A shrine contains nearly 200 statues of the Buddhist deity Jizo, dressed in bibs by parents who have lost a child.

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

This phallic temple was erected in the forest to honor the tragic death of a samurai lord's son.

Rows of stone statues are dressed up to mourn children that are lost before birth.

A temple made famous by Japanese Buddhist monks who sacrificed themselves at sea.

This incredible mountainside temple is home to intriguing statues of demon-like creatures.

This lone tower casts an outstretched shadow over the site of a once-wealthy Knights Templar preceptory.

Admire endangered plants in a verdant garden that looks straight out of a Monet painting.

Only the face remains of this giant Buddha statue, which is said to be a source of luck for students.

With over 12,000 different species of plants, this botanical garden is Japan's oldest and most diverse.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

A culturally significant rural temple in the beautiful mountains of Itoshima.

Home to the world's oldest wooden building.

The only Buddhist temple in Japan dedicated to breasts.

Panoramic views from the mountains over a facility built to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh mountain air.

This operational mill has survived centuries of destruction and construction.

Amidst towering office buildings, a local pub lives inside Sheffield’s oldest surviving domestic building.

This historic pub is a hidden gem for fans of Lewis Carroll.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

Classic game cookery takes center stage at what's widely considered London's oldest restaurant.

This historic Benedictine monastery brews a booze so toxic that it has often been blamed almost singularly for Scottish hooliganism.

Since 1887, this old-school shop has stacked its shelves with extraordinary coffees and teas.