Layover in Tokyo, Japan

Layover in Tokyo, Japan

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Have a layover in Japan? Be bold and take a train from the airport to Tokyo!
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5+ Hours Layover

-Are you coming from Tokyo Narita Airport? Don’t bother. You’ll definitely miss your flight.

-If you’ve landed in Tokyo Haneda Airport it’s you’re lucky day!

Transportation from Haneda Airport

Shibuya (Modern Tokyo)

-Train 45 minutes ~ ¥800 ($5)

-Taxi 30 minutes ~ ¥7,500 ($50)

-Bus 1 hour ~¥1,500 ($10)

Asakusa (Traditional Tokyo) ‌

-Train 35 minutes ~ ¥500 ($3.50)

-Taxi 30 minutes ~ ¥8,500 ($60)

*Depending on the time of your arrival in Haneda, train times, and traffic may vary so make sure to give yourself plenty of time!

Shibuya (Modern Tokyo)

If you had to pick one image to encapsulate Tokyo, it would probably be Shibuya Crossing—it’s that iconic!

Shibuya Scramble Crossing
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Shibuya Sky
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Newly built building with a rooftop offering 360 views of Tokyo! Sunset here is magical. Make sure to buy your tickets ahead on their website.
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Hands Shibuya
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Shibuya Loft
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Miyashita Park
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Newly built with modern shops, restaurants and even a rooftop park!
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Miyashita Cafe
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The vanilla soft serve is to die for. No joke.
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CÉ LA VI TOKYO
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$$$ Come for drinks! Offers a beautiful view of Shibuya scramble crossing.
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Izakaya Masaka
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$ Vegan izakaya!
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Ramen Nukaji
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$ The best ramen in Shibuya. Basic ramen starts at ¥900 or $6!
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Sushiro Shibuya Station Square
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$ One of the largest conveyer belt sushi chains in Japan. It offers the best quality for the price. The side dishes are also delicious!
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Jojoen
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$$$ A must not miss. Yakiniku. Wagyu. You have to.
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Streamer Coffee Company
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$ Where I buy my coffee beans. Great coffee, relaxing vibes, near Shibuya Scramble.
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The SG Club
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$$$ No. 3 of Asia’s Top 50 Best Bars
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Goodbeer faucets
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$$ Located in the love hotel area of Shibuya, this place has over 100 crafts beers from Japan and all over the world.
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ØL by Oslo Brewing Co.
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$$ Outdoor seating, beers on tap, Mexican food truck, what else can you ask for?
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Mikkeller Tokyo
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$$ Beers on tap
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Asakusa (Traditional Tokyo)

Asakusa is known for Sensoji Temple which was completed in 645. Being Tokyo’s oldest temple, Asakusa retains the vibe of an older Tokyo, with traditional craft shops and street-food stalls.

Sensō-ji
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The oldest temple in Tokyo, this is a must visit
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Nakasei
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Established in 1870, Tempura Nakasei is known for its kakiage-don (¥3,000), topped with crispy prawn and clam kakiage. Featuring a garden with carps swimming in the pond, the atmosphere here is like that of a traditional ryotei restaurant.
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Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku
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Michel Star under ¥1,500. Rice ball stuffed with various seafoods wrapped in seaweed.
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Namiki Yabusoba
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Suzukien Asakusa
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Matcha ice cream level rating from 1-7
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Fruits Parlor Gotō
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