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Ultimate Tokyo Travel List
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Traveling to Tokyo but don't know what to expect? Here is my curated list of things to do, see and where to eat! You can also visit my blog for detailed 5-day itinerary. I can't wait to go back and do all these things again.
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Tokyo Itinerary

Things To Do

Try to do at least 2 things off this list for an unforgettable memory.

 
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When me and my husband went, we were crying of laughter! This is an unforgettable experience.
The BEST Tokyo Karaoke & singing experiences
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This is crazy fun! Dress up into your favourite cartoon character and drive around Tokyo like some kind of celebrity. On real roads!
STREET KART Tokyo
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The grand Sumo Wrestling contest is in November in Tokyo, otherwise you can book tours to see them training.
Ticket Oosumo: Official Sumo tickets
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An experience for the senses!
teamLab Planets TOKYO
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Capsule toys are so much fun in Japan. They are everywhere!
The Ultimate Guide to Capsule Toy Stores in Tokyo
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Where to Eat

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack… everything's covered!

 
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Conveyor belt sushi you need to try!
Kura Sushi
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A breaded steak that you grill yourself. My only regret was not getting two!
Gyukatsu Motomura Shibuya
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Best fluffy pancakes in Tokyo (I choose the ones with strawberries and my husband mint and chocolate chip)
FLIPPER'S SHIBUYA
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You need to stop by a konbini store! Whichever- Lawsons, 7/11 or FamilyMart, they are all good.
7-ELEVEN - Welcome to Japan!
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Eat at pokemon cafe if you manage to get a reservation
Pokemon Cafe Tokyo Nihombashi
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Take a tour to go through Tokyo izakayas and bars
Tokyo: The Best of Izakaya in Shinjuku Food tour
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Things to See

Don't skip these Japanese classics.

 
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Get there early to see the tuna auctions!
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
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Amazing Japanese architecture.
Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo
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Check the weather before you go. Absolutely worth it in nice weather!
Day trip to Mount Fuji
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Amazing IG worthy shots.
SHIBUYA SKY Ticket
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The national garden especially beautiful in Spring (cherry blossoms) and Fall.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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Tokyo Itinerary

My blog post about what me and my husband did in Japan.

 
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Check out my itinerary for 5 days in Tokyo!
Awesome 5 Days in Tokyo: A Travel Itinerary - IKIGAI mindset
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