Day 1
Misojyu
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GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS
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Togoshiya onigiri place
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YOGORO
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Bar Benfiddich
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Kitsuneya
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Tofu Ukai
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City Tips
- Overview: Tokyo is massive but incredibly organized—once you understand trains + neighborhoods, the city becomes easy (and addictive) to explore. Plan your days around clusters (e.g., Shibuya/Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa/Ueno, Ginza/Tokyo Station, Nakameguro/Daikanyama, Shimokitazawa, etc.), and expect to do a lot of walking even when you're taking the subway. **Visas:** US citizens don't need a visa — you can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport just needs to be valid for the entire duration of your stay. Japan doesn't require the 6-month validity rule that many other countries do.
- Famous for: - Neighborhood energy (Shibuya scramble, Shinjuku neon, Harajuku style). - Food culture (tiny ramen counters to tasting menus, amazing convenience stores). - Shopping (depachika basements, vintage, streetwear, stationery). - Seasonal beauty (cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, winter illuminations).
- Transportation: World-class transit. Use IC card (Suica/PASMO) for everything. Two subway systems (Tokyo Metro + Toei) plus JR lines. Trains beat taxis for time + cost. Last trains earlier than expected—plan accordingly. From Haneda: 30-45min. From Narita: 1-1.5 hours. Consider luggage forwarding (takkyubin) between hotels.