This bizarre residential building is the masterpiece of Von Jour Caux, the “Gaudí of Japan.”

Take a few seconds to look at this abandoned, art-filled station as you pass by on the subway to Ueno.

A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

Shrine dedicated to boars that is believed to cure foot and leg injuries.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.

The first location of the eventual video game giant.

A 59-ft. robot statue looks over the citizens of earthquake-ravaged Kobe.

When this clock strikes a certain time, puppets showcase a story of life in Edo Japan.

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.

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

The tallest city hall in the world offers an excellent bento box.

A flight of this "ghost staircase" has 40 steps on the way up, but only 39 steps on the way down.

Weighing nearly 7 tons, this massive sculpture was carved out of 500-year-old wood and decorated with thousands of jewels.

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

An astounding annual light display honors the victims of one of Japan's most devastating earthquakes.

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

This ancient temple is set up to take you on a pilgrimage of self.

One of Kyoto's oldest food establishments has supplied soba noodles to temple priests and the Imperial Palace.

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

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

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

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

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