Places viv157 Wants to Go

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

Roots and stumps that lay inundated for two millennia are on display in Japan's city of three mysteries.

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

A semi-abandoned replica of Prince Edward Island's Avonlea—in Japan.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

This high-design church is made up of two dizzying spirals meant to evoke the weaving together of marriage.

The largest collection of model trains in the world is actually run using full-size locomotive technology.

This traditional Japanese-style house doubles as one of James Turrell's colorful works of art.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

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

The traditional houses along the coast of this charming Japanese fishing village allow people to sleep above the sea.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

This bridge is so steep it looks like a rollercoaster.

Make your own fake treats at this factory and workshop in the epicenter of Japan's food replica industry.

A massive wintry wall of snow up to 66 feet tall flanks a highway through Japan's mountains.

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

This active volcano's siren song to suicide jumpers forced authorities to build a fence.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.