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Travel with Me to Japan!
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items Japan has my heart❤️ Checkout all of the places I've visited, and want to visit to help you with your next adventure in Japan🇯🇵🍡
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PLACES TO STAY
FOR THE FOODIES!
FUN ACTIVITIES
PLACES TO STAY
With all the walking you'll be doing in Japan, you will need a place to rest!
Great hotel for travelers just getting into Tokyo!
LANDABOUT TOKYO
Calling all Manga Nerds to the stage! This manga themed hotel is right at the heart of Asakusa near the train stations, and popular tourist attractions. Also, has a pretty hefty manga collection for you to read at your leisure in the lobby as you enj...
Hotel Tavinos Asakusa
Hands down my favorite hotel while visiting Japan! Granbell located in Osaka, Japan (because when in Japan we are not only visiting Tokyo righttt?). Walking distance from Dontonbori, and pretty spaciaous compared to the standard hotel room sizes in J...
GRANBELL HOTEL OSAKA
Stay Sakura is an apartment style hotel that has cool features for travelers including washer/dryer in the rooms, fully stocked kitchenette, and a large spacious room that can accommodate multiple guests.
Stay SAKURA Kyoto
Tsutaya Ryokan is for the travelers who want to try out an Onsen town. This was a traditional style accommodation that included kimonos and getas, full service breakfast, and dinner, and a key to access all the onsens in the town. I loved this one in...
Tsutaya Ryokan
Ever considered staying at a capsule hotel? If you're not claustrophobic I definitely suggest trying this atleast once. It's a quick place to crash after a long flight prior to traveling to your actual hotel accomodation. Also, this particular capsul...
First Cabin Capsule Hotel
ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER THE WORLD! Well not yet, but if you want to get a glimpse into what this may look like. Check out Henn Na Hotel which has robots in the lobby checking you in. Not sure if there are any real humans on site but this makes for a c...
Henn na Hotel
There is literally an APA hotel EVERYWHERE in Japan for the most part. APA hotel is a budget friendly chain hotel for travelers looking to save some coins so you can spend it on all those souvenirs you'll be bringing back home 😁
Tokyo APA Hotels
FOR THE FOODIES!
The food was top tier! This list is not for picky eaters😋
For all my Ramen lovers and especially my introverted ramen lovers, you have to stop at an Ichiran Ramen spot. Very tourist friendly, and you have the option of sitting alone or with a group.
Ichiran Asakusa
If I could only eat one thing the entire time on my trip to Japan it would be this! OMG! Gyukatsu was by far my FAVORITE restaurant in Japan. The deep fried beef cutlets just melts. Ugh so tender😮💨
Gyukatsu Motomura Shinjuku South
Sometimes the best spots are the ones you find when you get lost😅 This was by far the tastiest Ramen I've had in Japan. It's a small shop and not really made for group eating (another match made in heaven for my fellow introverts). I found this afte...
Ramen Hayashida - Shinjuku
Sooo remember when I said this list was not for picky eaters? This is what I meant. Takoyaki is a ball shaped Japanese snack with a pancake like base batter filled with diced octopus, tempura, ginger, and green onions. Topped with bento flakes and so...
Takoyaki Wanaka Dotonbori
Okonomiyaki is NOT a pancake but it's shaped like one and is a savory dish commonly cooked with cabbage, meat, and/or seafood. What really takes this dish to the next level are the toppings which is usually Japanese mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, aonori, k...
Dotonbori Ichiaki - Okonomiyaki restaurant
FUN ACTIVITIES
Fun is what you make it right? This list features attractions and activities.
For all my singers who love a good Karaoke session there are A LOT of karaoke bars in Japan. We happened to stumble (literally) after a night out into this Karaoke bar and had a great time! They have an extensive list of different genres available.
Jankara Dotombori(KARAOKE)
teamLab Planets was a great immersive experience into different art styles with each room you entered. You have to walk in almost knee deep water so be prepared for that but overall a cool experience!
teamLab Planets
Ofcourse I have to include some activities for my fellow Anime lovers! Check out the Naruto x Boruto theme parks. There are two so make sure to do your research and reserve your tickets. You get to embark on missions as well which is so cool, and enj...
NARUTO x BORUTO | Shinobizato | Nijigen no Mori
Checkout Umeda Sky Building for an amazing view of the city! Catch some cool photo ops while going up or down the escalator as well.
UMEDA SKY BUILDING/KUCHU TEIEN OBSERVATORY
For my History lovers visit the Osaka Castle! The line does get long so reserve your tickets in advance and get there early.
Osaka Castle
For the Nightlifers who want to dance the night away- check out The Pink! I was surprised when I heard the DJ playing popular hiphop songs we listen to in the states. With a large variety of music, cool entertainment, and turnt people this definitely...
THE PINK
We went to Pyramid55 Bar in Shibuya located in Tokyo and had a BLAST! The owner was so cool and played great music, and had great drinks. Did I mention that this is African owned!!! The best part 😁
Pyramid55 BAR
Seafood lovers I got you🐟 Visit Nishiki Market for all the decadent variety of seafood treats.
Nishiki Market
Three words: Get there EARLY! If you want the cool photo ops literally get there by like 6AM - 7AM. The crowds gather early as well. Overall cool experience.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
24000+ steps later- WE DID IT JOE🥲 Please please please bring comfortable walking shoes if you plan to visit Japan. This shrine has 12000 steps and we almost gave up but we made it to the top!
Fushimi Inari Taisha
There are various onsens located throughout Japan, however we traveled 6 hours for this tattoo-friendly onsen town and had a great time. Please do your research about onsens just in case you're not comfortable with the requirements.
Kinosaki Onsen
The Electric Town! or for my fellow nerds The Geek town lol. Akihabara is a must visit in Tokyo for all things gaming, maid cafes, anime themed merch, etc.
Akihabara Electric Town
Shibuya Crossing! That's it that's all.
Shibuya Scramble Crossing