My One Day Itinerary with 4 observation decks & Shinkansen to Tokyo from Nagoya Japan #traveljapan
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20th February 2025 – Thursday
1️⃣0️⃣Day 10 – Tokyo
635am checkout Nagoya stay and heat to Nagoya Station
‼️748am Early morning bullet train to Tokyo(Shinagawa Station) Exchange online booked train ticket at ticket machine for Ticket stub 🎫
Our train was delayed about 15 mins as it encountered heavy snow on track and route to reach Nagoya.
9:28 am arrived Shinagawa Station
Breakfast at Shinagawa Station – Saint-Germain 3F
10:20am Keikyū main line asakusa line – 🛑 ningyōchō -350¥
Drop bags at 9hrs ningyocho
11:30am Find the ticket machine to exchange for 72 hours Tokyo subway ticket
Then subway to Sangenjaya Station to Carrot Tower (12pm eta) We stopped by Kentucky Fried Chicken after reaching before going up to Sky Carrot Observation Lobby on 26F. There is a radio station on this floor.
1:30pm head out to Gotokuji Temple (SG01 Sangenjaya Station to SG07 Miyanosaka Station) with tram line from Carrot Tower .
✨gotokuji – maneki neko 2pm
2:30pm After Gotokuji Temple , tram ride back to Sangenjaya Station
Then switch to Subway to E28 Tochomae Station with a transfer at
Z03 / E24 Aoyama-Itchome station (at ticket machine, with Tokyo Subway pass, top up of 180¥ for part route from Sangenjaya not covered with the pass)
3:30pm Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Deck
4:30pm subway to Roppongi Station
5pm Tokyo City View , 52nd Floor Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
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6pm subway to Shibuya Station ( with a transfer station)
6:30pm photo with Hachiko and quick Shibuya Scramble crossing
7pm Shibuya Sky (advance tickets purchased with time slot)
‼️620pm Shibuya sky (bought tickets) Sunset time Tokyo 527pm
830pm Dinner at TeppanYaki 10 Shibuya on 12F – just below Shibuya Sky .
10pm head back Hotel stay in ningyōchō .
Important Notes / tips:
1. The descend out from Shibuya Sky building with lift will be congested after 9pm as only designated to operate after the building closing time .
2. Popular times for observation decks are during sunset – around 5pm – 530pm so inevitably it can be congested or has a big crowd
3. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Carrot Tower observatory are Free.
4. Gotokuji Temple Shop may be closed during lunch hours . So if you have a tight schedule and wish to purchase the ceramic maneki neko, avoid going during lunch time hours.
5. We decided to dine dinner at TeppanYaki as there was no line or waiting time to queue. There are plenty of options for dinner around .
6. Bring a powerbank for your handphone
7. Shibuya Sky entry has a locker for you to put your backpacks and stuff.
8. We manage to catch the sun setting at Mori Tower – Tokyo City View
9. Google Maps is essential in navigating the destination and subways.
10. Buy the 72 hours Tokyo Subway Pass (24h and 48h tickets also available) online before your Japan trip. I sometimes enter wrong train gate but with the pass lets you exit and enter another gate with ease.
11. Book your Shinkansen seat and baggage area one month in advance.
12. Select seat E if you want to see Mount Fuji (Osaka – Nagoya – Tokyo) (Tokyo to Osaka )
13. Mount Fuji view on a bullet train ride is most visible from November to March. To maximize this chance view, take the early morning train ride