Japan

A collection of 69 places curated by Becca Jefferies

Places in this collection

  1. Shirakawa

    attraction

    Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu, Japan

    A picturesque village in Japan, known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled in a valley with a river and surrounded by mountains.

    ShirakawaView on Google Maps

  2. 住吉堤防敷 (Sumiyoshi Teiboshiki)

    attraction

    7-42 Mokuzaikokita, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 738-0021, Japan

    Cherry blossoms illuminated by lanterns create a magical atmosphere. The light-up is from sunset until around 9 PM. Visitors arriving by car can park at Yume Town.

    住吉堤防敷 (Sumiyoshi Teiboshiki)View on Google Maps

  3. KYOTO SAMURAI WALK

    activity

    Japan, 〒604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimacho, 105 タカセビル 5Ｆ

    Samurai experience including wearing authentic armor, calligraphy, visiting the Honjin with real samurai armors, and a samurai-style tea ceremony. The experience costs 16,500 yen and includes outdoor photos by the riverside and indoor photos with a sword.

    KYOTO SAMURAI WALKView on Google Maps

  4. Hitsumabushi Hanaoka

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3 Chome−8−115 サンリツノースビル 2Ｆ

    Nagoya's iconic grilled eel rice, eaten in three stages: as is, with toppings (spring onions, wasabi, seaweed), and with hot broth poured over. It's smoky, sweet, and charred, offering different flavors in each stage.

    Hitsumabushi HanaokaView on Google Maps

  5. Junglia Okinawa

    attraction

    Gogayama, Nakijin, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0413, Japan

    A new luxury jungle theme park led by the strategist credited with USJ's turnaround, opening July 25, 2025.

    Junglia OkinawaView on Google Maps

  6. PokéPark Kanto

    attraction

    Japan, 〒206-8725 Tokyo, Inagi, Tama Ward, Yanokuchi, 4015-1 よみうりランド遊園地内

    A real-world permanent Pokémon park is opening near Tokyo, opening February 5, 2026.

    PokéPark KantoView on Google Maps

  7. Uzumasa Yasui Ikedacho

    attraction

    Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8081, Japan

    The samurai movie-set streets of Kyoto are reopening as an immersive Edo-period world, opening March 28, 2026.

    Uzumasa Yasui IkedachoView on Google Maps

  8. The Former Nara Prison

    attraction

    18 Hannyajicho, Nara, 630-8102, Japan

    Japan is opening a museum inside a real historic prison built in 1908, opening April 27, 2026.

    The Former Nara PrisonView on Google Maps

  9. Universal Studios Japan

    attraction

    2-chōme-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan

    Limited-time anime and mystery worlds you can only experience at USJ in 2026, opening January 30, 2026.

    Universal Studios JapanView on Google Maps

  10. Tinker Bell Ride

    attraction

    Japan, 〒279-0031 Chiba, Urayasu, Maihama, 東京ディズニーシー ファンタジースプリングス ピーターパンのネバーランド

    Tinkerbell ride at Tokyo Disney

    Tinker Bell RideView on Google Maps

  11. Mt.FUJI PARAGLIDING

    activity

    282-1 Nebara, Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0101, Japan

    Paragliding experience with views of Mount Fuji, described as a "real Soarin'" experience.

    Mt.FUJI PARAGLIDINGView on Google Maps

  12. Ryokan

    accommodation

    270 Sasayacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8156, Japan

    The prettiest room the creator has stayed at, featuring a traditional Japanese garden view with a pond and koi fish.

    RyokanView on Google Maps

  13. Aomori

    other

    Aomori, Japan

    AomoriView on Google Maps

  14. Wakayama

    other

    Wakayama, Japan

    WakayamaView on Google Maps

  15. Fukui

    other

    Fukui, Japan

    FukuiView on Google Maps

  16. Kyoto

    other

    Kyoto, Japan

    KyotoView on Google Maps

  17. Gifu

    attraction

    Gifu, Japan

    GifuView on Google Maps

  18. Mie Hair Salon

    attraction

    Nakanosawa-13-1 Yoneyamacho Nakatsuyama, Tome, Miyagi 987-0331, Japan

    Mie Hair SalonView on Google Maps

  19. IMMERSIVE FORT TOKYO

    activity

    1 Chome-3-15 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan

    An immersive entertainment park that transports visitors back 400 years to Edo Japan, offering different stories like "The Tale of Edo Oiran" where choices and conversations influence the story's outcome. English narrations are available.

    IMMERSIVE FORT TOKYOView on Google Maps

  20. Oshino hakkai

    attraction

    Shibokusa, Oshino, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0511, Japan

    Scenic spot in Yamanashi Prefecture.

    Oshino hakkaiView on Google Maps