Depends on your preferences and amount of time you have. Get lost in Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ginza. Check some parks like Shinjuku Gyoen and Yoyogi, visit some temples like Sensō-ji

First of all, I always recommend

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to friends because he really is the best and can get you just about any reservation you need. How many days will you be there? I have not been in ages, but if I had a few days there this would be my schedule… Day 1 - Breakfast: Sukiyabashi Jiro - Known from the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi". It's primarily a sushi place, but if you go early, it can be a very nice way to start the day. - Morning: Private shopping at Ginza - Tokyo's upscale shopping district. - Ceremonial Tea: HOSHINOYA Tokyo - Traditional tea ceremony in the heart of Tokyo.

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- Must Do: Helicopter Tour - See Tokyo from above. - Lunch: Ryugin - A 3-star Michelin restaurant with a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese dishes. - Must See: The Imperial Palace - While you can't enter the main palace, the East Gardens are open to the public and are beautifully maintained. - Dinner: Kanda - A 3-star Michelin restaurant. Chef Kanda offers multi-course meals featuring seasonal and traditional ingredients. Day 2 - Breakfast: Tsuta - World's first Michelin-starred ramen eatery. A unique experience to have ramen for breakfast, but it’s also good for lunch, just has a longer line. - Morning: Yoyogi Park Private Picnic - I am actually not sure what service did this, because the concierge at my hotel arranged the picnic with gourmet foods for us, but it was amazing and I recommend you ask the concierge at your hotel to arrange this for you if picnics are something you like. - Japanese Massage: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Spa - actually almost all hotels there have amazing spas, but this one has a view overlooking Tokyo. - Must Do: Traditional Kabuki Show at Kabuki-za Theatre in Ginza: Japan’s traditional performing arts. - Lunch: Sazenka- They have a blend of Chinese and Japanese culinary traditions in a beautiful setting. - Must See (if weather is not wow and you want to be in doors): Mori Art Museum in Roppongi: Contemporary art in a sophisticated setting. - Dinner: Joël Robuchon - A 3-star Michelin restaurant focusing on French cuisine

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I know it’s weird to go to a French restaurant in Japan, but I swear this is the best French restaurant I’ve ever been too. - If they are fully booked try Quintessence - also A 3-star Michelin restaurant focusing on French cuisine with a Japanese touch. Day 3 - Breakfast: Takazawa - Although typically a dinner spot, if you can arrange it, starting your day here would be worth it. - Morning: Personalized tour of Tsukiji Outer Market - I had a guide take me through the best stalls and I was able to try the freshest seafood. … NOTE, I would have recommended going to the fish market for the Tuna auction and then for a sushi breakfast there, but the wholesale market of Tsukiji Market, which was also known as the "inner market", closed back in October 2018 and moved to a new site in Toyosu where it reopened as Toyosu Market, but I have not been yet to this one so I dont really know what to recommend there but ask the Conciergerie. - Massage: I can’t remember the name of where I went, but ask concierge to find the most authentic or historic or iconic place for reflexology. - Must Do: i once had a private cooking class where I learned to make sushi with a top Tokyo chef, so if you are into this I would recommend again asking concierge to book this! - Lunch: Ginza Koju - A traditional kaiseki cuisine - Grab a coffee and Check out the Shibuya Crossing - Must See: I really loved going to the TeamLab immersive museum, but not sure exactly what things you like. - Japanese garden: Shinjuku Gyoen - Dinner: Sushi Yoshitake - Sushi So many things to do and see in Tokyo Cool view: - Shibuya Crossing (iconic view) - Tokyo Skytree (view) Temples: - Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Kannon Temple) - Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) - Zojo-ji Temple - Gotoku-ji Temple - Kaneiji Temple Markets: - Tsukiji (Outer Market) - Toyosu (inner wholesale Market) Shopping: - Ginza Shopping Interesting Streets / Neighborhoods: - Harajuku's Takeshita Street (Tokyo's youth culture) - Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane - also know as “Piss Alley”) A nostalgic alleyway filled with small izakayas (Japanese pubs) for a more traditional nightlife experience. - Nakamise Street (oldest shopping street) - Omotesando Avenue (cute cafes and shopping) - Ameya-Yokocho -Ameyoko (was once a black market post World War II, now you can find everything from fresh fish and spices to clothing and souvenirs.) - Ginza Chuo Dori (shopping) - Cat Street (vintage shopping) - Akihabara (the mecca of electronics) The only Palace there: - Imperial Palace Japanese tea experience (sooo many good places, but I know you like matcha and this is THE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE IT. So I’ll list a few, but really there are so many) - Hama-rikyu Gardens (Hama-rikyu Onshi Teien): This historic garden has a traditional teahouse, Nakajima-no-Ochaya, where you can have matcha and traditional Japanese sweets while overlooking the pond and garden. - The Way of Tea, Urasenke Chado Research Center: They offer tea ceremonies for the public, as well as classes for those interested in learning the art of chado (way of tea). - Happo-en Garden: They have traditional tea ceremonies. You can participate in an authentic tea ceremony in the Muan tea house with a Japanese garden and koi ponds. - Kosoan: Traditional tea house set in a 100-year-old Japanese house. Good spot for matcha and traditional Japanese sweets in a classic setting, complete with tatami mats and a view of the garden. - Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience: It’s more of a modern approach to the traditional tea ceremony, they had a curated selection of Japanese teas, from sencha and gyokuro to various matcha preparations. Hotels (I’m sure you already have a hotel and there are sooooo many good ones, but I’ll list my top top ones because if you want a spa day, all of these hotels have good spas) - HOSHINOYA Tokyo (My all time favorite. If you stay here they have a very cute traditional breakfast and they have a very nice traditional ceremonial matcha 🍵 tea class). - Park Hyatt Tokyo (Hotel from lost in Translation) - Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo (AMAZING) - The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo - The Peninsula Tokyo - Palace Hotel Tokyo - Hoshinoya Tokyo - Aman Tokyo - Mandarin Oriental Tokyo - The Tokyo Station Hotel - The Capitol Hotel Tokyu - Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi - Andaz Hotel Toranomon Hills Restaurants (Too many to list, like I really don’t even know where to start) I’m sure I’m missing so much, but lol there is just so much to do and see and eat in Tokyo 😍🏆

Bookmarked! Dang, that's an amazing list!

lol I told you I like lists 😅

But I realized I forgot gardens, however that’s an easy one to google

Lists are your superpower!

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This is amazing! Thank you for this detailed response! Some of those things are out of my budget until I finish training, but will keep in mind for a future trip. I’ll try to hit some of the temples and restaurants. I did Ueno Park, some museums, and shopping already.

That's such a dope list! 👍

Sounds like you are already getting a great list going! I think Tokyo is one of those city’s that even if you don’t know what to do, if you just walk in any direction you will find something so interesting. I remember once I went into some 7/11 kind of place there and even there they had these amazing rice things with fish inside and it was SOOOO GOOD! Then the guy working there told me they are maid fresh every morning!!!

💖 thank you 🫂 I’m glad you like it. If I ever get the chance to live there for at least 6 months I think I’ll have a very good list. If it happens, I’ll update you 😊

Please do! Would love to hear about your travels.

Duchess bonjour🙏💜Trop intéressée par botre descriptif c'est des 2 endroits avec le Japon puis la Chine (boycottée) que je n'ai jamais visités . Si toutefois vous pouviez me l'envoyer en DM . Généralement je crée toute seule mes séjours et itinéraires, alitée suite à une intervention, je serai ravie de prévoir mon prochain périple sur cette partie de l'Asie. Vous avez noté à peu près tout ce que j'apprir pour des séjours de 3 semaines habituellement pour mon anniversaire avant la période des moissons 🙏🫂💜🤲🥂

Bonjour apa désolée Duchess m'a fait voyager et ça correspond à mes attentes , en général dès janvier mi février je boucle hôtels guide voiture sinon je préfère m''eclater toute seule dans ma maison 🙏💜🫂

Geralrment sur ces types je reste sur place 3 semaines en plus 2 jours pour la partie trajet aller et retour puis j'apprécie les compagnies aériennes des princes du Désert Emirates et Qatar Airways sinon Quantas mais dernièrement ce dernier fait beaucoup de trajets directs vers l'Australie. Japan n'était pas trop mal il y a une vingtaine d'année à tester ou China Airlines mais je boycotte la Chine jusqu'à ce que Xi quitte le pouvoir merci encore @Duchess

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