Japan 2026 🥢

A collection of 182 places curated by Shireen

Places in this collection

  1. Shinjuku Golden-Gai

    bar

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−1−６ あかるい花園 五番街

    A narrow alleyway filled with small bars and restaurants, particularly lively at night.

    Shinjuku Golden-GaiView on Google Maps

  2. 2nd Street Kinshicho Store

    shop

    Japan, 〒130-0022 Tokyo, Sumida City, Kotobashi, 3 Chome−9−10 丸井錦糸町店 ５Ｆ

    Thrift store with designer items

    2nd Street Kinshicho StoreView on Google Maps

  3. 2nd Street Olinas Mall

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    Japan, 〒130-0012 Tokyo, Sumida City, Taihei, 4 Chome−1−2 オリナス錦糸町 ３Ｆ

    Thrift store with designer items

    2nd Street Olinas MallView on Google Maps

  4. 2nd STREET Kōenji

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    4-chōme-6-7 Kōenjiminami, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0003, Japan

    Thrift store with designer items

    2nd STREET KōenjiView on Google Maps

  5. Bar Carnation

    bar

    386 Rathdowne St, Carlton North VIC 3054, Australia

    Romantic, moody wine bar

    Bar CarnationView on Google Maps

  6. RECORD BAR analog

    bar

    Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 2-chōme−20−９ リアライズビル 3階

    Vinyl record bar, browse their collection and take your pick, seriously vibey & cosy

    RECORD BAR analogView on Google Maps

  7. Photomatic Shibuya Dogenzaka store

    activity

    Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−29−6 ロイヤルSKビル 1階

    A fully customizable photo booth where you can pick your layout, pay via QR code, choose from 10 photos, and customize with aesthetic filters and borders. It prints two copies.

    Photomatic Shibuya Dogenzaka storeView on Google Maps

  8. Kamakura

    other

    Kanagawa, Japan

    Beach with view of Mount Fuji

    KamakuraView on Google Maps

  9. Oedo Antique Market

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    3 Chome-5 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

    Japan's largest outdoor antique market, held on the first and third Sundays of the month. Features 250 stalls with highly curated and special items like ceramics, textiles, and vintage accessories, some hundreds of years old. It's free to enter, cash is essential, and going early is recommended.

    Oedo Antique MarketView on Google Maps

  10. Tokyo

    other

    Tokyo, Japan

    Landed in Tokyo, spent first two days taking it slow to get over jet lag and sample coffee and omakase. Finished the trip with a full week back in Tokyo, exploring quieter neighborhoods, shrines, temples, eating great food, browsing kitchenware shops, and enjoying the city's pace.

    TokyoView on Google Maps

  11. Yudanakashibu Onsenkyo

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    Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano, Japan

    A tiny onsen town in Nagano, stayed in a ryokan, hopped between onsens, and strolled around the quiet streets.

    Yudanakashibu OnsenkyoView on Google Maps

  12. Kanazawa

    other

    Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

    A beautifully historic town, stayed for two nights as a way to ease into the trip at a slower pace.

    KanazawaView on Google Maps

  13. Takayama

    other

    Takayama, Gifu, Japan

    A beautifully historic town, stayed for two nights as a way to ease into the trip at a slower pace.

    TakayamaView on Google Maps

  14. Lake Kawaguchi

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    Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan

    Stayed for two nights in a traditional hotel overlooking the lake, wandered around the nearby town, cycled around the lake loop, and had clear Mount Fuji views all day long.

    Lake KawaguchiView on Google Maps

  15. Music Bar Bounce

    bar

    Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−19−12 東洋道玄坂ビル 2階

    Must-visit bar in Tokyo if you love R&B and hip-hop

    Music Bar BounceView on Google Maps

  16. Shimokitazawa

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    Shimokitazawa, Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan

    A cool neighborhood with access to a train line, amazing thrifting, and really cool coffee shops. Recommended to check out even if not staying at Yuen Bettei Daita.

    ShimokitazawaView on Google Maps

  17. Kamikōchi

    attraction

    上高地 Azumi, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1516, Japan

    A stunning natural area with clear water, forests, rivers, ponds, and mountains. It's described as having elements of Canada, Switzerland, and Japan, resembling a Bob Ross painting. There's a risk of bears, hence the bells to ward them off.

    KamikōchiView on Google Maps

  18. Takeshita Street

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    Takeshita St, 1-chōme Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Cute little knick knacks, chains and everything is pretty cheap here

    Takeshita StreetView on Google Maps

  19. Sanrio 原宿店

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    1 Chome-16-4 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Massive Sanrio store with some Harajuku exclusives

    Sanrio 原宿店View on Google Maps

  20. UNIQLO Harajuku

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    Japan, 〒150-8010 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 Chome−14−30 地下１階～１階

    Japan exclusives

    UNIQLO HarajukuView on Google Maps