Kyoto 2026

A collection of 23 places curated by Brendan

Places in this collection

  1. 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

    Customizable ring workshop where you can pick your metal, shape, size, finish (shiny chosen), and get it engraved with your name in Japanese. The process takes about 15 minutes.

    glänta Kyoto Sanjo KawaramachiView on Google Maps

  2. Wakakusayama Hill

    activity

    Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8211, Japan

    One of the best sunset views in Nara with friendly deer roaming freely around the hill, about a 30-minute walk from Nara Park

    Wakakusayama HillView on Google Maps

  3. Nakatanidou

    shop

    29 Hashimotochō, Nara, 630-8217, Japan

    Popular grass mochi made fresh on the spot; ask staff for mochi pounding show timings.

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  4. Salon Naramachi

    cafe

    31-1 Ganriincho, Nara, 630-8221, Japan

    Tea house known for its matcha affogato. Arrive at opening time to avoid long waits.

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  5. Yoshidaen

    shop

    5 Minamiichicho, Nara, 630-8373, Japan

    Tea store selling matcha powder, including Marukyu Koyamaen.

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  6. Nara Park

    attraction

    Nara, Japan

    Park where you can feed deer with biscuits for 200 yen.

    Nara ParkView on Google Maps

  7. Tōdai-ji

    attraction

    406-1 Zoshicho, Nara, 630-8587, Japan

    Temple housing one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues.

    Tōdai-jiView on Google Maps

  8. Maguro Koya

    restaurant

    21-1 Higashimuki Kitamachi, Nara, 630-8266, Japan

    Restaurant serving fatty Toro sashimi that melts in your mouth.

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  9. Higashimuki Shopping St

    shop

    Nara, Japan

    One of Nara's well-known shopping streets.

    Higashimuki Shopping StView on Google Maps

  10. Sanyo-dori Shopping Street

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    492-2 Sanjocho, Nara, 630-8244, Japan

    One of Nara's well-known shopping streets.

    Sanyo-dori Shopping StreetView on Google Maps

  11. Horaido Tea Stall

    shop

    Japan, 〒604-8043 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Higashidaimonjicho, 295

    Matcha and tea shop open since the 1700s, high quality matcha

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  12. 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.

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  13. Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

    attraction

    １７番地 Sagatoriimoto Adashinocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8436, Japan

    A temple with a bamboo forest vibe, fewer crowds, and a calmer atmosphere than Arashiyama. It is famous for its 8,000 stone Buddha statues spread across the grounds, honoring souls from an ancient burial ground.

    Adashino Nenbutsuji TempleView on Google Maps

  14. Restaurant Muni

    restaurant

    176-3 Zaimokucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8017, Japan

    A hidden gem restaurant tucked away behind the Kamo River, not widely found on social media. They serve omurice, sashimi, pasta, yakitori, wagyu sushi, and chocolate cake.

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  15. Kyo Kurozakura

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒604-8015 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nabeyacho, 211-2

    Locally famous restaurant near Kawaramachi, all-you-can-eat course featuring carefully selected A5 Wagyu from across Japan, Yakiniku style, also serves Wagyu sushi, thinly sliced tongue and Sukiyaki style. Reservation recommended through Tabelog.

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  16. Nagoya

    other

    Aichi, Japan

    Nagoya has the best secondhand shopping scene in Japan, just a 33-minute train ride from Kyoto, making it a perfect day trip with over 30 walkable secondhand stores.

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  17. Ragtag

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    Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3 Chome−29−1 名古屋パルコ南館 5F

    Most curated and premium secondhand store, found a Sacai jacket and tried on Auralee pieces.

    RagtagView on Google Maps

  18. kindal sakae south peaks

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    Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 3 Chome−23−17 サカエサウスピークス 1階

    Another large KINDAL store with a $60 Margiela shirt, $300 Lemaire trench, and Our Legacy pieces.

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  19. LOWECO

    shop

    3 Chome-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, Japan

    Store for American vintage clothing.

    LOWECOView on Google Maps

  20. SPiKe

    shop

    Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 3 Chome−13−25 柴田ビル 2階

    Found a cool sport jacket here.

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