Tokyo 2026

A collection of 30 places curated by Rhiannon

Places in this collection

  1. Sensō-ji

    attraction

    2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Tokyo's oldest temple, lit up at night, super quiet, and absolutely stunning. The video shows a secret viewing spot for the temple.

    Sensō-jiView on Google Maps

  2. MEGA Don Quijote

    shop

    28-6 Udagawachō, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    This place sells everything. It's open 24 hours a day. Seven floors tall and always busy.

    MEGA Don QuijoteView on Google Maps

  3. Shibuya Scramble Square

    shop

    2 Chome-24-12 Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

    Bottom three floors contain food halls. Floors 2 through 11 are all sorts of shopping. Floors 12 and 13, fine dining. Right at the top of the building, past all of the offices you can't access, is the Shibuya Sky. If you come to the 12th floor, you can get views of the Shibuya Crossing for free.

    Shibuya Scramble SquareView on Google Maps

  4. GiGO Shibuya

    activity

    Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho, 29−4 Zenmall, 1F～3F

    Three floors of arcades and claw machines.

    GiGO ShibuyaView on Google Maps

  5. Soushi Menya Musashi

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 7 Chome−2−6 西新宿Ｋ－１ビル 1F

    Soushi Menya MusashiView on Google Maps

  6. Ginjo Ramen Kubota

    restaurant

    563-2 Nishimatsuyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8326, Japan

    Recommended for tsukemen, had broth that the creator slightly preferred. Noodles are thicker and chewier, dipped in a rich, savory broth of pork and fish.

    Ginjo Ramen KubotaView on Google Maps

  7. EDW yellow Shibuya

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawacho, 26−5 育真ビル B1階

    Visited specifically for their omurice. The pork cutlet with mentaiko sauce and fried shrimp with curry sauce are both around 2,000 yen each and were described as incredible.

    EDW yellow ShibuyaView on Google Maps

  8. パスタmama 新宿店

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−29−11 新盛堂ビル B１F

    A super underrated Japanese pasta spot that is a must-visit. The pasta is described as good, comforting, and affordable.

    パスタmama 新宿店View on Google Maps

  9. Matsue Ebisu Head Store

    restaurant

    1 Chome-2-4 Ebisuminami, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0022, Japan

    The one dinner reservation made during the trip to Tokyo for an omakase meal. It was around 20 courses and full of locals.

    Matsue Ebisu Head StoreView on Google Maps

  10. Chinese cuisine, Ginza Tenryu

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒171-8512 Tokyo, Toshima City, Nishiikebukuro, 1 Chome−1−25 東武百貨店池袋店 12F

    This restaurant has been serving the biggest dumplings in Tokyo for over 50 years. It's popular among locals but less known to tourists. The dumplings are super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with meat juice bursting out.

    Chinese cuisine, Ginza TenryuView on Google Maps

  11. Benitsuru Pancake

    restaurant

    2-chōme-1-11 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035, Japan

    Must visit place, best soufflé pancakes, reservations required

    Benitsuru PancakeView on Google Maps

  12. Asakusa Yukikage - Yui

    restaurant

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

    Cozy ramen restaurant loved by locals known for its rich slow simmered chicken broth that keeps people coming back for more. Serves chicken paitan ramen.

    Asakusa Yukikage - YuiView on Google Maps

  13. Ramen Hiro

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−12−2 第58東京ビル B1F

    Ramen restaurant in Shinjuku, known for rich pork bone ramen. Recommended to get the rich broth with thick, firm noodles and egg ramen.

    Ramen HiroView on Google Maps

  14. Tsukiji Sushi Omakase

    restaurant

    6 Chome-24-8 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan

    20 Course omakase lunch for ¥6600, high quality fish, friendly service with English explanations, book in advance on Table Log (rated 3.65)

    Tsukiji Sushi OmakaseView on Google Maps

  15. Wagyu Sukiyaki Ichinoya Asakusa

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1 Chome−32−13 1階 和牛すきやき壱乃屋

    Restaurant serving a viral Wagyu box, with a second location across the street that has no line. Offers a top rare steak and different ways to eat it (as is, with egg yolk, or with condiments and beef broth).

    Wagyu Sukiyaki Ichinoya AsakusaView on Google Maps

  16. Tonkatsu Hajime Nihonbashi

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒103-0022 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashimuromachi, 1-chōme−13−９ 池田ビル １Ｆ

    Known for its massive, juicy, thick, and crispy rib-eye katsudon. The 220g set is recommended over the 350g due to size and cost (over 4,000 yen).

    Tonkatsu Hajime NihonbashiView on Google Maps

  17. Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho Store

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒100-0011 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Uchisaiwaicho, 1 Chome−7−1 H12

    Michelin-approved eel specialty restaurant from Nagoya with a location in Tokyo, famous for their charcoal-grilled blue eel that creates the perfect contrast between crispy skin and tender, fluffy meat. Recommends eating it with green onions, wasabi, and dashi broth. Located near the Ginza area.

    Sumiyaki Unafuji Yurakucho StoreView on Google Maps

  18. Sumiyaki Unafuji Nagoya Station Taikoudori Exit Store

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒453-0015 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Tsubakicho, 15−10 名駅三交ビル 1階

    Sumiyaki Unafuji Nagoya Station Taikoudori Exit StoreView on Google Maps

  19. Kuroge Wagyu Ichinoya Asakusa

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒111-0032 Tokyo, Taito City, Asakusa, 1-chōme−34−６ 大阪屋ビル 1F

    Wagyu melts in your mouth, creamy egg yolk, broth to pour and make a mini soup rice bowl

    Kuroge Wagyu Ichinoya AsakusaView on Google Maps

  20. YAKINIKU INOUE Kagurazaka

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒162-0825 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 5 Chome−１−2 2F

    Popular yakiniku restaurant serving Wagyu lunch for $15. Features a three-layer Wagyu hitsumabushi with Wagyu yukke on top, Wagyu short rib in the middle, and thick-cut rare beef tongue on the bottom.

    YAKINIKU INOUE KagurazakaView on Google Maps