Places Whit Wants to Go

There's light and a dreamlike panorama at the end of this tunnel.

This statue of Buddha has a distinctive hairstyle meant to represent an unfathomably long period of meditation.

This park boasts a unusual collection of curious monuments from around the world, from Micronesia to Antarctica.

Ward off bad luck and fill your bottle with "the most watery water" at this little roadside shrine in Yonezawa.

Disused for decades, this freight railway bridge is finally being renovated into a scenic promenade.

This 24-hour vending machine serves up homemade treats inspired by the local Japanese snow monkeys.

This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

Peer into this window for an interesting glimpse into the public utilities that make this city run.

Run a wash cycle while sipping a latte at this community-oriented café.

The largest of its kind in Japan, this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

One of three official copies of Marcel Duchamp's enigmatic masterpiece is on display in an obscure Tokyo museum.

The only Edo-period ferry that is still in operation in Tokyo today.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.

This garden located inside a bamboo forest once belonged to a famous Japanese actor.

Unbeknownst to most passersby, this marble statue standing outside an office building is a genuine piece of second-century Rome.

Have a soak at this retro bathhouse, where you will find Japan's first electric bath, tiling from Spain, and wood carvings representing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

One in a pair of subterranean caves created by an ancient eruption of Mount Fuji.

This whimsical garbage disposal facility receives around 12,000 accidental tourists each year.

Tell this pair of "love-inviting" cats in Ginza your romantic hopes.