Will be in Tokyo this Friday (15-Dec) to Sunday (17-Dec). Any suggestions for cool things to do? :)

[iyudhi]

Hi everyone, I will be in Tokyo this Friday to Sunday for a (long) layover on my way to Jakarta to start my winter break. Would love some recommendations for cool things to do. I've been to Tokyo for quite a few times in the past, so not particularly interested in the touristy stuff. I'm more interested if there's some cool events going on, like festivals, exhibition, food show, or things like that. My interest is geeky stuff (so will definitely visit Akihabara) and food (of course :p). I booked a hotel in Ginza so will spend some time exploring the area as well.

Also if you're based in Tokyo, or happened to be in Tokyo during this time.. would love to meet you in person if you have time. Maybe we can do an informal, mini meetup or something. Or just to grab coffee. I'll be bringing a few Local Guides stickers as well for share (I always bring some whenever I travel just in case I meet other Local Guides).

Thanks beforehand!

[MasaruKamikura]

I have no idea about something interesting right now.

But this season is lot of light ups in night time.

And you can see Japan's yearend end preparation. Shrines, shops and more.

I can meet up on Saturday lunch time. If you are interested.

[iyudhi]

Hi @MasaruKamikura thanks for replying. I actually just landed in Haneda a few hours ago , and now resting for a bit in the hotel. I can definitely meet you tomorrow if you're available, if it's not too much trouble.

But yes, please do let me know! I have internet access here so we can easily coordinate. Do you use Hangouts/ WhatsApp?

[MasaruKamikura]

I have time until 3 pm tomorrow.
I can guide to Ginza, Tsukiji for food or shopping, as well as Akihabara electric town.

Hangouts or WhatsApp. both ok.

[iyudhi]

Hi @MasaruKamikura I sent you my Hangouts and WhatsApp infro through private message here on Connect.

I'm actually staying at Ginza - Courtyard Marriot right now. Thinking of waking up early to line up for Sushi Dai or Daiwa tomorrow morning, do you think it's worth it?

But yeah absolutely we can go around Tsukiji or Akihabara, whichever better for you. Just let me know when and where to meet 🙂

[MasaruKamikura]

Eating sushi in the morning at Tsukiji is a popular attraction for tourist.

I think that is a good experience. About once in a lifetime.

If you go to Tsukiji in the morning, My guide is Ginza or Akihabara is better place.

Ginza is good for food or shopping.

And New Tokyo station is also a good place as a tourist destination.

https://goo.gl/maps/gf2jm8DWiTu

[MasaruKamikura]

Thank you for today's busy meetup.

Recap

Yakitori - Torigin
http://www.torigin-ginza.co.jp

Fruit - Sembikiya
https://ginza-sembikiya.jp

Tonkatsu Marugo
https://goo.gl/maps/ANNzd8mprxK2

Kotobukiya Akihabara Store
http://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/kotobukiya-akihabara-store-floor-guide/

Retro Game - Super Potato
http://www.superpotato.com

Yodobashi Camera - Multimedia Akiba
http://www.yodobashi.com/ec/store/0018/

Looks like Ramen Cake - Sweets Paradise
http://www.sweets-paradise-shop.com

Square Unix Cafe Tokyo
http://www.jp.square-enix.com/cafe/tokyo/pc/index.php

Explained more spots.

Shops in Giza and Nihombashi

Wako
http://www.wako.co.jp

Ginza Mitsukoshi
http://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/ginza/

GINZA SIX
https://ginza6.tokyo

Takashimaya Nihombashi
https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/tokyo/

Nihombashi Mitsukoshi
http://mitsukoshi.mistore.jp/store/nihombashi/

Reasonable restaurant

Komoro Soba
http://www.k-mitsuwa.co.jp/komorodiv/

Sambo
https://goo.gl/maps/nkvMuJ5HGDs

Kitchen Jiro
http://www.kitchenjiro.co.jp

Katsuya
http://www.arclandservice.co.jp/katsuya/

Electric Parts

Akizuki Denshi
http://akizukidenshi.com/

Sengoku Densyo
https://www.sengoku.co.jp

Hamada Denki PC USEFUL
http://www.hamada-dk.com/shop/

Tokyo Radio Department Store
http://www.tokyoradiodepart.co.jp/

Radio Center
http://www.radiocenter.jp

Akihabara Radiokaikan
http://www.akihabara-radiokaikan.co.jp

Retro Arcade Game in Tadanobaba

Mikado

http://mi-ka-do.net

[iyudhi]

Thanks for the recap @MasaruKamikura! I think we covered a lot of grounds for that one day 🙂

Sorry for not responding sooner. I limited my time on the internet on the internet, and it seems I missed your post. I'm glad I was able to meet you during my short trip to Tokyo though. That retro gaming place that you take me too was so amazing!

[iyudhi]

Oh and also, our pic in front of the restaurant. Kept forgetting to post this 🙂

[SEA1]

I was in Tokyo in 1987 so i cant remember very much but you can go eat at Mcdonalds in downtown Tokyo. Have fun i wish i could go back to Okinawa and Tokyo i had a lot of fun when i was there. Korea was really cool too.