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

Every autumn, this hillside is ablaze with red summer cypress.

Once the most densely populated place in the world, this island is now a ghost town.

If Hello Kitty were Mickey Mouse, this would be Disneyland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

An exquisite tunnel of cascading flowers.

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

This calm grassy field was once a Superfund site full of thousands of nasty chemicals.

Visitors to this arboretum are greeted by three smiling giants crafted from sustainable materials.

Kentucky's longest operating jail is now a spooky spot to spend the night.

A curiosity-seeker's paradise set inside a three-story historic school house.

This 19th century mansion façade adorned with immigrant patriotism is a symbol of Louisville’s history.

This abandoned cemetery has a dark past of bodies buried over bodies.

The only building in Louisville (hopefully) that contains two ancient holy skeletons.

This railroad overpass is said to be home to a murderous goat-man whose very legend has led to very real deaths.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

A collection of haunted artifacts chronicles the career of the world's most famous paranormal investigators.

This old cement mine has been used as everything from a mushroom farm to a recording studio.