Thursday, March 26, 2026

Tokyo, Japan- Part One

We arrived at the Tokyo Haneda airport a day and a half late due to extended flight delays, but better late than never! The suitcases are always arranged so neatly at the baggage claim. 


Night time view from our room at the Conrad Tokyo hotel.


The room was so nice! 






The first of many convenience store egg salad sandwiches I ate during our trip :)


Morning view from our window.


Round one at the hotel breakfast buffet.


The restaurant had a pretty view of the city.


Matcha pancake.


Breakfast omelette.


These strawberries were so bright and sweet!


View from the restaurant.


After breakfast, we headed out to walk around the city.






We arrived at the Imperial Palace area.


It was a cloudy day but still fun to see the cherry blossoms.










It started to rain...


We stopped at a convenience store for a snack.


Then we headed to Don Quixote to buy umbrellas.


The Ginza 6 shopping mall has such a pretty interior.


Delicious lunch... always so impressed with the food presentation in Japan. 




Justin forgot his glasses but was able to get an eye exam and a new pair of glasses made within a couple of hours with no appointment needed!


It was still drizzling in the evening. 




We switched to the Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku that evening... one of our favorite hotels.


Emily enjoying the chocolate fondue fountain at the hotel buffet.






We went back to the hotel buffet for breakfast the next morning. 


The girls and I decided to head out to Harajuku.






Takeshita street was packed.


Emily and I had matching rings made at Glanta.




Cat Street was a less crowded walking route to Shibuya.




Hands is one of my favorite store chains in Japan. 


The selection of items is extensive.


Was tempted to buy this Monchichi but ended up just taking a photo. 


Delicious lunch with a matcha dessert.


Shibuya crossing.






More cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park.


The Meiji Jingu shrine is a favorite of ours... a peaceful break from the city. 








We stopped at a stand up sushi bar called Uogashi Nihon-Ichi for dinner.


The service was efficient and the sushi was amazing. 


We spent the rest of the evening walking through Shinjuku.


So fun to see all the lights!






We had taiyaki for dessert.






We also stopped at a convenience store for a fruit sandwich. Japan has the best snacks!

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