Japan, one local bite at a time.
Where to eat, stay and wander — starting with Nagasaki.
Eat
Local food and hidden gems
Stay
Inns, hotels and unique stays
Getting around
Trains, flights and ferry tips
Explore
Walks, neighborhoods and more
Explore cities
Food, neighborhoods and easy travel guides across Japan. Pick a pin to preview a city.
- Kanto関東
- Tokyo東京
- Yokohama横浜
- Kansai関西
- Kyoto京都
- Osaka大阪
- Kobe神戸
- Kyushu九州
- Nagasaki長崎
More cities coming soon.
Area guide · Tokyo
Asakusa & Ueno
Old Tokyo temples, markets and museums.
Area guide · Tokyo
Meguro & Ebisu
Quiet backstreets, a canal lined with cherry trees, and izakaya where locals eat after work.
Area guide · Tokyo
Odaiba & Toyosu
Bayfront views and the Toyosu fish market.
Area guide · Tokyo
Shibuya & Harajuku
Busy crossings, fashion streets and Omotesando cafes.
Area guide · Tokyo
Shinagawa & Gotanda
Where Tokyo's office workers eat and drink after work. Stay in Shinagawa, eat in Gotanda.
Area guide · Tokyo
Shinjuku
Skyscrapers, tiny bars and late-night food.
Area guide · Tokyo
Tokyo Station & Ginza
Sushi counters, department stores and Nihonbashi.
Area guide · Yokohama
Chinatown & Motomachi
Dumplings, Yamashita Park and shopping streets.
Area guide · Yokohama
Kannai & Noge
Retro izakaya alleys near the old port.
Area guide · Yokohama
Minato Mirai
Harbor skyline and the Red Brick Warehouse.
Area guide · Yokohama
Yokohama Station
Transit hub with food halls and department stores.
Area guide · Kyoto
Arashiyama
Bamboo grove, river views and temple gardens.
Area guide · Kyoto
Gion & Kawaramachi
Old teahouse streets, Nishiki Market and the river.
Area guide · Kyoto
Kyoto Station
Shinkansen hub, ramen street and easy day trips.
Area guide · Osaka
Kita (Umeda)
A local guide to eating, staying and exploring.
Area guide · Osaka
Minami (Namba)
Dotonbori neon, street food and Shinsaibashi.
Area guide · Kobe
Kitano
Hillside foreign residences and quiet cafes.
Area guide · Kobe
Motomachi & Harborland
Nankinmachi Chinatown and the waterfront.
Area guide · Kobe
Sannomiya
Dining hub and the stone streets of the Old Settlement.
Area guide · Nagasaki
Dejima & Ohato
Old trading island, waterfront walks and ferries.
Area guide · Nagasaki
Nagasaki Station
Arrival hub with trams, buses and easy eats.
Area guide · Nagasaki
Shinchi & Shianbashi
A local guide to eating, staying, exploring.
Nagasaki champon
A comforting bowl packed with local flavors.
Nagasaki castella
A sweet classic with a long history.
Local set meals
Fresh seafood, hearty flavors and everyday favorites.