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5 DAYS

in Tokyo

Day 1 robot statue, then marvel at the tech-
nology displays in the National Museum
Head straight to the Shibuya Crossing
(p93) to catch a glimpse of one of the of Emerging Science and Innovation
(p145). For dinner, head to Shin-Toyosu
city’s most iconic sights. After enjoying a Station for a barbecue with a view at Wild
ramen lunch at Ichiran (en.ichiran.com),
ride the Yamanote line to Yoyogi and Magic – The Rainbow Farm (wildmagic.jp).
make a beeline through Yoyogi Park (p96)
to the Meiji Shrine (p86). Stroll the leafy Day 4
avenues, before continuing to Takeshita-
dori in Harajuku (p94), an epicenter for You could spend days exploring all the
youth fashion. In the evening, rent a sites that Ueno Park (p126) has to offer,
karaoke booth and belt out some classic but today settle for a visit to the Honkan
hits – Shibuya’s Karaoke Kan (karaoke building at the Tokyo National Museum
kan.jp) featured in Lost in Translation. (p128) for an introduction to Japanese
art. After lunch at Yamabe Okachimachi
(p128), walk to the splendid Senso-ji
Day 2 temple complex (p132). Cross over the
Make your way to Shiba Park (p118) and Sumida river and visit the Tokyo Skytree
take the elevator to the top of the Tokyo (p135) for uninterrupted panoramic views
Tower for stunning city views. Continue of the city, before heading to the tangled
the morning with a stroll through the lanes of Asakusa (p133) for dinner at
park, exploring the Zojo-ji temple before Nakasei, a tempura restaurant that has
a fresh tuna lunch at nearby Itamae been going strong since 1870 (nakasei.biz).
Sushi (itamae.co.jp). Spend the afternoon
browsing the huge stores of nearby Ginza; Day 5
for traditional items, check out Mitsukoshi
in Nihonbashi (p110). Have a pick-me-up Embrace your inner otaku at the myriad
at legendary hole-in-the wall bar MOD (3- manga stores and cafés in Ikebukuro
4-12 Ginza) before dinner at Takashimaya (p142), one of Japan’s cosplay capitals.
(p110), then end the day with a Kabuki Be treated like royalty at Swallowtail,
show at the Kabukiza theatre (p114). Ikebukuro’s famous butler café (www.
butlers-cafe.jp), then head to the Sky
Circus at Sunshine 60 for an out-of-this-
Day 3 world virtual reality experience. Afterwards,
Set your alarm for an early jaunt to the stroll to Jiyugakuen Myonichikan for a
Toyosu Fish Market: the tuna auctions tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s “House of
kick off at 5:30am (p138). Spend the rest Tomorrow” (2-31-3 Nishiikebukuro). Round
of the day exploring the artificial island off your day in otaku paradise at the
of Odaiba (p145), pausing for a lunch of ultimate geek attraction – the Robot
battered octopus balls at the Odaiba Restaurant, which is 20 minutes away on
Takoyaki Museum (p143). Call in at the the Saikyo line (www.shinjuku-robot.com).
seven-story Diver City Mall to explore the Here, your dinner will be accompanied by
amazing array of shops and see the giant a bizarre robot-themed burlesque show.
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