Japan 2026

A collection of 144 places curated by Nata

Places in this collection

  1. The Raining Circus

    bar

    B1F, 6 Chome-16-12 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

    Secret speakeasy with high ABV drinks

    The Raining CircusView on Google Maps

  2. PAMM家

    shop

    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 4 Chome−17−17 PAMM家

    Unique store concept in a typical Japanese old house. You even enter through the 'genkan' & take off your shoes.

    PAMM家View on Google Maps

  3. madras ginza

    shop

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−8−5 ニューギンザビル10号館 1F

    Japanese shoe brand that carries all types of Made in Japan high quality shoes at an affordable price range. They measure your weight distribution on your feet and give recommendations accordingly. They use medical-grade gel insole for shock absorption and posture correction. You can purchase just the insoles at the store or online.

    madras ginzaView on Google Maps

  4. Taishogun Shopping Street - Ichijo Yokai Street

    other

    Japan, 〒602-8374 京都府京都市上京区一条通

    Monster sculptures

    Taishogun Shopping Street - Ichijo Yokai StreetView on Google Maps

  5. Kyōto Recycle Kingdom

    shop

    74-2 Saiinnishikaigawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0056, Japan

    Thrifty finds

    Kyōto Recycle KingdomView on Google Maps

  6. Nishiki Market

    shop

    Higashiuoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

    Featured as a stop on Day 1 and Day 3 of a 4-day itinerary.

    Nishiki MarketView on Google Maps

  7. Vermillion Cafe

    cafe

    5-31 Fukakusa Kaidoguchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0805, Japan

    Photo location

    Vermillion CafeView on Google Maps

  8. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    attraction

    68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

    Visit at 6:30 AM and walk the full trail to avoid crowds and find peaceful spots.

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  9. Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto

    attraction

    Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan

    Garden with reproductions of famous artworks

    Garden of Fine Arts KyotoView on Google Maps

  10. WIFE & HUSBAND

    cafe

    106-6 Koyamashimouchikawaracho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8132, Japan

    Rustic farmhouse interior, coffee, picnic rentals

    WIFE & HUSBANDView on Google Maps

  11. Wagyu IDATEN

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1-chōme−8−２０ 嘉光ビル 2階

    Favorite meal of the trip

    Wagyu IDATENView on Google Maps

  12. Dekasan

    restaurant

    3-chōme-5-17 Kawarayamachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0066, Japan

    Sandwich shop

    DekasanView on Google Maps

  13. GOKAGO

    cafe

    2-chōme-258 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    Matcha cafe, matcha is better than in the US

    GOKAGOView on Google Maps

  14. Men-ya Inoichi

    restaurant

    542 Ebisunochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8033, Japan

    Wagyu ramen

    Men-ya InoichiView on Google Maps

  15. I'm donut? Harajuku

    cafe

    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 Chome−14−24 1F・2F

    Wildly popular donut shop specializing in moist, chewy Nama donuts, especially the cream filled ones

    I'm donut? HarajukuView on Google Maps

  16. Udon Shin

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi, 2-chōme−20−１６ 相馬ビル １F

    DO NOT wait 2-4 hours for the Carbonara udon, it is mediocre at best

    Udon ShinView on Google Maps

  17. Age.3 GINZA

    cafe

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 1-chōme−24−１１ 杉浦ビル 1Ｆ

    Famous for their fried bread sandwiches, the whipped cream is cheap, oily whipped topping not real dairy

    Age.3 GINZAView on Google Maps

  18. BUTTER Hoboku Rakunojo

    cafe

    Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 2 Chome−4−1 Marunouchi Building, B1

    Somehow famous for their dry pancakes served with an entire stick of bland, unsalted butter

    BUTTER Hoboku RakunojoView on Google Maps

  19. Benitsuru Pancake

    restaurant

    2-chōme-1-11 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan

    Requires you to line up before 5:00am for one of the coveted reservation tickets, easily the best soufflé pancakes

    Benitsuru PancakeView on Google Maps

  20. Ginhachi

    restaurant

    東京都, Japan

    Beautiful Kaisendon, tasted even better than they look and were a great value for the quality at just $12-$20 each

    GinhachiView on Google Maps