Places toochickens Wants to Go

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

The magical, mossy forest that inspired 'Princess Mononoke.'

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

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.”

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

Marvel at the world's largest collection of jellyfish, including more than 10,000 undulating moon jellies.

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

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

450 dead and frozen fish, proudly on display in Japan.

An atmospheric shrine of mountain worship that is home to a number of curious folk tales.

These 33 Zen Buddhist temples were built to protect the nearby castle.

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

The world's longest tunnel with an undersea section.

A gorgeous, nostalgic café housed in a lofty old warehouse, lit only by petroleum lamps.

An open-air museum exhibiting a total of 52 century-old buildings, recreating Hokkaido’s “pioneer village.”

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

To gaze upon the visage of Sri Lanka's biggest Buddha, one must first pass through the Tunnel of Hell.