Tokyo To-Do🗼
Tokyo To-Do🗼
Joanne Fan
Available for hire
this last year (2023) I went to Japan 3 times and got to do lots of activities + food + shopping + cafes (animal pet ones too hehe)
CATEGORIES IN THIS TOKYO GUIDE:
🏬 - shopping
🥢 - restaurants (noted for seafood/nut allergies)
🎯 - activities
🍵 - cafe
🍹- nightlife club/bars
- others!!
check out my profile to learn more about me travel history!!
and also my socials/stories for more updated content :P
✩ instagram: @joanneffan
✩ tiktok: @justjjoanne
Questions or Feedback?? Shoot me a DM on Insta or send an email justjoanne88@gmail.com :)
Updated ago
4
Share
shopping
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store
@justjoanne
MUST-VISIT shopping store in Japan!! there's so many stores around the country but I would go to a MEGA one if you wanna rack up tax refund + find cooler things :)
Add to
Details
Tampopo House Takadanobaba
@justjoanne
i havent been here, tbh i dont remember why i saved it but it must be in my list for a reason haha
Add to
Details
Flamingo (Shimokitazawa Store)
@justjoanne
this store has various different types of pieces, if you like different styles i would check it out! its also a chain.
Add to
Details
TreFacStyle Shimokitazawa East Gate
@justjoanne
I found this store pretty good with options, actually bought my younger brother a pair of new balances in really good condition! (he's pretty picky usually but he didn't reject my buy XD)
Add to
Details
KIMAMA | 下北沢 古着屋
@justjoanne
this store has more cooler pieces, idk some signed jerseys but it's like more quiet than the other ones. less thrifty but more selective nicer products
Add to
Details
New York Joe Shimokitazawa
@justjoanne
this store was pretty cool! lots of items to go through, felt like an actual thrift store :)
Add to
Details
＠cosme TOKYO
@justjoanne
I heard that this place is the "sephora" of Japan, i notice there's a lot more prestige/high end beauty products but tbh I could find the same drug store popular products at don quiote (tip: price match)
Add to
Details
D'or
@justjoanne
i was told that this store is the place to buy japanese color contacts! i bought a few here :)
Add to
Details
UNIQLO
@justjoanne
COME HERE TO CUSTOMIZE your own uniqlo products! it's the most popular chain so you may have to wait up to 2 weeks for engraving (tip: try visiting other locations like asakusa?)
Add to
Details
Tokyo Midtown
@justjoanne
this area has a mall (department store vibes) but it also has some restaurants and places to walk around and check out -- during holidays there are lights and sometimes popups. CHECK VLOG!
Add to
Details
Akibaoo 2nd Shop
@justjoanne
my favorite tech shop! i always buy sandisks (ixpand) and camera gear here, its the cheapest i've ever seen
Add to
Details
eats
Tsuru Ton Tan Shibuya
@justjoanne
THE LAST THING I ATE before I left Japan and I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT IT the line is usually long but it was worth it -- there's so many cool types of ramen here CHECK VLOG ;)
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Gyūkatsu Motomura
@justjoanne
BEST CHAIN IN JAPAN. yeah its popular FOR A REASON. I think its a must-try at least once. the meats really gooood
Add to
Details
Panda Express Miyashita Park
@justjoanne
im putting this in kinda as a joke, i didn't know there would be a panda express in japan XD
Add to
Details
Tonkatsu Wako Takuan Isetan Shinjuku
@justjoanne
i came here once on my own (solo trip), accidentally stumbling as I was loooking for a place to eat. didn't have any seafood allergy issue so I'd reccomend trying it out! the cheese katsu is really yummy :)
Add to
Details
Jomon Roppongi
@justjoanne
this is one of my memorable spots, the SKEWERS are kinds I've never had before. PLATING is so pretty and i wOULD come back again!! there's apparently also another location in (shibuya or shinjuku shorter queue)
Add to
Details
activities
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
@justjoanne
I'm not the biggest harry potter fan but I really would recommend coming to check this out! it's really cool seeing all the details. especially for super rainy or hot days, come here for a half/day trip!
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
capyneko cafeカピねこカフェ吉祥寺
@justjoanne
this CAPYBARA + CAT cafe is next to the ghibli museum, if you come by check it out!
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Street Kart Shibuya
@justjoanne
one of my bucket check lists is to ride gokarts on tokyo's streets and i did :D you'll need an international license for this so prepare this months in advance... PS. CHECK VLOG!
Add to
Details
2nd STREET Harajuku
@justjoanne
2nd street is a japanese thrift store chain around the globe, ive been to a few and found some good pieces~ it's worth swinging by and you probably will find something you like!
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Assort Tokyo
@justjoanne
wanna get your hair done in Tokyo? COME HERE! Foreigner friendly :) CHECK VLOG
Add to
Details
Omoide Yokocho
@justjoanne
this is a really famous street, super pretty at tnight, i think they have some bars around, but worth a look! try to come during down times cuz it can get crowded
Add to
Details
バグース 新宿靖国通り店
@justjoanne
fun activity centre w/games and such my friends invitied me to but i didnt have enough time to go lol
Add to
Details
Tokyo Tower
@justjoanne
i personally think this tower is pretty to see just from outside, i believe you can go up but i would choose skytree.
Add to
Details
teamLab Planets
@justjoanne
an indoor cool activity, i didn't go myself because i didn't have time but watch videos on tiktok to learn more!
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Tokyo Skytree
@justjoanne
one of my favoruite towers, theres SO much to do here, shopping, sightseeing, REALLY worth a visit!
Add to
Details
Sensō-ji
@justjoanne
one of my memorable temples to visit, came both during night/day, worth staying past sunset! LOTS of shops and things to do nearby and it's a MUST-VISIT.
Add to
Details
Kimono Miyabi Asakusa Station Branch
@justjoanne
if you wanna try out KIMONOS the staff here are so friendly! many speak mandarin. its so close to the temple so its an ez walk over!
Add to
Details
Add to
Details
Tokyo DisneySea
@justjoanne
i came here for a few hours and IT WAS FUN, tokyo sea doesn't feel like disney at all LOL but if you choose one i would chill here instead of disneyland
Add to
Details
cafes/animals
cafe capyba
@justjoanne
CAPYBARA CAPYPBARAAAA cafe!!! bit pricy imo but its cute and worth visiting if you're obsessed with these cappys like me :)
Add to
Details
pignic cafe
@justjoanne
the last animal cafe i went to was this pig one and it was an interesting experience i must say. watch the VLOG to see what happens XD
Add to
Details
CAFE REISSUE
@justjoanne
i actually haven't been to this cafe because there's no oat milk (I'm allergic to the other ones :')) but if you like cute artwork drinks i would recommend coming here!
Add to
Details
Pompompurin Cafe
@justjoanne
if you like cute characters there's a lot on this street!! also looks like there is food there as well (but just know they usually aren't the most tasty foods hah)
Add to
Details
Connel Coffee
@justjoanne
looking for a pretty nature-y vibe cafe to get work done? I was so glad i found this spot to chill at. definitely will be back
Add to
Details
nightlife/bars:
The SG Club
@justjoanne
i came here around Christmas time in 2022 so it was decked out in decorations and it was really cool! what i heard about this place is the drinks and the way they make them is cool!
Add to
Details
WARP SHINJUKU
@justjoanne
this place is cool! 3 different sections with different music categories (edm, jpop, and chill rap hipop throwbacks) with edm being their biggest floor. girls bathroom is big and you can chill in there hehe. there is an entree fee.
Add to
Details
1 OAK TOKYO
@justjoanne
i actually havent been here but i heard that its a super popular club in roppongi. the entry is kinda pricy but i saw a lot of international kids lining up and if you get in on a guest list i guess its worth it!
Add to
Details
* * *
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joanne Fan
Available for hire
hiiii / 你好 / 안녕 😛
Hi! I'm Joanne, 21 y.o, currently living in Seoul, South Korea. My traveling journey began in 2019 at the age of 17, I went to South Korea and from then on, I started collecting stamps on my passport :)
A bit of my background, I'm Taiwanese American from Bay Area, California USA. I've also lived in Taiwan throughout 2020-2022 and from 2022 til' now in South Korea. Occasionally visiting Japan to make videos :)
Most of my content is based on hidden spots + recommendations and budget traveling tips as that is How I Began (as a student) Growing up I've always enjoyed making videos and sharing what I discover/learn with my friends so here I am!
Check out my socials :
TIKTOK - @justjjoanne 81K+
INSTAGRAM - @joanneffan 19K+
As I love going to new spots, I get to try out lots of food spots and see new places! i also have a Korean locals help to include all the spots he and I think are worthy :))
For locations like Taiwan + Japan, I've spent my fair share of time and I also got my local friends to share their favorite secret spots <3
Let me know here on Thatch or on Instagram DM's if you have any questions and definitely check out my stories for reviews from other users + more hidden spots as I update there more frequently!
Send A Tip
Support Joanne Fan’s work.
Select your tip amount
$5
$10
$20
$50
Or type in other amount
Explore related destinations
Read more about places in this guide
Powered by Thatch
The home for unique & authentic travel
The home for unique & authentic travel
Powered by Thatch: Where great trips are made.
© Joanne Fan 2025 • Help • Privacy • Terms • Copyright • Become a Seller • Seller Academy • About • Careers • Blog • Explore Places
Ask ThatchGPT
Ask ThatchGPT
Suggest a local expert to plan my trip
Suggest an unique itinerary for my Tokyo, Japan trip
What foods do Tokyo, Japan locals eat
What are some true hidden gems in Tokyo, Japan
Help me brainstorm trip ideas for Tokyo, Japan
Help me plan a family-friendly trip to Tokyo, Japan