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Japan Trip 2026

Justin, Lorraine & Liam

May 29 โ€“ June 10, 2026

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Flights

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Hotels

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Pre-Departure Checklist

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Stroller Tips

๐Ÿ’ก In Google Maps, enable "Wheelchair accessible" under route options โ€” automatically routes via elevators!  ยท  Tokyo Metro Lifts  ยท  Osaka Metro Lifts  ยท  Always use the wide ticket gate (wheelchair/stroller symbol)  ยท  Ask any station staff โ€” they'll escort you to the elevator!
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Shopping List

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๐Ÿ’„ SKINCAREBEAUTY FINDS
BioreHome Esthe Deep Clay Face Wash
Deep-cleansing clay foam that draws out impurities and unclogs pores. Leaves skin soft without stripping moisture โ€” a great everyday cleanser.
๐Ÿช Sugi Pharmacy (hotel) ยท Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote
AQUALABELSpecial Gel Cream Moist Smooth
Cult-favourite 6-in-1 all-in-one gel by Shiseido โ€” replaces toner, serum, lotion, cream, mask and base. Deeply hydrating, brightening, and lightweight.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Welcia ยท Department store beauty counters
AttenirCleansing Oil
Premium cleansing oil that melts away makeup and sunscreen without residue or greasiness. Gentle on sensitive skin, leaves a clean nourished finish.
๐Ÿช @cosme Store ยท Loft ยท Tokyu Hands ยท Department stores
SOFINA iPSmooth Peeling Bubble Serum โš ๏ธ SELLS OUT FAST
Viral carbonated bubble serum that gently exfoliates and resurfaces skin without scrubbing. Transforms into foam on contact, removing dead cells and improving radiance.
๐Ÿช @cosme Store Osaka (Jun 2 โ€” Shinsaibashi!) ยท Matsumoto Kiyoshi Ginza (Jun 7) ยท Check early!
Capsule SerumVitamin C Capsule Serum
Micro-encapsulated Vitamin C stays fresh until applied, instantly brightening and targeting dullness and dark spots. Lightweight, non-sticky, all skin types.
๐Ÿช @cosme Store ยท Loft ยท Tokyu Hands ยท Check early in Osaka!
Melano CCVitamin C Essence
Japan's most trusted Vitamin C serum by Rohto Pharmaceutical. Targets dark spots, acne scars and uneven skin tone with stable Vitamin C + E that penetrates deeply. Lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-irritating. One of the best-selling drugstore skincare products in Japan. ~ยฅ1,000.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
Hada LaboGokujyun Lotion (Hyaluronic Acid)
The product that started Japan's hyaluronic acid craze. A viscous hydrating toner with multiple types of hyaluronic acid that deeply moisturises and plumps skin. Cult favourite for over a decade. Best seller worldwide. ~ยฅ700.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
TsubakiHair Milk & Shampoo (Finetoday)
Tsubaki is Shiseido's iconic camellia oil hair care line, now under Finetoday. The hair milk adds shine, softness and frizz control without weighing hair down. The shampoo deeply nourishes and repairs. Beautiful signature floral scent.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
SKIN AQUASerum UV SPF50+ PA++++ ยฅ1,320
Lightweight hyaluronic acid-infused UV serum sunscreen โ€” ethanol-free, moisturising and watery in texture. Contains 3 types of hyaluronic acid at highest concentration. SPF50+/PA++++. One of Japan's most popular summer sunscreens.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any drugstore
Yuskin AaBody Cream ยฅ1,640
60-year-old Japanese medicated body cream that heals chapped, cracked and rough skin. Packed with Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and glycerin. Non-steroid, non-greasy, safe for babies and sensitive skin. Iconic yellow colour from Vitamin B2. Works immediately on first use.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
Mediquick HMentholatum Mediquick H Gold ยฅ1,320
Medicated heel care cream that repairs severely cracked and dry heels. Contains urea and keratin-softening ingredients. Rohto's strongest heel repair formula โ€” reviewers say results appear within days.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Welcia
๐Ÿ’‹ MAKEUPLORRAINE'S PICKS
Kiss MeHeroine Make Mascara
Japan's most iconic mascara โ€” beloved for 20+ years. Cult-famous for incredible waterproof hold, curl-locking formula, and smudge-proof wear even in heat and humidity. Film-type formula washes off easily with warm water. Available in Long & Curl and Volume Up styles.
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
CanmakeCream Cheek Blush + Creamy Touch Eyeliner
Cream Cheek: buildable dewy flush in flattering shades โ€” blends effortlessly for a natural glow. Creamy Touch Eyeliner: ultra-fine tip with amazing staying power, doesn't budge even without primer. Both are affordable drugstore icons. โš ๏ธ Eyeliner sells out!
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Don Quijote ยท Any major drugstore
๐Ÿงด BODYSPECIALTY FINDS
AesturaAtobarrier Ceramide Face Spray (Korean)
Korean ceramide mist that instantly strengthens the skin barrier and soothes sensitive or irritated skin. Lightweight, fragrance-free, great for on-the-go hydration throughout the day. ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean brand
๐Ÿช @cosme Store ยท Olive Young (if available) ยท Check Korean beauty sections
FlairAnti-Wrinkle Fabric Spray
Japan's famous fabric spray that removes wrinkles from clothes in seconds โ€” just spray and smooth. A travel essential โ€” eliminates the need for ironing. Comes in various scents. Hugely popular with Japanese travellers.
๐Ÿช Loft ยท Tokyu Hands ยท Don Quijote ยท Supermarkets
MUJIBooster Serum
MUJI's beloved primer serum that softens skin and boosts absorption of all subsequent skincare products. Water-free, rich texture that regulates the moisture barrier. Apply first, then layer your regular skincare on top for amplified results. Exclusive to MUJI stores.
๐Ÿช MUJI Ginza (Jun 7) ยท MUJI Osaka (May 31โ€“Jun 4)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ LIFESTYLEMUST-BUYS
ShupattoShupatto Folding Bag
Viral Japanese reusable bag that folds into a tiny compact with one pull. Perfect for shopping days โ€” fits in your pocket and expands into a full tote instantly. A Japan exclusive staple.
๐Ÿช Loft ยท Tokyu Hands ยท @cosme Store ยท Some Don Quijote locations
๐Ÿฅ HEALTHDRUGSTORE FINDS
ES SelectNodo Suttoki Throat Troches (Mint) ใฎใฉใ‚นใƒƒใ‚ญใƒชใƒˆใƒญใƒผใƒ
Viral Japanese throat lozenge that dissolves without water, directly moisturising and soothing the throat. Great for dry throats, soreness, or just freshening breath. Only ยฅ568 for 16 tablets!
๐Ÿช Matsumoto Kiyoshi ยท Sugi Pharmacy ยท Any major drugstore
๐Ÿ’ก TipSpend over ยฅ5,000 at most drugstores for tax-free shopping โ€” bring your passport!
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Daily Itinerary

May 29 May 30 May 31 Jun 1 Jun 2 Jun 3 Jun 4 Jun 5 Jun 6 Jun 7 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10
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2:45 PMArrive SFO International Terminal A โ€” Check in at Aisle 7 ยท Closes 2:45 PM
~3:15 PM๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Priority Pass Lounges:
  Int'l Terminal A (your terminal โ€” no walking needed):
  โ€ข Golden Gate Lounge โญ3.3 โ€” FREE ยท Level 4, first left after security ยท Open 7 AMโ€“8 PM โœ…
  โ€ข China Airlines Lounge โญ3.3 โ€” FREE ยท Level 4, near Gate A1 ยท Open 8 AMโ€“8:30 PM โœ…
  โ€ข Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse โญ3.3 โ€” FREE ยท Level 5 (take elevator) ยท Showers available ยท โš ๏ธ Closes 1:30 PM โ€” too early for your flight
  Terminal 1 (5 min walk post-security):
  โ€ข The Club SFO โญ4.5 โ€” FREE ยท Open 4:30 AMโ€“11:30 PM ยท Pre-book to skip queue ยท โš ๏ธ Children 2+ need own pass
  โ€ข Alaska Airlines Lounge โญ4.5 โ€” Priority Pass + $15/person co-pay ยท Open 5 AMโ€“11:59 PM
4:45 PMโœˆ๏ธ Depart SFO Terminal 1 โ€” Zip Air ZG025 (A9U44P)
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8:00 PM๐Ÿ›ฌ Arrive Tokyo Narita (NRT) Terminal 1
~8:30 PM๐ŸšŒ Hotel Mystays shuttle from T1 Arrivals โ€” Bus Stop No. 16 โ€” departs :00 & :30, ~10 min ride
~9:00 PM๐Ÿช Dinner โ€” Family Mart โ€” hotel lobby ยท Grab onigiri, sandwiches & snacks!
Night๐Ÿจ Check in โ€” Hotel Mystays Premier Narita
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  Hotel Mystays Premier Narita โ€” tap for directions
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~9:15 AMCheck out Hotel Mystays โš ๏ธ Ask front desk for shuttle timetable
~9:20 AM๐Ÿช Family Mart (hotel lobby) โ€” grab snacks for the flight
~9:30 AM๐ŸšŒ Free hotel shuttle to NRT โ€” drops T2 first, then T1, ~20 min
~9:55 AMโœ… Check in bag โ€” bag drop closes 11:00 AM
~10:15 AM๐Ÿณ Breakfast at NRT T3 โ€” MATSUYA (beef bowl) / HAKATA ITTENMON (ramen) / Sendai Tanya Rikyu (beef tongue)
~10:50 AM๐Ÿฑ Pick up lunch bento โ€” convenience store or Narita Bento inside T3
~11:00 AM๐Ÿ›‚ Head through security โ€” gate closes 11:35 AM
12:00 PMโœˆ๏ธ Depart NRT T3 โ€” Jetstar GK215 (JKJFNF) Seats 6D, 6E, 6F
1:45 PM๐Ÿ›ฌ Arrive KIX Terminal 1
~2:00 PM๐Ÿš— Private driver โ€” Ref: GUW263032 ยท Toyota Alphard/Honda Odyssey ยท T1N near Gate C or T1S near Gate D โš ๏ธ Verify name, keep phone connected
~2:45 PM๐Ÿจ Check in RIHGA Royal Osaka โ€” East Wing Room 2130 โš ๏ธ Ask about stroller policy & coin laundry
~4:15 PM๐Ÿฅ Sugi Pharmacy 1F โ€” pick up bug spray ๐ŸฆŸ
~4:25 PM๐Ÿช 7-Eleven hotel basement โ€” grab room snacks ๐Ÿซ
~5:30 PM๐Ÿข Dinner โ€” Torisuke Namba Honten โญ4.4 โ€” yakitori & kushiyaki, Namba 2F ยท Private booths, English menu โœ…
7:30 PM๐ŸŒฟ TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka โ€” last entry 8:30 PM โœ… ยท Klook booking: QSN761011 ยท Adults ยฅ1,800 / Kids ยฅ500 / Under 4 FREE
~9:30 PM๐Ÿ›’ MEGA Don Quijote Shinsekai โญ3.9 โ€” cooling wipes, UV umbrellas, snacks & souvenirs ยท ~10 min taxi from TeamLab ยท Open until 5 AM โœ… ยท Tax-free over ยฅ5,000 ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Hard to find entrance โ€” Google Maps may take you to the Pachinko next door!
~10:30 PM๐Ÿช 7-Eleven hotel basement โ€” sweet treat for Liam! ๐Ÿซ Purin (custard pudding), Choco Monaka Jumbo, or Meiji chocolate
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka โ€” tap for directions
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~7:30 AM๐Ÿช Breakfast โ€” Family Mart hotel basement
~8:00 AM๐ŸšŒ Free hotel shuttle to USJ โ€” departs 1 hour before park opening
9:00 AM๐ŸŽข Park opens โš ๏ธ Head straight to Super Nintendo World โ€” get timed entry on USJ app ยท ๐ŸŽฎ Minion Park for Liam! ยท ๐Ÿง™ Harry Potter ยท ๐Ÿฆ• Jurassic Park ยท ๐Ÿ’ก June = off-peak!
~4:00 PMLeave USJ โ€” Option A: Train โ†’ Osaka Station (~25 min) โ†’ Hotel shuttle ยท Option B: Taxi (~ยฅ2,500โ€“3,000) if Liam is tired
~6:00 PM๐Ÿฃ Dinner โ€” Conveyor Belt Sushi: Sushiro Dotonbori โญ4.6 ยท CHOJIRO Hozenji โญ4.1 ยท Kan Taro Grand Front โญ4.0
~7:30 PM๐Ÿฆ Dessert โ€” mouร—mou Milky Paradise โญ4.7 โ€” Hokkaido soft serve & crepes ยท Open until 10:30 PM โœ… ยท Perfect for Liam!
~8:00 PM๐ŸŽฐ EDION Namba 6F Gachapon โญ4.6 โ€” massive selection including Pokรฉmon! ยท Open until 9 PM โœ… ยท ~5 min walk from Milky Paradise
~8:30 PM๐ŸŽฎ Round1 Stadium Sennichimae โญ3.7 โ€” 8 floors of arcade games, go-karts, bowling & more ยท Open 24 hrs โœ… ยท ~3 min walk from EDION ยท Great for Liam!
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka โ€” tap for directions
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~8:45 AM๐ŸšŒ Hotel shuttle to Osaka Station (Sakura-bashi Exit)
~8:55 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Osaka โ†’ Namba Station (Midosuji Line, ~5 min)
~9:30 AM๐Ÿ™ Onigiri Gorichan โญ5.0 โ€” Nankai Namba Station 3F ยท Order pork soup!
~10:30 AM๐ŸŽฐ EDION Namba Main Store โ€” Capsule Toy Gacha Gacha Vending Machines ยท Liam's paradise! ๐Ÿ’ก Bring ยฅ100 coins!
~11:15 AM๐Ÿ›๏ธ 3COINS+plus Namba City โ€” 1F Namba City Main Building ยท Opens 11 AM โœ… ยท Biggest selection of all 3COINS stores!
2:05 PM๐ŸŽฎ Pokรฉmon Cafe Osaka โ€” Daimaru Shinsaibashi 9F (90 min) ยท Res: ZqJzVPdNrjkexGYv ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Pikachu show โ€” don't leave early!
~3:35 PM๐Ÿ›๏ธ Uniqlo Shinsaibashi โ€” tax-free ยท Custom T-shirt top floor ยท GU Shinsaibashi โ€” tax-free 5F
~6:30 PM๐Ÿฒ Dinner โ€” Taishu Sukiyaki Hokuto GEMS Namba โญ4.7 โ€” 7F GEMS Namba ยท Open until 11 PM โœ… ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Fabric spray provided after meal for clothes ยท English pamphlet for cooking instructions ยท Reservation recommended!
~8:30 PM๐Ÿก Kajitsu no Hana โญ4.8 โ€” fresh fruit mochi, open until 11 PM โœ…
~9:30 PM๐Ÿšƒ Train Namba โ†’ Osaka Station โ†’ ๐ŸšŒ Hotel shuttle from Sakura-bashi Exit
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka โ€” tap for directions
TimeActivity
Morningโš ๏ธ Drop 1 bag at RIHGA front desk โ€” Yamato Takkyubin to Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo, 6-6-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku 104-0061 ยท ~ยฅ2,200โ€“2,500 ยท Arrives June 5 ยท Yellow van, black cat logo
~8:00 AM๐Ÿณ Breakfast options:
  โ€ข 7-Eleven hotel basement โ€” quick & easy, no walking needed โœ…
  โ€ข Matsuya Higobashi โญ3.6 โ€” gyudon beef bowl ยท ~ยฅ500โ€“800/person ยท English machine ยท Suica accepted ยท ~17 min walk
~9:20 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Osaka Station โ†’ Ogimachi Station (Sakaisuji Line, ~10 min)
~9:20 AM๐Ÿง’ Kids Plaza Osaka โ€” Exit 2, opens 9:30 AM ยท Adults ยฅ1,500 / Ages 3โ€“5 ยฅ500
12:30 PM๐Ÿœ Lunch โ€” Ten-Ichi Sarashina โญ4.1 ยท English menu โœ… ยท Try the unagi don or sudachi soba! ยท Open until 8PM โœ…
~2:00 PM๐Ÿก Hitokuchi no Shiawase โญ4.9 โ€” mochi ice cream ยท Try matcha, black sesame & strawberry ยท Opens 12PM โœ… ยท Cashless only! ยท ~2 min walk from lunch
~2:00 PM๐Ÿก Hitokuchi no Shiawase โญ4.9 โ€” mochi ice cream โš ๏ธ Cashless only!
~2:45 PM๐Ÿ›๏ธ Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street โ€” Japan's longest covered arcade! ยท ๐ŸŽฐ #C-pla at 4-chome for Liam!
~5:30 PM๐Ÿœ Dinner โ€” Ramen Chonmage โญ4.3
~8:00 PM๐Ÿงบ Baluko Laundry Place โญ4.2 โ€” ยฅ400 wash + ยฅ100/10 min dry ยท Open 24 hrs โœ… ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Bring ยฅ100 coins!
~8:30 PM๐Ÿฅ Un Couple Anglecam โญ4.5 โ€” mochi-texture crepes with custard filling ยท Open until 11PM โœ… โš ๏ธ Closed Tue & Wed โ€” June 3 is a Wednesday! Use Crepe Hyperion โญ3.9 as backup (open daily until 11PM, also in the arcade)
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka โ€” tap for directions
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~9:00 AMCheck out RIHGA Royal Osaka (travel light โ€” bag already sent!)
~9:20 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Osaka โ†’ JR Nara Station (~50 min, JR Yamatoji Rapid) โ€” East Exit
~10:15 AM๐Ÿณ Breakfast โ€” TBD in Nara near the park area
~10:25 AM๐Ÿ˜ Deer Cracker Store โ€” ยฅ200/pack โš ๏ธ Buy multiple for Liam! ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Skip vendors near station โ€” more further up with zero wait!
~10:30 AM๐ŸฆŒ Nara Park โ†’ head east toward Kasugataisha ยท Walk past Nara National Museum โ€” calmer deer! ยท Look for mochi pounding (mochitsuki) for Liam! โš ๏ธ If mating season, give deer extra space!
~12:15 PM๐Ÿฎ Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding โญ4.4 โ€” Kintetsu Nara Station B1F ยท Custard / rare cheese / matcha ยท Great souvenirs! Open until 7 PM โœ…
~12:45 PM๐Ÿšƒ JR Nara โ†’ Kyoto Station (~45 min)
~2:15 PM๐Ÿฑ Bento at Kyoto Station โš ๏ธ Buy Shinkansen tickets if no JR Pass
~2:30 PM๐Ÿš… Shinkansen Kyoto โ†’ Shinagawa (~2 hrs 15 min)
~5:00 PM๐Ÿจ Check in โ€” The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo ยท Welcome drink & warm towel!
~6:30 PM๐Ÿœ Dinner โ€” Noodle Dining Takanawa โญ4.6 โ€” ~5 min walk, shoyu ramen + A5 wagyu tableside!
~8:00 PM๐Ÿ“ Very Ruby Cut โญ3.9 โ€” inside Shinagawa Station (ecute Shinagawa) ยท Strawberry confections & cakes ยท Open until 10PM โœ… ยท On the way back to the hotel!
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
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~8:00 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Shinagawa โ†’ Asakusa (~30 min)
~8:30 AMโš ๏ธ Queue before Kukurihime Coffee opens!
9:00 AM๐Ÿฅž Kukurihime Coffee Asakusa โญ4.6 โ€” fluffy soufflรฉ pancakes โš ๏ธ Closed Mondays โ€” Friday โœ…
~10:00 AMโ›ฉ๏ธ Senso-ji Temple โ€” FREE ยท Waft incense for good health ยท Try omikuji โ€” ยฅ100
~11:00 AM๐Ÿ›๏ธ Nakamise Shopping Street โ€” 90 shops! ยท Ningyo-yaki cakes for Liam! ยท ๐ŸŽฐ Gachapon!
~12:00 PM๐Ÿšถ Walk to Solamachi via Sumida River Walk (~20 min) โ€” glass floor bridge!
~12:30 PM๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch โ€” Solamachi Food Court Floor 3
~1:30 PM๐Ÿง’ Chikyuu no Niwa Kids Garden โญ3.8 โ€” Solamachi East Yard 5F ยท Indoor sand play, ball pit, slides & pretend food market ยท ยฅ1,400/hr or ยฅ2,000 all day โ€” ๐Ÿ’ก Buy the all-day pass! ยท Opens 10 AM โœ…
~3:30 PM๐Ÿฌ Niki no Kashi Solamachi โญ3.8 โ€” souvenir snacks, KitKat flavors! ยท Kappabashi "Kitchen Town" (~10 min walk)
~5:30 PM๐Ÿค Asakusa Amairo โญ4.4 โ€” tempura tendon โš ๏ธ Arrive at opening to avoid 45 min queue!
~7:00 PM๐Ÿšƒ Train back to Shinagawa
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
TimeActivity
~7:45 AMโš ๏ธ Get virtual queue ticket at Ginza Cafe Hanon โ€” opens 8 AM, fills fast!
8:00 AM๐Ÿฅž Ginza Cafe Hanon โญ4.2 โ€” fluffy soufflรฉ pancakes ยท Try French cheese pancakes!
~9:00 AM๐Ÿจ Drop bags at Hyatt Centric Ginza โ€” room not ready, they'll hold
~9:20 AMCheck out The Strings by InterContinental
~9:45 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Shinagawa โ†’ Harajuku (Yamanote Line, ~15 min)
~10:00 AMโ›ฉ๏ธ Meiji Shrine โ€” FREE ยท 700,000 sqm forest!
~10:45 AM๐Ÿ›๏ธ Takeshita Street โ€” cotton candy, crepes, gachapon! โš ๏ธ Leave stroller โ€” too crowded!
~11:30 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Harajuku โ†’ Shinjuku (1 stop, ~3 min)
~11:45 AM๐Ÿฃ Conveyor Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera HONTEN โญ4.3 โ€” premium kaiten sushi ยท chutoro & uni must-orders! ยท ~ยฅ3,000โ€“5,000/person ยท Opens 10:30 AM โœ… โš ๏ธ Walk-in only, no reservations โ€” arrive early, can be 40โ€“90 min wait!
~1:15 PM๐Ÿšฆ Shibuya Scramble Crossing ยท Photo with Hachiko ยท ๐ŸŽฐ #C-pla Shibuya 300+ machines!
~2:00 PM๐Ÿ™ Snack โ€” Omusubi Gonbei Shibuya โญ4.2 โ€” fresh handmade onigiri ยท ยฅ200โ€“300 each ยท Open until 8 PM โœ… ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Way better than 7-Eleven rice!
~3:15 PM๐Ÿจ Check in โ€” Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (23780052)
~3:30 PM๐Ÿ‘“ JINS Ginza LOFT โ€” 3F Ginza Belvia Bldg โš ๏ธ Bring prescription! ~1 hour
~4:30 PM๐Ÿ›๏ธ MUJI Ginza โ€” world's largest ยท Tax-free 4F ยท Fresh bakery 1F for Liam!
~5:30 PMโœ… Pick up glasses from JINS!
~5:45 PM๐Ÿž Age.3 GINZA โญ4.7 โ€” viral cream sandwich โš ๏ธ Closes 7 PM, ~30 min queue!
~7:30 PM๐Ÿฅฉ Ginza Steak โญ4.5 โ€” A5 wagyu teppanyaki ~ยฅ8,000/person โš ๏ธ Reserve!
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
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~8:00 AM๐Ÿ› Breakfast โ€” Ittaikan โญ4.4 โ€” thick Japanese beef curry with freshly pot-cooked rice ยท Opens 8 AM ยท ~ยฅ1,500/person ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Go right at open to beat the queue!
~9:00 AM๐Ÿšถ Queue at Onitsuka Tiger Ginza Red Concept Store โ€” opens 11 AM โš ๏ธ Drop off shoes before 2 PM! ยท โ˜• TORA CAFร‰ 75 (2F) while waiting
11:00 AM๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Store opens โ€” buy Mexico 66 & drop off for FREE embroidery!
~11:30 AM๐Ÿ’Š Welcia Kyobashi โ€” best prices in Ginza ยท Then Matsumoto Kiyoshi Ginza ยท Use taxfreeshops.jp coupons!
~12:30 PM๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch โ€” TBD near Ginza
~1:30 PM๐Ÿ›๏ธ MUJI Ginza ยท Itoya Ginza โญ4.4 โ€” 12-floor stationery wonderland ยท Don Quijote Ginza โ€” tax-free, open 24 hrs ยท ๐Ÿ›’ OK Ginza Store โญ4.2 โ€” discount supermarket B1F/B2F of Marronnier Gate (same building as Uniqlo!) ยท tax-free ยท open until 9:30 PM โœ…
~4:30 PM๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Pick up customized shoes at Onitsuka Tiger โš ๏ธ Closes 7 PM!
~7:00 PM๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Split dinner: ๐Ÿฃ Lorraine: Sushi Inase โญ4.9 omakase โš ๏ธ Reserve NOW! ยท ๐Ÿ› You & Liam: Sapporo Dominica Ginza โญ4.3 โ€” Hokkaido soup curry
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
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~7:30 AM๐Ÿช Breakfast โ€” hotel snacks or convenience store
~8:00 AM๐Ÿšƒ Train Ginza โ†’ Tokyo Station (~5 min) โ†’ JR Keiyo Line โ†’ Maihama (~20 min) โ†’ Disney Resort Line โ†’ DisneySea (~5 min)
~8:45 AM๐ŸŽก Arrive Tokyo DisneySea โ€” queue before gates open
9:00 AM๐ŸŽก Park opens ยท ๐Ÿ  Mermaid Lagoon ยท ๐Ÿช„ Jasmine's Flying Carpets ยท ๐ŸŽ  Caravan Carousel ยท ๐ŸŽฏ Toy Story Mania! ยท โ„๏ธ Fantasy Springs โš ๏ธ Download Tokyo Disney Resort app ยท Premier Access Pass ยฅ1,500โ€“2,500 saves hours!
~9:00 PM๐ŸŽก Park closes โ†’ ๐Ÿšƒ Train back to Ginza
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
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~7:00 AM๐Ÿšถ Walk to Tsukiji Outer Market (~10 min from hotel)
8:00 AM๐Ÿฃ Tsukiji Sushi Yamaharu โญ4.5 โ€” Omakase breakfast for Lorraine ๐ŸŽ‰ ยท Reserved 8 AM โœ… ยท ~ยฅ5,500/person ยท 2F/3F/4F, steep stairs, no elevator ยท Max 1.5 hr stay ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Chefs may not speak English โ€” translate in advance!
7โ€“10 AM๐ŸŸ Kitsuneya โญ4.1 โ€” gyudon & horumon, opens 6:30 AM โš ๏ธ Cash only! Closed Wed & Sun โ€” Tuesday โœ… ยท Kitani Suisan โญ4.4 โ€” live tuna filleting demos! FREE
~10:45 AM๐Ÿœ Tokyo Ramen Street โ€” B1F First Avenue ยท Must try: Rokurinsha tsukemen! โš ๏ธ Cash only! Vending machine!
~12:30 PM๐ŸŽจ TeamLab Planets Tokyo โ€” Adults ยฅ4,200 / Under 3 FREE โš ๏ธ Book on Klook โ€” sells out! ยท Go barefoot, wade through water โš ๏ธ Hold Liam's hand!
~6:30 PM๐Ÿ– Dinner โ€” Gyukatsu Motomura Coredo Muromachi โญ4.7 โ€” beef katsu you grill yourself on a hot stone ยท ~ยฅ2,000/person ยท Open until 10 PM โœ… ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Go slightly off-peak to avoid queue! ยท ๐ŸŽฐ C-pla Premium Ginza for Liam nearby!
~8:30 PM๐Ÿ’ก Tokyo Night & Light โ€” FREE ยท Shows every 30 min, 7:30โ€“9:30 PM ยท ๐Ÿ’ก Check for Pokรฉmon show for Liam!
~9:15 PM๐Ÿšƒ Train Shinjuku โ†’ Ginza (~20 min)
๐Ÿจ Hotel๐Ÿ  Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo โ€” tap for directions
TimeActivity
Morning๐Ÿณ Breakfast โ€” TBD near Hyatt Centric Ginza ยท Check out
~12:00 PM๐Ÿฃ Lunch โ€” Sushi no Midori ้Š€ๅบงๅบ— โญ4.2 โ€” open 11 AM โœ… ยท Fatty tuna & famous anago! โš ๏ธ Take a queue number โ€” arrive early!
EveningHead to Tokyo Narita (NRT)
9:30 PMโœˆ๏ธ Depart NRT โ€” Zip Air ZG026 (A9U44P)
2:45 PM๐Ÿ  Arrive SFO (same day, SF time)
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