Japan/Korea 2026

A collection of 62 places curated by Tricia

ITBC dream itinerary if we had all the money and time in the world

Places in this collection

  1. Salmon Kat Namba

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒542-0074 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Sennichimae, 1 Chome−9−12 B1

    A restaurant near Dotonbori known for fresh salmon, wagyu, omelet, miso soup, and eel at a good price. It's often packed.

    Salmon Kat NambaView on Google Maps

  2. Dookki Tteokbokki Hongdae

    restaurant

    8 Hongik-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    All you can eat tteokbokki rice cakes for $7 USD per person, make your own sauce, open late in college towns

    Dookki Tteokbokki HongdaeView on Google Maps

  3. 연남동

    other

    Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    One of Seoul's best neighborhoods with cute cafes, Korean stationery shops, handmade goods, candle making classes, and unique photo booths.

    연남동View on Google Maps

  4. Dongmyo Flea Market

    shop

    102-8 Sungin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

    Well known for its vintage clothing and treasure trove of watches, shop owner changes the battery out for you and resizes the watch if it's too big

    Dongmyo Flea MarketView on Google Maps

  5. Namsan Mountain Park

    attraction

    231 Samil-daero, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Lots of little trails, hike to the tower and plenty of adjacent walks with insane views of Seoul and a great way to get your steps in before busy days

    Namsan Mountain ParkView on Google Maps

  6. Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam Branch

    shop

    651 Samseong-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    The viral 15 step scalp treatment & hair perm one of the best things I've ever done.

    Park Jun Beauty Lab Cheongdam BranchView on Google Maps

  7. Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga

    other

    Seongsu-dong 2(i)-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

    Heaps of concept stores

    Seongsu-dong 2(i)-gaView on Google Maps

  8. Wild duck&Canteen

    restaurant

    44-8 용산2가동 Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Fav wine bar (been back multiple times on seperate trips). Order the entire menu. Shoutout to: - burnt cabbage - beef tartare - potato's - pasta - sausage

    Wild duck&CanteenView on Google Maps

  9. Myeong-dong

    other

    Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    A little touristy but the night markets in myeongdong are worth a stroll and you'll quickly realise why you don't want to stay there

    Myeong-dongView on Google Maps

  10. Lamiche Dermatology

    other

    South Korea, Seoul, Songpa District, Baekjegobun-ro 7-gil, 14 태원빌딩

    I did 7 treatments in 4 hours that likely would take months elsewhere (/ not actually be possible).

    Lamiche DermatologyView on Google Maps

  11. Hannam-dong

    other

    Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Fav shopping area

    Hannam-dongView on Google Maps

  12. BAGELIST

    cafe

    South Korea, Seoul, Gangseo-gu, Magokdong-ro, 55 102호

    These bagels are better than New York. The quality of the bread in Seoul is insane. I had a sweet one and this delicious ham one on an everything bagel

    BAGELISTView on Google Maps

  13. Yongsan District

    attraction

    Seoul, South Korea

    Favourite area to stay

    Yongsan DistrictView on Google Maps

  14. 릴리앤바인

    bar

    South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Sinheung-ro 22-gil, 4 릴리앤바인 1층

    Another wine bar recommendation: Recently opened and eveything is made in house

    릴리앤바인View on Google Maps

  15. Red Leaf Coffee Factory

    cafe

    27 Huam-ro 28-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

    Seoul has the best coffee ever and there are truly coffee shops everywhere a little one that is open early (essential for busy days)

    Red Leaf Coffee FactoryView on Google Maps

  16. Gwangpyeong Pyeongyang Naengmyeon & Galbi Samseong Branch

    restaurant

    45 Yeongdong-daero 106-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea

    Best beef: My fav beef is hanwoo which we can't get in the US or Aus and it's literally insane

    Gwangpyeong Pyeongyang Naengmyeon & Galbi Samseong BranchView on Google Maps

  17. Ilmi Restaurant

    restaurant

    South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Samil-daero, 428 낙원상가 B1 148호

    Hands down best meal of the trip, locals recommendation for pork soup.

    Ilmi RestaurantView on Google Maps

  18. HILLS & EUROPA

    bar

    South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Sinheung-ro, 35 2층

    It's so cute with an impeccable vibe and wine list

    HILLS & EUROPAView on Google Maps

  19. The San Korean Restaurant

    restaurant

    95 Sopa-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

    Was insane and we also got a brownie.

    The San Korean RestaurantView on Google Maps

  20. 니트커피(knit coffee)

    cafe

    South Korea, Seoul, Jung District, Sowol-ro 2-gil, 30 남산트라팰리스 1층 107호

    Definitely add this coffee to your list

    니트커피(knit coffee)View on Google Maps