Places WhimsyCat03 Wants to Go

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

As the aging humans of this Japanese village die off one local artisan is replacing them with eerie homonculi.

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

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000-year-old wood at this peaceful site.

An unexpected curiosity cabinet hidden within a department store in the Japan Post tower.

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

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

The Hanshin Expressway goes right through its 5th, 6th, and 7th floors.

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

This Kyoto Starbucks takes coffee drinkers back in time.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

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

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

Meet the world's longest tapeworm in a collection that really gets under your skin.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

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.”