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Zborik

My claim to Atlas Obscura fame: John Oliver used my photo from my entry on the Sopranos statue in Vilnius in Last Week Tonight (episode about UK Elections)

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Iwaizumi, Japan

Ryūsendō Cave

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

Added by graknil

Tsuruoka, Japan

Sokushinbutsu of Dainichibou Temple

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

Dylan

Zauo

The freshest fish here are the ones you catch yourself.

Oliver Hong

Added by Oliver Hong

Sōgenji Temple (Kappa-Dera)

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

Added by ilbonito

Hachiko

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Rachel

Added by Rachel

Ryōan-ji

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

journeylism

Added by journeylism

Sengaku-Ji

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

Added by IgCwdBd5

Takehara, Japan

Okunoshima

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

PaperTiger

Added by PaperTiger

Yokohama, Japan

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

littlebrumble

Added by littlebrumble

Narusawa-mura, Japan

Narusawa Hyoketsu (Ice Cave)

A 70-foot-deep ice cave formed by lava from Mt. Fuji on the edge of Japan's "Suicide Forest."

CryptKat

Added by CryptKat

Sanjūsangen-dō

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

Josh

Yokai Street

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Added by justinalanarnold

Giant Unicorn GUNDAM Robot

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Added by ilbonito

Yunessun Spa Resort

This spa theme park lets its guests take a dip in pools of coffee, wine, or ramen broth.

Josh

Nishiki Market

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

clairedinhut

Added by clairedinhut

The Vine Bridges of Iya Valley

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

Dylan

Namerikawa, Japan

The Firefly Squid of Toyama Bay

Bioluminescent firefly squid light up this Japanese fishing port.

Dylan

Yakushima, Japan

Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine

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

Added by iemjaxemail

Hayakawa, Japan

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan

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

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Yoro Park

Experience park where visitors are told to expect the unexpected.

Tōdai-ji Daibutsuden (The Great Buddha Hall)

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

Clinton

Added by Clinton

Vampire Café

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

serflac

Added by serflac

Fantasy Dining Alice in a Labyrinth

Fine dining in the bizarre world of Lewis Carroll.

Added by Ellecp523

Kawasaki, Japan

Anata No Warehouse

This faux-seedy Japanese arcade is made up to look like a maze of alleys straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia.

Dylan