Japon

A collection of 125 places curated by Paloma Ruiz Alvarado

Places in this collection

  1. Sakura-an Tokyo

    other

    Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−16−2 キャトル・シックビル 4F

    90 Minute full body massage with head massage and foot bath in sakura or cherry blossom water, matcha and Japanese sweets served after massage

    Sakura-an TokyoView on Google Maps

  2. Kimono Momo

    shop

    109 Hakatacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0805, Japan

    Kimono rental, styling, and storage for around $40 USD

    Kimono MomoView on Google Maps

  3. Rouishin

    shop

    145 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023, Japan

    Chinese artist who can engrave almost any surface freehand using traditional Chinese techniques, located across from the Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao, available every day except Wednesdays

    RouishinView on Google Maps

  4. Don Quijote Ginza Honkan

    shop

    GINZA NINE 3, 8 Chome-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    Overwhelming and claustrophobic, you end up buying things you don't even need

    Don Quijote Ginza HonkanView on Google Maps

  5. Takeshita Street

    shop

    Takeshita St, 1-chōme Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Tourist trap

    Takeshita StreetView on Google Maps

  6. Men-ya Inoichi

    restaurant

    542 Ebisunochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8033, Japan

    Ramen restaurant with Michelin recognition for eight consecutive years, known for Wagyu A4 ramen and pork shumai.

    Men-ya InoichiView on Google Maps

  7. Riko Kimono Rental

    shop

    499-10 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan

    Kimono rental shop with affordable prices and an immense collection of kimonos and accessories. Offers hair styling with kanzashi accessories and a package with a photographer to take you to the most iconic places of Gion.

    Riko Kimono RentalView on Google Maps

  8. Tsubosaka-dera

    attraction

    Japan, 〒635-0102 Nara, Takaichi District, Takatori, 壷阪3

    Pink temple surrounded by sakura, pagoda rosita, vistas increíbles, almost no people

    Tsubosaka-deraView on Google Maps

  9. Gion

    attraction

    Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

    Iconic district to take photos in while wearing a kimono.

    GionView on Google Maps

  10. HEAD SPA Kuu Omotesando Branch

    other

    Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−11−2 SANWA 南青山ビル 6F

    90 Minute head spa with foot bath, oil massage, shampoo massage, treatment massage, and post treatment massage. Private rooms.

    HEAD SPA Kuu Omotesando BranchView on Google Maps

  11. SASUGAYA OUTLET

    shop

    Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 6 Chome−4−7 アメ横ウェルカムモール 1F

    Tiny stall with designer bags like Dior, Longchamp, and Coach for under $50, both men's and women's, all in good condition, can ask for authentication

    SASUGAYA OUTLETView on Google Maps

  12. BOAT RACE 住之江

    attraction

    1 Chome-1-71 Izumi, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, 559-0023, Japan

    Boat races, gamble on racing boats, drink beers, and enjoy hot karage

    BOAT RACE 住之江View on Google Maps

  13. Kiyomizu-dera

    attraction

    1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    Seal unique accompanied of calligraphy made by hand that is received when visiting Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines

    Kiyomizu-deraView on Google Maps

  14. teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

    attraction

    21-5 Higashikujō Higashiiwamotochō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8006, Japan

    Immersive art experience with over 50 interactive rooms on 4 floors, opened in October 2025. Features include morphing amorphous sculpture, megaliths in the open universe, resonating lamps, and a park with interactive drawing activities. Tickets cost ¥4,200 per person, book in advance. Allow 3-4 hours to visit all the rooms.

    teamLab Biovortex KyotoView on Google Maps

  15. AEON MALL KYOTO

    shop

    1 Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8417, Japan

    Multi stamp process scavenger hunt, grab a postcard on the first floor, find four stamps on the first four floors

    AEON MALL KYOTOView on Google Maps

  16. COIN LUCK 東京店

    activity

    Japan, 〒110-0015 Tokyo, Taito City, Higashiueno, 4 Chome−13−9 ＲＯＵＴＥ８９ ＢＬＤＧ． 3F

    Hands-on experience where you can forge a real vintage coin into a ring yourself. Over 10,000 coins from more than 50 countries to choose from. You punch a hole, heat it, and shape it step by step until a piece of currency transforms into something you can wear every day. You can even turn the centre of the coin into a pendant. Located near Ueno Station.

    COIN LUCK 東京店View on Google Maps

  17. glänta Kyoto Sanjo Kawaramachi

    shop

    Japan, 〒604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimachō, 三条通河原町 東入中島町87番地 1F

    Make a ring as a special souvenir

    glänta Kyoto Sanjo KawaramachiView on Google Maps

  18. ASAKUSA SUMO CLUB

    activity

    2 Chome-10-12 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Dinner and sumo wrestling experience.

    ASAKUSA SUMO CLUBView on Google Maps

  19. RURU SHIBUYA

    cafe

    SAKURA SIDE, 2F, 渋谷サクラステージ, 3-4 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0031, Japan

    Cafe with sakura decorations and special menu, desserts with balanced sweetness, served on acrylic trays to create a floating effect.

    RURU SHIBUYAView on Google Maps

  20. Genko-an

    attraction

    Japan, 〒603-8468 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Takagamine Kitatakaminecho, ４７−47

    Temple built with floorboards from Fushimi Castle, stained with the blood of samurai who died defending it in 1600. Features two windows: a square one representing confusion and the cycle of life, and a round one representing enlightenment and the universe. Entrance fee is 400 yen, 500 yen in November.

    Genko-anView on Google Maps