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

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

A vertical tube that allows you to see what's going on underneath the Antarctic sea ice.

These giant volcano sponges in Antarctica are thought to be the world's oldest living animal, at 15,000 years old.

Natural time capsule containing an alien ecosystem.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

No two pieces are exactly the same at Portland's hippo-themed hardware store.

A multiversal transit station located right below a highway interchange.

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

This little valley along Highway 1 is engulfed by thousands of lilies during the spring season.

Despite being stolen multiple times, this civic electrician's street corner Snoopy won't be stopped.

A former zoo turned public park, where visitors can hang out in the old animal cages.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

Climbing this abandoned railway leads to breathtaking vistas of O‘ahu.

The world's last remaining store of its kind.

The trunks of 3,000 year-old trees lurk beneath the surface of this crystal clear lake in Oregon.

From Japan to Italy, this California park explores the world's cultures through their gardens.