Japan

A collection of 23 places curated by Leona Murphy

Places in this collection

  1. Ghibli Museum

    attraction

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

    Must pre-book tickets at least one month in advance, sells out fast

    Ghibli MuseumView on Google Maps

  2. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

    attraction

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

    Must pre-book tickets at least one month in advance, sells out fast

    teamLab Planets TOKYO DMMView on Google Maps

  3. Mount Fuji

    attraction

    Mount Fuji, Kitayama, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0112, Japan

    Hire a car for a day trip instead of a bus tour to explore at your own pace

    Mount FujiView on Google Maps

  4. Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4-chōme−16 および６丁目一部

    A variety of food stalls including matcha, soup dumplings, tamagoyaki, wagyu sushi, sushi, and strawberry mochi.

    Fish Market Tsukiji Outer MarketView on Google Maps

  5. Menya Shichisai

    restaurant

    2 Chome-13-2 Hatchobori, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0032, Japan

    Solo booths where you can enjoy delicious ramen with no distractions.

    Menya ShichisaiView on Google Maps

  6. Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane

    attraction

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

    A narrow alley filled with tiny izakayas and food stalls, offering a nostalgic atmosphere in Shinjuku.

    Omoide Yokocho Memory LaneView on Google Maps

  7. A Happy Pancake Shibuya

    cafe

    Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 1 Chome−18−8 Nishinaya Bldg., 3F

    Ridiculously soft and delicious Japanese fluffy pancakes.

    A Happy Pancake ShibuyaView on Google Maps

  8. 7-Eleven - Diver City Tokyo Plaza

    shop

    Japan, 〒135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 1 Chome−1−10 ダイバーシティ東京プラザ １階

    Strawberries and cream sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies.

    7-Eleven - Diver City Tokyo PlazaView on Google Maps

  9. The SHEL’TTER TOKYO Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado”

    shop

    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 4-chōme−30−３ 東急プラザ表参道原宿 B1F、1F、2F

    Viral carbonara udon.

    The SHEL’TTER TOKYO Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado”View on Google Maps

  10. Shinjuku Golden-Gai

    bar

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

    Area famous for loads of tiny little bars stacked into narrow alleyways.

    Shinjuku Golden-GaiView on Google Maps

  11. KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN

    restaurant

    580-2 Nakanocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8042, Japan

    Ramen restaurant known for its genuine miso ramen.

    KYOTO ENGINE RAMENView on Google Maps

  12. Le Labo Cafe Kyoto Machiya

    cafe

    Japan, 〒604-8016 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Shimokorikicho, ２丁目206番地

    Cafe where you can make your own personalised fragrance tucked inside a traditional little townhouse with a hidden coffee shop in the garden at the back.

    Le Labo Cafe Kyoto MachiyaView on Google Maps

  13. Nishiki Market

    shop

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

    Fun place for trying street food and getting personalized chopsticks.

    Nishiki MarketView on Google Maps

  14. Mingle

    attraction

    Japan, 〒604-8021 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kitakurumayacho, 271ｰ4 1Ｆ

    Narrow street filled with loads of restaurant options and cute little shops. Feels really traditional and authentic.

    MingleView on Google Maps

  15. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    attraction

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

    Famous walk up the mountain. Arrive early to beat the crowds.

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  16. Gion

    attraction

    Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

    An area with great ceramic shopping.

    GionView on Google Maps

  17. Panel Cafe Kyoto

    cafe

    Japan, 〒605-0079 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwacho, 165番地 ジェイ・プライド祇園白川 1階

    Cafe known for its amazing fluffy pancakes.

    Panel Cafe KyotoView on Google Maps

  18. GOKAGO

    cafe

    2-chōme-258 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    Matcha shop where the matcha is described as "life changing." Recommended to get the matcha ice cream scoop on top.

    GOKAGOView on Google Maps

  19. Hikiniku to Come (Kyoto)

    restaurant

    363 Kiyomotochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0084, Japan

    Restaurant that has perfected a wagyu set meal. Reservations can be made a month in advance or in person earlier in the day.

    Hikiniku to Come (Kyoto)View on Google Maps

  20. Arashiyama

    attraction

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

    ArashiyamaView on Google Maps