The ghostly remains of an accidental sea.

Buddha figures are carved into volcanic rocks on the seashore of Yamagara Prefecture.

A statue based on a tragic Japanese nursery rhyme, commemorating San Diego's sisterhood with Yokohama.

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

Looking for the train station? Try the building shaped like a train.

Japan Railways' southernmost train station offers a view of a volcano and a mailbox said to grant happiness.

A 360-year-old cherry tree grows out of a granite boulder.

It is rumored that if you spot this little golden frog hiding in plain sight, good luck will come your way.

This train station meeting spot is an actual, millennia-old tree from the island of Yakushima.

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

Curious onlookers have suspected this strange structure is a secret government base.

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

A calico cat named Tama was the wildly popular Super Station Master at this train stop in southeast Japan.

At a Japanese train station, a goddess emerges from a dumpling.

This massive, beautifully-lit underground quarry leaves visitors in awe.

These tiny pine-covered islands have inspired art and poetry for centuries.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

This compact temple is filled with garlands of colorful balls that represent restrained monkeys.

The predecessor to this bridge was depicted in a famous Japanese woodcut print that influenced Van Gogh.

These statues are dedicated to the damned souls of those executed centuries ago on the beautiful Yuigahama beach.

A giant statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy watches over the town of Ōfuna.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

The world's largest permanent architectural projection display entertains audiences nightly with 28-story light shows.

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.