Japao 2027

A collection of 335 places curated by Marcella do Valle

Places in this collection

  1. Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya

    cafe

    349 Masuyachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0826, Japan

    Visit the iconic Starbucks.

    Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka ChayaView on Google Maps

  2. JR EAST Travel Service Center (Ikebukuro)

    attraction

    東京都, Japan

    Stamp collecting spot

    JR EAST Travel Service Center (Ikebukuro)View on Google Maps

  3. Kyoto Spice

    shop

    497 Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8125, Japan

    A shop famous for its Kyo Rayu Furikake, which went viral on TikTok. The creator bought five bags.

    Kyoto SpiceView on Google Maps

  4. Akabanebashi Station

    attraction

    1-chōme-28-13 Higashiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0044, Japan

    Stamp location (Toei Oedo Line)

    Akabanebashi StationView on Google Maps

  5. Matsubaya Kahachi Honten

    shop

    Japan, 〒600-8150 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kamijuzuyacho, 通東洞院西入

    Stop here for a delicious bowl of udon for lunch.

    Matsubaya Kahachi HontenView on Google Maps

  6. Chao Chao Gyoza - Shijo Kawaramachi

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒600-8021 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Junpucho, 312-1

    This gyoza restaurant won the Japan National Championship twice. They offer a signature gyoza with a thin, crispy, flavorful, and juicy wrapper, as well as chicken karage, shrimp gyoza, steamed dumplings, and a unique chocolate dessert gyoza. The staff are very nice and welcoming.

    Chao Chao Gyoza - Shijo KawaramachiView on Google Maps

  7. Nemophila flowers

    attraction

    Japan, 〒196-0035 Tokyo, Akishima, Mokuseinomori, 1 Chome−1, ３丁目

    Blooms from mid-April to early May.

    Nemophila flowersView on Google Maps

  8. Giōji Temple

    attraction

    32 Sagatoriimoto Kozakacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8435, Japan

    Giōji TempleView on Google Maps

  9. Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho

    bar

    1 Chome-25 Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

    Shibuya Nonbei YokochoView on Google Maps

  10. Nijō Castle

    attraction

    541 Nijōjōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan

    Visit in the morning on day 6 of the itinerary

    Nijō CastleView on Google Maps

  11. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

    attraction

    Japan, 〒184-0005 Tokyo, Koganei, Sakuracho, 3 Chome−7−1 内 都立小金井公園

    A museum an hour away from central Tokyo that director Miyazaki Hayao visited often for Ghibli movie inspirations. It preserves historical Japanese buildings, some over 100 years old, which are original structures carefully disassembled, moved, and reconstructed here. It costs 400 yen to enter. You can find an old stationery shop that inspired Kamaji's boiler room and a yellow train like the one in Spirited Away. There's also a restaurant where you can eat the classic noodle dish Miyazaki ate and see his original Totoro sketch and signature.

    Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural MuseumView on Google Maps

  12. Kiddy Land

    shop

    6 Chome-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Multi-story department store of cute merchandise, open since the 1950s, each floor dedicated to a different franchise

    Kiddy LandView on Google Maps

  13. Harmonyland

    attraction

    Japan, 〒879-1502 Oita, Hayami District, Hiji, Fujiwara, 5933 ハーモニーランド

    Sanrio theme park with more rides and rainbow pastel aesthetic, free shuttle between the airport and the park

    HarmonylandView on Google Maps

  14. animate Ikebukuro main store

    shop

    1 Chome-20-7 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

    Stamp collecting spot

    animate Ikebukuro main storeView on Google Maps

  15. Soba House Konjiki-Hototogisu

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 2-chōme−4−１ 1階105号室

    Michelin star ramen, flavorful egg

    Soba House Konjiki-HototogisuView on Google Maps

  16. Shimokitazawa

    shop

    Shimokitazawa, Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan

    An artsier, more quaint neighborhood in Tokyo, filled with vintage and thrift stores, perfect for artistic inspiration. It was the creator's favorite neighborhood in Tokyo.

    ShimokitazawaView on Google Maps

  17. Tenjuan

    attraction

    Japan, 〒606-8435 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Nanzenji Fukuchicho, 86−８

    A hidden gem within the Nanzenji Temple complex, designed for meditation with a pond garden, stone paths, and a teahouse. It remains peaceful even in autumn.

    TenjuanView on Google Maps

  18. Round1 Stadium Sennichimae

    activity

    1-chōme-3-1 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

    Arcade

    Round1 Stadium SennichimaeView on Google Maps

  19. Fujikawaguchiko

    attraction

    Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi, Japan

    Train from Tokyo in the morning on day 10 of the itinerary

    FujikawaguchikoView on Google Maps

  20. Kappabashi Kitchen Supply Town

    shop

    3-chōme-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036, Japan

    Guaranteed to find whatever kitchen gadget you could possibly want, many little shops that specialize in different things, food sample store with hyper realistic plastic food, place that sells beautiful Japanese style pottery

    Kappabashi Kitchen Supply TownView on Google Maps