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url: "https://kevintnguyen.com/places/japan"
title: "Japan Travel Guide: 1,400+ Local Recommendations"
description: "Curated Japan recommendations — 1,400+ restaurants, cafes, bars, and hidden gems."
last_updated: "2026-06-12"
---

# Places — Japan

1,400件以上の保存スポットから、本当に行く価値があるものを選びました。

84 places listed.

## Bakery

- [.donut factory（ドットドーナツファクトリー）](https://www.google.com/maps/place/.donut+factory%EF%BC%88%E3%83%89%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%84%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%89/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60008fb6e2cf63b9:0x340018698616fce9) (Hyogo)
- [flour＋water Nakameguro](https://www.google.com/maps/place/flour%EF%BC%8Bwater+Nakameguro/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188bcd8842d489:0xa4f9bd225ca87265) (Tokyo, Meguro Ward)

## Food

- [ABURA SOBA • MIX SOBA ROMAN](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ABURA+SOBA+%E2%80%A2+MIX+SOBA+ROMAN/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e142bcfde419:0xb40626285e770547) (Osaka)
- [aoma coffee](https://www.google.com/maps/place/aoma+coffee/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e768f77cfa93:0x9eb07b1d558ac1c4) (Osaka, Chuo Ward)
- [B-SIDE LABEL 原宿店](https://www.google.com/maps/place/B-SIDE+LABEL+%E5%8E%9F%E5%AE%BF%E5%BA%97/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188ca3bb2a5555:0xa6686bec25889aca) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [Found MUJI 青山](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Found+MUJI+%E9%9D%92%E5%B1%B1/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b5f8e737217:0xc07b8ba9c0f2b12b) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [GARAGE SUN'S ガレージサンズ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/GARAGE+SUN'S+%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000dfdfcd3e519b:0x9335cda5820b2246) (Osaka)
- [Gyoza-dokoro Sukemasa - Takatsuji Main Shop](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gyoza-dokoro+Sukemasa+-+Takatsuji+Main+Shop/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6001089e96387bb3:0xb51e5b00e0901557) (Kyoto, Shimogyo)
- [Hakata Issou](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hakata+Issou/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x354191b614dd0001:0xd021dc83c19d7221) (Fukuoka) — the ramen brought me to tears
- [Hikiniku to Come (Shibuya)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hikiniku+to+Come+(Shibuya)/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188df8d07c62b1:0xee7a49e1f085a4f1) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — super incredible hamburg. honestly the shaved daikon makes it SO GOOD
- [JB's TOKYO MIYASHITA PARK店](https://www.google.com/maps/place/JB's+TOKYO+MIYASHITA+PARK%E5%BA%97/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d07f5430ced:0x18fd1c158a57e9f8) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — tons of stores and solid restaurants. a great place to take a break if you're boppin' around shibuya
- [Katsukichi Shin-Marunouchi Building](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Katsukichi+Shin-Marunouchi+Building/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188bf9b3e08c37:0xc63a631a34e676fa) (Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward) — all time favorite Tonkatsu restaurant in Tokyo. Has an incredible salad as well
- [LOST AND FOUND TOKYO STORE](https://www.google.com/maps/place/LOST+AND+FOUND+TOKYO+STORE/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d30dd0b0407:0x296a6220a6d70307) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — cool curated goods
- [Maruya Soba](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Maruya+Soba/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018f34c82a8cdf5:0x9abe69473ce4bbcc) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [Matsuya Udon](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Matsuya+Udon/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000ddf1f05ab77f:0x16fb84cc7368ab18) (Osaka, Chuo Ward)
- [Okonomiyaki Kiji](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Okonomiyaki+Kiji/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188bfaf8823531:0xbf1285615202b70b) (Osaka, Kita Ward) — incredible okonomiyaki!
- [Pepper Lunch Kabukichō Shop](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pepper+Lunch+Kabukich%C5%8D+Shop/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cd7e4854021:0x22f1a8e186d9d277) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward) — good cheap eats
- [Raw Sugar Roast](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Raw+Sugar+Roast/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018f35aa23a10dd:0x7b59312df69da48d) (Tokyo, Setagaya Ward) — truly hipster-y. Good eats though
- [Sanuki Udon Menki Yashima Shibuya Maruyamacho](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sanuki+Udon+Menki+Yashima+Shibuya+Maruyamacho/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188caa4fc6f559:0x3d99a65743491c50) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — come hungry, the udon is made fresh and you can watch them!
- [Soba Shinshū-ya](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Soba+Shinsh%C5%AB-ya/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cda8dbf6fe7:0xfc735e5cb4de137a) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward)
- [Suntory Yamazaki Distillery](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Suntory+Yamazaki+Distillery/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60010363f5516cf9:0xa1f6b7e0e0166d1d) (Osaka) — great history lesson on Yamazaki. Lots of tasting opportunities
- [Tacos 3Hermanos Harajuku Tacos Public Hall](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tacos+3Hermanos+Harajuku+Tacos+Public+Hall/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d006feddac9:0x205fe68ac84ac468) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — founder lived 20years plus in mexico and brought 2 of his "brothers" back to Japan to create this spot. It's truly authentic mexican food
- [Tamawarai](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tamawarai/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188ca6ee647dd5:0x28955c06e03ee718) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — essentially a one man operation. slow and intentional but one of the best soba's i've had ever
- [Torigen Shinjukunishiguchiten](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Torigen+Shinjukunishiguchiten/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cd144055555:0xdd50fd5c8173c062) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward) — casual easy eating yakitori. a super incredible tsukune
- [Toritake](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Toritake/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b57ca57cb1f:0x95f8eee476d2572e) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — super casual style yakitori izakaya
- [Tortilla Club TORTILLERIA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tortilla+Club+TORTILLERIA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018f3965b320b21:0xe3b6478fc70fc44d) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — house made tortillas!
- [Tsukiji Sushi Sei (New Branch)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tsukiji+Sushi+Sei+(New+Branch)/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188bdf2e09d833:0xdef1b7f3ee9b94bd) (Tokyo, Chuo Ward) — great, easy, omakase
- [Yayoiken Nishi-Shinjuku](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Yayoiken+Nishi-Shinjuku/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d2a0ab13707:0x798359423ef570fe) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward) — I had many a meals here. I just love how simple and afforadable it is
- [直心庵](https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E7%9B%B4%E5%BF%83%E5%BA%B5/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x35530b2e95419a8b:0x4a43f62b5113fcc1) (Tokushima) — incredible soba in tokushima.

## Cafe

- [Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Allpress+Espresso+Tokyo+Roastery+%26+Cafe/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018891a3bf0ba6f:0x8153c10a02b0fc83) (Tokyo, Koto Ward)
- [B portland coffee roastery](https://www.google.com/maps/place/B+portland+coffee+roastery/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e787280c1567:0xcf51d6084f3beefb) (Osaka, Chuo Ward)
- [COFFEE Aoi](https://www.google.com/maps/place/COFFEE+Aoi/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b9bcc102cd9:0x39b215c55e98f7c5) (Tokyo, Minato Ward)
- [Coffee Elementary School](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Coffee+Elementary+School/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x601889e58402f165:0xe3c5b82ee6210c38) (Tokyo, Sumida Ward)
- [Coffee Supreme Tokyo](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Coffee+Supreme+Tokyo/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cad5f88c001:0x44a6e1bd31a54818) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [coffee swamp](https://www.google.com/maps/place/coffee+swamp/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d4780c68ec3:0xa7e373c031915ef0) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward)
- [dotccoffee（coffee & japanese tea）](https://www.google.com/maps/place/dotccoffee%EF%BC%88coffee+%26+japanese+tea%EF%BC%89/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60008f785bdb544b:0xe7bc52bbe08c629e) (Hyogo)
- [dotcom coffee Asakusabashi](https://www.google.com/maps/place/dotcom+coffee+Asakusabashi/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188f005637fdb3:0xfece85489d2ede28) (Tokyo, Taito Ward)
- [FUGLEN SANGŪBASHI](https://www.google.com/maps/place/FUGLEN+SANG%C5%AABASHI/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188daf8d9ee5fd:0x79e3dfa173231bea) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [GLITCH COFFEE OSAKA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/GLITCH+COFFEE+OSAKA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e78bd885cc2d:0x5e7647f26e6d6e9c) (Osaka, Kita Ward) — low crowd version of the Tokyo ones
- [Hue Coffee Roaster](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hue+Coffee+Roaster/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e79508030e7d:0xb54e13e20b16aa6e) (Osaka, Chuo Ward) — friendly folks, great spot
- [Ippodo Tea Kyoto Main Store](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ippodo+Tea+Kyoto+Main+Store/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6001088c136aa771:0xd15e0ef5d39417d8) (Kyoto, Nakagyo) — 300 yr old tea house. Great purveyor of green teas
- [KOFFEE MAMEYA Kakeru](https://www.google.com/maps/place/KOFFEE+MAMEYA+Kakeru/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x601889b83f1afdf5:0x1176d9a72e7b10dc) (Tokyo, Koto Ward) — true Omakase coffee experience that I got a lot of mujō coffee inspiration from
- [Kurasu Kyoto](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kurasu+Kyoto/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x600108a87b2b7121:0x5f6d1f35309f5711) (Kyoto, Shimogyo) — peak! found out about them in 2015-2016 when they were just a purveyor of coffee products
- [nexpect coffee](https://www.google.com/maps/place/nexpect+coffee/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188f7291ddf641:0xdfb18916608aea0d) (Tokyo, Chuo Ward) — former founder of Fuglen Tokyo left to create this spot
- [ROAR COFFEE Tokyo Ginza](https://www.google.com/maps/place/ROAR+COFFEE+Tokyo+Ginza/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b00423a6b8f:0xbde57d798a62588a) (Tokyo, Chuo Ward) — found this a few years ago ~2019 when they first opened. One of the best spots in Ginza that's not as queue heavy as Glitch
- [Sarutahiko Coffee The Bridge](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sarutahiko+Coffee+The+Bridge/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188da29121b727:0xb94c4bba24eca7d7) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — great spot for a rest/wifi break
- [Single O Ryogoku Roastworks/Cafe](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Single+O+Ryogoku+Roastworks%2FCafe/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188932fbd70001:0x3a4b15f8bab76a57) (Tokyo, Sumida Ward) — i love sumida-ku so naturally this is a great spot i've been able to go work at, hang out, and just have great coffee

## Shopping

- [and wander MIYASHITA PARK](https://www.google.com/maps/place/and+wander+MIYASHITA+PARK/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d0f53b9dc43:0xbfc255ca7ec21217) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [BEAMS GOLF YURAKUCHO](https://www.google.com/maps/place/BEAMS+GOLF+YURAKUCHO/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188befdd389f2b:0x4c974b26485bf5eb) (Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward)
- [Beams Japan](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beams+Japan/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cdb02ce6651:0xea86b34ba35eb3c5) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward)
- [MUJI GINZA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/MUJI+GINZA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188baa38aecf7d:0xab5a3452172b5f9) (Tokyo, Chuo Ward) — THE THE Flagship Muji store. Really beautifully designed, it does get busy though!
- [Nanamica Daikanyama](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nanamica+Daikanyama/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b4f81524abd:0x77febb23a5295190) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — TNF Purple Label
- [niko and ... TOKYO](https://www.google.com/maps/place/niko+and+...+TOKYO/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188ca69da70001:0x39738a0debb677bf) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — like urban outfitters but way better
- [THE NORTH FACE Backmagic (ザ･ノース･フェイス バックマジック)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/THE+NORTH+FACE+Backmagic+(%E3%82%B6%EF%BD%A5%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%EF%BD%A5%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9+%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B8%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF)/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d90f2d6a5b7:0x63847cd91540622d) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [THE NORTH FACE LAB](https://www.google.com/maps/place/THE+NORTH+FACE+LAB/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188d50750bb301:0x9badd7d091cd5736) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)

## Establishment

- [Ayahiro Falls](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ayahiro+Falls/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60193a4752ccf3b1:0xf6599a257d4dd47d) (Tokyo)
- [Bouldering gym roca (Roca)](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bouldering+gym+roca+(Roca)/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e71ebf1fe321:0xe6151a1de57748d3) (Osaka, Chuo Ward)
- [BUAISOU](http://maps.google.com/?cid=10181788414007733362) (Tokushima)

## Park

- [Ayuya Waterfall](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ayuya+Waterfall/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x3554a577c0bf2d81:0x4cb2a49d931b3f28) (Hyogo)
- [Bamboo Forest](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bamboo+Forest/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6001aa01f5dd17ed:0xf05b80f4b5b2f093) (Kyoto)
- [Botanic Gardens of Toyama](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Botanic+Gardens+of+Toyama/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5ff78fd0c59077c9:0xe80b585ba7722f1b) (Toyama)
- [Herb Museum ハーブ ミュージアム](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Herb+Museum+%E3%83%8F%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96+%E3%83%9F%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A0/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60008ed37e7b70cb:0x56efdd95a33a0d52) (Hyogo)
- [Tennoji Park](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tennoji+Park/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000ddf14727f4e7:0x9014f718527a4830) (Osaka, Tennoji Ward)

## Fitness

- [B-PUMP Ogikubo and Shop](https://www.google.com/maps/place/B-PUMP+Ogikubo+and+Shop/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018edfb41f98dbf:0x88a864bc617a6f91) (Tokyo, Suginami Ward)

## Bar

- [Bar Composition](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bar+Composition/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188df454a57eab:0x3e95f9d5206bb5f9) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward)
- [Bar Trench](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bar+Trench/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b4026fac07f:0x6e9f8f12068d8064) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward)
- [Ben Fiddich ベンフィディック](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ben+Fiddich+%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188cd15bc64465:0x54db36c5e2c69e38) (Tokyo, Shinjuku Ward)
- [DE FRITES STAAN](https://www.google.com/maps/place/DE+FRITES+STAAN/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x600109bfbb20ab5d:0x6bf78a282238f724) (Kyoto, Nakagyo)
- [Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sakurai+Japanese+Tea+Experience/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b70dfedb24d:0xb56c6172f5c2cae3) (Tokyo, Minato Ward) — great exploration into tea
- [The SG Club](https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+SG+Club/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188caf2f129707:0x7e601ba95d199ecb) (Tokyo, Shibuya Ward) — great drinks!

## Electronics

- [Camera Kitamura Osaka-Umeda Secondhand Center](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Camera+Kitamura+Osaka-Umeda+Secondhand+Center/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e691f816367f:0x163a9fa8c2edbae5) (Osaka, Kita Ward)

## Attraction

- [Dotonbori](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dotonbori/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e71526dc6083:0xe43d6b861e80b709) (Osaka, Chuo Ward)
- [Kappabashi Kitchen Street](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kappabashi+Kitchen+Street/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188e95e87e855d:0x214435b365c89bf3) (Tokyo, Taito Ward)
- [Kinkaku-ji](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kinkaku-ji/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6001a820c0eb46bd:0xee4272b1c22645f) (Kyoto)
- [Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Myoko+Suginohara+Ski+Resort/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5ff63c8e06f6c027:0x64673991b8689aeb) (Niigata)

## Museum

- [Fukagawa Edo Museum](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fukagawa+Edo+Museum/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188916293799d3:0x4cc6306f51f55448) (Tokyo, Koto Ward)
- [G. Sakai Knife Museum](https://www.google.com/maps/place/G.+Sakai+Knife+Museum/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x600304587f5e9ab5:0xb9254269abba8510) (Osaka)
- [Hakutsuru Brewery](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hakutsuru+Brewery/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60008da9ee713621:0xf6fcf4ef1517cf1d) (Hyogo)
- [Japan Folk Crafts Museum](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Japan+Folk+Crafts+Museum/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018f345309aaaab:0x737f4ccc575fff9f) (Tokyo, Meguro Ward) — small musuem but has some really cool built in history if you like craft arts

## Gallery

- [GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS](https://www.google.com/maps/place/GINZA+TSUTAYA+BOOKS/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188be64830a61f:0x7171afd8b09fb1fc) (Tokyo, Chuo Ward)

## Shop

- [HARUTA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/HARUTA/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6000e68dede5d081:0xdb990890adeecea0) (Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward)
- [Isegohonten](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Isegohonten/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188b4e56315555:0x314994a9f5067bd4) (Tokyo, Meguro Ward) — great department store
- [Jackroad](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Jackroad/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x6018f29749349cd1:0x2b38b39b82078987) (Tokyo, Nakano Ward) — great place to find vintage watches
- [Kama-Asa](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kama-Asa/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x60188e95e4be1413:0xee1f6387d3ea5ee7) (Tokyo, Taito Ward) — kind of pricey but way cheaper than American. Lots of great kitchen equipment. They also opened up a knife store recently across the street as well