DAY 1 ASAKUSA
Visit traditional distric of ASAKUSA
Kaminari Gate
Kaminarimon is the first of two large entrance gates
leading to Sensoji Temple. First built more than 1000
years ago, it is the symbol of Asakusa. The Nakamise
shopping street leads from Kaminarimon to the temple
grounds.
Hours : Always open
Kaminari Gate is 40 minute from Kojiya Station to
Asakusa Station via Keikyu Line
Price : 510¥
Nakamise Dori
The Nakamise shopping street stretches over
approximately 250 meters from Kaminarimon to the
main grounds of Sensoji Temple. It is lined by more than
50 shops, which offer local specialties and the usual
array of tourist souvenirs.
Asakusa Menci
Very crispy deep fry batter and soft and fine meat that
comes by using very tasty Kanagawa brand pig.
Hours : 10.00 – 19.00
Price : 200¥
Toyofuku
Japanese curry bread filled with Japanese black beef.
Hours : 10.00 – 19.00
Price : 280¥
Kibi Dango
The most popular and traditional is the soybean
powdered. Grab a cup of green tea to go alongside.
Hours : 9.30 – 19.00
Price : 330¥ for 5 dango; 100¥ for green tea
Sekine
Hot and fresh dumplings. Soft buns filled with pork
and vegetables
Hours : 11.00 – 20.00
Price : 260¥
Asakusa Kagetsudo
Melon-pan sweet bread
Hours : 09.00 – until sold out
Price : 200¥
DAY 1 ASAKUSA
Yukari
Deep fried chicken karage.
Hours : 10.30 – 22.00
Price : 240 - 280¥ @ 100 gr
Asakusa Kokonoe
Age manju is deep-fried mochi stuff with particular
filling. Favourite is Sakura
Hours : 9.30 – 19.00
Price : 120 - 200¥
Sensoji Temple
Sensoji is Tokyo's most famous and popular temple.
Built in the 7th century, it is also one of its oldest,
although the current buildings are postwar
reconstructions.
Hours : 06.00 – 17.00
Admission : Free
Asakusa Shrine
Shinto shrine located in the Asakusa district of Tokyo,
Japan. Also known as Sanja-sama, it is one of the most
famous Shinto shrines in the city. The shrine honors the
three men who founded the Sensō-ji.
Hours : Always open
Admission : Free
Sumida Park
This riverside park stretches along both sides of Sumida
River for several hundred meters. Tokyo Water
Bus operates sightseeing ships every 30 to 60 minutes
from Asakusa Pier via Hama Rikyu Garden to Hinode
Pier, where you can transfer to a ship to Odaiba (1260¥
for 70 minute.
Hours : Always open
Admission : Free
DAY 1 ASAKUSA
Another Asakusa’s Street Food
Suzukien
The richest matcha flavored gelato in the world.
Hours : 10.00 – 17.00
Price : 340 - 650¥
Sharaku
Taiyaki is a pancake snack usually filled with red
beans that comes in the shape of a fish.
Hours : 10.00 – 18.00
Price : 100 - 300¥
DAY 1 UENO PARK
Visit city park with multiple museums and
zoo in Ueno Park
Ueno Park is a large public park next to Ueno Station in
central Tokyo. The park grounds were originally part
of Kaneiji Temple, which used to be one of the city's
largest and wealthiest temples and a family temple of the
ruling Tokugawa clan during the Edo Period.
Hours : Always open
Ueno Park is 10 minute from Asakusa Station to Ueno
Station via Ginza Line
Price : 170¥
Kaneiji Temple
During the Edo Period Kaneiji Temple was one of the
largest and wealthiest temples in the city. It was
destroyed during the Boshin War, and remnants of the
original temple complex, such as its five storied pagoda
and Toshogu Shrine, are scattered around the park. The
current Kaneiji is a relatively unremarkable, small
temple located in a quiet neighborhood near the
northwest corner of Ueno Park.
Hours : 09.00 – 17.00
Closed : No Closing Days
Admission : Free
Kiyomizu Kannon Temple
Kiyomizu Kannondo was originally built in 1631 as part
of Kaneiji Temple. Its design, including a wooden
balcony extending from the hillside, was inspired
by Kiyomizudera in Kyoto. The temple is home to an
image of Kosodate Kannon, the goddess of conception,
and is particularly popular among women hoping to have
children.
Hours : 09.00 – 17.00
Closed : No Closing Days
Admission : Free
DAY 1 UENO PARK
Toshogu Shrine
Ueno Toshogu Shrine was built in 1616 and is one of
numerous shrines across the country that are dedicated
to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate.
The Ueno Toshogu Shrine used to be incorporated
into Kaneiji Temple until 1868.
Hours : 09.00 – 16.30
Closed : No Closing Days
Admission : Free
Bentendo
Bentendo is an octagonal temple hall on an island in
Shinobazu Pond at the southern end of the park. The
temple is dedicated to Benten, the goddess of good
fortune, wealth, music and knowledge.
Hours : 09.00 – 17.00
Closed : No Closing Days
Admission : Free
DAY 1 RIKUGIEN PARK
Visit beautiful Japanese style andscape
garden at Rikugien Garden
Rikugien is often considered Tokyo's most beautiful
Japanese landscape garden alongside Koishikawa
Korakuen. Built around 1700 for the 5th Tokugawa
Shogun, Rikugien literally means "six poems garden"
and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous
poems. The garden is a good example of an Edo
Period strolling garden and features a large central pond
surrounded by manmade hills and forested areas, all
connected by a network of trails.
Hours : 09.00 – 16.30
Admission : 300¥
Rikugien is 10 minute from Ueno Station to
Komagome Station via Yamanote Line (5 minute walk
from Komagome Station)
Price : 160¥
DAY 1 AKIHABARA
Visit district for electronic and otaku goods in
AKIHABARA
Fellow anime, gaming and otaku fans, you‟ve finally
reached heaven! Dubbed the „Electric Town‟, Akihabara
has made a name for itself for having a electronic shops,
arcades, maid cafes and other themed restaurants.
Akihabara is 15 minute from Rikugien Garden via
Yamanote line from Komagome Station to Akihabara
Station
Price : 170¥
Chuo Dori
Walk out of Akihabara Station and you'll find Chuo
Dori, Akihabara's main street located to the west. Along
the main street and back streets, there are an endless
number of shops that sell all sorts of anime and hobby
goods.
Hours : 10.00 – 22.00
Admission : Free
Maid Cafe
Maid cafes are cosplay themed restaurants where guests
are served by waitresses that are typically dressed as
French maids. Top maid cafes in Akihabara are @home
cafe.
Hours : 10.00 – 22.00
Price : 700¥ @hour (without food)
Location : Don Qujote 5F
Gundam Cafe
The Gundam Cafe is themed after the extremely popular
Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. The cafe serves
gundam themed dishes and is decorated with art and
themes from the series. A gift shop is attached and sells
character goods and souvenirs.
Hours : 10.00 – 22.30
Price : ±1000¥
DAY 1 AKIHABARA
Street Food
Gindaco
Well-known takoyaki shop that has locations all over
Japan.
Hours : 10.00 – 23.00
Price : 650¥
Location : Don Quijote
Marujyu Seinikuten
Serves delicious skewer-grilled kobe beef.
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Price : Beef 500¥, beef tongue 600¥, kobe beef 1200¥
Location : Don Quijote, next Gindaco Takoyaki
Karaage Sakaba Agebaka
Fun and easy kaarage shop near all of the Akihabara
attractions.
Hours : 09.30 – 23.00
Price : 380¥ (soy sauce), 480¥ (wasabi mayo)
Pablo Mini
Cheese tart in Akihabara with diameter 15 cm.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Price : 490¥ (original)
Kurikoan
Taiyaki in many interesting flavours
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Price : 206¥ (custard) ; 176¥ (red bean)
Kasuga-Tei
Abura Soba (oil noodle) New type of ramen which has
been quite popular in Japan.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Price : 760¥
DAY 2 TSUKIJI OUTER MARKET
Enjoy Market for Fresh Seafood and Produce
in TSUKIJI OUTER MARKET
Tsukiji Outer Market (Jōgai) is a district adjacent to the
site of the former Tsukiji Wholesale Market. A visit to
Tsukiji Outer Market is best combined with a
fresh sushi breakfast or lunch at one of the local
restaurants. The restaurants are typically open from 5:00
in the morning to around noon or early afternoon.
Hours : 05.00 – 14.00
Closed : Sunday and National Holiday. Some shop
also close on Wednesday
Tsukiji Outer Market is 40 minute from Kojiya station
to Tsukijishijo Station via Keikyu Line
Price : 460¥
STREET FOOD
Yoshizawa Shoten
Matsuka beef menci katsu.
Hours : 07.00 – 13.30
Price : 350¥
Kitsuneya
Horumon bowl is organ stew scooped over rice and
topped with a handful of shredded leek.
Hours : 06.30 – 13.30
Price : 850¥
Nisshin Tasuke
Grill skewers of eel in small portions.
Hours : 06.00 – 15.00
Price : 200¥
Ajino Hamato
Morokoshi-age is corn fishcake skewer
Hours : 08.00 – 15.00
Price : 300¥
Tsukiji Saito
Giant oysters
Hours : 06.00 – 17.00
Price : 1400¥
DAY 2 TSUKIJI OUTER MARKET
Maguroya Kurogin
Serve fresh tuna. Best dish is otoro don (fat tuna bowl)
Hours : 10.30 – 22.00
Price : 1800¥
Yamacho
Sweet egg omelet
Hours : 06.00 – 15.30
Price : 100¥
Soratsuki
Ichigo daifuku is a mochi treat usually filled with read
bean paste, but here a strawberry is added.
Hours : 08.00 – 15.00
Price : 300¥
Sushi Okame
A tiny standing sushi bar in Tsukiji
Hours : 11.00 – 23.00
Price : 100-250¥ @ sushi ; Maguro Dzukushi (Tuna
assortment 4 piece) 800¥
Sushi Zanmai
Famous sushi restaurant in Tsukiji
Hours : Always Open
Price : sushi set meal ±2000¥
Sushi Dai
Famous sushi restaurant in Tsukiji
Hours : Always Open
Price : sushi set meal 2000-3000¥
DAY 2 IMPERIAL PALACE
Visit main residence of the Imperial Family in
TOKYO IMPERIAL PALACE
Tokyo Station
Tokyo station and its beautiful, nostalgic red brick
builing is on the must-see list every tourist to Japan.
Besides its impressive value as a sightseeing spot, Tokyo
Station is also an important hub that isn‟t only served by
major JR Lines, but also is a major station for several
shinkansen bullet train.
Hours : Always open
Tokyo Station is 25 minute from Tsukiji Outer Market
via Hibiya and Marunouchi Line from Tsukiji Station
to Takebashi Station
Price : 170¥
Rokurinsha
The famous tsukemen with the longest line in Ramen
Street.
Hours : 11.00 – 22.30
Price : ± 1000¥
Kurobei Yokocho
There’s a large variety of Japanese Food including
yakitori, kushiyaki, Yonezawa beef and also sake.
Hours : 11.00 – 23.00
Admission : Free
Granstra
Commercial facility with trendy shops and great
gourmet location.
Hours : 08.00 – 22.00
Admission : Free
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site
of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and
massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk
from Tokyo Station.
Hours : Always open
Admission : Free
Imperial Palace is 10 minute walk from Tokyo Station
DAY 2 IMPERIAL PALACE
Imperial Palace East Garden
The Imperial Palace East Gardens are a part of the inner
palace area and are open to the public. They are the
former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles of defense.
None of the main buildings remain today, but the moats,
walls, entrance gates and several guardhouses still exist.
Hours : 09.00 – 16.30
Admission : Free
DAY 2 GINZA
Visit Japan’s premier shopping distric in GINZA
The Ginza is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district,
featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and
cafes.
Ginza is 2 minute from Imperial Palace via
Marunouchi line from Tokyo Station to Ginza Station
Price : 170¥
Chuo-dori
Walking down Chuo-dori in Ginza is renowned street
lies some of Tokyo‟s most prestigious shopping ranging
from Japanese department stores like Mitsukoshi and
Matsuya to International fashion boutiques like Dior and
Prada
Ginza Wako
Built in 1932, the clock tower of the Ginza Wako
building is the symbol of the Ginza, standing at the
northwest corner of the district's centrally located Ginza
4-Chome junction of Chuo and Harumi Dori. Inside the
building, jewelry and luxury items are sold.
Hours : 10.30 – 19.00
Admission : Free
Uniqlo
This gargantuan Uniqlo branch sprawls over twelve
floors and purportedly offers the most diverse range of
Uniqlo products anywhere in the world. Visiting here is
a must for any fans of Japan's most famous clothing
brand.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Admission : Free
Kabukiza Theater
The Kabukiza is one of the best places to see kabuki,
featuring plays almost every day. The building was
reconstructed and reopened in April 2013. It closely
resembles its predecessor except for a skyscraper that
now stands above it.
DAY 2 GINZA
Admission : Regular tickets for an entire play typically
cost between 4,000 and 22,000¥ depending on the seat
and require advance reservations. Tickets for just
single acts are sold on the day at the theater for around
2,000¥.
Kabukiza Gallery
The Kabukiza Gallery is located on the fifth floor of the
Kabukiza Tower. Visitors can get a real feeling for
Kabuki, as the facility displays costumes and items used
in the actual performances.
Hours : 09.00 – 17.00
Closed : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Admission : 600¥
Kobikicho Square
It is a souvenir shopping street, located on the second
basement floor. Here you can find souvenirs related to
Kabuki.
Hours : 09.30 – 18.30
Admission : free
Yurakucho
Yurakucho area is recently popular among overseas
travelers for the atmosphere unique to Japan. You can
enjoy drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. Stretching
over about 700 meters, dozens of restaurants are built
into the brick arches below the Yamanote Line, ranging
widely from small yakitori joints and izakaya to beer
halls and slightly more upscale French wine bars.
Hours : 17.00 – 24.00
Closed : Sunday
Mugi to Olive
Keeping it clasy with Michelin Ramen Restaurant. Best
menu is Triple Soba
Hours : 11.30 – 22.00
Price : ± 950¥
Sushi no Midori
There’s a large variety of Japanese Food including
yakitori, kushiyaki, Yonezawa beef and also sake.
Hours : 11.00 – 22.00
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DAY 2 GINZA
Yakitori Ton Ton
Eat yakitori with beer in Yakitori Ton Ton located in
Yurakucho.
Hours : 13.00 – 22.30
Price : 160¥ @ skewer
Togoshi Ginza
Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street is the longest shotengai
in Kanto Area (1,3 km) with more than 400 stores.
Hours : 15.00 – 19.00
Admission : Free
Goto Kamabokoten
Fish cake speciality store which has a Oden Stand,
which is basically wrapped in potatoes and fried
Hours : 10.00 – 20.00 (Closed on Tuesday)
Price : ± 80 - 150¥ @piece
Ryuki
Shanghainese stall known for its to juicy fried
dumplings (Xiao Long Bao).
Hours : 11.00 – 20.00
Price : 2 pieces 250¥, 4 pieces 400¥, 6 pieces 600¥,
Tontan
Tontan is a charbroil prok bowl restaurant sells rice
ball stick wrapped with chargrilled pork.
Hours : 11.00 – 22.00
Price : 250¥ @ skewer
Karaage Kei
They marinate chicken with pretty thick sauce so you will
not need any dipping sauce with it.
Hours : 11.30 – 21.00 (Closed on Wednesday)
Price : 4 pieces 500¥
DAY 3 TOKYO DISNEY SEA
Visit popular theme park in TOKYO
DISNEY SEA
Tokyo DisneySea is a fantasy theme park in Tokyo
Disney Resort that is unique to Japan. Inspired by the
myths and legends of the sea, Tokyo DisneySea is made
up of seven themed ports of call: Mediterranean Harbor,
Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast,
Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American
Waterfront.
Tokyo Disne Sea is 90 minute from Kojiya Station to
Tokyo Disney Station
Price : 1010¥
Hours : 08.00 – 22.00
Admission : 7400¥
DAY 4 ODAIBA
Visit futuristic architecture in ODAIBA
Odaiba is a popular shopping and entertainment district
on a man made island in Tokyo Bay.
Odaiba is 60 minute from Kojiya Station via Keikyu
Line
Price : 800¥
The Gundam Base
Located on the seventh floor of Diver City shopping
mall in aomi, this megastore and mini them park is
devoted to the giant battle robots of the popular Gundam
anime series.
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Admission : Free
Fuji TV Building
The headquarters of Fuji Television, one of Japan's
private, nationwide TV stations. You can see some
exhibits on popular programs, buy Fuji TV goods at a
shop and access the futuristic looking building's
observatory deck housed in the sphere shaped part of the
building.
Hours : 10.00 – 18.00, Closed on Monday
Admission : Free (observation deck 550¥)
Toyota Mega Web
Mega Web is a giant Toyota showroom that shows off
all of Toyota's latest models, car accessories and
technologies. Attractions include test driving of cars
(requires driving license valid for Japan) and a museum
exhibiting cars from past decades
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Admission : Free (test rides 300¥)
DAY 4 ODAIBA
Aquacity
Aquacity is a shopping mall featuring various stores,
boutiques, restaurants, cafes and a 13 screen cinema
complex. There are nice views of the Rainbow Bridge
from the wooden deck in front of Aquacity and
neighboring Decks.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00, Closed on Monday
Admission : Free
Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai
The Ramen Kokugikan, which was born in Aqua City
Odaiba in 2005, has been introducing various ramen
nationwide that should be called Japanese culture.
Hours : 11.00 – 23.00
Location : Aqua City Mall, 5F
Ramen Balls
Famous Kanagawa ramen with rich pork soup that
thoroughly cooks pork and chicken. They also offer a
special dish called “cikatsu-don”
Price :
Hakozaki Daruma
Hakata’s famous restaurant. The soup made with an
iron feather pot and cooked for 16 hours with the
bones.
Price :
Master Next Level
A pioneer in the world of tsukemen style of “Very
thick Noodles x Thick Tadpole x Fish Flour” from
Koedo Kawagoe.
Price :
Setagaya Ramen
A famous soy sauce ramen shop where you can enjoy a
dish of seafood
Price :
Ramen Shinsen
Kanazawa‟s rich pork bone soy sauce ramen shop.
“Bakuno Kanazawa Curry Noodles” is a limited ramen
that can only be tasted at the Odaiba store
Price :
DAY 4 ODAIBA
Sapporo Miso
Exquisite harmony with hearty pork roast and scorched
lard, miso soup and chili noodles. A hot soup that uses a
unique blend of miso soak into the body
Price :
Takoyaki Museum
The Odaiba Takoyaki Museum is a collection of
authentic, specially-selected Osaka shops that Osaka
natives love. Shops selling takoyaki cookers and
souvenirs can also be found in the museum.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Location : Decks Tokyo Beach
Price : 8 pieces 670¥
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Opened in 2003, Oedo Onsen is a hot spring theme park
which reproduces the atmosphere of the Edo Period.
Here you can enjoy various types of indoor and outdoor
baths which are fed by hot spring water pumped from a
depth of 1400 meters. Restaurants, massage, games and
other entertainment are available.
Hours : 11.00 – 21.00
Admission : 2720¥ (2180¥ after 18.00); additional
216¥ on weekend and holiday
DAY 4 ROPPONGI HILLS
Visit modern entertainment and shopping
complex in Roppongi Hills
Roppongi Hills is one of the best examples of a city
within the city. Opened in 2003 in the heart
of Tokyo's Roppongi district, the building complex
features offices, apartments, shops, restaurants, a hotel,
art museum, observation deck and more.
Roppongi Hillls is 44 minute from Tokyo Teleport
Station to Roppongi Station via Rinkai and Hibiya
Line
Price : 660¥
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is the world's tallest, self-supported steel
tower and 13 meters taller than its model, the Eiffel
Tower. A symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major
economic power
Hours : 09.00 – 23.00
Admission : 1200¥ (main deck) ; 2800¥ (both
decks) ; 3200¥ (one piece tower theme park)
Tokyo Tower is 15 minute from Coco Ichibanya via
Hibiya Line from Roppongi Station to Kamyacho
Station.
Price : 170¥
Mori Tower Observation Deck
A 54-story skyscraper, named after the man and
company that built it. The first six floors are occupied by
shops and restaurants, while the top six floors house an
art museum and observation deck. Offices fill the 43
floors in between. The Mori Tower is one of the tallest
buildings in Tokyo and a characteristic feature of the
city's skyline.
Hours : 10.00 – 23.00
Admission : 1800¥, additioal 500¥ for sky deck
DAY 4 ROPPONGI HILLS
Mori Garden
A small oasis of greenery between the tall buildings of
Roppongi Hills, the Mori Garden is built in the style of a
traditional Japanese landscape garden. The garden has a
number of cherry trees that make it a nice spot to enjoy
the cherry blossom season in late March and early April.
Hours : 07.00 – 23.00
Admission : Free
Zojoji Temple
Zojo-ji temple is located next to Tokyo Tower in Tokyo,
Minato-ward. Zojo-ji temple‟s mail hall was used for
Wolverine‟s scenes were shot in Tokyo.
Hours : 09.00 – 17.00
Admission : Free
Hie Shrine
Hie Shrine is located at the Center of Tokyo, and even
near the National Diet Building. Visitors from overseas
and Japanese go there since it is famous for the spot for
“Enmusubi” which means LOVE KNOT and
MARRIAGE TIE and for SAFE DELIVERY to come
true.
Hours : 06.00 – 17.00
Admission : Free
Louise Bourgeois’ Maman
At a terrifying 30 ft tall and 33 ft wide, the stainless steel
and bronze statue is the stuff of nightmares, but
thankfully won‟t be chasing you anywhere. A popular
meeting place and great for pictures, Maman is iconic in
Roppongi and is located at Roku Roku Plaza.
Location : Roku Roku Plaza
Admission : Free
DAY 4 ROPPONGI HILLS
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin Temple was originally
built in 1828 and is a branch temple of the main
Toyokawa Inari Temple, a Soto Zen temple located in
Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture. Foxes (Kitsune) are
associated with temples of Inari ( the Shinto deity of
rice) and this is why every “inari” temples situate foxes
and worship them as god.
Hours : 06.00 – 17.00
Admission : Free
Gonpachi Nishiazabu
Gonpachi is an authentic Japanese restaurant located in
Nishi Azabu, Roppongi area, Tokyo. Gonpachi is one of
the most popular restaurants in Tokyo among foreign
visitors since it became hugely famous worldwide as it
was modelled for the movie set of the famous fighting
scene from Kill Bill.
Hours : 11.30 – 03.30
Admission : Lunch from 1000¥, Dinner from 4000¥
Reservation first
RESTAURANT
Coco Ichibanya
Curry House CoCo Ichibanya is top curry rice
restaurant chain in Japan.
Hours : always open
Price : 500 - 1000¥ ; pork katsu curry (698¥)
Sushi Zanmai
Recommended sushi restaurant in Shibuya.
Hours : always open
Price : 800 - 1000¥
Ippudo Ramen
Curry House CoCo Ichibanya is top curry rice
restaurant chain in Japan.
Hours : 11.00 – 04.00
Price : 750 – 850¥
DAY 5 SHIBUYA
Visit populan district among younger
generation in SHIBUYA
Shibuya is a center for youth fashion and culture, and its
streets are the birthplace to many of Japan's fashion and
entertainment trends. Over a dozen major department
store branches can be found around the area catering to
all types of shoppers.
Shibuya is 40 minute from Kojiya Station to Shibuya
Station via keikyu and yamanote Line
Price : 370¥
Aogaeru
Aogaeru is tourist information center built within a train
carriage, outside Hachiko park in Shibuya.
Hours : 10.00 – 18.00
Location : Next Hachiko Statue
Hachiko Statue
A statue of a loyal dog named Hachiko. According to a
famous story, the dog waited for his master every day in
front of Shibuya Station, and continued to do so for
years even after his master had passed away. It is one of
Tokyo's most popular meeting points.
Shibuya Crossing
As I already mentioned, the Shibuya Pedestrian
Scramble is the star attraction in Shibuya but also in the
whole of Tokyo. Peak hours are early morning from
around 7 am to 9.30 am and just after work, starting
around 5 pm until very late.
BEST SHIBUYA CROSSING PHOTO SPOT
Mag’s Park
The photo spot is located on the roof terrace of the
shopping complex building MAGNET by Shibuya 109.
Hours : 11.00 – 23.00
Admission : 300¥
DAY 5 SHIBUYA
Shibuya Station
It is located at the walk-through between JR Shibuya
Station and the complex building named Mark City.
Hours : 11.00 – 23.00
Admission : 300¥
Center Gai
The birthplace of many Japanese fashion trends, Center
Gai is a busy pedestrian zone in the heart of Shibuya
lined by stores, boutiques and game centers. In the
evenings the street is crowded with young people
heading to night clubs, restaurants and bars, or just
loitering around.
Mega Donki
Branch of Don Quijote in Shibuya which is one of the
most popular stores in Japan. At Mega Donki you can
buy cosmetics, food souvenirs, electronic products.
Hours : always open
Location : behind the Center Gai Street
Niku Yokocho
Located at the center of Center Gai, is an amazing place
to drink and eat all kinds of meat at Japanese style pub
Izakaya. There are 28 Izakaya restaurants in the building
serving various meats from beef and pork to chicken and
horse in many ways such as Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ
style), Yakitori (chicken skewers), fried and even raw
meat.
Hours : 17.00 – 05.00
Location : Chitose Kaikan, 2F & 3F
Nonbei Yokocho
This is a small neighbourhood dotted with bars, cafes
and restaurants which have a very Japanese atmosphere.
It's a brilliant place to grab a bite or to relax with a beer
before heading out to a Japanese nightclub.
Hours : always open
Location : next from shibuya station
DAY 5 SHIBUYA
RESTAURANT
Zuicho
Best katsudon in Shibuya. Deep fried pork served over
rice.
Hours : 11.30 – 18.00 (closed on Sunday)
Price : 1000¥
Uroiki Kaisen
Recommended sushi restaurant in Shibuya.
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Price : Chirashidon (recommended menu) 1690¥
Location : Tokyo Departement Store B1F
Kindenmaru
Kindenmaru has lots of fans for tasty rich pork base
shoyu ramen.
Hours : 11.00 – 08.00
Price : 800 – 900¥
Isomaru Suisan
Have a good time in a casual atmosphere, savoring
fresh fishes and shellfishes with alcoholic beverages.
Hours : always open
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DAY 5 HARAJUKU
Visit center of teenage fashion and cosplay
culture in HARAJUKU
Harajuku refers to the area around Tokyo's Harajuku
Station, which is betwee Shinjuku and Shibuya on
the Yamanote Line. It is the center of Japan's most
extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also
offers shopping for adults and some historic sights.
Harajuku is 5 minute from Shibuya Station to
Harajuku Station via Fukutoshin Line
Price : 170¥
Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the deified spirits
of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken.
Located just beside the JR Yamanote Line's busy Harajuku
Station Meiji Shrine and the adjacent Yoyogi Park make
up a large forested area within the densely built-up city.
Hours : Sunrise to Sunset
Admission : Free
Togo Shirne
Togo Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Admiral
Togo, who defeated the Russian fleet in the Russo-
Japanese War in 1905. The Togo Antique Market was
held around the shrine on the first Sunday of each
month, but it was discontinued in December of 2009.
Hours : Always Open
Admission : Free
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park is one of Tokyo's largest and most pleasant
city parks, featuring wide lawns, ponds and forested
areas. It is a great place for jogging, picnicking and other
outdoor activities.
Hours : 05.00 – 20.00
Admission : Free
DAY 5 HARAJUKU
Daiso Harajuku
This is one of the largest 100 Yen Shops in
central Tokyo, offering a wide array of goods, including
clothing, kitchenware, food and stationery on multiple
floors at 105 yen per item. It is located only a few steps
from Harajuku Station along Tahkeshita Dori.
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Price : 105¥
Takeshita Dori
Takeshita Dori (Takeshita Street) is a narrow, roughly
400 meter long street lined by shops, boutiques, cafes
and fast food outlets targeting Tokyo's teenagers.
Hours : 11.00 – 20.00
STREET FOOD
Marion Crepes
Marion Crepes is the most popular crepes shop for its
delecious Japanese style crepes.
Hours : 10.30 – 20.00 (closed on Sunday)
Price : 400 - 1000¥
Totti Candy Factory
Japanese candy store famous for its colourful giant
cotton candies.
Hours : 10.30 – 20.00
Price : 300 - 650¥
Zaku-zaku
Croquant chou is a cream puff with an elongated
shape.
Hours : 10.00 – 20.00
Price : 250¥
Calbee +
Snacks shop run by Calbee. The most popular items
are Poterico Cheese.
Hours : 09.30 – 20.30
Price : 310¥
DAY 6 HARAJUKU
RESTAURANT
Gyoza Lou
Best grilled gyoza in Tokyo.
Hours : 11.30 – 16.30
Price : 6 piece 290¥
Afuri
What sets them apart is that their ramen is made with
chicken, "dashi" (fish broth), "konbu" (seaweed) and
yuzu (a Japanese citrus).
Hours : 11.30 – 16.30
Price : 830¥
Gonpachi Nori-Temaki
Introduces a new sushi style "Temaki" (hand-rolled
sushi) in Harajuku .
Hours : 11.00 – 22.00
Price : [Link]
DAY 6 SHINJUKU
Visit district around Japan’s busiest station
in SHINJUKU
Shinjuku is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo, but the
name commonly refers to just the large entertainment,
business and shopping area around Shinjuku Station.
Shinjuku Station is the world's busiest railway station,
handling more than two million passengers every
day. Shinjuku is also one of Tokyo's major stops for
long-distance highway buses. A large bus terminal,
named Busta Shinjuku, is conveniently located on top of
the railway station.
Shinjuku is 5 minute from Harajuku Station to
Shinjuku Station via Yamanote Line
Price : 140¥
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office
The 243 meter tall twin towers and surrounding
buildings contain the offices and the assembly hall of the
metropolitan government of Tokyo, as well as
observatories on the 45th floor of each tower. The view
from the southern tower is considered slightly more
interesting.
Hours : 09.30 – 23.00
Admission : free
Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo's largest and most
pleasant parks and one of the city's best cherry
blossom viewing spots. It was opened to the public in
1949, after it had served as a garden for the Imperial
Family since 1903.
Hours : 09.00 – 18.00 (closed on Monday)
Admission : 500¥
DAY 6 SHINJUKU
Hanazono Shrine
Hanazono Shrine is a hidden historic building in the
massive concrete jungle that is East Shinjuku, the
Hanazono Shrine actually holds a lot of history and was
built in the mid 17th century. Come and see many
businessmen visiting the shrine to pray for success to
Inari, the androgynous god of fertility and worldly
success.
Hours : always open
Admission : free
Kabukicho
At first glance, the infamous red light district,
Kabukicho, is most likely to seem like the most touristy
spot on this list. However, besides the hostess bars and
lights, there are many little unknown and unique bars
and shops if you ever chance to go deeper into the
streets.
Golden Gai
Golden Gai is a small, atmospheric nightlife district in
Kabukicho packed with over 200 small bars and eateries.
Most places are very small, seating only a few
customers, and typically cater to a few regular
customers. A few of the bars openly welcome foreign
guests with signs and menus set outside listing prices in
English
Hours : Typically 19.00 – next morning
Closed : Typically Sundays
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Omoide Yokocho
Omoide Yokocho (memory lane), also known under its
more colorful nickname Piss Alley, is a small network of
alleyways along the tracks northwest of Shinjuku
Station. The narrow lanes are filled with dozens of tiny
eateries serving ramen, soba, sushi, yakitori and
kushiyaki. Many restaurants consist of just one counter
with some chairs, while others have a couple of tables.
Hours : Typically 17.00 – 24.00
Closed : Irregular closing days
DAY 6 SHINJUKU
RESTAURANT
Gyukatsu Motomura
Breaded beef cutlet which is quickly deep-fried,
leaving it rare on the inside and rich on the outside.
Hours : 11.00 – 22.00
Price : 1300 - 2200¥
Shin Udon
Taiyaki is a pancake snack usually filled with red
beans that comes in the shape of a fish.
Hours : 11.00 – 22.00
Price : 1000 - 1300¥
Fu-unji
One of the best Tsukemen in Tokyo.
Hours : 11.00 – 15.00 ; 17.00 – 21.00 (closed on
Sunday)
Price : 950¥
Ichiran Ramen
One of the best ramen in Tokyo.
Hours : always open
Price : 890¥
Tatsuya
Specializing in Gyudon (simmered beef on rice) and
katsu Don (pork cutlet with egg on rice).
Hours : 10.00 – 21.00
Price : Gyudon 350¥ ; Katsu Don (450¥)
Nakajima
Cheap michelin star lunch. Nakajima specializes in
sardines
Hours : 11.30 – 14.00 ; 17.30 – 21.30
Price : 800 - 900¥
Tokyo Mentsudan
Cheap michelin star lunch. Nakajima specializes in
sardines
Hours : 10.00 – 23.00
Price : 300 - 600¥
Torikizoku
The concept that made them famous is that they offer all
kinds of yakitori only 298¥
Hours : 10.00 – 23.00
Price : 300 - 600¥
See best autumn color spots in NIKKO
Nikko had been a center of Shinto and Buddhist
mountain worship for many centuries before Toshogu
was built in the 1600s, and Nikko National Park
continues to offer scenic, mountainous landscapes, lakes,
waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys and hiking trails.
Nikko is 3 hours from Kojiya Station to Nikko Station
Price : ± 3500¥
Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine is the final resting place of Tokugawa
Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that
ruled Japan for over 250 years until 1868. Visitors may
note that Toshogu contains both Shinto and Buddhist
elements.
Hours : 08.00 – 17.00
Admission : 1300¥ for shrine ; 1000¥ for museum ;
2100¥ for both
Rinnoji Temple
Rinnoji is Nikko's most important temple. The temple's
main building, Sanbutsudo, houses large, gold lacquered,
wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with
a thousand arms") and Bato-Kannon ("Kannon with a
horse head"). Opposite Sanbutsudo stands the temple‟s
treasure house and a small Japanese style garden called
Shoyoen.
Hours : 08.00 – 17.00
Admission : 400¥ for Sanbutsudo ; 900¥ for
Sanbutsudo and Taiyuinbyo ; 300¥ for Treasure House
and Shoyoen Garden
Shinkyo Bridge
The Shinkyo Bridge stands at the entrance to Nikko's
shrines and temples, and technically belongs
to Futarasan Shrine. The bridge is ranked as one of
Japan's three finest bridges together with Iwakuni‟s
Kintaikyo and Saruhashi in Yamanashi Perfecture.
Hours : 08.00 – 16.00
Admission : 300¥
Kanmagufuchi Abyss
Kanmangafuchi Abyss was formed by an eruption of
nearby Mount Nantai. This gorge near central Nikko is
only a few hundred meters long and can be enjoyed from
a pleasant riverside walking trail. Kanmangafuchi is also
known for its row of about 70 stone statues of Jizo, a
Bodhisattva who cares for the deceased.
Hours : always open
Admission : free
Katayama Shuzo
In our brewery tour, you can see our mash-pressing
process with the Sase style pressor passed down from
our ancestors and used since our founding in 1880. This
increasingly rare pressing method is now only used in
about 10% of Tochigi breweries. If your tour coincides
with our actual pressing process, you can try freshly
extracted sake on-site.
Hours : 10.00 – 16.00
Tour duration : 20 minute
RESTAURANT
Hippari Dako
Famous Nikko yakitori restaurant.
Hours : 12.00 – 17.00 ; 18.30 – 20.30
Price : ±900¥
Ramen Bonten
What sets them apart is that their ramen is made with
chicken, "dashi" (fish broth), "konbu" (seaweed) and
yuzu (a Japanese citrus).
Hours : 11.00 – 20.00
Price : ±800¥
Komekichi Kouzushi
This small, family-run restaurant offers sushi, yuba,
and local sake.
Hours : 10.00 – 22.00
Price : > 1000¥
Tonkatsu Asai
Famous Nikko curry tontkatsu.
Hours : 11.00 – 19.00 (closed on Wednesday)
Price : ±1000¥
