๐ Trip Info
Arrival
Fri 26 Jun 2026, 17:35 โ Tokyo Narita (NRT) T2
Arrival flight
Emirates EK318 (Airbus A380-800) from Dubai
Airport โ Hotel
โ
Trip.com private pickup booked ยท Booking 1321662892354539 ยท PIN 2934 ยท Pickup 18:05 (30 min after landing) at Terminal 2 International Arrivals ยท Medium Van (max 6 pax / 4 bags) ยท ~56 min to hotel ยท Driver: +86 13573282809 (Mandarin) ยท โฌ104.42 paid (PayPal)
Hotel
Address
2-8-16 Shiomi, Koto City, Tokyo
Booking
Super.com confirmation B_28206902
Room
Twin Superior (Quad) โ sleeps 4
Breakfast
Not included (extra: ยฅ4,000/adult, ยฅ2,500/child)
Cancellation
Free until 22 Jun 2026
Check-in / out
26 Jun after 15:00 / 30 Jun by 11:00 (4 nights)
Departure
Tue 30 Jun โ Shinkansen Nozomi Tokyo โ Kyoto (~2h 15m)
๐ท Each card has a red "Photos" button โ click it to open Google Images with dozens of real photos of that place.
๐ก Practical tips: Buy Suica/Pasmo IC card at Narita on arrival. Konbini for cheap breakfasts. Bring compact umbrellas (rainy season). Pre-book Skytree, Shibuya Sky, teamLab Planets, kimono rental.
๐ฐ Transit Costs & IC Card
Use Suica or Pasmo IC card (pay-as-you-go). Tourist passes (Tokyo Subway Ticket) don't cover the Rinkai Line you'll use every day to/from Shiomi โ IC card covers everything.
Daily costs (family of 4: 3 adults + 1 child)
| Day | What you'll do | Family cost |
|---|
| 26 Jun arrival | โ
Trip.com private pickup Narita T2 โ hotel (paid) | โฌ104.42 paid |
| 27 Jun Day 1 | Asakusa + Skytree (4 train segments) | ~ยฅ5,500 / โฌ35 |
| 28 Jun Day 2 | Harajuku โ Shibuya (2 rides, mostly walking) | ~ยฅ3,500 / โฌ22 |
| 29 Jun Day 3 | teamLab โ Tsukiji โ Akihabara โ Ginza + Pokรฉmon Center DX (5 rides) | ~ยฅ5,500 / โฌ35 |
| 30 Jun departure | โ
Nozomi Shinkansen Tokyo โ Kyoto BOOKED (10:00 โ 12:15 ยท Trip.com 1321662943529577) | โฌ297.59 paid |
| TOTAL | Tokyo transit + airport transfers | ~โฌ242 |
How much to load on each IC card
Isbel (adult)
ยฅ5,000
Aliaa (adult)
ยฅ5,000
Elen (13 โ adult fare)
ยฅ5,000
Lauren (7 โ child fare, half-price)
ยฅ2,500
Total initial load
ยฅ17,500 (~โฌ110)
Setup & tips
- Digital Suica on iPhone โ set up via Apple Wallet before flying (saves 15-20 min at Narita)
- Physical card for the kids โ buy at any Narita / station machine (ยฅ500 deposit + load)
- Lauren (7) child fare needs separate "Welcome Suica for Children" at JR counter (passport required)
- IC card pays anywhere โ trains, buses, taxis, konbini, vending machines
- Top up anytime at any station machine โ 5 seconds
- Save the cards โ same Suica works in Kawaguchiko + Kyoto too
- N'EX from Narita uses its own ticket (not Suica) โ buy at Narita arrivals
17:35 Land Narita T2 (EK318)
~18:00 Bags + immigration cleared
18:05 ๐ Trip.com pickup waiting at Terminal 2 International Arrivals
(Driver info sent before 16:05 by Trip.com SMS/app)
Booking 1321662892354539 ยท PIN 2934
~19:00 Arrive Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel (56 min drive ยท 67 km)
19:30 Check in (after 15:00 โ fine)
20:00 Dinner: konbini or nearby restaurant
22:00 SLEEP โ long-haul recovery
๐บ๏ธ Arrival Route โ Private Pickup
โ๏ธ Narita Airport T2 (NRT) International Arrivals
๐ Trip.com private pickup ยท Medium Van (max 6 pax / 4 bags) ยท Pickup 18:05
๐จ Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
๐ Booking details: 1321662892354539 ยท PIN 2934 ยท Driver: +86 13573282809 (Mandarin) ยท โฌ104.42 paid via PayPal ยท Unlimited free waiting time ยท Free cancellation until 06:05 on 26 Jun
๐บ๏ธ View arrival route on Google Maps โ
โ
Stress-free arrival: Driver meets you at International Arrivals after immigration. No train transfers, no Tokyo Station confusion. Look for sign with "ISBEL ISBEL" name. WhatsApp the driver if you can't find them: +86 13573282809
๐ Evening options โ pick on the day based on kids' energy
After ~19:00 hotel arrival + 30 min freshen up, you'll have ~2 hours before kids crash. Decide between these three options based on how the family is doing:
๐
Option 1 โ Konbini + Bay walk
๐ข Low effort
Option 1 ยท Konbini run + Toyosu Bay walk โญ
Energy needed: Low ยท Time: 1-1.5h ยท Cost: ~โฌ20 for snacks
Walk to 7-Eleven or FamilyMart (5 min from hotel), let kids pick weird Japanese snacks + dinner. Stroll along Tokyo Bay waterfront in Toyosu. Sit by the bay, eat, watch the lights. Lauren's first taste of Japan โ onigiri, Pokemon snacks, milk tea.
โจ๏ธ
Option 2 โ Senkyaku Banrai
๐ก Medium effort
Option 2 ยท Senkyaku Banrai ๅๅฎขไธๆฅ โญ
Energy needed: Medium ยท Time: 2h ยท Cost: ~โฌ60 family dinner
5-min walk OR 1 stop on Yurikamome Line. Modern food complex next to Toyosu Market โ sushi, ramen, tempura restaurants. Rooftop foot bath (่ถณๆนฏ) is the kid magnet โ soak tired feet while overlooking Tokyo Bay. Closes 21:00-22:00 depending on shop. Real dinner + a touch of Tokyo experience.
๐
Option 4 โ Odaiba night
๐ด High effort
Option 4 ยท Odaiba evening (Rainbow Bridge views)
Energy needed: High ยท Time: 2.5-3h ยท Cost: ~โฌ40 transit + dinner
20 min by Rinkai Line + Yurikamome. Rainbow Bridge night views, DiverCity (Gundam statue), Aqua City mall, Statue of Liberty replica. Very photogenic at night. Risk: ambitious for arrival night โ only pick this if kids are surprisingly energetic. Last train back is fine until ~23:30.
๐ฏ How to decide on the day:
- Kids look wrecked โ Option 1 (or just rest at hotel + room-service)
- Kids OK but tired โ Option 2 (foot bath is the secret weapon)
- Kids surprisingly energetic โ Option 4 (worth the effort)
Either way, in bed by 22:30 โ Day 2 (Asakusa + Skytree) is packed.
Theme: Gentle jet-lag recovery + classic Tokyo + kimono cultural experience.
10:00 Konbini breakfast en route
10:30 Train Shiomi โ Asakusa (~35 min)
11:00 Kimono / yukata rental shop (~45 min)
12:00 Walk to Sensล-ji in kimono โ photos at the gate
12:30 Nakamise-dori snacks (taiyaki, melon pan)
13:30 Lunch (tempura at Daikokuya, or sushi nearby)
15:00 Return kimono to shop
15:30 Walk to Tokyo Skytree (~20 min) OR Sumida River cruise
16:00 Solamachi mall โ browse, snacks, gachapon
16:30 Skytree observation deck โ sunset
18:30 Dinner at Solamachi food floor
20:00 Back to hotel โ early sleep
๐บ๏ธ Day 1 Route
๐จ Hotel
๐ถ 5 min walk
๐ Shiomi Sta (Rinkai Line)
๐ Rinkai โ Osaki (10 min) โ JR Yamanote โ Ueno (15 min) โ Ginza Line โ Asakusa (5 min)
Total ~40 min, 2 transfers
๐ Asakusa Sta (exit 1)
๐ถ 5 min walk via Kaminarimon gate
โฉ๏ธ Sensล-ji + Nakamise-dori
๐ถ 20 min walk across Sumida River bridge (scenic)
OR ๐ Tobu Skytree Line 1 stop (~3 min)
๐ผ Tokyo Skytree + Solamachi
๐ Tokyo Skytree / Oshiage Sta
๐ Hanzomon โ Yamanote โ Rinkai ยท ~35 min
๐ Shiomi Sta
๐ถ 5 min walk
๐จ Hotel
Totals: Walking ~35 min ยท Train ~75 min
๐บ๏ธ View full route on Google Maps โ
๐
Kimono / Yukata Rental
Asakusa
Kimono / Yukata Rental
Family in traditional dress, photo session at Sensล-ji. ~ยฅ3-5k/person.
โฉ๏ธ
Sensล-ji Temple
Asakusa
Sensล-ji Temple
Iconic red lanterns, 5-story pagoda, ancient temple courtyard.
๐ฎ
Nakamise-dori
Asakusa
Nakamise-dori
200m of colorful traditional shop fronts, lanterns, street food.
๐ผ
Tokyo Skytree
Sumida
Tokyo Skytree
634m tower, sunset panorama from observation deck.
๐๏ธ
Solamachi
Skytree Mall
Solamachi (Skytree mall)
300+ shops + food court at Skytree base. Gachapon zone.
๐ Kimono tips: Recommended shops โ Wargo, Asakusa Aiwafuku, Yae. Book online 1-2 weeks ahead. Yukata (light summer kimono) more comfortable in late-June heat. Return by 17:00-18:00.
Theme: Modern Tokyo + kids' favorites โ kawaii + Pokรฉmon + iconic crossing + sunset rooftop.
09:30 Train to Harajuku (~45 min)
10:00 Meiji Shrine (forested approach, 1h)
11:00 Yoyogi Park (Sunday performers, cosplayers, ~30 min)
11:30 Takeshita Street (kawaii crepes, ~1h)
12:30 Walk to Omotesandล, lunch (~1h)
14:00 Kiddy Land Harajuku (5-floor toy store, ~45 min)
14:45 Walk Omotesandล / Cat Street โ Shibuya (~25 min)
15:30 Shibuya Crossing + Hachiko statue (~30 min)
16:00 Pokรฉmon Center Shibuya (in Parco, ~45-60 min)
17:30 Shibuya Sky observation deck โ sunset (~1.5h)
19:00 Dinner (Genki Sushi conveyor belt or Ichiran ramen)
21:00 Back to hotel
๐บ๏ธ Day 2 Route
๐จ Hotel
๐ถ 5 min walk
๐ Shiomi Sta (Rinkai Line)
๐ Rinkai โ Osaki (10 min) โ JR Yamanote โ Harajuku (10 min)
Total ~30 min, 1 transfer at Osaki
๐ Harajuku Sta (Omotesandล exit)
๐ถ 1 min walk
โฉ๏ธ Meiji Shrine + ๐ณ Yoyogi Park
๐ถ 10 min walk back to Harajuku Sta area
๐ญ Takeshita Street
๐ถ 5 min walk down Omotesandล
๐งธ Kiddy Land Harajuku
๐ถ 25 min walk via Omotesandล / Cat Street
๐ธ Shibuya Crossing + ๐ Hachiko (Shibuya Sta)
๐ถ 7 min walk to Parco
โก Pokรฉmon Center Shibuya (Parco 6F)
๐ถ 7 min walk back to Shibuya Sta
๐ Shibuya Sky (Scramble Square)
๐ Shibuya Sta
๐ JR Yamanote โ Osaki (5 min) โ Rinkai โ Shiomi (10 min) ยท ~30 min
๐ Shiomi Sta
๐ถ 5 min walk
๐จ Hotel
Totals: Walking ~55 min (lots of nice HarajukuโShibuya walk) ยท Train ~60 min
๐บ๏ธ View full route on Google Maps โ
โฉ๏ธ
Meiji Shrine
Harajuku
Meiji Shrine
Massive wooden torii gate, forested approach, Shinto shrine.
๐ณ
Yoyogi Park
Harajuku
Yoyogi Park
Sunday cosplayers, dance crews, street performers, big green space.
๐ญ
Takeshita Street
Harajuku
Takeshita Street
Bright kawaii shops, rainbow cotton candy, colorful crepes.
Kiddy Land Harajuku
5-floor toy mecca: Sanrio, Snoopy, Ghibli, Disney, Pokรฉmon.
Omotesandล / Cat Street
Tree-lined trendy boutiques, walking connector to Shibuya.
๐ธ
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya
Shibuya Crossing
Famous 5-way scramble, thousands of pedestrians at once.
๐
Hachiko Statue
Shibuya
Hachiko Statue
Bronze loyal-dog statue, classic Tokyo photo spot.
โก
Pokรฉmon Center
Shibuya Parco
Pokรฉmon Center Shibuya
Huge plush wall, exclusive Shibuya merchandise, photo spots.
Shibuya Sky
360ยฐ glass-floor rooftop observation deck. Sunset is best.
Theme: One-of-a-kind Tokyo experiences. Disney removed (visiting Shanghai Disneyland later).
09:00 Leave hotel โ teamLab Planets Toyosu (~15 min)
09:30 teamLab Planets โ water rooms, mirrored gardens (~2h)
11:30 Leave teamLab
11:45 Train Toyosu โ Tsukiji (~15 min)
12:00 Tsukiji Outer Market lunch (~1.5h)
13:30 Walk through Tsukiji alleys
14:00 Train Tsukiji โ Akihabara (~25 min)
14:30 Akihabara โ anime/manga shops, arcades (~3h)
17:30 Train Akihabara โ Ginza (~10 min)
18:00 Ginza wandering โ Itoya, Uniqlo flagship, Pokรฉmon Center DX
19:30 Dinner Ginza area
21:00 Back to hotel
โ ๏ธ Pokรฉmon Cafe SOLD OUT โ fully booked for entire visit window. Alternative Pokemon stops included instead: Pokemon Center Shibuya (Day 2 โ
), Pokemon Center DX Ginza (Day 3 new), Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo Ikebukuro (optional). The kids will still get their Pokemon fix at Osaka DX too.
๐บ๏ธ Day 3 Route
๐จ Hotel
๐ถ 10 min walk to Tatsumi Sta (Yurakucho Line)
๐ Tatsumi Sta
๐ Yurakucho Line โ Toyosu (1 stop, ~3 min)
๐ Toyosu Sta
๐ Yurikamome 1 stop โ Shin-Toyosu (~3 min)
๐ Shin-Toyosu Sta
๐ถ 1 min walk
โจ teamLab Planets Toyosu
๐ Shin-Toyosu โ Yurikamome โ Toyosu โ Yurakucho Line ยท ~15 min
๐ Tsukijishijo Sta (Toei Oedo)
๐ถ 3 min walk
๐ฃ Tsukiji Outer Market
๐ถ 5 min walk to Tsukiji Sta
๐ Tsukiji Sta (Hibiya Line)
๐ Hibiya Line โ Akihabara (7 stops, ~15 min)
๐ Akihabara Sta (Electric Town exit) ยท ๐ฎ Akihabara
๐ Hibiya Line โ Ginza (~10 min)
๐ Ginza (4-chome crossing) + Pokรฉmon Center DX Ginza
๐ Ginza Sta
๐ Hibiya โ Tsukiji โ walk/Rinkai ยท ~30 min
๐ Shiomi Sta
๐ถ 5 min walk
๐จ Hotel
Totals: Walking ~55 min ยท Train ~70 min ยท Multiple transfers โ use Google Maps live on the day
๐บ๏ธ View full route on Google Maps โ
โจ
teamLab Planets
Toyosu
teamLab Planets Toyosu
Immersive water rooms, mirrored infinity gardens, light installations.
๐ฃ
Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji
Tsukiji Outer Market
Sushi stalls, fresh seafood vendors, narrow market alleys, tamagoyaki.
๐ฎ
Akihabara
Anime District
Akihabara
Neon anime/manga shops, gaming arcades, electronics towers, gachapon.
โก
Pokรฉmon Center DX Ginza
Replaces cafe
Pokรฉmon Center DX Ginza โญ NEW
Largest Pokรฉmon Center in Tokyo. Walk-in, free entry. Giant Pikachu statue, exclusive merch, photo ops with rare Pokรฉmon displays. The Pokรฉmon Cafe Tokyo is sold out for your dates โ this is the next-best stop, plus you'll do Pokemon Center Shibuya on Day 2 and Pokemon Center DX in Osaka.
Ginza
Upscale shopping street, glass boutiques, Itoya stationery, neon at night.
๐ฅ CRITICAL โ Pokรฉmon Cafe booking: Book on
Fri 29 May at 18:00 JST (11:00 CET) SHARP at
reserve.pokemon-cafe.jp. Slots fill within seconds. Have details pre-filled.
โ ๏ธ teamLab Planets: Book 09:30 slot online 1-2 weeks ahead at
teamlab.art/e/planets. Wear shorts (water rooms). Skip socks.
07:00 Wake up
07:45 Konbini breakfast or hotel
08:15 Check out
08:45 Train Shiomi โ Tokyo Sta (Rinkai + JR Keiyo, ~30 min) OR taxi (~15 min)
09:30 At Tokyo Sta Shinkansen platforms
09:45 Quick ekiben (station bento) for the train
10:00 โ
Nozomi Shinkansen departs Tokyo (booking 1321662943529577 ยท 4ร QR tickets)
12:15 Arrive Kyoto Sta
12:30 Subway Karasuma Line โ Karasuma Oike (3 stops) โ 5 min walk to Hyatt Place Kyoto
~12:50 Drop bags at Hyatt Place Kyoto (check-in from 15:00 โ bag drop OK earlier)
๐บ๏ธ Departure Route
๐จ Hotel
๐ Rinkai Line โ JR Keiyo ยท ~30 min ยท OR ๐ Taxi ~ยฅ3,500
๐ Tokyo Station (Shinkansen central gates)
๐ Nozomi Shinkansen direct ยท 10:00 โ 12:15 (2h 15m) ยท โ
BOOKED via Trip.com 1321662943529577 ยท 4ร QR tickets in app
๐ Kyoto Station
๐ Karasuma Line 3 stops to Karasuma Oike (~6 min) + ๐ถ 5 min walk OR ๐ Taxi
๐จ Hyatt Place Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Nakagyo-Ward)
Totals: Walking ~10 min ยท Train ~2h 45m total ยท โ
Nozomi โฌ297.59 paid
๐บ๏ธ View departure route on Google Maps โ
Items kept on the radar โ not in the main schedule but easy to slot in if time/interest allows.
๐ฐ
Imperial Palace
Nijubashi Bridge
Imperial Palace + Nijubashi Bridge
20-min photo stop at the iconic stone bridge. Free, no booking. Closed Mondays โ fits Day 1 or 2 only.
๐
Origami Kaikan
Ochanomizu
Origami Kaikan (Origami Hall)
Free entry, paper folding demos, beautiful traditional paper to buy. Near Akihabara โ easy Day 3 add.
๐ฑ
Themed Cafe
Cat / Owl / Dog
Themed cafe (cat / owl / dog)
Quirky Tokyo experience kids love, 30 min. Multiple in Harajuku/Shibuya โ easy Day 2 add.
Tokyo food highlights โ what's already in the plan (โ
) and optional additions.
Tempura (Daikokuya)
Light battered seafood & vegetables. Iconic Asakusa restaurant. โ
Already in Day 1 lunch.
๐
Ramen (Ichiran)
โ
Day 2
Ramen โ Ichiran
Iconic Japanese chain โ individual booths, customize spice/garlic. โ
Day 2 dinner option.
๐ฃ
Conveyor-belt Sushi
โ
Day 2
Kaiten-zushi (Genki Sushi)
Fun for kids โ plates roll past on a belt. โ
Day 2 dinner alt option.
๐
Tsukiji Street Food
โ
Day 3
Tsukiji Outer Market
Fresh sushi, tamagoyaki on a stick, grilled scallops. โ
Day 3 lunch.
โก
Pokรฉmon Cafe
โ
Day 3
Pokรฉmon Cafe (themed dishes)
Pikachu curry, character desserts, mascot meet. โ
Day 3 dinner โ book 29 May!
๐ฅฉ
Wagyu / Kobe Beef
Optional
Wagyu / Kobe Beef
Premium Japanese beef experience. ~ยฅ10-20k/pax. Ginza has the best high-end places.
Yakitori
Grilled chicken skewers โ best at smoky stalls under the Yurakucho train tracks.
๐ฅ
Rainbow Crepes
โ
Day 2
Harajuku Rainbow Crepes
Colorful fruit & cream filled crepes. โ
Day 2 โ Takeshita Street.
๐ก
Taiyaki / Melon Pan
โ
Day 1
Nakamise Street Snacks
Fish-shaped taiyaki, fluffy melon pan, ningyo-yaki dolls. โ
Day 1 โ Nakamise-dori.
Wagashi (traditional sweets)
Delicate mochi, dorayaki, dango. Best with matcha tea. Tea houses, Ginza, Asakusa.
โ
Open Items & To-Do
- ๐ฅ Pokรฉmon Cafe โ book Fri 29 May at 18:00 JST sharp (31 days ahead; slots fill in seconds)
- Pre-book kimono rental for Day 1 (Wargo / Asakusa Aiwafuku, 1-2 weeks ahead)
- Pre-book teamLab Planets 09:30 slot for 29 Jun
- Pre-book Tokyo Skytree tickets online (cheaper + skip line)
- Pre-book Shibuya Sky tickets online (sunset slot 17:30)
- ๐ฅ Pre-book Nozomi Shinkansen Tokyo โ Kyoto for 30 Jun ~10:30 dep ยท via Smart-EX ยท ~ยฅ51,000 family
- Pre-set Suica/Pasmo digital card on phone (or buy at Narita)
- Pack compact umbrellas (rainy season)
- Pack cooling towels for kids (heat/humidity)
- ~ยฅ30,000 cash on hand for first-week purchases