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“Bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h40 and cost around~$15 per person each way.”
Omer Belaish
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Busta Shinjuku
“Buy a rechargeable Suica card at the machines marked 'Suica' inside the station; tap in and out at the gates.”
Liri Reinman
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Shinjuku Station
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Shibuya Crossing
Mark a few streets - Cat Street, Harajuku, Omotesando, Shibuya Crossing - and spend the rest of the time getting lost in the alleys.
Takeshita Street
Colourful street in the Harajuku neighbourhood.
Tokyo DisneySea
Queues aren't as bad as people warn; check waits in the app. Only one ride had a 160-min wait, and it's not for kids anyway.
Kappabashi Dougugai Street
Pair with Asakusa and Akihabara on the same day.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Similar to Shibuya and deserves a full day of its own.
Cat Street
Hidden lane connecting Harajuku to Shibuya, full of fashion, vintage shops and cafés — most tourists miss it.
sequence MIYASHITA PARK
Hotel in Shibuya, central for everything on the Tokyo list.
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Immersive digital art museum on the Tokyo must list.
Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey
More impressive than the Paris Frozen ride, though Paris is more fun; waits were short around 20:00.
Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera
Quality conveyor sushi at an accessible price; also seared-fish options for those who avoid raw. Branches in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Totti Candy Factory
Giant colourful cotton candy on Takeshita Street.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
See the sake barrel wall, draw an omikuji fortune for ¥100 and hang an ema wish plaque for ¥500.
Pizza Marumo
Book about a month ahead; crisp chef-style pizzas with egg yolks
恵比寿 鮨 謙心
Omakase tasting meal.
Fantasy Springs
New DisneySea expansion with four worlds: Arendelle, Rapunzel's world, Neverland and the fairies' valley - rides, shows and themed restaurants.
Shodai
One of his 'gold' picks: curry udon under potato foam, the spicy wasabi-greens salad, and the duck-broth dipping soba.
Toyosu Market
World's biggest modern fish market; bluefin tuna auctions around 05:00 but the inner market is licensed traders only — you can't just walk in.
Cois
Order the tiramisu coffee
Oedo Sushi Shinjuku Minamiguchi
Very fresh fish, sit at the counter facing the chef; 8 nigiri came to about ~$9. Seared salmon mayo is a must.
Rapunzel's Lantern Festival
Wait until the end for the floating lanterns scene – one of the most beautiful rides.
Shibuya Yokocho
Alley packed with tiny bars — come and hop from one to the next; a small cider bar is nearby too.
The SG Club
Cocktail bar on the Tokyo must list.
Maguro Mart
Order the tuna or beef tartare with egg yolk
Marion Crepes Harajuku
His favorite stand on Takeshita St — get the strawberry-and-cream crepe here and not at the other stands.
Omoide Yokocho
Narrow lantern-lit alley packed with izakaya and yakitori stalls - go in the evening.
Shibuya Center Gai
Come at night for the neon signs, karaoke spots and crowds – exactly the Tokyo you imagine.
Tsukiji Outer Market
Very touristy – they only rated one stall, the special beef stew sold at the market.
Cross Shinjuku Vision
The giant 3D cat screen at Shinjuku crossing - best seen at night.
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
Huge store for souvenirs and snacks - bring your passport for 10% tax free.
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi Shibuya Dogenzaka
Standing sushi bar: get the seared salmon belly nigiri with mayo
Menchirashi
Order the two signature udon dishes – totally different vibes – and add the daily tempura special.
Miyashita Park
Rooms at sequence Miyashita Park look straight out onto the park and the Tower Records sign.
Tokyo Disneyland
He found the atmosphere much more magical than DisneySea.
Tokyo Tower
Classic night photo spot from the street with the KARAOKE PASELA neon signs.
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Cool little bars here - try the yuzu sake (Umenoyado Aragoshi Yuzu).
UNIQLO Ginza
12 floors of Uniqlo in central Ginza – a shopping dream; good for the Ultra Light Down jackets.
1 Hotel Tokyo
Ask for a crib; pool on floor 38 allows babies until 19:00, and booking via Klook with code OMERINJAPAN got a great price.
Amam Dacotan
One of Tokyo's most talked-about bakeries (branch in Kyoto too); they arrived 12:30–13:00 with no queue. Japanese donuts are a must.
Asakusa Sumo Club ANNEX
Starts with a hot nabe dinner, then a sumo show; kids and parents can wrestle the pros in inflatable suits. They even sang Happy Birthday.
Bar Benfiddich
Award-winning cocktail bar - worth booking ahead online.
Gyukatsu Motomura
Order the 130g gyukatsu set (~$15) with 3 sides and grill the marbled beef yourself on the hot stone; expect a queue, no reservations.
Harajuku Kawaii Land KyunKyun
Really a petting corner, no coffee: hedgehogs, guinea pigs, geckos and fennec foxes. Gloves required; you get a bowl of food to feed them.
Ikkakuya
Pay at the ticket machine at the entrance (cash works) and hand the ticket to the waiter; best broth she ever had, big bowl for ~$5.
J Roppongi
Tasting menu of wagyu aged 100+ days with mold, ¥28,000 per person (~$140) — a golden rec for meat lovers.
Levi's Store Harajuku
The branch with the Tailor Shop — add custom embroidery (like a koi fish) and patches to make your jeans unique.
Meiji Jingu
Tokyo's most important Shinto shrine - make a wish at the altar, and you may catch a traditional Japanese wedding procession.
Nishiazabu Sushi Shin
2-Michelin-star omakase, ~$205 per person without drinks; book well ahead. Chef ages, cooks and sears his fish; bottarga-in-mochi is a paid add-on.
Nobu Tokyo
Go for the big sushi and nigiri platter; also good seared tuna tataki.
Pizzeria Spontini 原宿
Thick cheesy Milan-style slice at the Cascade Harajuku branch — he came back specially for it.
Shibuya
Second must-see neighborhood: big chains, luxury brands, Japanese boutiques, vintage shops and endless food stalls.
The Bellwood
Ranked #48 in the world's best bars list.
The Okura Tokyo
Ask for a city-view room — his window looks straight at Tokyo Tower; big room with marble bath and soaking tub.
Tokyo Skytree
Book ahead and go first thing in the morning before it gets crowded; continue from Tembo Deck (350m) up to Tembo Galleria (450m).
Tokyo Solamachi
The mall under Skytree has an indoor kids' play area with a giant bouncing pillow, plus Sylvanian Families and Pokémon stores.
Toy Story Mania!
Competitive 3D shooting game, lots of fun — waits reach two hours, so a skip-the-line pass is essential here.
Yakiniku Washino
Take the premium tasting menu with certified Kobe beef, wagyu nigiri with caviar and the 3-sake tasting set (Kokuryu, Kuheiji, Dassai 23); ~¥20,000 pp.
コクテール (KOKUtEERU)
Super authentic and empty of tourists: skewers ¥270–380 or the omakase course from ¥1,780, plus cocktails mixed at the counter.
はっこく
Chef Hiro Sato is 'the king' — he tries other omakase every trip and always comes back here.
ハンバーグ嘉 神宮前本店
Like Hikiniku to Come but less known — no advance booking, just wait. Wagyu set: 2×140g patties, ¥2,700, free rice refills.
幸せのパンケーキ 表参道店
Fluffy soufflé pancakes made to order — expect about a 20-minute wait for the meringue batter.
燎 ~kagaribi~
The chef crimps the noodles by hand so they're rough - one of the best ramen and by far the best noodles they've eaten. Expect a queue.
茶ノ音
~10-course wagyu & matcha omakase (green tea soba, matcha crepe, matcha-bun burger); tiny place, book ahead.
Camellia Vintage
Shelves of vintage Chanel, Hermès, LV and Dior — Japan's anti-counterfeit enforcement makes the second-hand market trustworthy.
Ginza Kyubey Honten
One of Tokyo's oldest sushi restaurants, several branches in the city — easy to book through your hotel.
Han no Daidokoro Kadochika
Book online in advance; pick wagyu cuts from the menu (premium outside skirt) and try the wagyu sushi - bill came to ¥8,400 (~$63).
Henry's Burger
Wagyu smash burger, soft bun and juicy meat; the double (2 patties) is ¥1,880 — about ~$9.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Walk the forest around the shrine to the huge torii gate - beautiful green in the middle of Tokyo.
nadoya no katte
Tiny open-air wooden coffee stand with great atmosphere; open Fri–Sun & holidays 9:00–18:00. Try the single-origin iced coffees.
Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower
Room on the 35th floor with an insane city view, next to Shinjuku Station; currency exchange machine in the lobby.
Peter Pan's Never Land Adventure
Wait was only 5 minutes in January.
Rotating Sushi Oedo Shinjuku Nishiguchi
Conveyor-belt sushi made fresh by the chefs in front of you.
SAVOY 麻布十番本店
He calls it the best pizza in Tokyo - go for the leopard-spotted Neapolitan margherita.
Shibuya Sky
Observation deck over Shibuya.
クシヤキ肉男 Meat Man
Bar seating around the central grill, few seats but fast turnover. Free creamy corn starter soup 10/10; try the Kobe beef sukiyaki skewer.
らーめん 鴨to葱 上野御徒町本店
Order the bowl with extra duck slices, not the 2-piece. Pay at the machine first, then queue. Open 24/7; try the yuzu kosho.
銀座 八五
Michelin-star ramen; book ahead as it sells out - the priciest bowl is ¥2,200 (~$15).
Akihabara
A full day in the manga, anime and arcade district — 'the most Japan style' thing; fine even on a rainy day.
Aramaki
Michelin-recommended yakitori omakase, ~20 courses for about ~$74. Must book a table in advance.
Bambi Coffee
Japanese soufflé pancakes.
Chopsticks Studio Ginza
About an hour, ~$5 per person, you carve your own chopsticks and engrave your name in Japanese. Tickets via Klook, 5% off with OMERZTRAVEL.
DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β
Robot waiters remotely operated by people with physical disabilities - a 'only in Japan' experience in Nihonbashi.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
Ask for a crib — it was waiting in the room; spacious rooms with big windows and Tokyo views.
GARDEN HOUSE CRAFTS
A must-stop: order the melon muffin — she calls it to die for.
Ginza
Morning stroll around Sukiyabashi Crossing past Prada and Hankyu MEN'S; great meat restaurants here too.
Ginza Loft
He buys matcha here every trip — good, high-quality selection including ceremonial-grade tins (Okumidori from Yame, Bongen).
GINZA SIX
Head to the lowest basement floor — that's where all the best food is: desserts, bakeries, Läderach chocolate and pop-ups.
IRUCA TOKYO
Michelin-listed ramen; opens 11:00, come before opening for the queue. Order the Porcini Shoyu Ramen with truffle.
Isetan Shinjuku
Go down to the basement food hall for local desserts plus famous Paris patisseries like Pierre Hermé, and see the luxury fruit counter (mango ¥6,480).
Koffee Mameya
Baristas match beans to your personal taste and explain brew methods; espresso brewed with milk instead of water, beans to take home.
LOU
Local-friend pick — cool café with salmon, kale and quinoa bowls topped with soft-boiled egg.
Mermaid Lagoon
Beautiful view across the water; Flounder's coaster here had just a 5-minute wait.
MUJI Ginza
Don't miss the Ginza flagship - it has a restaurant, a café and even a MUJI hotel inside.
New York Deli
Tasty cheesecake plus the famous Little Green Men mochi — both together only~$5; Disney Japan food is cheap.
Omotesando
Shopping street - he bought shoes at ABC Mart there.
Open Book
Tiny book-themed bar specialising in lemon sour; ¥300 table charge per person, 10% off if you pay cash or PayPay.
Prada Aoyama
Worth visiting like a museum for the diamond-glass architecture — inside is 'wow' but photos are not allowed.
RistoPizza
Named best pizza in Asia 2026; order the margherita bufala with ricotta-filled crust
Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel
Direct entry to the new Fantasy Springs area; themed rooms (Rapunzel, Frozen, Peter Pan); Grand Chateau wing for ultra luxury
Tokyo National Museum
Great rainy-day pick: ¥1,000 entry, halls by historical era (samurai swords, ceramics), a sakura garden behind and a souvenir photo machine.
Tokyo Station
You can buy Shinkansen tickets same-day at the machines (credit-card-only ones at Yaesu Central); oversized-luggage seats sell out ahead.
Tokyu Food Show
Amazing local food basement supermarket in Shibuya station.
Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka
Conveyor-belt sushi in Shibuya.
Vegan Ramen UZU
He calls the vegan ramen here perfect.
Wagyu Burger Hirokiya
Signature burger is wrapped in melted cheese, but the winner is the one with onion jam, avocado and fried egg. 40-~$16.
wagyu katsu sando shop
Tiny old-school counter making only one dish — wagyu katsu sando; his favourite place, he keeps coming back.
X Coffee
Try the Colombian 'Mazatlan Peach' infused-washed beans (plum, peach, vanilla) as an iced latte with cake.
Xing Fu Tang
Brown sugar bubble tea with caramel torched by a dinosaur-head burner - fun to watch but 'too sweet'.
恵比寿横丁
Indoor lantern alley with crate stools, disco ball and packed communal tables — 'location, location, location'.
茶苑大山
Their favourite matcha - iced Unkaku matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen from Uji, Kyoto: soft, sweet and rich.
A10
Hidden behind street lockers - book a spot on their website in advance.
AFURI 原宿
Excellent ramen chain with a vegan option — the vegan broth is light and clear with yuzu notes; spicy bowl with braised beef also great.
Age.3
Get the egg salad sandwich in fried bread
Arabian Coast
Good spot to meet the Aladdin characters — Abu and the Genie.
Bar Liquid Ruby
No menu - just say 'sweet' or 'sour' and the bartender makes your cocktail. Came out delicious.
Cafe Pastet
Some of the richest ice cream desserts she has ever eaten.
CREVIA BASE Tokyo
Book timed tickets on the official site months ahead (open till 12.10) and print them at the 7-Eleven 2 minutes from the venue.
Fortress Explorations
Walk-through fortress with views of Mount Prometheus in the background.
Ginza Okeya
About 25 courses (nigiri, tempura, wagyu) with a show, ending in a tea ceremony; can adapt for non-seafood eaters
Glitch Coffee Ginza
A must for coffee lovers - specialty coffee bar with a vinyl sound system.
GRANSTA Tokyo
The food floor of Tokyo Station has more bakeries, patisseries and chocolatiers than Saint-Germain in Paris.
GRILL BON
Tiny family place specializing in wagyu sando - few seats, so just grab it takeaway if it's full.
Gyopao Gyoza
Gyoza and dim sum in Shinjuku.
Harajuku Gyozaro
Cheap gyoza spot in Harajuku from her Tokyo list.
Jordan World of Flight Shibuya
A dedicated Jordan store with display cases of every model and screens on their history — a must for drop-obsessed teens.
Kurumaya Bekkan
Wagyu teppanyaki grilled in front of you - the best meat she ate in Japan.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Central by Tokyo Station and close to Ginza; high-floor rooms look straight at Tokyo Skytree.
Meiji Jingu
Go on a Sunday for a chance to see a traditional Shinto wedding procession; paths are wide and easy with a stroller.
Mount Fuji
On the Tokaido Shinkansen back to Tokyo you can see Fuji even from the 'wrong' side of the train.
Oaken's Oki Oki Foods
Take the warm berry-filled pastry — it was excellent.
Omotesando
Tokyo's "Champs-Élysées": flagship stores, special cafés and striking architecture — quiet in June.
Pigment Tokyo
Over 4,200 types of pigments plus brushes, papers and artist gear — a must for art lovers.
Roast Beef Ono
Bowl of tender roast beef slices served with egg yolk and creamy sauces.
Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. 下北沢店
Pick your spice level, take the house special curry and add tempura shrimp - one of the prettiest dishes he's eaten.
SEGA
Watch locals play maimai DX and Dance Dance Revolution, and try the UFO Catcher claw machines.
Shibuya Sky
Go at sunset - buy tickets a week in advance.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
A coffee experience you don't expect – the creators call it a must-see stop in Tokyo.
Sushi-Iwa
His favourite sushi in Ginza - only locals eat there, which says it all.
Teppan Baby
Okonomiyaki - Japanese cabbage 'latke' cooked on a hot plate; vegetarian version is great too.
Teppanyaki Hakushu
For Japanese wagyu, which she says beats beef anywhere else.
The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome
Perfect base right by Ginza shopping, has an onsen and pyjamas in the room; usually cheaper via Klook (code OMERZTRAVEL).
Tokyo City Flea Market
Open weekends only and stalls change every time - check @tokyocity_fleamarket for opening updates.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Buy park tickets and Premier Access through the official Tokyo Disney Resort App.
Tokyo projection mapping fine dining restaurant
Interactive projections change the room during the meal; ¥50,000 per person, very few seats — book well ahead.
Tsujihan
"The bowl of dreams" - rice with fresh fish, ikura and uni. No reservations, so expect a queue.
Udon Oniyanma Shibuya PARCO
Take the udon with tempura – simple but one of the tastiest dishes; eat at least one udon on your Japan trip.
Wagyu Yakiniku Nikutarashi
Grill-your-own wagyu, from her Tokyo food list.
日本橋三越本店
The chain's historic flagship: luxury brands plus incredible food floors; floor 7 has a whole baby & kids section.
馬嶋屋菓子道具店 (Majimaya Kashi Dougu-ten)
Two to three floors of unique cake tins and molds — a must for anyone into baking.
Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku
4th floor in Harajuku; 'the silliest place in Tokyo' — perfect for a low-energy day with kids, buy treats and the cats come to you.
Coach Play @ Cat Street
The Coach Coffee Shop is upstairs on the 4th floor, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
Coco Nemaru Ginza
On his winning list of Tokyo meat spots - wagyu steak.
Jojo風Bar Dio
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure themed bar: figurines along the counter, a yellow 'WRYYYY' wall and a wall of original Shonen Jump issues.
Mustard Hotel Shimokitazawa
Super nice hotel in Shimokitazawa with a cute Coffee & Bagels cafe in the lobby.
Nakano Broadway
Covered arcade full of anime, manga and second-hand shops - a good day trip to another neighbourhood.
Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa
Upscale omakase yakiniku; authentic and only for people who eat everything - check the menu first. Private rooms or counter seating.
Nissan Crossing
Nissan's flagship showroom in Ginza Place with a nice cafe on the 2nd floor; a 3-meter cat art installation was on display.
Shinjuku Station
Buy a rechargeable Suica card at the machines marked 'Suica' inside the station; tap in and out at the gates.
Starbucks Shibuya Tsutaya
The classic viewpoint over Shibuya Crossing.
T's Tantan
Vegan tantan ramen inside Tokyo Station: great sesame broth and excellent noodles, though less deep in flavour than others.
The Snuggly Duckling
Themed restaurant inside Rapunzel's world in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea.
Tower Records Shibuya
In Japan Tower Records is still alive and kicking — floors of CDs and used vinyl, tax free counter.
Ueno Park
Sakura avenue right by Ueno Station; the whole Ueno district with its park and museums is a good rainy-day plan.
純手打ち 麺と未来
Small Michelin-recommended ramen in Shimokitazawa - clear shio broth with wontons, chashu and egg.
麺屋武蔵
Order at the ticket machine; tsukemen with thick noodles, soft egg and charred chashu. Soup refill available.
@cosme TOKYO
Japan's answer to Sephora — huge cosmetics store in Harajuku; there's also a branch in Osaka.
Akky
Their spot for basic, everyday matcha.
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Small market but a fun experience - worth a stop in Ueno.
Asakusa
Combine the temple and pretty streets with Kappabashi and Akihabara in one day.
Asakusa Kagetsudo
Famous melon pan to grab while walking around Asakusa.
Asakusa Menchi
Fried menchi-katsu to eat standing in Asakusa.
BerBerJin
Vintage/second-hand store in Harajuku's back streets - worth it for local brands and vintage finds.
Busta Shinjuku
Bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h40 and cost around~$15 per person each way.
Capcom Capsule Lab
A huge Capcom gachapon hall with hundreds of capsule machines — bring coins for the machines.
Daikanyama
'The Brooklyn of Tokyo' - good for an afternoon-early evening stop.
Dengama
Their pick for buying Japanese ceramics.
DisneySea Electric Railway
Elevated train ride with views of Mount Prometheus and the Mediterranean Harbor; the kids loved waving from it.
Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster
Much faster than it looks from outside — worth hopping on if the wait is short.
Harajuku
Side streets full of Carhartt, Aape and CUNE — her rule: buy only what you can't get back home.
I'm donut ? gluten free & vegan
The Shibuya branch serves donuts with no wheat, dairy or eggs — good for vegans and gluten-sensitive travelers.
Ichiran Shibuya
Solo booth experience: fill in a form for spice level and toppings, the bowl arrives through a small window.
Imadeya Ginza
Where they bought sake.
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull
On his list of the best rides in Tokyo DisneySea.
Iyoshi Cola
Japanese craft cola spiced with Japanese spices and lemon – slightly hot, he loved it, his partner less so.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Good candidate for the free 40th-anniversary skip-the-line reservation.
Kama Asa
Where they bought their cutting board.
Kichijoji
Pretty streets with a local feel that reminded her of Kyoto.
Kosai
Their pick for a matcha bowl, chopsticks and a whisk.
L'Officiel Coffee
Great coffee and a very Instagrammable pink dessert that's actually tasty — worth a stop if nearby, not a special trip.
Le Café V
The pink monogram-printed cake was tastier and more surprising than expected.
Le Labo Daikanyama
Good spot to pick up a gift - personalized Le Labo perfume from the Daikanyama branch.
LON CAFE
Come for the French toast — she makes everyone order just so she can taste it. Takeaway available.
Manten Sushi Marunouchi
Affordable omakase: 26 pieces for ¥7,700. Book ahead; suits only people who eat everything.
Marni Market
Colorful woven baskets and knit bags — the only bags she wanted, but too bulky to carry home.
Omotesando Hills
One of Tokyo's prettiest, most design-forward strips — boutiques, cafés and striking architecture.
Otemachi 1st Square
Check the lobby board listing the restaurants inside and their floors — a great way to find food without planning.
Raging Spirits
The ride for anyone looking for something extreme at DisneySea.
Rare Tendon Ginza Mitsuyoshi
Wagyu and fish tempura bowls - on his winning Tokyo food list.
remm Roppongi
Private room for $87 a night in Roppongi - cheaper than Shinjuku/Shibuya/Ginza. Booked on Klook with code BARSHA.
Savoy Tomato & Cheese
Food · pizza
SHIBUYA109
10 floors of Japanese women's fashion - pretty but not cheap; go down to the basement dessert floor for a fresh crepe with cream and strawberries.
Shimokitazawa
Good for late afternoon/early evening: hipster vibe, street food and second-hand shops.
Shinjuku Crossing
Come in the evening to catch free rock street performances.
teamLab Borderless
Book tickets in advance on Klook with discount code BARSHA.
The Music Bar Cave Shibuya
Old-school cocktail bar with walls of vinyl and a vintage sound system.
Tokyo Curry Pan
Coffee & sweets · curry bread
Tokyu Hands
Go for craft supplies, stationery (huge mechanical pencil wall), housewares and unique gifts.
Udatsu Sushi
His pick when asked for a high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo - sit at the counter.
Wagyu Sukiyaki GOKU Ginza Tsukiji
Wagyu sukiyaki and shabu shabu spot in Ginza Tsukiji — save it for a splurge meal.
俺流塩らーめん 渋谷
Creamy shio ramen with chashu and soft-boiled egg; cash only, extra noodles ¥180.
千葉スペシャル シューシャイン
Old-school shoe shine stand in the Tokyo Kotsukaikan building, running since 1998 — ¥1,500, pay upfront, closes 19:30.
渋谷横丁
Lantern-lit food alley; the Okinawa Shokuichi stall with Orion beer lanterns is the atmospheric pick.
GiGO Akihabara
Arcade towers right at the Akihabara crossing — hard to miss.
Godzilla Head
The huge Godzilla head sits above Hotel Gracery / TOHO Cinemas on Kabukicho's main street – free photo stop.
Tokyo Midtown
Sights · complex
Ueno Station
About 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku; a sakura-lined avenue starts right outside the station.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Experiences · dark ride
ACDC RAG
Shopping · kawaii fashion
Akihabara
The tech district - combine with Asakusa and Kappabashi.
Crayon Shin-chan Official Shop
Life-size Henderland movie statues among the merch shelves.
Excelsior Caffe Shibuya
Stop here for Cremia soft-serve ice cream.
Hikiniku to Come
The famous charcoal hamburg spot that needs booking far in advance — he went to a lesser-known alternative instead.
Jumpin' Jellyfish
Indoor jellyfish ride in Mermaid Lagoon's colourful underwater area.
Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo
She mentions the Osaka one is identical to this Tokyo branch they visited earlier.
Lumine EST Shinjuku
Cherry blossoms bloom right outside - a nice spot for night sakura in Shinjuku.
Narita Airport Station
Other · airport station
Pokémon Center Skytree Town
Right across from the Sylvanian store in the Skytree mall, with giant Rayquaza and Pikachu statues.
Prize Spot PALO
SEGA UFO catcher machines with Stitch, Doraemon and Pokémon plushies – fun to try but nearly impossible to win.
Shibuya Parco
Shown in the MAMA PAPA app as a spot with nursing and nappy-changing rooms.
Shinjuku 3D Cat
Sights · 3d billboard
Sweet place Crepes
Stands right across from Marion Crepes; crepe ~$4, tasty but not amazing.
Sweet Rain
Bars · jazz bar
The Coach Coffee Shop
4th floor above Coach Play on Cat Street, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
The God Diner
Hidden entrance through a red sticker-covered vending machine; they were too full to eat but it looked great.
Tokyo Kotsukaikan
Sights · building
Torishige
Food · yakitori
Uniqlo Harajuku
Good stop for Ultra Light Down jackets while walking around Harajuku.
Yunika Vision
The big screens on the Yunika Building in Shinjuku.
Yurikamome Line
Sit at the very front window of the driverless train for a POV ride above Tokyo's high-rises.
バナナの神様 表参道店
New stand on Takeshita Street dipping whole bananas in chocolate; pretty but was less to his taste.
三番街
Izakaya alley: oden and yakitori from ¥120, beer, highballs and cocktails from ¥350.
中野四季の森公園
Hosts the Nakano Chillnight Picnic outdoor anime theater, Aug 21-23 from 19:00.
昭和新道
Narrow alley with red paper lanterns, izakaya signs, an unagi restaurant and the Sweet Rain jazz bar.
Kabukiza Theatre
The creator says outright: don't go to the kabuki show in Ginza, not for anything.
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