The former site of the U.S. military base redeveloped as an art district, boasting a collection of 109 public artworks from 36 countries.

A relatively young Buddhist temple on hilltop, dedicated to a statue relocated from Mount Atago.

The preserved ruins of the Hōjō clan’s palatial estate, hidden in the basement of a tourist information center.

Once known for its eerie appearance, this semicircular monument is all that remains of a Tokyo industrial icon.

Once a huge limestone cave that collapsed thousands of years ago, this scenic ravine is also an important archaeological site.

Thanks to wordplay, the earthquake-causing catfish monster has become a god of confidence at this shrine.

A group of medieval rock-cut Buddhist statues created to save people from the volcanic hell that surrounds them.

Learn about the indigenous people of Japan's northernmost islands.

Fifty-odd dinosaur footprints are preserved on this strip of mountain cliff along with ancient ripple marks.

The remains of a prehistoric settlement with a museum showcasing fascinating archaeological finds next to modern artworks.

The oldest stone lion in Okinawa survived a major battle during World War II.

At the "fishing boat shrine," an offering is said to help ward off fevers.

This Spanish theme park stands out in the Japanese countryside.

Haunted by a giant white snake, this pond is said to bring the rain and pubic hair.

The oldest surviving stele in Japan is a personal dedication from a monk to his late mother.

Cute manhole covers commemorate the hometown of the real-life Ash Ketchum who created Pokémon.

The original location of the eponymous site of Japan’s Yayoi period is now lost in time.

The only Kurdish restaurant in Japan invites you to learn and feast.

Nestled among the bamboos in a temple complex, this art installation serves as a unique memorial to insects.

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

An eclectic temple with Chinese architecture, Korean lion-dogs, an Indian god and a legendary 700-year-old tree.

This unusual "magical shrine" honors a legendary raccoon-dog god that stowed away to Japan from some far-off land.

Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.

This traditional Japanese shrine is dedicated to four Shinto deities.