Places Ybleh5 Wants to Go

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

Plagued with warts? Leave a frog at this small shrine in the city of Tosa, and you may be cured.

Every summer, this shrine sets up a tiny drinking fountain reserved for thirsty apians.

This futuristic-looking museum was built for the centennial of Japan's most innovative toilet.

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

Thousands of foxes are said to gather and parade across the neighborhood of Ōji on New Year’s Eve.

In 806, Kobo Daishi began meditating on Mount Misen. The Buddhist monk lit this holy fire, which has been kept burning for 1,200 years.

A mile-long trail of pottery culture, full of clay pipes and lucky cats, including one that’s 12.5 feet tall.

A pair of rivaling shrines dedicated to Lady Oiwa, the most famous vengeful ghost in Japan.

Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.

More than 100 antique vending machines housed in a used tire shop sell everything from candy to sake and ramen.

This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.

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

A bizarre philosophy-themed park founded by an occult expert.

The centuries-old cobblestones of a feudal highway remain in the woods of Hakone.

Visitors to this temple are greeted by a massive collection of wooden dolls said to bring good fortune.

Home to herbal cosmetics, teas, and a unique set of dolls known as kitchen witches.

A kitsch shrine dedicated to the ogre-slaying folktale hero born from a peach.

This one-of-a-kind indie publisher-bookshop specializes in archiving historic red-light districts and niche cultural topics of the Shōwa era.

Visit a speakeasy-like indie cinema specializing in 16mm and 35mm films.

Open since 1690, this former teahouse makes “strength mochi” based on the centuries-old recipe.

The “bridge of return” is haunted by a myriad of legends, from ghosts to demons to nuptial superstitions.

Over 40 species of fern cover the canyon walls of this lush green bowl, cut off from the bustle of the world by a cave entrance.

This century-old electronics store-turned-cafe serves comforting, retro fare.