Japan 2026

A collection of 132 places curated by Nethmi De Costa

Places in this collection

  1. Daio Wasabi Farm

    attraction

    3640 Hotaka, Azumino, Nagano 399-8303, Japan

    Vibrant green fields and quiet countryside charm

    Daio Wasabi FarmView on Google Maps

  2. Age.3 Ginza

    cafe

    235-2 Shinmeicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8092, Japan

    A peaceful cafe with a favorite matcha latte.

    Age.3 GinzaView on Google Maps

  3. 狸 tanuki cafe & dining

    restaurant

    9285 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

    Dinner

    狸 tanuki cafe & diningView on Google Maps

  4. Suminoya Yakiniku

    restaurant

    下高井郡, Japan

    Dinner

    Suminoya YakinikuView on Google Maps

  5. Yufuin Floral Village

    attraction

    1503-3 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita 879-5102, Japan

    Yufuin Floral Village, Oita prefecture

    Yufuin Floral VillageView on Google Maps

  6. Obuse

    attraction

    Kamitakai District, Nagano, Japan

    Chestnut sweets, art vibes, and small-town elegance

    ObuseView on Google Maps

  7. Beppu

    other

    Oita, Japan

    BeppuView on Google Maps

  8. Winterland Lodge & Taproom

    restaurant

    9582-2 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

    Dinner

    Winterland Lodge & TaproomView on Google Maps

  9. Nozawa Jiyu Gekijo

    other

    下高井郡, Japan

    Dinner

    Nozawa Jiyu GekijoView on Google Maps

  10. Olive Rentals

    shop

    下高井郡, Japan

    Hire ski gear on the mountain. You can leave your boots / skis there everyday, so it's super convenient

    Olive RentalsView on Google Maps

  11. Mount Aso

    attraction

    Takawara, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2223, Japan

    Mount AsoView on Google Maps

  12. Cafe Kawataro

    cafe

    505 Washiocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0072, Japan

    This cafe has beautiful garden views and is recommended for tea and dessert.

    Cafe KawataroView on Google Maps

  13. Umi Jigoku

    attraction

    559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0045, Japan

    Umi Jigoku, Beppu, Oita prefecture

    Umi JigokuView on Google Maps

  14. mont nozawaonsen

    accommodation

    9521-1 Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai District, Nagano 389-2502, Japan

    A 10-room boutique hotel in Nozawa Onsen specializing in wood-fired dining. It offers an exclusive and luxurious experience with special breakfast, clean PJs, a bioethanol fireplace, and a dry room for ski/snowboarding gear. Book ~3 months in advance for peak ski season.

    mont nozawaonsenView on Google Maps

  15. GOKAGO

    cafe

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

    A cafe with a standard design but great matcha and a patio. It's recommended to go very early.

    GOKAGOView on Google Maps

  16. Buna

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒389-2502 Nagano, Shimotakai District, Nozawaonsen, Toyosato, 9577 池元ビル1F

    Good food, decent prices and great views (but gets busy, so come for an early or late lunch). Make sure to get the “cream yoghurt” dessert if you have a sweet tooth

    View on Google Maps

  17. Togakushi-Jinja Chusha

    attraction

    Chūsha-3506 Togakushi, Nagano, 381-4101, Japan

    Towering cedar forests and peaceful mountain trails

    Togakushi-Jinja ChushaView on Google Maps

  18. St Anton

    restaurant

    下高井郡, Japan

    Grab a hot fresh bun (pork, apple, pumpkin, etc)

    St AntonView on Google Maps

  19. Matsumoto Castle

    attraction

    4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-0873, Japan

    Rare original black castle, dramatic and photogenic

    Matsumoto CastleView on Google Maps

  20. 住友不動産渋谷ガーデンタワー 公開空地

    shop

    16 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0036, Japan

    Hidden away in the courtyard of the Shibuya Garden Tower, this market blends a great mix of handicrafts, second hand, and of course, antiques. Takes place twice a month from 10am-4pm.

    住友不動産渋谷ガーデンタワー 公開空地View on Google Maps