1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Hanging over one of Japan's "hidden valleys," these vine bridges must be remade every three years.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

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.”

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

The legendary birthplace of the Japanese maneki-neko is dotted with hundreds of lucky beckoning cats.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

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

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

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

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

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.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.