Japan 2026

A collection of 38 places curated by Amy Barnes

Places in this collection

  1. glänta Kyoto Sanjo Kawaramachi

    shop

    Japan, 〒604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimachō, 三条通河原町 東入中島町87番地 1F

    Customizable ring workshop where you can pick your metal, shape, size, finish (shiny chosen), and get it engraved with your name in Japanese. The process takes about 15 minutes.

    glänta Kyoto Sanjo KawaramachiView on Google Maps

  2. Shibuya Sky

    attraction

    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

    Popular attraction, pre-book tickets

    Shibuya SkyView on Google Maps

  3. teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM

    attraction

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

    Popular attraction, pre-book tickets

    teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUMView on Google Maps

  4. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    attraction

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

    Beautiful shrine, less crowded the further you go

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  5. Kiyomizu-dera

    attraction

    1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    Temple, explore the outside

    Kiyomizu-deraView on Google Maps

  6. Sushiro

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, 574 フジビル B1F

    Conveyor belt sushi train

    SushiroView on Google Maps

  7. Hatoya Ryoyousha Kiyomizu

    cafe

    415-6 Minamimachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0824, Japan

    Roasted matcha latte

    Hatoya Ryoyousha KiyomizuView on Google Maps

  8. Kōdaiji Temple Bamboo Forest

    attraction

    526 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan

    Bamboo forest, quieter and super peaceful

    Kōdaiji Temple Bamboo ForestView on Google Maps

  9. Yasaka Shrine

    attraction

    625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

    Pretty when all of the lanterns turn on

    Yasaka ShrineView on Google Maps

  10. ICHIRAN Kyoto Karasuma

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒600-8006 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Tachiuri Nakanocho, 102-3 ミューズ３８９京都 2F

    Ramen

    ICHIRAN Kyoto KarasumaView on Google Maps

  11. Japan

    other

    General travel tips for a two-week trip to Japan, including booking activities, using a Suica card, Google Translate, and e-sims.

    JapanView on Google Maps

  12. Ginza Itoya

    shop

    2 Chome-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    First stop of the trip

    Ginza ItoyaView on Google Maps

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

    attraction

    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

  14. Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima

    shop

    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

  15. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

    attraction

    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

  16. Tokyo Disneyland

    attraction

    1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

    Tips for visiting Tokyo Disneyland: book entry requests for shows immediately upon entering the park, get a Disney Priority Pass, book Premier Access for the Beauty and the Beast ride, and check vendor hours in advance.

    Tokyo DisneylandView on Google Maps

  17. Tokyo DisneySea

    attraction

    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

  18. Universal Studios Japan

    attraction

    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

  19. Ghibli Park

    attraction

    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

  20. Ghibli Museum

    attraction

    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