Places tagurit381 Wants to Go

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

One of the tallest statues in the world, and the tallest statue of a goddess in Japan.

An exact replica of Bill Clinton's childhood home stands within a resort in Japan.

A mysterious set of tunnels carved in the hills of rural northern Kyushu.

Along the side of the road on a small Japanese island is an extensive garden of uniquely designed Shisa statues.

This Japanese Manneken Pis gets new outfits for every occasion.

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.”

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

Ever needed a chocolate-filled crepe in the wee hours of the morning?

A whimsical museum dedicated to the mischievous kappa, a mythical cucumber-loving water sprite.

These unconventional "tub boats" let locals row around the island's turbulent coast.

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

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

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

Inside the columbarium, thousands of colorful, high-tech Buddhas guard the ashes of the dead.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

This ordinary set of steps is a must-see destination for fans of a certain romantic anime.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

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

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.

Japan's hottest hot spring has a memorable name.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

A deserted island in southwest Japan that once sheltered persecuted Christians.