Japan 2026

A collection of 27 places curated by Laura

Places in this collection

  1. The Making of Harry Potter - Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo

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    1 Chome-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima City, Tokyo 179-0074, Japan

    Harry Potter studio tour, gift shop, Butterbeer

    The Making of Harry Potter - Warner Bros. Studio Tour TokyoView on Google Maps

  2. Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima

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    368 Nagashimacho Urayasu, Kuwana, Mie 511-1134, Japan

    Over 100 stores, casual brand to luxury, local Japanese food spot, New Year fair, most stores are offering 60% off or more

    Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream NagashimaView on Google Maps

  3. Ghibli Park

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    Japan, 〒480-1342 Aichi, Nagakute, Ibaragabasama, 乙１５３３−１

    Book on the 10th of the month, 2 months ahead, advance purchase only, no walk-up tickets

    Ghibli ParkView on Google Maps

  4. Shibuya Sky

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    Japan, 〒150-6145 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2-chōme−24−１２ スクランブルスクエア 14階・45階 46階・屋上

    Book exactly 2 weeks ahead (tickets drop at midnight JST), sunset slots go first

    Shibuya SkyView on Google Maps

  5. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

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    6-chōme-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan

    Book 2-4 weeks ahead, book weekday mornings for shorter queues

    teamLab Planets TOKYO DMMView on Google Maps

  6. Universal Studios Japan

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    2-chōme-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan

    Book 1-2 weeks for entry, book Super Nintendo World Express Pass separately and early

    Universal Studios JapanView on Google Maps

  7. Tokyo DisneySea

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    1-13 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-8511, Japan

    Book 1-2 weeks ahead for entry, much much earlier for Express Passes

    Tokyo DisneySeaView on Google Maps

  8. Ghibli Museum

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    1-chōme-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan

    Book on the 10th of the month, 1 month ahead, passport name must match your booking exactly

    Ghibli MuseumView on Google Maps

  9. teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

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    Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5-chōme−9−９ Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1

    Book 2-4 weeks ahead, same-day availability is limited, especially on weekends

    teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUMView on Google Maps

  10. Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

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    5 Chome-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto, Mishima District, Osaka 618-0001, Japan

    Lottery system, 2 months ahead, 4-day entry window each month & no changes after booking

    Suntory Yamazaki DistilleryView on Google Maps

  11. Chacha Futatsume

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    Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1-chōme−37−６ ライオンズマンション雷門 103

    Book exactly 31 days ahead at 18:00 JST, but fills up extremely fast

    Chacha FutatsumeView on Google Maps

  12. PokéPark Kanto

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    Japan, 〒206-8725 Tokyo, Inagi, Tama Ward, Yanokuchi, 4015-1 よみうりランド遊園地内

    Book at least 3 months ahead. It’s new and demand is high, tickets drop in waves over 1-3 hours

    PokéPark KantoView on Google Maps

  13. Nintendo Museum

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    Kaguraden-56 Oguracho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan

    Lottery system, enter up to 3 months ahead and hope to get picked, don't book non-refundable travel until results are in

    Nintendo MuseumView on Google Maps

  14. Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihombashi

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    Japan, 〒103-0027 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 2 Chome−11−2 髙島屋S.C.東館 ５階

    Book 31 days ahead at 18:00 sharp. Reopens June 17 after renovation.

    Pokemon Cafe Tokyo NihombashiView on Google Maps

  15. Sensō-ji

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    2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Visit popular temples like Senso-ji Temple at night when it’s lit up instead and avoid busy daytime crowds. It's so much more serene and gives off an entirely different vibe with almost no one around.

    Sensō-jiView on Google Maps

  16. Tokyo Solamachi

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    1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

    Skip Tokyo Skytree and go to level 30 of the Solamachi building for FREE views and no crowds. Enjoy scenery like this for free.

    Tokyo SolamachiView on Google Maps

  17. Matsunoo-taisha (Matsuo-taisha) Shrine

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    Japan, 〒616-0024 Kyoto, Nishikyo Ward, Arashiyama Miyamachi, ３

    Go to Matsunoo Taisha Shrine and enjoy the entire place to yourself. It's just as breathtaking.

    Matsunoo-taisha (Matsuo-taisha) ShrineView on Google Maps

  18. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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    Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

    Skip Arashiyama Park and go to Kyoto City Bamboo Park instead. You'll get to take as many pictures as you want with no one in them.

    Arashiyama Bamboo ForestView on Google Maps

  19. Izu Panorama Park

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    Japan, 〒410-2211 Shizuoka, Izunokuni, Nagaoka, 260-1 山麓駅 1F

    Go to Izu Panorama Park for incredible views and vibes with Mount Fuji in the backdrop. Soak in Mount Fuji from here.

    Izu Panorama ParkView on Google Maps

  20. Kanzashiya Wargo

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    478-6 Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8125, Japan

    They do hair for you and have the cutest selections of hair pins, which also make for a perfect gift.

    Kanzashiya WargoView on Google Maps