Japan Korea 2026

A collection of 51 places curated by Huub van Rijn

Places in this collection

  1. Music Bar Universe

    bar

    京都市, Japan

    Cool music bar with hundreds, maybe even thousands of vinyls from jazz to house. You can even play games on an old school Nintendo SNES console. Takashi's english is also pretty good making it quite a foreigner friendly bar.

    Music Bar UniverseView on Google Maps

  2. Sumibi to Kemuri

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−19−13 B1F

    Restaurant with all you can drink for 500 yen and built-in alcohol tap.

    Sumibi to KemuriView on Google Maps

  3. Mo-Mo-Paradise Asakusa Kaminarimon

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒111-0034 Tokyo, Taito City, Kaminarimon, 2 Chome−16−9 Hulic&New 雷門 4F

    This restaurant serves all you can drink for just five hundred yen and has a built-in alcohol tap right on your table. The alcohol is self-serve, and the food was amazing.

    Mo-Mo-Paradise Asakusa KaminarimonView on Google Maps

  4. Mongs

    bar

    South Korea, Seoul, Mapo-gu, Wausan-ro 21-gil, 12-6 KR 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로21길 12-6 지하 1층 (B1

    MongsView on Google Maps

  5. Kanda butcher shop

    restaurant

    2 Chome-13-28 Kajicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0044, Japan

    Wagyu restaurant known for serving high quality Wagyu at an affordable price. Craft beer for ¥199 ($1.25). A5 Wagyu Short ribs ($4.40), Seared Wagyu sushi ($5), Wagyu lean cut ($6).

    Kanda butcher shopView on Google Maps

  6. SAFARI 1st Shop

    shop

    Japan, 〒166-0003 Tokyo, Suginami City, Koenjiminami, 3 Chome−57−4 ベルシャトー高円寺 １F

    Vintage double RL and Ralph Lauren store located in Koenji

    SAFARI 1st ShopView on Google Maps

  7. Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park

    attraction

    2 Chome-300-3 Oekitafukunishicho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, 610-1112, Japan

    Peaceful bamboo grove, botanical garden, and museum, free to visit

    Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo ParkView on Google Maps

  8. Sumiyaki Unafuji Nagoya Station Taikoudori Exit Store

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakicho, 15−10 名駅三交ビル 1階

    Restaurant with fourteen locations across Japan that started thirty years ago in Nagoya and specializes in eel.

    Sumiyaki Unafuji Nagoya Station Taikoudori Exit StoreView on Google Maps

  9. Ohjo Building

    other

    1 Chome-13-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

    Underground techno nightclub, very dark, probably not very safe, Berlin hard techno sound, check schedule for event promoters

    Ohjo BuildingView on Google Maps

  10. Shibuya Crossing

    attraction

    21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    Famous scramble crossing, found boring by reviewer

    Shibuya CrossingView on Google Maps

  11. Mount Wakakusa

    attraction

    Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8211, Japan

    Deer are cute, park and Nara itself are beautiful

    Mount WakakusaView on Google Maps

  12. Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

    accommodation

    1 Chome-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8466, Japan

    Fun hotel, deck with head was closed, cool to see from the street

    Hotel Gracery ShinjukuView on Google Maps

  13. Minoh Falls

    attraction

    2-2 Minookoen, Minoh, Osaka 562-0002, Japan

    Peaceful, easy and stunning short walk to reach the waterfall, amazing in Autumn

    Minoh FallsView on Google Maps

  14. Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

    attraction

    Japan, 〒616-0004 Kyoto, Nishikyo Ward, Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, ６１−61

    Cute monkeys and incredible views of Kyoto

    Arashiyama Monkey Park IwatayamaView on Google Maps

  15. teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM

    attraction

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

    Fun and amazing displays, The Infinite Crystal Universe was a favorite

    teamLab Planets TOKYO DMMView on Google Maps

  16. Kichi Kichi Omurice

    restaurant

    185-4 Zaimokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8017, Japan

    Quaint streets, best to visit early in the morning to avoid crowds

    Kichi Kichi OmuriceView on Google Maps

  17. Fushimi Inari Taisha

    attraction

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

    Keep walking up to avoid crowds and have the place to yourself

    Fushimi Inari TaishaView on Google Maps

  18. 3D cat Cross Shinjuku Space

    attraction

    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3-chōme−23−１８ クロス新宿ビル 1F - 3F

    Loved hearing its sounds and seeing it do all different things

    3D cat Cross Shinjuku SpaceView on Google Maps

  19. Osaka Castle

    attraction

    1-1 Ōsakajō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan

    Beautiful to look at from outside, modern office type building inside, view from upper outside area was great

    Osaka CastleView on Google Maps

  20. Dotonbori

    attraction

    1 Chome-9 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

    Great food spots, shops and things to look at, dirtiest place visited in Japan

    DotonboriView on Google Maps