Tokyo in Spring
Before your trip,
1. Purchase an e-sim
If you’re like me who hasn’t mastered reading (or speaking) Japanese, then you’ll be relying a lot on your phone for directions. Google Maps was a lifesaver for our trip. Having unlimited data will take you to the places you want to go in a fast and hassle-free way! I bought my e-sim from Klook which covered our whole Japan trip (for one week) and did not only just cover the Tokyo area, but to other cities we visited.
When you get there,
1. Purchase a Skyliner Ticket ahead
There are options on how you get from Narita Airport to the city, you could take the Skyliner (the one which looks like a bullet train) or the JR Narita Express. You could save more by purchasing through Klook than through ticket vending machines in the station.
2. Buy a Welcome Suica Card
We arrived at Keisei Ueno Sta. and bought our Welcome Suica Cards at the JR East Ticketing Office.
What’s the difference between a Welcome Suica and Suica Card?
The 500 JYP deposit is not required while using the Welcome Suica, which is a tap-and-go travel card with the same features to the basic Suica card. It is a useful card that is advised for tourists on short-term stays or who want to stay in Japan for up to 28 days.
Welcome to Japan!
Where to Stay:
The hotel was great! We are a family of four and the room fitted us perfectly.
Nearest MRT Station:
Distance from hotel: roughly around 600m
Day 1
Where to eat:
Before you go about your day,
Drop by a convenience store and buy food that you could take on the go! One things for sure, walking around will definitely make you hungry. Although, walking while eating is discouraged, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around.
Just a 5min walk from the hotel! Definitely a must-go for coffee enthusiasts.
Located in the hotel building, next to it is Family Mart. You could never go hungry when in Japan!
On your way to the Shinjuku Gardens, stop by for brunch.
What to do:
Just right next to the hotel! You could also buy Japan themed souvenirs from the gift shop.
Should be top of the list for anyone. Its a little walk from the hotel but worth it! The perfect spot to appreciate sakura without the crowds of people. The park is so big that 1 hour to go around was not enough.
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