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

This isolated Japanese mountain village untouched by time showcases unique and stunning traditional architecture.

An ordinary pond with fish from out of this world.

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

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

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

This subterranean spot might be the epitome of Japan's baroque, retro coffee houses.

Tokyo’s only Ainu restaurant serves Indigenous food from northern Japan.

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

Open-air museum with an elaborate sculpture garden, stretching for over 70,000 square-meters.

A beautiful bamboo trail tucked in this famous Japanese shrine.

Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

This mesmerizingly colorful pond looks like a scene straight out of a fairytale.

The quintessential Japanese rock garden has existed for more than 500 years.

Shrine to Japanese water-goblins, complete with their preserved body parts.

1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face.

Twelve hundred stone carvings guard this off-the-beaten-path Buddhist temple.

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

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

Every color in the rainbow awaits.