Must Try Restaurants

A collection of 206 places curated by Wilson Lin

Places in this collection

  1. 551 Horai Hontan

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒530-0018 Osaka, Kita Ward, Komatsubaracho, 4−32 北大阪東通ビル 3階

    A popular all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant in Umeda, Osaka. Courses start from ¥3,278, with all-you-can-eat & drink from ¥3,861. Offers 90 or 120-minute courses with options like A4-grade Wagyu, salted beef tongue, and premium steak platters. Features semi-private seating.

    551 Horai HontanView on Google Maps
  2. Dame Na Rinjin Shinjuku Branch

    restaurant

    1 Chome-27-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

    A ramen shop serving craft shoyu ramen with a deep ginger-infused broth, described as more sophisticated than average. They also offer wagyu gohan (premium beef over rice) and provide unlimited raw eggs and a variety of free seasonings.

    Dame Na Rinjin Shinjuku BranchView on Google Maps
  3. Himeji Castle

    attraction

    68 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012, Japan

    A historic castle in Japan.

    Himeji CastleView on Google Maps
  4. Itsukushima

    attraction

    Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan

    An island known for Itsukushima Shrine.

    ItsukushimaView on Google Maps
  5. Sogenchi Teien

    attraction

    68 Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8385, Japan

    A traditional Japanese garden.

    Sogenchi TeienView on Google Maps
  6. Kiyosu Castle

    attraction

    Shiroyashiki-1-1 Asahi, Kiyosu, Aichi 452-0932, Japan

    A historic Japanese castle.

    Kiyosu CastleView on Google Maps
  7. Onoso Shrine

    attraction

    8-6 Esashiku Kawaramachi, Oshu, Iwate 023-1114, Japan

    A shrine in Japan.

    Onoso ShrineView on Google Maps
  8. Tenryu-ji

    attraction

    Japan, 〒616-8385 京都府京都市右京区嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町68

    A Zen Buddhist temple.

    Tenryu-jiView on Google Maps
  9. Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine

    attraction

    2619 Kamishikimi, Takamori, Aso District, Kumamoto 869-1601, Japan

    A shrine in Japan, known for its mystical atmosphere.

    Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu ShrineView on Google Maps
  10. Shibazakura Festival

    activity

    南都留郡, Japan

    A festival featuring vibrant moss phlox flowers.

    Shibazakura FestivalView on Google Maps
  11. Shimokitazawa

    shop

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

    Tokyo's bohemian village with vintage thrift shops, indie cafes, and live music venues, where young Tokyo hangs out.

    ShimokitazawaView on Google Maps
  12. Takayama

    other

    Takayama, Gifu, Japan

    Features 17th-century streets, sake breweries, and Hida beef. Visited by only 6% of tourists to Japan.

    TakayamaView on Google Maps
  13. Nakano Broadway

    shop

    5 Chome-52-15 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan

    A shopping complex with rare anime, manga, vintage figures, and local food stalls, less crowded and cheaper than Akihabara.

    Nakano BroadwayView on Google Maps
  14. Shinsekai

    other

    2 Chome-5 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002, Japan

    Osaka's retro district known for cheap kushikatsu from ¥100 per skewer, a food crawl haven that captures the feel of Osaka.

    ShinsekaiView on Google Maps
  15. 赤目四十八滝

    attraction

    Magome, Nakatsugawa, Gifu 508-0502, Japan

    Located 17 minutes from Kyoto station, offering matcha everything (ice cream, soba, lattes) and a UNESCO temple with zero crowds.

    赤目四十八滝View on Google Maps
  16. Gōtokuji Temple

    attraction

    2-chōme-24-7 Gōtokuji, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0021, Japan

    The original lucky cat temple, featuring hundreds of maneki neko ceramics.

    Gōtokuji TempleView on Google Maps
  17. Todoroki Ravine Park lovely park

    attraction

    1-chōme-22-26 Todoroki, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0082, Japan

    Tokyo's only natural valley with a forest trail, stream, waterfall, and an ancient temple at the end, 20 minutes from Shibuya and completely free.

    Todoroki Ravine Park lovely parkView on Google Maps
  18. Yanaka Ginza

    attraction

    3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

    An old Tokyo shopping street that survived WWII bombing, featuring small cafes, handmade crafts, and lucky cat statues.

    Yanaka GinzaView on Google Maps
  19. Uniqlo Ginza Flagship Store

    shop

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6-chōme−9−5 1F-12F

    High quality, cheap clothing

    Uniqlo Ginza Flagship StoreView on Google Maps
  20. GU Ginza Store

    shop

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−7−7 すずらん通り ワシントンビル

    More affordable cousin of Uniqlo. A good mix of basics and seasonal clothing.

    GU Ginza StoreView on Google Maps