I’d like feedback on the itinerary and food recommendations. Starting with 6 people and the 7th will arrive a few days into the trip. Staying in only Tokyo because managing 7 people across the country is too stressful.
We want to splurge on 2-3 meals. Up to $150 on a meal. An omakase and wagyu place would be great. Or what are some must-go places that you could squeeze somewhere? It doesn’t have to be expensive. Free days are Day 9 and 14 and are open for activity/food recommendations.
What should we buy/reserve a month before the trip?
**Dec 14 (Wed) Day 1 – Arrive in Tokyo**
6pm Arrive at Narita, pick up 2 pocket wifis, IC cards, exchange cash
Arrive at AirBnB in Asakusa
Go to convenience store for food, water, alcohol, etc.
Lawson?: Try to get Studio Ghibli tickets for Dec. 27
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**Dec 15 (Thu) Day 2 – Asakusa, Ueno**
Morning: Nakamise Street, Sensoji Temple, Sumida Park
Afternoon: Ueno Park: temples, National Museum or whatever museum you think is better
Night: Ameyoko
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**Dec 16 (Fri) Day 3 – DisneyLand**
Full Day
tips/recommendations still appreciated
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**Dec 17 (Sat) Day 4 – Nikko Day Trip**
Beforehand: Buy Nikko Pass
Morning: Take train to Nikko
Afternoon: Shinkyo Bridge, Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Lake Chuzenji
Night: Take train to Tokyo
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**Dec 18 (Sun) Day 5 – Ginza (7th person arrival)**
Beforehand: Art Aquarium tickets, restaurant reservation?
Morning: Tsukiji, Imperial Palace
Afternoon: Ginza shopping, Art Aquarium, High-end restaurant?
Night: Meet the 7th person in Asakusa, Nakamise and Sensoji Temple again
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**Dec 19 (Mon) Day 6 – Yokohama Day Trip**
Morning: Nissan Gallery, Landmark Tower, Minato Mirai
Afternoon: CUPNOODLES Museum, Red Brick Warehouse (Christmas Market), Yamashita Park
Night: Chinatown
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**Dec 20 (Tue) Day 7 – Akihabara, Roppongi**
Morning: Akihabara: Electronic stores, Anime stores, Gacha, themed cafes(recommendations?)
Afternoon: Hie Shrine; Roppongi: Roppongi Hills: Christmas Market, City View, shopping
Night: Illuminations, Zojiji temple/Tokyo Tower
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**Dec 21 (Wed) Day 8 – DisneySea**
Full day
tips/recommendations are still appreciated
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**Dec 22 (Thu) Day 9 – Free day / Change AirBnB**
The group may split and do small group or individual things. Also open to activity and food recommendations
Morning: Checkout of AirBnB
Afternoon/Night: Check-in AirBnB in Shinjuku
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**Dec 23 (Fri) Day 10 – Shinjuku, Ikebukuro**
Morning: Shinjuku Gyoen: Gardens and tea houses (Open 9:00am; might not have time to enjoy if leaving for ramen. Might do this on a free day)
Arrive early and queue for Nakiryu Ramen: Open at 11:00am
Afternoon: Sunshine City
Night: Tokyo Metropolitan Building, get drunk in Shinjuku
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**Dec 24 (Sat) Day 11 – Odaiba**
Beforehand: Get tickets for TeamLab Planets
Morning: Tsukiji
Afternoon: TeamLab Planets, Malls
Night: 7:00pm Fireworks
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**Dec 25 (Sun) Day 12 – Shibuya, Harajuku (Christmas)**
Beforehand: Get Shibuya Sky tickets \~4:00pm
Morning: Meiji Jingu Shrine
Afternoon: Harajuku: Shopping streets; Shibuya: Shibuya Sky for sunset
Night: Shibuya Crossing, Illuminations, get drunk in Shibuya
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**Dec 26 (Mon) Day 13 – Hakone Day Trip**
Beforehand: Hakone Pass, Reservation for Gora Brewery and Grill
Morning: Train to Hakone, Amazake Chaya(tea house), Hakone-jinja Shrine
Afternoon: Lake cruise, Owakudani, Gora Brewery and Grill, Open-Air Museum,
Night: Onsen, Train to Tokyo
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**Dec 27 (Tue) Day 14 – Free Day or Ghibli**
Studio Ghibli Museum and surrounding area if able to get tickets
Or
the group may split and do small group or individual things
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**Dec 28 (Wed) Day 15 – Departure**
Morning: Checkout Airbnb
Night: Depart Narita