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

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

A taste of the macabre Tokyo's ritzy shopping district.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

The remnants of a fictional Viking village film set now serve as an educational and historical hotspot.

Wooden pathways run through this rocky landscape, which legend says was created when a dwarven king pulled down his own castle to stop raiding giants.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

Centuries of warfare, tragedy, executions, and poetry come together in this 13th-century fortress.

A tiny basalt mountain with an observation tower overlooking the beautiful Bavarian countryside.

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

This 18th-century folly is one of Europe's rare "garden mosques."

Nestled within a German forest is an intriguing, growing rock.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

The monumental home of Prussia’s eccentric "Cannon King."

In this brilliant blue spring in Germany, legend has it that a sad mermaid learned to finally laugh.

Carved fountains poignantly placed in parks and in front of special monuments.

Shimmering sea-colored mosaics and Jesus statues cover this opulent building.

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.

An ancient pagan site swirling with legends in the foothills of Franconian Switzerland.

Twisted trees shaped by coastal winds make this woodland look like something from a spooky story.