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If you’re wondering what Japanese beauty products are actually worth buying, here are some popular J-Beauty skincare and haircare products to look for in Japan. ✨ 💖 Japanese skincare is all about hydration, gentle ingredients, and supporting the skin barrier. One of the facial masks I tried was packed with hydrating and skin-conditioning ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, exosomes, and white glutathione, leaving skin feeling moisturized, smooth, and refreshed. Japanese skincare is known for lightweight hydration, gentle ingredients, and supporting the skin barrier. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, exosomes, and white glutathione, for soft, hydrated, glowing skin. 💖 🙌 Japanese haircare focuses on moisture, damage repair, smoothness, and shine, with everything from Japanese hair masks and shampoos to lightweight hair oils and serums. I tested some popular Japanese skincare and haircare products to see which ones are actually worth the hype. 👀 Save this for your Japan trip or your next Japanese beauty haul! 🇯🇵🛍️ #JapaneseSkincare #JapaneseHaircare #JBeauty #JapaneseBeauty #JapaneseFaceMask #JapanBeauty #SkincareJapan #JapanShopping #JapanTravel #ThingsToBuyInJapan #JapanTravel #JapaneseSkincare #DonQuijote #LuLuLun #PR @lululun_jp

The Most Convenient location to stay in Tokyo is… 📍Shinagawa It’s a major business district with many modern commercial hotels located near the station – very convenient!! While it’s right in central Tokyo, the area around the hotels is relatively quiet. The station is directly connected to several large buildings with multiple restaurant floors, so there are plenty of dining options. For shopping, Ginza (for luxury goods and flagship stores) and Odaiba (for large shopping malls) are close by. Other popular areas like Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, and Akihabara are all easy to reach via the Yamanote Line. Overall, it’s an extremely convenient place to stay. 🚊 Acccess ✈️ Haneda airport | 15 minutes | Keikyu Line (direct) ✈️ Narita airport | 65 minutes | Narita Express (direct) 🚄 Kyoto / Osaka | about 2 hours | Shinkansen (direct) 🚃 Yamamoto Line (to access Tokyo’s major areas) 🚌 direct bus to Odaiba (Tokyo’s bay area with large shopping malls) 🙌 Must Try the original Japanese craft beers at: 📍Yona Yona Brewery Tokyo, Minato City, Kounan 2-15-2, Intercity B1F ⭐️ Yona Yona Brewery is just a 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Station (South Exit). Cross the pedestrian walkway, then turn right into the Intercity Building. Head down to B1F (which is actually ground level). The place is located around the middle of the building. It’s spacious and lively, with amazingly delicious Tokyo craft beer brewed on site – and the staffs are really friendly too!! ✨ Hope this helps!!💕 MiA💓 @japantravelbasics #YonaYonaTokyoBrewery #TokyoCraftBeer #TokyoGourmet #TokyoLife #pr [japantravelguide] #japanfood #japaneserestaurant #tokyofood #japanfoodguide #japanesefood #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon

5 Mistakes to Avoid at Sushi Omakase 🇯🇵 Don't make these 5 mistakes!! and the most important of all is that you choose the right restaurant with the right chef because you're entrusting the chef to select the best ingredients and dishes for you. I recently had lunch at Sushi Tomi in Ginza Tokyo (the Mecca for omakase sushi restaurants). Sitting at the counter, you can watch the chef prepare each piece right in front of you. Everything was made with fresh seasonal ingredients and honestly… every bite was amazing 🤤 What I appreciated most though was the atmosphere. Sometimes omakase can feel a bit intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. But the chef here is very down to earth and welcoming to visitors. The vibe is relaxed, and you don’t feel pressured to follow every little rule perfectly. His English is limited, but he tries. He’s actually quite a humorous Japanese guy, though some of that humor probably gets lost in translation 😉 I went for lunch, which is usually a simpler version of the full experience, but it was honestly perfect. I left feeling satisfied, not overly full. Dinner is probably more elaborate, with more decorative dishes, nicer plates, and maybe even higher-end ingredients. If you’re really into sushi, dinner would probably be an incredible experience. The restaurant has a Tabelog score of 3.68, which is very strong by Japanese standards. If you’re visiting Japan during cherry blossom season 🌸 I’d recommend booking at least one omakase in advance. Most of these restaurants only have around 8–10 seats at the counter, so they fill up quickly. Bon appétit 🫶 📍 Sushi Tomi, Ginza Reservations: https://japan-food.guide/en/restaurants/1756 Hope this helps! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #pr #japanfood #japaneserestaurant #tokyofood #japanfoodguide japanesefood 日本 japantravel visitjapan 日本旅行 explorejapan 日本旅遊 일본여행 ญี่ปุ่น 日本旅游 เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japantrip 일본 japon traveljapan dulichnhatban japanguide jepang Japón jalanjalanjepang japantravels voyagejapon viajeajapon

📍Kobe Beef 511 Tokyo, Minato City, Akasaka, 4 Chome−3−28 Dia Plaza Akasaka B1F 🚊 Akasaka / Akasakamitsuke / Nagatacho station (5 minute walk) 🗺️ Map & Reservations: https://japan-food.guide/en/restaurants/1537 ☝️December is the busiest season of the year, so best to book your restaurants in advance!! ☝️Japan Food Guide is a booking website for restaurants in Japan!! (available in multiple languages, including English🇺🇸🇦🇺🇨🇦🇬🇧🇸🇬) ⭐️ This restaurant in the video serves wagyu beef using a stone oven with charcoal which heats up to 1,000 degress (1832°F) cooked for the crunchy crust and buttery inside. ⭐️ A5 Wagyu is the highest grade of Japanese beef, known for exceptional tenderness and rich flavor. This restaurant serves only A5 Wagyu with BMS (Beef Marbling Score) of 11-12. BMS measures the amount of intramuscular fat (rated between 1-12) — the higher the number, the fattier and more buttery the meat. BMS 11–12 means extremely high marbling, ideal for those who enjoy very rich, fatty Wagyu that melts in the mouth. Hope this helps!!💕 MiA💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #tokyo #japanesefood#japanfood #japaneserestaurant #tokyofood #wagyu #pr #japanfoodguide

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…………… ✨save ✨………….. 3 Days in Kyoto Itinerary (sample) ⛩️ Day 1: Kyoto main area □ Kiyomizu Temple □ Sannenzaka (pagoda photo spot) / Ninenzaka □ Yasaka Pagoda □ Nishiki market（lunch🍤） □ Yasaka-jinja Shrine or Nijo Castle or Imperial Palace □ Pontocho Kamo River (dinner🍻) ⛩️Day 2: Arashiyama □ Arashiyama Bamboo Groove（go early to avoid crowds🎋） □ Sagano Romantic Train (closed in winter) □ Hozu-gawa River Cruise □ Iwatayama Monkey Park (hike uphill💦) □ Golden Pavilion Temple or Ryoanji Zen Garden（taxi 🚕) ⛩️Day 3: Kyoto | Nara □ Fushimi Inari Shrine (10,000 torii gates) □ Uji (for matcha experiences🍵) □ Nara deer park🦌 □ Todaiji Temple □ Nakatanidou (watch Mochi making) ⭐️Kyoto is great to explore by bike 🚲 ⭐️picinic by Kamo River is 🫶 Hope this helps!! Enjoy Kyoto ⛩️❤️ MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics —Follow @japantravelbasics for useful Japan travel tips✨💛 #japantravelguide #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #japanreise #viaggiogiappone #اليابان

Setouchi is the region known as "the land of sunshine" with highest number of rain-free days and clear winter days (December to February) in Japan. It's a great area to visit all-year-round, but especially during the winter for the sunshine. It surrounds the Seto Inland Sea with over 700 little islands and tranquil calm sea. Known for the fresh high quality fisheries, major source for sushi across Japan. You've got to try the sushi here, as it's even fresher when eaten locally. Popular Places to Visit: 📍Naoshima (art island) 📍Kurashiki (canal town) 📍Onomichi (start of shimanami) 📍Shimanami Cycling Route 📍Mt Shiude (cherry blossoms and hydrangeas with Seto inland sea backdrop; 7th place New York Times “52 Places to Go”) 📍Takaya Shrine (skyview torii gate) 📍Niyodo river (clear blue/emerald water) Additional Places: 📍 Teshima island (Teshima Art Museum) 📍 Iya valley (Kazura vine bridge) 📍 Dogo onsen (Spirited away “Aburaya”) 📍 Shimonada station (station with Seto inland sea in backdrop) 📍 Cat island 📍 Tengu Highlands 🏨 Stay: Urashima Village Setouchi It’s a 3 villa property with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, perfect for longer stays. Great to relax for a few days after the hectic Golden Route travel, discovering the rural countryside of Japan. Each villa has ocean-facing living spaces that accommodate 6 to 10 guests (all 3 villas can be rented out together for a complete private stay). Direct access to a private beach, outdoor wood-fired saunas, whirlpool baths, and a tidal sandbar ("Angel Road") leading to the legendary Maruyama Island. Tailored for couples, family retreats, group getaways, and scenic workations. Hope this helps! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics #japantravelguide #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #japanreise #viaggiogiappone #اليابان

Don't take the wrong transport from Narita airport to Tokyo city center!! 🌟 1. 🚆 Narita Express (N’EX) Best for: Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku ✓ Direct train ✓ Reserved seats ✓ Luggage space 🌟 2. 🚆 Keisei Skyliner Best for: Ueno, Nippori & the east side of Tokyo ✓ Fastest train option ✓ Reserved seats ✓ Luggage space 🌟 3. 🚃 Keisei SkyAccess Best for: Asakusa & budget travelers ✓ Cheaper alternative to Skyliner ✓ Direct to Asakusa on many services ✓ No seat reservation required ✓ You can use your IC transit card 🌟 4. 🚌 Airport Limousine Bus Best for: Hotels on the Limousine Bus route ✓ No train transfers ✓ Great with large luggage ✓ Up to 2 large suitcases 🌟 5. 🚎 Airport Bus TYO-NRT Best for: Tokyo Station & Ginza ✓ One of the cheapest options ✓ ¥1,500 one way ✓ About 65–80 minutes Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #japanreise #viaggiogiappone #اليابان

all the must visit places in Yokohama / Minato Mirai!! 🚉 Yokohama station Stylish bayside district. Tons of shops and restaurants in the station building and surrounding areas. Hotels are less pricy than Tokyo, so many second-timers stay here. Shinkansen bullet train station is just a few stations away at 🚉 Shin-Yokohama for directions Kyoto/Osaka/Hiroshima. 🚉 Sakuragicho station Next station. Minato Mirai district. Modern, spacious, bay view. 📍Cosmo World free entry amusement park with a large ferris wheel and two jet coasters along with some kiddy rides and game booths. about 20 attractions. perfect for entertaining the kids. 💰 free entry, pay each ticket 📍Air Cabin about a 5 minute air ride. beautiful at night and also cherry blossom seasons. 💰 ¥1,000 📍Cup Noodle Museum design your own cup is the popular workshop (about 30-60 minutes). perfect for your souvenir. book in advance. 💰 ¥500 entry, ¥500 workshop 📍Red Brick Warehouse / Marine & Walk trendy shops and bayside restaurants. famous for the christmas market. 💰 free (entry ticket during christmas market) 📍Landmark Sky Garden 69th floor of Landmark Tower observation deck. Not as crowded as those in Tokyo. on clear days, view of Mt Fuji. 💰 ¥1,000 adults 📍Landmark Plaza shopping mall 3 malls connected together. 🌟Landmark Plaza shopping mall has Ghibli store, Jump Store (One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen...), Jins eye glasses, Hard Rock Cafe Yokohama, H&M, Gap... 🌟Markis shopping mall has Uniqlo, Mont Bell, Beams, United Arrows, Daiso, 3 Coins, ABC Mart... 🌟Queen’s Tokyu Square shopping mall has Sanrio store, ABC Mart, Super Sports Xebio, Zara, Levis... 📍Osanbashi Pier at sunset, best view from the tip of the pier. on clear days, view of Mt Fuji behind the skyline of buildings.💰 free 📍China Town 🚊 Kannai Station / Nihon-Odori Station Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 explorejapan 日本旅遊 일본여행 ญี่ปุ่น 日本旅游 เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japan

Respect 🙌 This Michelin-quality omakase meal includes 25 dishes, each portion perfectly sized so you won’t feel stuffed, but still get a taste from sushi, wagyu, sea urchin, ikura, miso soup, and more, sourced from various regions of Japan (everything high quality😉). You get to end the meal with the famous expensive Japanese fruits and matcha tea. It’s a 2 hour immersive experience where the food, atmosphere, and performance all come together. Unique omakase experience! Okeya Kyujiro originally became known internationally through its Vancouver restaurant, which received a Michelin star. The Ginza location opened in July 2026, bringing its signature theater-style omakase experience to Tokyo. [Ginza Okeya Tokyo / 銀座桶屋] @okeya.ginza⁠ -Location: Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo -Style: Theater-style counter omakase -Course: Approx. 25 dishes -Price: ¥33,000 (including tax) -Reservation recommended -Duration: Approx. 2 hours Follow @japantravelbasics for more useful Japan Travel Tips!! Hope this helps! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics #japantravelguide #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #japanreise #viaggiogiappone #اليابان

Complete List of Things you Must Do Before your Japan Trip: 1.🚶 Register on Visit Japan Web Complete Immigration & Customs forms online to fast-track airport entry. Get your QR codes on the official website. 2. 🛜 Download your eSIM Install it while you still have stable Wi-Fi at home. No need to activate yet, just make sure it’s set up to avoid airport issues. Saily eSIM starts at just $3.99, owned by NordVPN, a major online security company. Includes Virtual Location, Ad Blocker, Web Protection for free. Saily eSIM by NordVPN https://saily.com/mia Promo Code: MIA (15% off) 3. 🚊 Consider if you need JR Pass Best for long bullet train trips. Usually not worth it for a Tokyo–Osaka–Kyoto round trip. Must be purchased before arrival. 4. 🚃 Set up Suica card Add to Apple Wallet (iPhone), Android users and kids get the physical card. Kids get 50% off. 5. 🎟️ Book tickets early Shibuya Sky (sunset), Ghibli Museum, Pokémon Café, some USJ Express Pass sell out fast. Plan ahead. Hope this helps! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics #japantravelguide #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon #japanreise #viaggiogiappone #اليابان #Saily #eSIM

Nobody tells you about this $1 T-Shirt store in Japan for kids!! there's 1,000 stores across Japan... 🌟Nishimatsuya 【西松屋】 is by far the biggest children’s clothing and items retailer known for the low prices and fair quality!! Perfect store to get affordable souvenirs from Japan!! 🌟Products are for newborns, children, and maternity. Not only clothes, but also daily use products like baby food, toiletries, bathroom items, kitchen utensils, rain gears… 🌟Sizes are for Newborns up to 160cm (5 foot 3 inches), but my advice is to go one or two size up as they tend to be slim. More baby and toddler items compared to adolescent childrens'. 🌟Prices are a bargain, quality is good, cute character collab items like Miffy, Pokémon, Sanrio are often cheaper than at official shops… 🌟Located mostly in shopping malls. 📍 Nishimatsuya 💬 Comment < KID > on my instagram post to get the store location maps!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXv5nNnxlda/ #japanshoppinghaul [japantravelguide] #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 #explorejapan #日本旅遊 #일본여행 #ญี่ปุ่น #日本旅游 #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #japantrip #일본 #japon #traveljapan #dulichnhatban #japanguide #jepang #Japón #jalanjalanjepang #japantravels #voyagejapon #viajeajapon

👇 Price List : 💰 Japan Shopping Haul List for Must Buy Skincare & Beauty products: 📍Mega Don Quijote Shibuya | Open 24 hours!! 1. FACE PACK ⭐️ Keana Nadeshiko Rice Pack ¥1,250 (~$8 USD) 5-minute mask for brighter smooth plump skin. 💡Tip!! skip the sheet mask if you have sensitive skin, it can irritate. 2. SUNSCREEN ⭐️ Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF ¥799 (~$5) Super lightweight, no white cast. Great under makeup.💡Tip!! avoid the Mist if you have sensitive skin, it can burn a little. 3. CLEANSING OIL ⭐️ Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil ¥680 (~$5) Removes makeup fast. 4. LIP BALM ⭐️ DHC Lip Balm ¥498 (~$3) Non-sticky, long-lasting moisture. Fragrance-free. 5. SCALP CARE ⭐️ Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scrub ¥1,800 (~$12) Deep cleans scalp, helps with dandruff, odor, oiliness, thinning hair concerns. Removes buildup and leaves your scalp feeling fresh. 6. HAIR GROWTH ⭐️ Aromatica Rosemary Root Enhancer ¥2,200 (~$15) Supports growth and helps prevent hair loss and thinning. Results in about 2 weeks. 7. HAIR CARE ⭐️ Orbis Essence Hair Mask ¥1,540 (~$10) Fragrance-free, leave-In serum. Leaves smooth softens ends. 💡Tip!! if you want fragrance, Ululis series has amazing scent!! 8. BRIGHTENING SKINCARE ⭐️ Melano CC Premium Essence ¥1,360 (~$9) Vitamin C serum for spots and acne scars. 9. ACNE TREATMENT ⭐️ PAIR Acne Cream ¥800 (~$5) Targets pimples, reduces redness overnight. 10. HAIR MASK ⭐️ Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask ¥598 (~$4) Smooth, soft hair for damaged hair. 11. SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER ⭐️ &Honey Series ¥1,400 (~$9) Pink: frizzy/wavy hair Gold: dry/thick hair 12. HEATED EYE MASK ⭐️ Kao MegRhythm ¥980 (~$7) 40°C (104°F) steam for 20 mins. 13. COOLING SHEETS ⭐️ Kyusoku Jikan ¥748 (~$5) Refresh tired legs after long walks. 14. FOOT PATCH ⭐️ Ashirira ¥198 (~$1.5) Overnight patch for recovery. 15. MOUTHWASH ⭐️ Okuchi Sachets ¥990 (~$7) Portable, no harsh alcohol. 16. SOAP ⭐️ Pelican Hip Butt Care Soap ¥500 (~$3.5) Smooths rough skin, light peach scent. Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics #donquijote #donki #japanhaul #jbeauty #aromatica #japanesehaircare @aromatica_jp

Perfect day trip from Tokyo!! Just 30-minutes from Shinjuku station, this is an utlimate Sanrio fan dream come true ✨🙌 📍 Sanrio Puroland, Tokyo 🎀 Access: 🚊 Tama-Center, Keio Line / Odakyu Line (👆Sanrio themed station 🎀) ⭐️ Get up close with Sanrio characters, enjoy tons of photo spots, exclusive merch, cute rides, character food - an ultimate Sanrio dream come true 💓 ⭐️ Sanrio VIP package “Sanrio Puroland VIP Tours” just came out, so check it out!! You can skips the lines, no waiting, no planning, everything fully organized with a dedicated English-speaking staff escorting you the whole day (also Chinese / Korean available). Welcomed with Sanrio merch, reserved viewing spots: the best view without the wait, meet the popular characters up real close, fast-pass the rides. You can dine at the buffet-style Yakatano Restaurant for characater meet-and-greet while enjoying your lunch. A perfect day trip for families and groups!! Just make sure to book it at least 3-weeks in advance so you can customize your day. 🎟️ VIP package: Sanrio Puroland VIP Tours (newly released!!✨) • all-day escort staff (EN | CN | KR available) • priority access to rides, shows, and parades • buffet lunch with character meets • selelcted Sanrio merch gifts included • direct car drop-off available • book at least 3 weeks ahead Click here for VIP package: https://www.purolandviptours.com/ Hope this helps! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics #HelloKitty #SanrioDreamExperience #VIPexperience #SanrioLovers #SanrioPuroland puroland_global [japantravelguide] japan japantravel visitjapan explorejapan เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japantrip japon traveljapan dulichnhatban japanguide jepang Japón jalanjalanjepang japantravels voyagejapon viajeajapon japanreise viaggiogiappone اليابان

Don't miss out on these must visit places in Tokyo... Tokyo Bucket List: Day 1: Shinjuku □🌳Shinjuku Gyoen Garden (Entry ¥500 | closed Mondays) □🏢Tokyo Metropolitan Building (free observation deck; evening projection art) □🏢Kabukicho Tower (nearby: Gozilla head | 3D cat billboard) □🛍️Don Quijote (souvenirs) □🛍️Isetan department store □🍺Omoide Yokocho (izakayas) | Golden Gai (bars) Day 2: Harajuku & Shibuya □⛩️Meiji Shrine □🛍️Takeshita Street (kawaii fashion, street food, thrifting, animal cafes) □🛍️Omotesando Street (upscale shops, cafes) □🛍️Shibuya Parco department store (Pokémon Centre, Nintendo store, Capcom store) | Loft (stationery) | Hands (stationery) | MEGA Don Quijote (souvenirs) □📷Shibuya Crossing □📷Hachiko (nearby: 3D Dog billboard) □📷Shibuya Sky* (beautiful at sunset) Day 3: Asakusa & Ueno & Akihabara □🏢Tokyo Skytree* □🍁Sensoji-Temple □👘Nakamise Street □🔪Kappabashi Street (knives, kitchen items) □👖Ueno Ameyoko (wholesale shops) □🕹️Akihabara (anime, game, manga, electronics, maid cafe) Day 4: Tsukiji & Ginza & Tokyo & Azabudai Hills or Odaiba □🍣Tsukiji Outer Market (☝️get there early before the crowd) □🛍️Ginza (Uniqlo / Muji / Itoya / Loft / luxury shops) □🏯Imperial Palace □🎇TeamLab Borderless* | 🛍️Azabudai Hills (observation deck) | Tokyo Tower (by night) | 🛍️Roppongi Hills □🎇TeamLab Planets* | 🛍️Odaiba (Gundham statue, shopping malls) (☝️choose one TeamLab) ⛰️ Day 5: Day Trip (☝️choose one!!) □ Mount Fuji or □ Disneyland* or □ Hakone (hot spring onsen) or □ Kamakura (seaside train; secluded temples) or □ Ghibli Museum* or □ Cup Noodle Museum (Yokohama) or □ Harry Potter Studio Tour 🌟 booking is recommended for those marked with * 💕 Follow me on Instagram: @japantravelbasics Hope this helps!! MiA💓 @japantravelbasics #japan #japantravel #traveltips

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< 5 Day Tokyo Itinerary > Day 1: 📍Harajuku / Shibuya Day 2: 📍Asakusa / Kappabashi or Ueno or Akihabara Day 3: 📍Tsukiji / Ginza / teamLab / Odaiba or Roppongi Day 4: 📍Shinjuku / Ikebukuro Day 5: ⛰️ Day Trip 🔖 Save this list for your next trip to Japan🇯🇵 💬 Comment < Tokyo > to get the most practical “Tokyo Travel Guide” 🙌 I’ve done the research so you don’t have to 🫶 Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 explorejapan 日本旅遊 일본여행 ญี่ปุ่น 日本旅游 เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japantrip 일본 japon traveljapan dulichnhatban japanguide jepang Japón jalanjalanjepang japantravels voyagejapon viajeajapon japanreise viaggiogiappone اليابان

Tips for 5 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo!! 1. KAMAKURA ⛩️ seaside / temples / traditional town 🚊 Station: Kamakura Station 🚃 From Tokyo: JR Yokosuka Line | 55 minutes | 950 JPY 🚃 From Shinjuku: Fastest (direct): JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line | 59 minutes | 950 JPY or Money Saver: Odakyu Railway + Enoden | ~90 minutes | 1,640 JPY (round trip) 💡 Tip: buy the Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass at Shinjuku Odakyu Station. It covers your round trip to Fujisawa and unlimited rides on the famous Enoden seaside train. 2. MT. TAKAO ⛰️ mountains / nature / hiking 🚊 Station: Takaosanguchi Station (don’t get off at “Takao” station; Takaosanguchi station is the one at the foot of the mountain) 🚃 From Shinjuku: Keio Line (Special Express) | 50 minutes | 390 JPY 🚃 From Tokyo: JR Chuo Line to Takao, then transfer to Keio Line | ~65 minutes | ~1,000 JPY 3. KAWAGOE 🏯 “Little Edo” historical town 🚊 Station: Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu) or Kawagoe Station (JR/Tobu) 🚃 From Ikebukuro: Tobu-Tojo Line (Express) | 30 minutes | 490 JPY 💡 Tip: Hon-Kawagoe Station is actually closer to the old warehouse district. If you’re starting in Shinjuku, the Seibu-Shinjuku Line is a direct alternative (approx. 520 JPY). 4. MT. FUJI (Kawaguchiko) 🗻 Mt. Fuji views / lakes / onsen 🚊 Station: Kawaguchiko Station 🚌 From Shinjuku (bus): Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal | 1hr 45m | 2,200 JPY 🚃 From Shinjuku (train): Fuji Excursion (Direct Limited Express) | 1hr 55m | 4,130 JPY (Reserved seat) 5. HAKONE ♨️ onsen / mountains / nature / art 🚊 Station: Hakone-Yumoto Station 🚃 From Shinjuku: Odakyu Romancecar | 1hr 30m | 2,461 JPY 💡 Tip: If you plan on doing the “Hakone Round Course” (pirate ship, ropeway, etc.), the Hakone Free Pass (6,100 JPY for 2 days) covers all transport in the area. * (price/duration: one-way) Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 explorejapan 日本旅遊 일본여행 ญี่ปุ่น 日本旅游 เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japantrip 일본 japon traveljapan dulichnhatban japanguide jepang Japón jalanjalanjepang japantravels voyagejapon viajeajapon japanreise viaggiogiappone اليابان

📍 Kappabashi (or "Kitchen Town") in Tokyo is Japan’s largest shopping street dedicated entirely to restaurant and kitchen supplies (about 170 stores). Located between the popular Ueno and Asakusa districts, this 800-meter street is paradise for professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts!! ⭐️ 1. Go on a weekday!! Best time is around 11:00–15:00 on a weekday (most shops open between 10:00-17:00). Then, shops are open, crowds are light, and staff have time to help. Saturdays can get crowded and Sundays/Public holidays 70% of shops are closed. ⭐️ 2. Cash still matters Most accept cards, but there are some smaller shops which take only cash. Bring some cash or head to 7-Eleven ATM if necessary. ⭐️ 3. What can you buy in Kappabashi? Japanese kitchenwares, kitchen gadgets. Entry to professional quality Japanese knives. Unique souvenirs such as plastic food samples, vintage Japanese tableware, signs, lanterns. ⭐️ 4. Is Kappabashi street worth visiting? Yes, definitely if you’re into kitchenware; you’ll find variety at good value (though not the cheapest). For Japanese knives, there’s 20-25 specialty shops, but some prices can be touristy. Shop around for the better price or if you have time and want local pricing, Sakai City in Osaka might be a better option. ⭐️ 5. Location Kappabashi is between Asakusa and Ueno, so it’s easy to combine with Senso-ji temple visit or Ueno Ameyoko shopping. 🚊Nearest stations -Tawaramachi station: 5 minute walk -Iriya station: 10 minute walk -Asakusa station: 15 minute walk 📍Kappabashi Kitchen street, Tokyo ↪︎ 🌟Checkout my bio link to get the most practical downloadable “Tokyo Travel Guide” 🙌 I’ve done the research so you don’t have to 🫶 Hope this helps!! MiA 💓 @japantravelbasics [japantravelguide] #japan #日本 #japantravel #visitjapan #日本旅行 explorejapan 日本旅遊 일본여행 ญี่ปุ่น 日本旅游 เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น japantrip 일본 japon traveljapan dulichnhatban japanguide jepang Japón jalanjalanjepang japantravels voyagejapon viajeajapon japanreise viaggiogiappone اليابان

😇❤️🚃 What's your favorite station? 🚊 Yamanote Line has 30 stops which circle Tokyo city in about one hour. 🚃 Popular stations are: 📍Shibuya (for the young: shopping, restaurants, clubs, bars, karaoke) 📍Harajuku (for the young: animal cafes, kawaii stores, street food)(for all: Meiji shrine), Omotesando (luxury stores, cafes, vintage thrifting) 📍Shinjuku (bars, shopping, restaurants, national garden) 📍Ikebukuro (anime store) 📍Nippori (retro local shopping street; fabric town) 📍Ueno (Ameyoko shopping street; ueno park with museums) 📍Akihabara (anime, game arcades, electronics) 📍Tokyo (shinkansen departure station, Imperial palace) 📍Yurakucho (Ginza, Uniqlo/Muji/Itoya flagship, luxury brands) ↪︎ 🌟Checkout my bio link to get the most practical downloadable “Tokyo Travel Guide” 🙌 I’ve done the research so you don’t have to 🫶