Japan Trip 2026

A collection of 45 places curated by Jory Pratt

Food and miscellaneous cool things to do

Places in this collection

  1. grenier Umeda branch

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒530-0017 Osaka, Kita Ward, Kakudacho, 8 Hankyu Grand Building, 1F

    Custard cream pie with pastry dough, filled with custard vanilla cream and bruleed on top

    grenier Umeda branchView on Google Maps

  2. Chacha Futatsume

    cafe

    Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1-chōme−37−６ ライオンズマンション雷門 103

    Freshly squeezed matcha Mont Blanc

    Chacha FutatsumeView on Google Maps

  3. Coffee Work Shop Shanty

    cafe

    東京都, Japan

    Tokyo cafe run by the same couple since 1968. Known for thick-cut toast with different jams and black coffee.

    Coffee Work Shop ShantyView on Google Maps

  4. Age.3 Ginza

    cafe

    235-2 Shinmeicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8092, Japan

    Peaceful, favorite matcha latte

    Age.3 GinzaView on Google Maps

  5. GOKAGO

    cafe

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

    Great matcha, patio, go very early

    GOKAGOView on Google Maps

  6. TRAVELER’S FACTORY STATION

    shop

    Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome−9−1 JR 東日本東京駅地下 1 階改札外

    Siphon coffee, beautiful little garden view

    TRAVELER’S FACTORY STATIONView on Google Maps

  7. Cafe Kawataro

    cafe

    505 Washiocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0072, Japan

    Beautiful garden views, go for tea and dessert

    Cafe KawataroView on Google Maps

  8. % ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama

    cafe

    87-5 Hoshinochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0853, Japan

    Incredible views

    % ARABICA Kyoto HigashiyamaView on Google Maps

  9. Jigokudani Hot Spring Korakukan

    accommodation

    6818 Hirao, Yamanochi, Shimotakai District, Nagano 381-0401, Japan

    Hot spring with snow monkeys

    Jigokudani Hot Spring KorakukanView on Google Maps

  10. Ine Fishing Village

    attraction

    Hirata, Ine, Yoza District, Kyoto 626-0423, Japan

    Peaceful fishing village

    Ine Fishing VillageView on Google Maps

  11. Nakamura Tokichi Honten (Main Store)

    cafe

    Ichiban-10 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

    A short train ride into Uji proper, a little more relaxed, and not that strict about limits

    Nakamura Tokichi Honten (Main Store)View on Google Maps

  12. Yamamasa Koyamaen

    shop

    Japan, 〒611-0042 Kyoto, Uji, Oguracho, Kubo−９６

    A stone's throw away from Marukyu Koyamaen, expect a queue, order limit

    Yamamasa KoyamaenView on Google Maps

  13. Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-an

    shop

    ５６１ 西側 Sanbōnishitōinchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8277, Japan

    Arrive 30 minutes before opening at 7:30 AM, order limit of one can per customer, storekeepers are helpful with recommendations

    Marukyu Koyamaen - Nishinotoin / Sabo Moto-anView on Google Maps

  14. Tower Records Shibuya

    shop

    1 Chome-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan

    Large record store with Japan exclusive records and CDs, including bonus tracks and OBI strips.

    Tower Records ShibuyaView on Google Maps

  15. Kichi Kichi Omurice

    restaurant

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

    The video features Chef Motokichi Yukimura making his special Omurice with style.

    Kichi Kichi OmuriceView on Google Maps

  16. CAFE ANNON Namba

    cafe

    Japan, 〒542-0075 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nanbasennichimae, 4−２０ せんだビル 1・2F

    Offers sweet pancakes with a Japanese matcha twist, must-try if you love desserts. Private rooms can be reserved.

    CAFE ANNON NambaView on Google Maps

  17. Men-ya Inoichi

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒101-0025 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Sakumacho, 2 Chome−18−5 Arc Building, 1F

    Michelin Bib ramen, add on the homemade shumai

    Men-ya InoichiView on Google Maps

  18. Men-ya Tamura

    restaurant

    6 Chome-7-3 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

    Soy sauce ramen with wontons

    Men-ya TamuraView on Google Maps

  19. Kiyochan

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho, 3−12 S:Vort 渋谷神南 1F

    Tiny, cozy, Hiroshima style ramen with rich broth

    KiyochanView on Google Maps

  20. Menya Musashi Bukotsu

    restaurant

    6 Chome-11-15 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

    Pork falls apart on your chopsticks and melts in your mouth

    Menya Musashi BukotsuView on Google Maps