A natural wonder with mythological ties to the local Ainu tradition.

A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.

This volcanic island in the Pacific just keeps growing and growing.

For centuries, this gold mine was the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa Shogunate.

An isolated "phantom bridge" doomed to crumble into ruin.

A lone torii arch stands on a coastal rock where a deity is said to have landed.

A stretch of the Iwai River that features beautiful rocky cliffs, rapids, and flying dango.

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

This frescoed ancient burial mound is a colorful window into China’s influence in early Japan.

The world's largest radiation field is probably our best bet for irradiated vegetable superheroes.

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.

A network of ancient tunnels and vaulted chambers with mystical Buddhist reliefs, built for ascetic training.

This ancient burial cave along a roadside is also home to several Buddhist sculptures.

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

Though it won't take you far, the wood train housed at this station is the last of its kind in Japan.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.