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Your Quintessential Travel Guide to Japan's Must-visit Locations

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TOKYO

TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK

A design-focused boutique hotel near Yoyogi Park with rooftop views, curated comforts, and subtle luxury.

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Sushi Akira

An exclusive eight-seat sushi counter in Hiroo/Ebisu, run by a young, innovative chef offering refined Edo-style omakase using premium ingredients with careful attention to temperature and texture.

An expansive indoor museum in Ariake featuring intricately detailed miniature worlds, from fantastical cityscapes to popular anime universes.

スモールワールズ

Small Worlds Miniature Museum

An expansive indoor museum in Ariake featuring intricately detailed miniature worlds, from fantastical cityscapes to popular anime universes.

A chic Ginza hotel bar at Aloft Tokyo Ginza offers inventive cocktails in a lively, music-inspired atmosphere.

ダブリュー エックス ワイ ズィー バー

W XYZ Bar

A chic Ginza hotel bar at Aloft Tokyo Ginza offers inventive cocktails in a lively, music-inspired atmosphere.

A charming Arakicho hideaway that combines the relaxed comfort of a coffeehouse with the lively vibe of a neighborhood izakaya.

燗コーヒー藤々

Kan Coffee Fujifuji

A charming Arakicho hideaway that combines the relaxed comfort of a coffeehouse with the lively vibe of a neighborhood izakaya.

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KYOTO

Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

A contemporary hotel offering modern amenities and convenient access to Kyoto's historic sites and shopping districts.

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L'Escamoteur

A surreal cocktail bar near the Kamo River known for its steampunk design, magic-inspired drinks, and theatrical charm.

A quiet Kyoto noodle shop known for its refined kombu dashi and minimalist bowls that blur the line between ramen and udon.

昆布と麺 喜一

Kombu-to-Men Kiichi

A quiet Kyoto noodle shop known for its refined kombu dashi and minimalist bowls that blur the line between ramen and udon.

A discreet kaiseki retreat off Gion’s Hanamikoji Lane, offering seasonal elegance in a low-lit, hidden setting.

雪不庵 さと

Yukifuran Sato

A discreet kaiseki retreat off Gion’s Hanamikoji Lane, offering seasonal elegance in a low-lit, hidden setting.

An intimate Kyoto lab-bar pairing original gin cocktails with botanical storytelling in a multi-course format.

ノキシタ711

nokishita711 Gin and Cocktail Labo

An intimate Kyoto lab-bar pairing original gin cocktails with botanical storytelling in a multi-course format.

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OSAKA

Waldorf Astoria Osaka

A soaring sanctuary of Art Deco elegance, offering panoramic views, refined dining, and a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in the heart of Osaka.

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Bar Nayuta

A discreet, fifth-floor cocktail bar in Shinsaibashi where subtle theatrics and seasonal drinks unfold behind a hidden door.

A discreet modern cocktail bar in Kitahama that combines expert mixology with minimalist design and seasonal flavor pairings.

キリップ・トルーマン

KIRIP TRUMAN

A discreet modern cocktail bar in Kitahama that combines expert mixology with minimalist design and seasonal flavor pairings.

A reservation-only modern Japanese restaurant located above a curry shop in Honmachi, serving seasonal courses with a playful touch.

現つ世

Utsutsuyo

A reservation-only modern Japanese restaurant located above a curry shop in Honmachi, serving seasonal courses with a playful touch.

A sleek ramen shop tucked underground in Semba Center Building, famous for its signature tsukemen and seasonal specials.

らーめん久遠

Ramen KUON

A sleek ramen shop tucked underground in Semba Center Building, famous for its signature tsukemen and seasonal specials.

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KOBE

Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway

Glide above waterfalls, forests, and city views—Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway is a gentle ascent into botanical calm and mountaintop perspective.

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átoa

Part aquarium, part art installation—átoa turns marine life into a sensory experience where water, light, and emotion flow together.

A sprawling German-style beer hall in central Kobe known for draft brews, fried chicken, and nostalgic ambiance.

ニューミュンヘン神戸大使館

New München Kobe Taishikan

A sprawling German-style beer hall in central Kobe known for draft brews, fried chicken, and nostalgic ambiance.

A tequila and mezcal-focused bar near Sannomiya, BAR UMA-LA offers agave-based cocktails with Latin flair in a warm, stylish environment.

バー ウマラ

BAR UMA-LA

A tequila and mezcal-focused bar near Sannomiya, BAR UMA-LA offers agave-based cocktails with Latin flair in a warm, stylish environment.

A discreet fourth-floor lounge in Kobe combining high-concept cocktails with a cinematic atmosphere and curated design.

ザ・カザンルーム

THE KAZAN ROOM

A discreet fourth-floor lounge in Kobe combining high-concept cocktails with a cinematic atmosphere and curated design.

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SHIGA

Chalet Mizugahama

A glass-walled café perched over the still waters of Lake Biwa—Chalet Mizugahama offers quiet clarity with every cup.

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R Cafe at Marina

A resort-style café perched above Lake Biwa, serving Hawaiian-inspired plates, local fish and Omi beef, plus bright desserts—all in a glass-walled, marina-side setting.

A respected Omihachiman sushi restaurant known for its refined use of lake fish and seasonal ingredients in a peaceful, family-run atmosphere.

ひさご寿し

Hisago Sushi

A respected Omihachiman sushi restaurant known for its refined use of lake fish and seasonal ingredients in a peaceful, family-run atmosphere.

A rustic lakeside restaurant in Ōtsu specializing in traditional Japanese irori cuisine, where fish and seasonal ingredients are slow-grilled over a sunken hearth.

あみ定

Amisada

A rustic lakeside restaurant in Ōtsu specializing in traditional Japanese irori cuisine, where fish and seasonal ingredients are slow-grilled over a sunken hearth.

A scenic orchard park in northern Shiga that offers seasonal fruit picking, local food experiences, and access to the picturesque Metasequoia tree-lined road.

マキノピックランド

Makino Pickland

A scenic orchard park in northern Shiga that offers seasonal fruit picking, local food experiences, and access to the picturesque Metasequoia tree-lined road.

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FUKUOKA

seven x seven 糸島

A luxury resort hotel nestled in Itoshima's Futamigaura area, offering spacious ocean-view suites, personalized amenities, and a seamless blend of self-hospitality and luxury.

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Nyoirinji Frog Temple

A whimsical Buddhist temple in Ogori famous for its collection of over 10,000 frog statues representing safe returns and transformation.

A peaceful, uncrowded beach at the tip of Shikanoshima Island famous for its clear waters, gentle waves, and laid-back local charm.

勝馬海水浴場

Katsuma Beach

A peaceful, uncrowded beach at the tip of Shikanoshima Island famous for its clear waters, gentle waves, and laid-back local charm.

A mountaintop observatory in Hoshinomura offers breathtaking views of the night sky, interactive stargazing activities, and educational exhibits on astronomy and folklore.

星の文化館

Hoshinobunkakan Observatory

A mountaintop observatory in Hoshinomura offers breathtaking views of the night sky, interactive stargazing activities, and educational exhibits on astronomy and folklore.

A dedicated manga museum in Kitakyushu showcasing the art, history, and creators of Japanese comics, featuring exhibits, reading areas, and interactive experiences.

北九州市漫画ミュージアム

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

A dedicated manga museum in Kitakyushu showcasing the art, history, and creators of Japanese comics, featuring exhibits, reading areas, and interactive experiences.

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SAPPORO

The Vale Rusutsu

A ski-in/ski-out alpine retreat offering spacious residences, direct slope access, and seamless integration with Rusutsu Resort’s onsen and amenities.

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Ohiso Nijo Market – Main Store

A popular seafood restaurant inside Sapporo’s Nijo Market, known for kaisendon, grilled fish, and early-morning dining.

A long-standing kaisendon restaurant inside Nijo Market serving premium seafood bowls with generous toppings and Hokkaido hospitality.

海鮮丼茶屋

Donburi Chaya

A long-standing kaisendon restaurant inside Nijo Market serving premium seafood bowls with generous toppings and Hokkaido hospitality.

A casual seafood bowl spot inside Sapporo’s Nijo Market famous for generous portions of uni, ikura, and crab over rice.

札幌海鮮丼どんぶり屋本舗 二条市場店

Nijo Market Sapporo Seafood Donbe

A casual seafood bowl spot inside Sapporo’s Nijo Market famous for generous portions of uni, ikura, and crab over rice.

A lively seafood market and restaurant serving Hokkaido’s top crab, uni, and ikura in customizable donburi bowls.

北のグルメ

Kitano Gurume

A lively seafood market and restaurant serving Hokkaido’s top crab, uni, and ikura in customizable donburi bowls.

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NAGOYA

Kiyosu Castle

A reconstructed Japanese castle in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture, known for its association with the Sengoku period warlord Oda Nobunaga.​

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BINGE Craftbeer

A rooftop craft beer bar in Meieki serving local and international brews with city views and a relaxed atmosphere.

A lively yakitori izakaya near Fushimi Station, serving charcoal-grilled skewers, offal, and casual drinks in a retro-style setting.

金星 伏見店

Kinboshi Fushimi

A lively yakitori izakaya near Fushimi Station, serving charcoal-grilled skewers, offal, and casual drinks in a retro-style setting.

A cozy French bistro in Chikusa serving classic provincial dishes, natural wines, and seasonal set menus in a warm, intimate setting.

ビストロ ボルドール

Bistrot Bold’or

A cozy French bistro in Chikusa serving classic provincial dishes, natural wines, and seasonal set menus in a warm, intimate setting.

A cozy pizza restaurant and bar located above Sakae’s main streets, serving wood-fired pies and casual drinks in a dimly lit, bohemian setting.

キャラバン

Caravan

A cozy pizza restaurant and bar located above Sakae’s main streets, serving wood-fired pies and casual drinks in a dimly lit, bohemian setting.

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