Places worth the trip
60 places
South Korea · Seoul
136길 육미
South Korea, Seoul, Gangnam District, Eonju-ro 136-gil, 9 1층
Japanese restaurant by Chef Choi Gangrok, Hidden White Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Upscale Japanese course dining in Gangnam.
Food4.3Expensive
South Korea · Seoul
4wall Fish (사월의물고기)
62-5 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Chunghun Bldg 1F)
Dessert cafe famous for Probungi — fish-shaped pastry bread. Flaky pastry shell filled with vanilla, mugwort red bean, or Nutella cream. Open year-round, not just winter. 2 minutes from Anguk Station Exit 6.
Cafe4.4Moderate
South Korea · Seoul
Abebe Bakery Seoul
201 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Cream donut bakery from Jeju's Dongmun Market. Jeju ingredients like Udo peanut, mugwort, and seaweed flakes are worked into the cream. Three floors of seating inside Gwangjang Market.
Food4.4Budget
Japan · Matsue
Adachi Museum of Art
320 Furukawachō, Yasugi, Shimane 692-0064, Japan
Located in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, the Adachi Museum of Art boasts a Japanese garden ranked No. 1 for 22 consecutive years. Its living paintings windows frame the garden like a hanging scroll, with 120 works by Yokoyama Taikan.
Attraction4.5
Japan · Miyajima
Akiyoshido Cave
3506-2 Shūhōchō Akiyoshi, Mine, Yamaguchi 754-0511, Japan
Akiyoshido Cave in Yamaguchi Prefecture is Japan's largest limestone cave, stretching over 10.7 km in total length. The cave maintains a constant temperature of around 17°C year-round, with a 1 km sightseeing route revealing cobalt-blue underground streams, cascading limestone terraces, and dramatic stalactite formations. Above the cave lies Akiyoshidai, Japan's largest karst plateau, making for a spectacular combined visit.
Attraction4.4
Japan · Arashiyama
Amanohashidate
Monju, Miyazu, Kyoto 626-0001, Japan
Amanohashidate is a 3.6 km pine-covered sandbar stretching across Miyazu Bay in northern Kyoto Prefecture, ranked as one of Japan's three most scenic views. Around 6,700 pine trees line the narrow strip, resembling a bridge between heaven and earth when viewed from the hills above. Visitors can cycle across, ride a cable car, or try the famous 'matanozoki' — viewing the scene upside-down through one's legs.
Attraction4.5
South Korea · Seoul
안덕
18 Jahamun-ro 17-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
A Seochon gem recreating a Pyongyang grandmother's recipe. Clear broth mandu-guk (dumpling soup) with a gentle, non-spicy flavor.
Food4.2
South Korea · Andong
Hahoe Folk Village (UNESCO)
186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
UNESCO World Heritage village where the Nakdong River bends around in a water shape, creating a natural moat. A preserved 600-year-old Ryu clan village with traditional hanok homes, mask dance performances, and living Confucian heritage.
Attraction4.2Moderate
South Korea · Andong
Andong Hahoe Mask Museum
206 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Museum dedicated to traditional Korean masks near Hahoe Village, showcasing Hahoe masks (National Treasure) and masks from around the world. Live mask dance performances during the annual Andong Mask Dance Festival in autumn.
Attraction4.2Budget
South Korea · Andong
Andong Station
652 Gyeongdong-ro, Andong, Gyeongbuk, South Korea
Jungang Line station for Andong, home of Hahoe UNESCO village. KTX-이음 from Seoul (Cheongnyangni) in ~1h40m. On the Jungang Line that connects Seoul to Busan via inland route.
Transport
South Korea · Seoul
Apgujeong Rodeo Street
Eonju-ro 172-gil, 압구정동 Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul's luxury fashion epicenter where high-end Korean and international brands line the streets. A hotspot for K-pop idol sightings, premium beauty clinics, and the latest Korean fashion trends.
Shopping4.3Expensive
Japan · Arashiyama
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
A stunning pathway lined with towering bamboo groves in western Kyoto. The swaying bamboo creates an otherworldly atmosphere, and the trail connects to other Arashiyama landmarks including the Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji Temple.
Attraction4.3
South Korea · Seoul
Artist Bakery
167 Anguk-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
A stylish bakery in Jongno with creative toppings and Instagram-worthy interiors. At the center of Seoul's shio-pan (salt bread) craze.
Cafe4.3
South Korea · Seoul
Aseonjae
333 Yeongdong-daero, Daechi-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Korean restaurant by Chef Myung Hyunji (Chef Myung Back Then), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Neat Korean course in a warm atmosphere.
Food4.1
Japan · Nikko
Ashikaga Flower Park
607 Hasamachō, Ashikaga, Tochigi 329-4216, Japan
Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture is world-renowned for its breathtaking wisteria displays, including a 160-year-old great wisteria tree that sprawls across a massive trellis. The annual Great Wisteria Festival (mid-April to mid-May) fills the park with cascading purple, white, and pink blooms in a scene that feels almost otherworldly. Evening illuminations transform the garden into a glowing, magical spectacle unlike anything seen in daylight.
Attraction4.3
