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Tokyo: A Wild Weekend Wander with the Family
Exploring Tokyo from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, filled with kid-friendly locales, palate-pleasing cuisine, and a hint of grown-up fun!
By Niamh Ashley
Hey fellow adventurers! This weekend we're off to Tokyo, a city as buzzing and bright as a toddler on a sugar rush. Buckle up, and let's dive in!
Friday Night: Straight off the plane, we head to Ippudo Roppongi for their heavenly ramen. My kids gobble it right up. Who needs chicken nuggets, right? Post dinner, it's time for us to check into Conrad Tokyo (chic, trendy, and blessedly close to the action). Kiddos are tucked into bed (thank God for reliable babysitting services) and it's time for hubby and I to enjoy the vibrant Tokyo nightlife. Bar High Five is our go-to for cocktails.
Saturday Morning: We start our day at the Tsukiji Fish Market. The kids LOVE the hustle and bustle. Breakfast is fresh sushi (yes, even for the kids!) at Sushi Dai. We then head over to Ueno Zoo, a firm favorite with my monkeys.
Saturday Afternoon: We grab a quick lunch at Yakitori Ton Ton before making our way to TeamLab Borderless, a digital art museum that's an absolute sensory feast for the kids.
Saturday Night: After a meal at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu (the 'Kill Bill' restaurant), it's back to the hotel. The kids are tucked in, and hubby and I head out to Womb to dance the night away.
Sunday: We begin our day at Meiji Jingu, a tranquil Shinto shrine. Lunch at Maisen for their legendary Tonkatsu. Post-lunch, it's a leisurely stroll around the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
Sunday Afternoon: A must-visit is the eclectic Harajuku Takeshita Street - and crepes at Angels Heart. Our final stop is Shibuya Crossing - an iconic Tokyo sight that leaves the kids wide-eyed.
Hotels: Best Trendy Hotel: Conrad Tokyo, Best Luxury Boutique Hotel: Aman Tokyo, Best Budget Boutique Hotel: Dormy Inn Premium Shibuya-jingumae, Best BonVoy Hotel: Tokyo Marriott Hotel, Best Hyatt Hotel: Park Hyatt Tokyo, Best Hilton Hotel: Hilton Tokyo.
Best Places: Favorite Restaurants: Ippudo Roppongi, Sushi Dai, Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, Favorite Coffee Shops: Fuglen Tokyo, Blue Bottle Coffee Shinjuku, Favorite Attractions: Ueno Zoo, TeamLab Borderless, Meiji Jingu, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
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