Japan Trip 2026
Justin, Lorraine & Liam
May 29 โ June 10, 2026
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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Flights
| Leg | Flight | Date | Departs | Arrives | Details |
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| SFO โ NRT | Zip Air ZG025 | May 29 | 4:45 PM SFO | May 30, 8:00 PM NRT T1 | Seats 31H, 31J, 31K ยท Invoice: A9U44P ยท Check-in Aisle 7, closes 2:45 PM |
| NRT โ KIX | Jetstar GK215 | May 31 | 12:00 PM NRT T3 | 1:45 PM KIX T1 | Ref: JKJFNF ยท Seats 6D, 6E, 6F ยท Bag drop closes 11 AM ยท Boards 11:30 AM ยท Gate closes 11:35 AM |
| NRT โ SFO | Zip Air ZG026 | June 10 | 9:30 PM NRT | 2:45 PM SFO (same day) | Seats 27A, 27B, 27C ยท Invoice: A9U44P |
Hotels
May 30โ31
Conf: 1015138913 (Chase) ยท +81 476-33-1661
Shuttle from T1 Arrivals Bus Stop 16, departs :00 & :30 every hour. Family Mart lobby.
May 31โJun 4
Conf: 80923404 ยท +81 6-6448-1121
Free shuttle to Osaka Station (Sakura-bashi Exit west side) every 15 min, 7:45 AMโ10:15 PM. USJ shuttle free (reserve night before). Sugi Pharmacy 1F, 7-Eleven basement.
Jun 4โ6
Conf: 1015718644 (Chase) ยท +81 3-5783-1111
Direct covered walkway to Shinagawa Station. Floors 26โ32. Welcome drink & towel. โ THE CITY BAKERY Shinagawa (opens 7 AM)
Jun 6โ10
Conf: 23780052 ยท +81 3-6837-1234
No shuttle. Walk 5โ10 min to Yurakucho โ 1 stop JR to Tokyo Station (~ยฅ160) or 5 min taxi. Free snacks/drinks 24hr, gym, salmon breakfast. โ ZEN PUNK MATCHA โญ4.7 (8 AM) / Cloud Club Matcha โญ4.7 (9 AM, queue)
Pre-Departure Checklist
๐ด๐ถ Buy eSIM from Ubigi (use referral code first, then refer Lorraine) โ Set up Mobile Suica on both iPhones via Apple Wallet โ Load ยฅ3,000โ5,000 ยท ๐ก Liam rides FREE under 6!
๐ข๐ Registered on Visit Japan Web โ
๐ด๐ฅฉ Reserve Ginza Steak for June 6th
๐ด๐ฃ Reserve Sushi Inase for June 7th โ ๏ธ Very popular โ book NOW!
๐ก๐๏ธ Book TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka tickets online โ sells out!
๐ก๐๏ธ Book TeamLab Planets Tokyo tickets on Klook โ sells out!
๐ก๐๏ธ Book Tokyo Skytree tickets on Klook
๐ข๐๏ธ USJ tickets + Express Pass booked on Klook โ
๐ก๐ฝ๏ธ Make June 2nd dinner reservation (Lorraine to choose from 6 options)
๐ข๐ June 3rd lunch changed to Hanjyou Soba โ no reservation needed โ
๐ก๐ฑ Download Google Translate offline (Japanese)
๐ก๐บ๏ธ Download Google Maps offline (Osaka + Tokyo separately)
๐ก๐ Download coupons from taxfreeshops.jp for extra discounts at drug stores
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Confirm stroller policy on RIHGA hotel shuttle at check-in
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Confirm coin laundry availability at RIHGA front desk
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Check Chase booking for Hotel Mystays breakfast inclusion
๐ข๐ฎ Decide activity for you & Liam during Lorraine's June 7 omakase at Sushi Inase
๐ข๐ณ Find breakfast spot in Nara for June 4th
๐ข๐ฝ๏ธ Plan June 9 dinner near Ginza (all together)
๐ข๐ณ Plan June 10 breakfast before checkout
Stroller Tips
๐ก 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!
Daily Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2:45 PM | Arrive SFO โ Check in at Aisle 7 |
| 4:45 PM | โ๏ธ Depart SFO โ Zip Air ZG025 (A9U44P) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | ๐ฌ Arrive Tokyo Narita (NRT) Terminal 1 |
| ~8:30 PM | ๐ Hotel Mystays shuttle from T1 Arrivals โ Bus Stop No. 16 โ departs :00 & :30, ~10 min ride |
| ~9:00 PM | ๐ช Dinner โ Family Mart โ hotel lobby ยท Grab onigiri, sandwiches & snacks! |
| Night | ๐จ Check in โ Hotel Mystays Premier Narita |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~9:15 AM | Check out Hotel Mystays โ ๏ธ Ask front desk for shuttle timetable |
| ~9:20 AM | ๐ช Family Mart (hotel lobby) โ grab snacks for the flight |
| ~9:30 AM | ๐ Free hotel shuttle to NRT โ drops T2 first, then T1, ~20 min |
| ~9:55 AM | โ Check in bag โ bag drop closes 11:00 AM |
| ~10:15 AM | ๐ณ Breakfast at NRT T3 โ MATSUYA (beef bowl) / HAKATA ITTENMON (ramen) / Sendai Tanya Rikyu (beef tongue) |
| ~10:50 AM | ๐ฑ Pick up lunch bento โ convenience store or Narita Bento inside T3 |
| ~11:00 AM | ๐ Head through security โ gate closes 11:35 AM |
| 12:00 PM | โ๏ธ Depart NRT T3 โ Jetstar GK215 (JKJFNF) Seats 6D, 6E, 6F |
| 1:45 PM | ๐ฌ Arrive KIX Terminal 1 |
| ~2:00 PM | ๐ Private driver โ Ref: GUW263032 ยท Toyota Alphard/Honda Odyssey ยท T1N near Gate C or T1S near Gate D โ ๏ธ Verify name, keep phone connected |
| ~2:45 PM | ๐จ Check in RIHGA Royal Osaka โ ๏ธ Ask about stroller policy & coin laundry |
| ~4:00 PM | โ ๏ธ Ask front desk to reserve USJ shuttle for June 1st morning! |
| ~4:15 PM | ๐ฅ Sugi Pharmacy 1F โ pick up bug spray ๐ฆ |
| ~4:25 PM | ๐ช 7-Eleven hotel basement โ grab room snacks ๐ซ |
| ~5:30 PM | ๐ข Dinner โ Torisuke Namba Honten โญ4.4 โ yakitori & kushiyaki, Namba 2F ยท Private booths, English menu โ |
| 7:30 PM | ๐ฟ TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka โ last entry 8:30 PM โ ๏ธ Book tickets in advance! ยท Adults ยฅ1,800 / Kids ยฅ500 / Under 4 FREE |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~7:30 AM | ๐ช Breakfast โ Family Mart hotel basement |
| ~8:00 AM | ๐ Free hotel shuttle to USJ โ departs 1 hour before park opening |
| 9:00 AM | ๐ข Park opens โ ๏ธ Head straight to Super Nintendo World โ get timed entry on USJ app ยท ๐ฎ Minion Park for Liam! ยท ๐ง Harry Potter ยท ๐ฆ Jurassic Park ยท ๐ก June = off-peak! |
| ~4:00 PM | Leave USJ โ Option A: Train โ Osaka Station (~25 min) โ Hotel shuttle ยท Option B: Taxi (~ยฅ2,500โ3,000) if Liam is tired |
| ~6:00 PM | ๐ฃ Dinner โ Conveyor Belt Sushi: Sushiro Dotonbori โญ4.6 ยท CHOJIRO Hozenji โญ4.1 ยท Kan Taro Grand Front โญ4.0 |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~8:45 AM | ๐ Hotel shuttle to Osaka Station (Sakura-bashi Exit) |
| ~8:55 AM | ๐ Train Osaka โ Namba Station (Midosuji Line, ~5 min) |
| 9:30 AM | ๐ Onigiri Gorichan โญ5.0 โ Nankai Namba Station 3F ยท Order pork soup! |
| ~10:30 AM | ๐๏ธ Shinsaibashisuji Arcade ยท ๐ Drug store haul โ Cosmos & Sundrug โ tax-free 10%+7% off ยท Use taxfreeshops.jp coupons ยท ๐ฐ Gashacoco Namba & EDION 6F for Liam! |
| 2:05 PM | ๐ฎ Pokรฉmon Cafe Osaka โ Daimaru Shinsaibashi 9F (90 min) ยท Res: ZqJzVPdNrjkexGYv ยท ๐ก Pikachu show โ don't leave early! |
| ~3:35 PM | ๐๏ธ Uniqlo Shinsaibashi โ tax-free ยท Custom T-shirt top floor ยท GU Shinsaibashi โ tax-free 5F |
| ~6:30 PM | ๐ฒ Dinner โ Shabu Shabu / Sukiyaki (Lorraine to choose): Yanagiya โญ4.9 ยท Wagyu to Buta โญ4.8 AYCE ยท Taishu Hokuto โญ4.7 ยท Kobe Beef Ushimaru โญ5.0 ยท Shabuzen Umedaten โญ4.4 AYCE open 10:30 PM โ |
| ~8:30 PM | ๐ก Kajitsu no Hana โญ4.8 โ fresh fruit mochi, open until 11 PM โ |
| ~9:30 PM | ๐ Train Namba โ Osaka Station โ ๐ Hotel shuttle from Sakura-bashi Exit |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | โ ๏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 ~ยฅ2,200โ2,500 ยท Arrives June 5 ยท Yellow van, black cat logo |
| ~8:00 AM | ๐ช Breakfast โ 7-Eleven hotel basement |
| ~9:20 AM | ๐ Train Osaka Station โ Ogimachi Station (Sakaisuji Line, ~10 min) |
| ~9:20 AM | ๐ง Kids Plaza Osaka โ Exit 2, opens 9:30 AM ยท Adults ยฅ1,500 / Ages 3โ5 ยฅ500 |
| 12:30 PM | ๐ Lunch โ Hanjyou Soba โญ4.2 ยท Tenjinbashisuji ยท Try the Niku Soba (beef)! ยท Lunch only, closes 3 PM โ |
| ~2:00 PM | ๐ก Hitokuchi no Shiawase โญ4.9 โ mochi ice cream โ ๏ธ Cashless only! |
| ~2:45 PM | ๐๏ธ Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street โ Japan's longest covered arcade! ยท ๐ฐ #C-pla at 4-chome for Liam! |
| ~5:30 PM | ๐ Dinner โ Ramen: Kuso Oyaji โญ4.1 ยท Ramen Chonmage โญ4.3 ยท Tori Soba ZAGIN โญ4.5 |
| ~8:00 PM | ๐งบ Baluko Laundry Place โญ4.2 โ ยฅ400 wash + ยฅ100/10 min dry ยท Open 24 hrs โ ยท ๐ก Bring ยฅ100 coins! |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~9:00 AM | Check out RIHGA Royal Osaka (travel light โ bag already sent!) |
| ~9:20 AM | ๐ Train Osaka โ JR Nara Station (~50 min, JR Yamatoji Rapid) โ East Exit |
| ~10:15 AM | ๐ณ Breakfast โ TBD in Nara near the park area |
| ~10:25 AM | ๐ Deer Cracker Store โ ยฅ200/pack โ ๏ธ Buy multiple for Liam! ยท ๐ก Skip vendors near station โ more further up with zero wait! |
| ~10:30 AM | ๐ฆ Nara Park โ head east toward Kasugataisha ยท Walk past Nara National Museum โ calmer deer! ยท Look for mochi pounding (mochitsuki) for Liam! โ ๏ธ If mating season, give deer extra space! |
| ~12:15 PM | ๐ฎ Mahoroba Daibutsu Pudding โญ4.4 โ Kintetsu Nara Station B1F ยท Custard / rare cheese / matcha ยท Great souvenirs! Open until 7 PM โ |
| ~12:45 PM | ๐ JR Nara โ Kyoto Station (~45 min) |
| ~2:15 PM | ๐ฑ Bento at Kyoto Station โ ๏ธ Buy Shinkansen tickets if no JR Pass |
| ~2:30 PM | ๐ Shinkansen Kyoto โ Shinagawa (~2 hrs 15 min) |
| ~5:00 PM | ๐จ Check in โ The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo ยท Welcome drink & warm towel! |
| ~6:30 PM | ๐ Dinner โ Noodle Dining Takanawa โญ4.6 โ ~5 min walk, shoyu ramen + A5 wagyu tableside! |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~8:00 AM | ๐ Train Shinagawa โ Asakusa (~30 min) |
| ~8:30 AM | โ ๏ธ Queue before Kukurihime Coffee opens! |
| 9:00 AM | ๐ฅ Kukurihime Coffee Asakusa โญ4.6 โ fluffy soufflรฉ pancakes โ ๏ธ Closed Mondays โ Friday โ |
| ~10:00 AM | โฉ๏ธ Senso-ji Temple โ FREE ยท Waft incense for good health ยท Try omikuji โ ยฅ100 |
| ~11:00 AM | ๐๏ธ Nakamise Shopping Street โ 90 shops! ยท Ningyo-yaki cakes for Liam! ยท ๐ฐ Gachapon! |
| ~12:00 PM | ๐ถ Walk to Tokyo Skytree via Sumida River Walk (~20 min) โ glass floor bridge! |
| ~12:30 PM | ๐ผ Tokyo Skytree โ Adults ยฅ2,600 / Under 5 FREE ๐ โ ๏ธ Book on Klook! |
| ~1:30 PM | ๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch โ Solamachi Food Court Floor 3 |
| ~2:30 PM | ๐ฌ Niki no Kashi Solamachi โญ3.8 โ souvenir snacks, KitKat flavors! |
| ~3:00 PM | ๐๏ธ Solamachi Mall (300+ shops) ยท Kappabashi "Kitchen Town" (~10 min walk) |
| ~5:30 PM | ๐ค Asakusa Amairo โญ4.4 โ tempura tendon โ ๏ธ Arrive at opening to avoid 45 min queue! |
| ~7:00 PM | ๐ Train back to Shinagawa |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~7:45 AM | โ ๏ธ Get virtual queue ticket at Ginza Cafe Hanon โ opens 8 AM, fills fast! |
| 8:00 AM | ๐ฅ Ginza Cafe Hanon โญ4.2 โ fluffy soufflรฉ pancakes ยท Try French cheese pancakes! |
| ~9:00 AM | ๐จ Drop bags at Hyatt Centric Ginza โ room not ready, they'll hold |
| ~9:20 AM | Check out The Strings by InterContinental |
| ~9:45 AM | ๐ Train Shinagawa โ Harajuku (Yamanote Line, ~15 min) |
| ~10:00 AM | โฉ๏ธ Meiji Shrine โ FREE ยท 700,000 sqm forest! |
| ~10:45 AM | ๐๏ธ Takeshita Street โ cotton candy, crepes, gachapon! โ ๏ธ Leave stroller โ too crowded! |
| ~11:30 AM | ๐ Train Harajuku โ Shinjuku (1 stop, ~3 min) |
| ~11:45 AM | ๐ Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu โญ4.1 โ clam & truffle shio soba ยท Download Line app for queue ticket |
| ~1:15 PM | ๐ฆ Shibuya Scramble Crossing ยท Photo with Hachiko ยท ๐ฐ #C-pla Shibuya 300+ machines! |
| ~3:15 PM | ๐จ Check in โ Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo (23780052) |
| ~3:30 PM | ๐ JINS Ginza LOFT โ 3F Ginza Belvia Bldg โ ๏ธ Bring prescription! ~1 hour |
| ~4:30 PM | ๐๏ธ MUJI Ginza โ world's largest ยท Tax-free 4F ยท Fresh bakery 1F for Liam! |
| ~5:30 PM | โ Pick up glasses from JINS! |
| ~5:45 PM | ๐ Age.3 GINZA โญ4.7 โ viral cream sandwich โ ๏ธ Closes 7 PM, ~30 min queue! |
| ~7:30 PM | ๐ฅฉ Ginza Steak โญ4.5 โ A5 wagyu teppanyaki ~ยฅ8,000/person โ ๏ธ Reserve! |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~8:00 AM | ๐ช Breakfast โ hotel convenience store |
| ~9:00 AM | ๐ถ Queue at Onitsuka Tiger Ginza Red Concept Store โ opens 11 AM โ ๏ธ Drop off shoes before 2 PM! ยท โ TORA CAFร 75 (2F) while waiting |
| 11:00 AM | ๐ Store opens โ buy Mexico 66 & drop off for FREE embroidery! |
| ~11:30 AM | ๐ Welcia Kyobashi โ best prices in Ginza ยท Then Matsumoto Kiyoshi Ginza ยท Use taxfreeshops.jp coupons! |
| ~12:30 PM | ๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch โ TBD near Ginza |
| ~1:30 PM | ๐๏ธ MUJI Ginza ยท Itoya Ginza โญ4.4 โ 12-floor stationery wonderland ยท Don Quijote Ginza โ tax-free, open 24 hrs |
| ~4:30 PM | ๐ Pick up customized shoes at Onitsuka Tiger โ ๏ธ Closes 7 PM! |
| ~7:00 PM | ๐ฝ๏ธ Split dinner: ๐ฃ Lorraine: Sushi Inase โญ4.9 omakase โ ๏ธ Reserve NOW! ยท ๐ You & Liam: Sapporo Dominica Ginza โญ4.3 โ Hokkaido soup curry |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~7:30 AM | ๐ช Breakfast โ hotel snacks or convenience store |
| ~8:00 AM | ๐ 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 AM | ๐ก Arrive Tokyo DisneySea โ queue before gates open |
| 9:00 AM | ๐ก Park opens ยท ๐ Mermaid Lagoon ยท ๐ช Jasmine's Flying Carpets ยท ๐ Caravan Carousel ยท ๐ฏ Toy Story Mania! ยท โ๏ธ Fantasy Springs โ ๏ธ Download Tokyo Disney Resort app ยท Premier Access Pass ยฅ1,500โ2,500 saves hours! |
| ~9:00 PM | ๐ก Park closes โ ๐ Train back to Ginza |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| ~7:00 AM | ๐ถ Walk to Tsukiji Outer Market (~10 min from hotel) |
| 7โ10 AM | ๐ Kitsuneya โญ4.1 โ gyudon & horumon, opens 6:30 AM โ ๏ธ Cash only! Closed Wed & Sun โ Tuesday โ ยท Kitani Suisan โญ4.4 โ live tuna filleting demos! FREE |
| ~10:45 AM | ๐ Tokyo Ramen Street โ B1F First Avenue ยท Must try: Rokurinsha tsukemen! โ ๏ธ Cash only! Vending machine! |
| ~12:30 PM | ๐จ TeamLab Planets Tokyo โ Adults ยฅ4,200 / Under 3 FREE โ ๏ธ Book on Klook โ sells out! ยท Go barefoot, wade through water โ ๏ธ Hold Liam's hand! |
| ~6:30 PM | ๐ฝ๏ธ Dinner โ TBD near Ginza (all together!) ยท ๐ฐ C-pla Premium Ginza for Liam! |
| ~8:30 PM | ๐ก Tokyo Night & Light โ FREE ยท Shows every 30 min, 7:30โ9:30 PM ยท ๐ก Check for Pokรฉmon show for Liam! |
| ~9:15 PM | ๐ Train Shinjuku โ Ginza (~20 min) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning | ๐ณ Breakfast โ TBD near Hyatt Centric Ginza ยท Check out |
| ~12:00 PM | ๐ฃ Lunch โ Sushi no Midori ้ๅบงๅบ โญ4.2 โ open 11 AM โ ยท Fatty tuna & famous anago! โ ๏ธ Take a queue number โ arrive early! |
| Evening | Head to Tokyo Narita (NRT) |
| 9:30 PM | โ๏ธ Depart NRT โ Zip Air ZG026 (A9U44P) |
| 2:45 PM | ๐ Arrive SFO (same day, SF time) |