Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.

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

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

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

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

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

Tokyo’s only Vaudeville-cuckoo clock–steampunk-Victorian curio cabinet time piece.

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

Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

River pirates, murderous bandits, and serial killers used this Illinois cave as their debauched hideout.

Turnip-shaped island just off the Michigan shore in Lake Huron.

A sculpture for the sun and stars, created by Nancy Holt.

The fifth-longest natural arch in the world, and the longest outside China.

One woman's UFO-themed campground, complete with self-built energy vortexes, UFO-themed weddings, and magic bushes.

Graffiti, cars, and religion combine to create this jungle of scrap in the Nevada desert.

An experimental, automotive replica of Stonehenge.

The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.

This fairytale-inspired cottage was created by a university literature professor.