🌸 Japan Trip 2026

March 29 - April 11, 2026 • 9 Travelers

🏨 Hotel

MONday Apart Premium Ueno

📍 Ueno area • March 29 - April 1 (3 nights)

Great location for Day 1-3 activities (Ueno Park, Senso-ji Temple). Stroller-friendly with easy train access.

Day 1 | March 29 — Arrival + Rest

✈️ Flight Arrival: Narita International Airport at 14:30 (2:30 PM)
2:30 PM: Land in Tokyo (Narita), clear customs
1:00-3:00 PM: Travel to hotel (~1-2 hrs from airport)
3:00-5:00 PM: Check-in, rest, freshen up
5:00-7:00 PM: Light walk around hotel neighborhood
6:00-7:00 PM: Casual dinner
Dinner/Snack Options (casual, near hotel):
  • Shogun Pizza — Pizza, casual dining
  • Harajuku Crepe Stands — Quick sweet crepes (if energy permits)
  • Convenience store (7-11, Lawson)
7:00 PM+: Early bedtime (jet lag recovery)
Stroller: Not needed today. Focus on settling in.

Day 2 | March 30 — East Tokyo (Ueno) + TeamLab

9:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel or nearby cafe
10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Ueno Zoo (2-3 hrs, kids-friendly!)
1:00-2:30 PM: Lunch in Ueno Park area
Lunch Options (from your restaurant list):
  • Ichiran Ramen — Atre Ueno 1F, 7-1-1 Ueno, Taito-ku (casual ramen)
  • Tsukiji Outer Market — 4-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku (fresh seafood, rice bowls)
  • Grenier — Atre Ebisu West 4F, 1-6-1 Ebisuminami, Shibuya (French bakery)
2:30-4:00 PM: Rest/nap break at hotel
4:00-5:30 PM: Ueno Park walk, Sensoji Temple (crowded but manageable)
6:00-7:00 PM: Light snack/rest before TeamLab
7:30-10:30 PM: TeamLab Planets (3 hrs, barefoot experience, kids love it)
10:30 PM+: Return to hotel, rest
🛒 Stroller: YES for park. Use carrier for TeamLab (barefoot area). Plan transport back to hotel late!

Day 3 | March 31 — Ginza + Shibuya

9:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Ginza shopping district (luxury stores, Uniqlo flagship, upscale dining)
12:00-1:30 PM: Lunch in Ginza
Lunch Options (from your restaurant list):
  • Sukiyabashi Jiro — High-end sushi (Ginza)
  • Ginza Tsubo Yakiimoo — GINZA7 Building 1F, 7-6-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku (yakitori)
  • Grenier — Atre Ebisu West 4F, 1-6-1 Ebisuminami (French bakery)
2:00-3:30 PM: Rest/nap break at hotel
4:00-5:00 PM: Shibuya Crossing (quick visit with stroller/carrier)
Evening Tip: Revisit Shibuya Crossing at dusk (6-7pm) for magical neon lights and fewer crowds
5:00-7:00 PM: Toy shopping (Tokyu Hands or Kiddy Land)
7:30-9:00 PM: Dinner in Shibuya
Dinner Options (from your restaurant list):
  • Iyoshi Cola — Local favorite (Shibuya)
  • Shogun Pizza — Pizza (casual)
  • Cha Cafe Do — Café drinks & light bites (Shibuya)
  • Gong Cha / Tiger Sugar — Boba dessert
9:00 PM+: Rest
🛒 Stroller-friendly in Ginza and Shibuya shopping areas.

Day 4 | April 1 — Sanrio Puroland + Travel to Kyoto/Osaka

9:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Sanrio Puroland (PERFECT for younger guests, 2-3 hrs)
1:00-2:30 PM: Lunch + pack up hotel
Lunch Options (Tokyo, before departure):
  • Grenier — French bakery (quick, light)
  • Age 3 — Contemporary Japanese cuisine
3:00 PM: Depart Tokyo via bullet train (Shinkansen) → Kyoto/Osaka
6:00 PM: Arrive Kyoto/Osaka, check into hotel
6:30-8:00 PM: Early dinner, settle in
🛒 YES - Sanrio Puroland is stroller-friendly.

Day 14 | April 11 — Departure

✈️ Flight Departure: Narita International Airport at 9:30 AM
5:30-6:00 AM: Early checkout from KOKO HOTEL Tsukiji Ginza (1 night, April 10-11)
6:00-7:00 AM: Transfer to Narita Airport
7:30 AM: Arrive at airport (3 hours before departure)
9:30 AM: Depart Narita International for home

🍽️ Restaurants

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Sukiyabashi Jiro
Ginza • High-end sushi
Ichiran Ramen
Multiple locations • Casual, quick ramen
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
Roppongi • Izakaya, casual dining
Tsukiji Outer Market
Street food & fresh seafood stalls
Momiji
Ueno • Traditional Japanese near zoo
Grenier
Multiple locations • French bakery & pastries
Age 3
Harajuku • Contemporary Japanese cuisine
Meiji Jingu Breakfast Spots
Near Meiji Shrine, before Harajuku
Harajuku Crepe Stands
Takeshita Street, quick & fun
Hekkelun
Minato-ku (Toranomon) • Kissaten with famous Jumbo Purin custard pudding
Gong Cha Shibuya Scramble Square
Shibuya • Popular bubble tea chain, multiple locations
Tiger Sugar Harajuku
Harajuku • Premium brown sugar boba, trendy
Café Harajuku
Trendy cafe culture, great for photos
Iyoshi Cola
Shibuya (Jingumae/Cat Street) • Craft cola & specialty beverages
Ginza Tsubo Yakiimoo
Ginza • Roasted sweet potato specialty • 4 min from Ginza Station
Le Souffle
Shibuya (Yoyogi) • Soufflé specialty (20+ flavors) • ⭐ RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
Beni Zuru
Asakusa • Fluffy pancakes (limited 120/day) • ⏰ Arrive 6:30-7:00 AM • ⭐ DEPOSIT ¥1,000/person • 10am-4pm
Shogun Pizza
Shibuya (Spain Slope) • Wood-fired pizza • 11am-11pm (last order 10:30pm)
Cha Cafe Do
Shibuya (Omotesando area) • Tea cafe • 5 min from Omotesando Station
Hakata Furyu Ramen
Multiple Tokyo locations (Shibuya, Akihabara, Ueno, Ikebukuro) • Tonkotsu ramen
Flippers
Multiple Tokyo locations (Shibuya, Jiyugaoka, Kichijoji, Shimokitazawa) • Premium pancakes • ⭐ RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED