Japan 2026

A collection of 73 places curated by Alisha Ford

Places in this collection

  1. Fushimi Inari Taisha

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

    Famous for its thousands of vermillion torii gates.

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  2. Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town

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    3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan

    A whole strip of kitchen and homeware shops, a haven for pottery lovers, offering handmade pieces by local Japanese artists and affordable everyday ceramics.

    Kappabashi Kitchen Supply TownView on Google Maps

  3. MEGA Don Quijote

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    28-6 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    Impulse spending

    MEGA Don QuijoteView on Google Maps

  4. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

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    Japan, 〒616-0004 Kyoto, Nishikyo Ward, Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, ６１−61

    Panoramic views + wild monkeys

    Arashiyama Monkey Park IwatayamaView on Google Maps

  5. Nishiki Market

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

    Insane food market with deep-fried items, pickled cucumbers on a stick, plum wine, squid skewers, Wagyu, sake, dark cutlet, chocolate mochi with strawberry, and matcha

    Nishiki MarketView on Google Maps

  6. Gion

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    Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

    Historic streets and spot geisha near tea houses

    GionView on Google Maps

  7. Ōiwa Shrine

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    Japan, 〒612-0817 Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Fukakusa Mukaigaharacho, 89-2 大岩神社

    Sacred world beyond the torii gate

    Ōiwa ShrineView on Google Maps

  8. Shubodai

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    Ayaha, Ikeda, Osaka 563-0051, Japan

    A stunning viewpoint on Mt. Satsukiyama in Ikeda, selected as part of Japan's Night View Heritage, featuring a torii gate with the night skyline. Accessible by car.

    ShubodaiView on Google Maps

  9. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

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    2619 Kamishikimi, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1601, Japan

    Shrine with 270 steps

    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu ShrineView on Google Maps

  10. Tokyo City Flea Market

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    2-chōme-1-1 Katsushima, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 140-0012, Japan

    The biggest flea market in Tokyo, taking place almost every weekend, with tons of stores selling various items.

    Tokyo City Flea MarketView on Google Maps

  11. Otago Nenbutsuji Temple

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    2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8439, Japan

    Temple with mossy stone sculptures

    Otago Nenbutsuji TempleView on Google Maps

  12. AEON MALL KYOTO

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    1 Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8417, Japan

    Favourite mall in Japan, featuring two gacha halls, a large arcade with a Kirby game, ichiban kuji, a One Piece Card Game store, The Gundam Store, and a Village Vanguard.

    AEON MALL KYOTOView on Google Maps

  13. Age.3 GINZA

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

    Special summer dessert 'Ice Cream Brûlée' combining fragrant brûlée with rich, cool ice cream. Features caramel, custard, and ice cream. Popular No.1 crème brûlée in a special summer version.

    Age.3 GINZAView on Google Maps

  14. Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

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    １７番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan

    Adashino Nenbutsuji TempleView on Google Maps

  15. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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

    Known for being extremely crowded.

    Arashiyama Bamboo ForestView on Google Maps

  16. Amanoyasukawara

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    Iwato, Takachiho, Nishiusuki District, Miyazaki 882-1621, Japan

    A Zen temple opened by Dogen Zenji, offering a place where silence speaks louder than words. Visitors can feel the passage of time in the moss, wood, and stillness, experiencing a training ground that conveys the spirit of Zen.

    AmanoyasukawaraView on Google Maps

  17. Yakushima Island

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    Yakushima, Kumage District, Kagoshima, Japan

    Island known for dense ancient cedar forests (Yakusugi) over 1,000 years old, creating a moss-covered, surreal environment. Believed to have inspired Princess Mononoke. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Yakushima IslandView on Google Maps

  18. Mt. Haguro

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    Haguroyama Haguromachi Touge, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0211, Japan

    One of the three sacred mountains of Dewa, featuring a five-story pagoda.

    Mt. HaguroView on Google Maps

  19. Katsuoji

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    2914-1 Aomatani, Minoh, Osaka 562-8508, Japan

    A famously lucky temple where visitors can manifest wishes with daruma dolls, adorned with thousands of doroma dolls.

    KatsuojiView on Google Maps

  20. Lake Kawaguchi Maple Corridor

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    Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0304, Japan

    Best views in autumn (November-February), tunnel illumination until 10 PM

    Lake Kawaguchi Maple CorridorView on Google Maps