JAPAN 2027

A collection of 56 places curated by Celine Hambling

Places in this collection

  1. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    attraction

    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

  2. Matsunoo-taisha (Matsuo-taisha) Shrine

    attraction

    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

  3. Izu Panorama Park

    attraction

    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

  4. Tokyo Solamachi

    shop

    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

  5. Sensō-ji

    attraction

    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

  6. Ace Hotel Kyoto

    accommodation

    245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8185, Japan

    Hotel in central Kyoto with massive rooms and a great lobby

    Ace Hotel KyotoView on Google Maps

  7. murmur coffee kyoto

    cafe

    103 Hachiojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8139, Japan

    murmur coffee kyotoView on Google Maps

  8. Itsukushima

    attraction

    Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

    Take a ferry, home to the world famous floating Tori Gate, amazing hikes, stunning viewpoints, recommend 1 day.

    ItsukushimaView on Google Maps

  9. Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane

    attraction

    1 Chome-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

    A non-touristy area with a skewer restaurant and bars, visited during a local food tour.

    Omoide Yokocho Memory LaneView on Google Maps

  10. Owakudani

    attraction

    Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631, Japan

    See a bird's eye view of the active sulfur vents and learn more about the geology of the area. If you're lucky, you'll catch an amazing view of Mount Fuji. Don't miss the famous Owakudani black eggs, which are boiled in sulfuric water and are said to give you an extra seven years of life per egg.

    OwakudaniView on Google Maps

  11. Nanzen-ji

    attraction

    Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan

    Gardens are beautiful, calm Zen vibes, koi swim around the pond

    Nanzen-jiView on Google Maps

  12. Sansetsu

    restaurant

    1 Chome-60-16 Minamiotsuka, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0005, Japan

    A small local restaurant run by a grandma and grandpa, serving a delicious Katsu set.

    SansetsuView on Google Maps

  13. Onibus Coffee

    cafe

    2-chōme-14-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan

    One of the best coffees the creator had on the trip.

    Onibus CoffeeView on Google Maps

  14. Osaka

    other

    Osaka, Japan

    Roam around the streets of Don Ton Buri eating the street foods, go to Universal Studios Osaka, visit the 24 hour indoor game center, do some last minute shopping, recommend 2 days.

    OsakaView on Google Maps

  15. Kiyomizu-dera

    attraction

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

    One of the smaller temples in Kyoto, tatami mat rooms, art installations

    Kiyomizu-deraView on Google Maps

  16. Hiroshima

    other

    Hiroshima, Japan

    Visit the Peace Museum, try okonomiyaki, recommend 1 day.

    HiroshimaView on Google Maps

  17. Arashiyama

    attraction

    Arashiyama Genrokuzancho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-0007, Japan

    Nature area with beautiful river walk, hike up the hill for incredible views, leaves change mid November to early December

    ArashiyamaView on Google Maps

  18. Sōsakumen Kōbō Nakiryū

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiotsuka, 2 Chome−34−4 ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F

    A Michelin-starred ramen restaurant located near the creator's hostel, requiring an early morning name placement on a list.

    Sōsakumen Kōbō NakiryūView on Google Maps

  19. Nakameguro

    other

    Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0061, Japan

    A neighborhood good for walking along the river in the morning.

    NakameguroView on Google Maps

  20. Hakone Amazake Tea House

    cafe

    Japan, 〒250-0314 Kanagawa, Ashigarashimo District, Hakone, Hatajuku, 二子山 395-28

    400 Year old traditional tea house that has kept the original structure and is still serving the traditional tea and snacks from when this place first opened.

    Hakone Amazake Tea HouseView on Google Maps