TOKYO

Metropolitan, Busy, Polite

Observational Overview

💰Payment	​🚃 Transit	​🙇🏻‍♂️ Tip	🎙Language
Credit Cards Yen Cash (withdraw at a 7/11)	Tokyo Metro, get a Japan Rail Pass at a nearby kiosk	Nope!	Japanese
​👓 Norms	💃🏻 Wear	👟 Walkability	​🙏🏼 Thank you
People are very polite, if you bump into someone say "Sumimasen" it means sorry and thank you!	There are two modes: Conservative or Expressive. Most people cover their shoulders.	High walkability, train will take you to further destinations.	"Arigatō" "Arigato gozaimasu"

Disclaimers

Experience Level: 8 days

Last Visited: October 2024, April 2019

Things we did

Some memorable stops.

Studio Ghibli Museum

Whimsical homage to Hayao Miyazaki's films in a whimsical building . See Map

Itoya Ginza

Large retailer offering a multi-floor stationary selection. See Map

teamLab Tokyo

Many of the most popular instagram photos are taken here, immersive art experiences See Map

21 21 Design Sight

A design museum created by architect Tadao Ando and fashion designer, Issey Miyake. Extensive collections with rotating exhibitions. See Map

Found Muji

Little general store by the known brand Muji, they sell more extensive house goods here. See Map

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Things we ate

You can't go wrong, but these are the things we ate

Onibus Coffee

Small stall in Tokyo selling solid coffee with a cute outdoor seating and hidden upstairs See Map

Koffee Mameya

A tucked away coffee bean shop that has extensive knowledge of ground drinks and specialty drips. One of the more memorable coffee experiences we've had. See Map

Any Sushi Train

Really good value. Please go and experience one of these.

A Happy Pancake Omotesando

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes for all your jiggly delights. See Map

Beef Curry Little Curry House

A local hole in the wall with a single bar, serving one thing: curry! And they do it very well. See Map

Miraiya 武蔵野うどん みらい家

A hidden corner joint serving buckwheat udon, chewy and delicious. See Map

Ben Fiddich

Harry Potter Vibe Cocktail Place tucked on the top floors of a municipal building. See Map.

Tsujita Ginza

Really amazing "slurpable" dipping ramen. The ramen noodle was as chewy and thick as a udon. The dipping broth was rich in flavor. We also got the soup ramen and it wasn't as good as the dipping. Stick with the dipping. See Map