Tokio 26

A collection of 150 places curated by Miguel Mendoza

Places in this collection

  1. Kinkaku-ji

    attraction

    1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

    Corresponds to the bell tower where Ho-Oh lives, the golden phoenix on the roof was the key inspiration, 20 minutes from Kyoto Station, closest to Kinkakuji-michi bus stop

    Kinkaku-jiView on Google Maps

  2. Machida

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    Tokyo, Japan

    Inspiration for Pallet Town, home of Ash Ketchum and Professor Oak, 35 minutes from Shibuya by car, closest to Machida Station

    MachidaView on Google Maps

  3. Kanazawa

    attraction

    909 Oyamachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-0345, Japan

    Linked to Cerulean Cave, a massive underground stone quarry in Utsunomiya City of Tochigi Prefecture, an easy day trip from Tokyo, closest to Utsunomiya Station + bus

    KanazawaView on Google Maps

  4. Card labo Osaka-nipponbashi

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    Japan, 〒556-0004 Osaka, 大阪市浪速区Naniwa Ward, Nipponbashinishi, 1 Chome−1−3 アニメイトビル 5F

    Card shop with cool cards

    Card labo Osaka-nipponbashiView on Google Maps

  5. GIRAFULL なんば店

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    Japan, 〒542-0075 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nanbasennichimae, 13−13 難波KHビル

    Card shop with highest quantity of available singles and great variety of vintage cards

    GIRAFULL なんば店View on Google Maps

  6. Hiki shoten Osaka (Kibe)

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    Japan, 〒556-0005 Osaka, Naniwa Ward, Nipponbashi, 3 Chome−7−6 日本橋無線ビル １Ｆ・２Ｆ

    Card shop with best selection of PSA slabs

    Hiki shoten Osaka (Kibe)View on Google Maps

  7. Champion Kyoto Gion

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    Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, 347-20 すずらんビル 1F

    Anime figures and great selection of vintage singles

    Champion Kyoto GionView on Google Maps

  8. ABC-MART GRAND STAGE Ginza

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    2 Chome-3-7 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    Sneaker store chain with Converse, Vans, and Nike, often cheaper than in other countries with exclusive models.

    ABC-MART GRAND STAGE GinzaView on Google Maps

  9. Nipponbashi Denden Town

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    Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

    Packed with card stores where you can compare prices, check stock, and find everything from common packs to rare Japanese promo cards.

    Nipponbashi Denden TownView on Google Maps

  10. 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

  11. Hida Kotte Usui

    restaurant

    82 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan

    Hida beef nigiri on shrimp cracker.

    Hida Kotte UsuiView on Google Maps

  12. Sakaguchiya

    restaurant

    90 Kamisannomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0846, Japan

    Hida beef nigiri on shrimp cracker. Claims to be the first to sell this.

    SakaguchiyaView on Google Maps

  13. Katsuoji

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    2914-1 Aomatani, Minoh, Osaka 562-8508, Japan

    Temple of victory known for its Daruma dolls, where visitors write wishes, paint an eye, and return the doll when the wish is fulfilled. Offers a unique souvenir postcard with seasonal stamps.

    KatsuojiView on Google Maps

  14. PokéPark Kanto

    attraction

    Japan, 〒206-8725 Tokyo, Inagi, Tama Ward, Yanokuchi, 4015-1 よみうりランド遊園地内

    Fully outdoor Pokémon world built into Tokyo's Yomiuriland, based on the original Kanto region, nature-based design, slower, deeper experiences

    PokéPark KantoView on Google Maps

  15. Universal Studios Japan

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    2-chōme-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan

    Amusement park with Super Nintendo World, various rides and attractions, express pass recommended to avoid long queues

    Universal Studios JapanView on Google Maps

  16. Lawson - Kyoto Station Higashi-Shiokoji-cho

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    558-8 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan

    Known for Premium Roll Cake, Karaage-kun, Purin, MACHI Café Coffee, and Uchi Café Sweets

    Lawson - Kyoto Station Higashi-Shiokoji-choView on Google Maps

  17. FamilyMart

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    8 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0016, Japan

    Known for Famichiki, Fami Bakery Melon Pan, Instant Ramen Corner, Chocolate Frappe, and Salted Onigiri

    FamilyMartView on Google Maps

  18. 7-Eleven - Diver City Tokyo Plaza

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    Japan, 〒135-0064 Tokyo, Koto City, Aomi, 1 Chome−1−10 ダイバーシティ東京プラザ １階

    Known for Onigiri, Egg Salad Sandwich, Oden, 7-Premium Ice Cream, and 7-Café Coffee

    7-Eleven - Diver City Tokyo PlazaView on Google Maps

  19. Hie-jinja Shrine

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    2 Chome-10-5 Nagatachō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0014, Japan

    Red torii gates hidden in the city

    Hie-jinja ShrineView on Google Maps

  20. Tokyo Tower

    attraction

    4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

    Best city skyline views

    Tokyo TowerView on Google Maps