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Lughsson

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Yamanakako, Japan

Lake Yamanaka

The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.

Hiraizumi, Japan

Takkoku no Iwaya Bishamondo

Founded over a thousand years ago, this shrine is said to be built on the site of a warlord's harem prison.

Added by daveyyoung

Mimizuka

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

Allison

Added by Allison

Mount Osore

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

Maccath

Added by Maccath

Nagakute, Japan

Satsuki and Mei's House

A real-life replica of a home from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved movie "My Neighbor Totoro."

Chrissy

Added by Chrissy

Takayama, Japan

Forest of Seven Lucky Gods

The divine septet of Japanese fortune gods are rendered in 1,000 year old wood at this peaceful site.

emmaprew

Added by emmaprew

Kanmangafuchi Abyss

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

Jaszmina Szendrey

Added by Jaszmina Szendrey

Karuizawa, Japan

Karuizawa Picture Book Forest Museum

Children's literature inside, forest all around.

ppalkan

Added by ppalkan

Kumejima-chō, Japan

Tatami-ishi (Tatami Rocks)

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.

Added by pokipaul

Noboribetsu-shi, Japan

Jigokudani (Hell Valley)

A steaming, boiling hellscape sources Hokkaido's thermal baths.

Merlucdai

Added by Merlucdai

Gamagori, Japan

Takeshima Fantasy Museum

Shells collected from over a hundred different countries line the walls, floors and ceilings of this fantasy museum.

Emerson Easley

Added by Emerson Easley

Mount Nokogiri (Saw Mountain)

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Added by daveyyoung

Iga Ryu Ninja Museum

Be a ninja - or just act like one.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Showa Daibutsu

The tallest bronze seated statue of the Buddha in Japan.

Clinton

Added by Clinton

Shakaden Reiyukai Temple

Starship-temple contains 400 tons of drinking water and offers free Japanese lessons.

Iwaizumi, Japan

Ryūsendō Cave

A massive cave complex boasts some of the clearest water (and most charming bats) in the world.

Added by graknil

Fujinomiya, Japan

Tenshou-Kyousha Shrine Mermaid Mummy

Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Sengaku-Ji

This Buddhist temple is home to the graves of the Japanese national legends, the 47 Ronin.

Added by IgCwdBd5

Kintai Bridge

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

Yokai Street

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Added by justinalanarnold

Yoro Park

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Takehara, Japan

Okunoshima

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

PaperTiger

Added by PaperTiger

Yakushima, Japan

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

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

Added by iemjaxemail

The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley

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

Dylan