Established over a thousand years ago, this family-run teahouse continues to serve skewers of sweet rice cake to this day.

Enormous underground chamber built to detect 'ghost particles' of the universe.

The world's largest drain sits below the city of Kasukabe, Japan.

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

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Japan's largest area of "pink moss" turns the hillside bright pink every spring.

The world’s first hotel to be run by robots.

Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

People from around the world visit the shrine of Japan’s legendarily loyal dog.

Legend holds eating just one of these black eggs can add seven years to one's life.

A train ride to the middle of nowhere gives its passengers some of the most iconic views of Japan's seasons.

Coast along one of Japan’s mountain railways for coveted views of magnificent hydrangeas.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.

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

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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

This pond is so stunning it looks like you've stepped into one of Monet's masterpieces.

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

A restaurant modeled after feudal Japan, where the waitstaff are trained as ninjas.