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Kaka no Kukedo

Kaka no Kukedo Sea Caves

The birthplace of a deity, a place of spiritual limbo and the scenery of the coast.

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Fumon-in Temple

If the ghost stories don’t scare you away, you can enjoy some local tea culture.

Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)

The inspiration behind the villain’s hideout in the 2012 Bond film Skyfall, Gunkanjima is an eerie time capsule of Japan’s industrial age.

Higashiyama Onsen Fukushima

Higashiyama Onsen

Ancient hot springs and geisha entertainment

Site of reversible destiny art park in Gifu, Japan

The Site of Reversible Destiny

Get lost and found in Gifu’s massive, mind-bending playground.

Nagoro Village

Nagoro Scarecrow Village

A mysterious village with more scarecrow residents than people.

Saishoji Temple in Niigata, Japan.

The Mummy at Saisho-ji Temple

The oldest Buddhist mummy in Japan.

Kome to Circus Weird Restaurant in Shinjuku Japan

Kome to Circus

Try some crocodile tempura with a side of grasshoppers at this *ahem* exotic restaurant in Shinjuku.

Ashigakubo icicles, Saitama

Icicles of Ashigakubo

Chichibu’s icy winter wonderland attraction!

Fake Food replicas in Japan

Plastic Food Replica Shops in Gujo Hachiman

The birthplace of Japanese plastic food.

Namba Yasaka Shrine in Osaka

Namba Yasaka Shrine

This secret shrine is Osaka in a nutshell.