Your Journey at a Glance
The Rathee Family Japan Dossier
AI306
DEL → NRT
Westin
Tokyo, 6 nights
Sheraton
Tokyo Bay, 1 night
DisneySea
Jun 7 · Full Day
Osaka
Jun 5 · Day Trip
TeamLab
Jun 6 · PRE-BOOK
Activity Types:
Hard Lock Cannot be moved — book in advance or lose it
Flexible Planned but adjustable to energy/weather
Floater Do if time allows — no pressure
Pre-Book Tickets must be purchased before travel
D1
Arrival
D2
Shibuya
D3
Tsukiji
D4
Manga
D5
Osaka
D6
Odaiba
D7
DisneySea
D8
Farewell
Trip Budget Summary
Exchange: ¥1 = ₹0.59
| Category | JPY | INR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights — 2 Adults Business | Flying Returns | ~₹5,50,000 value | AI306/305 DEL↔NRT |
| Hotel — 6N Westin Tokyo | Bonvoy pts | ~₹1,80,000 value | Ambassador suite + breakfast |
| Hotel — 1N Sheraton Tokyo Bay | Bonvoy pts | ~₹25,000 value | DisneySea early entry perks |
| Shinkansen (Osaka RT, family) | ¥73,600 | ₹43,424 | Nozomi reserved seats |
| DisneySea — 2A + 1C | ¥27,400 | ₹16,166 | Weekend premium rate |
| TeamLab Planets — 2A + 1C | ¥7,200 | ₹4,248 | PRE-BOOK essential |
| Unko Museum (Poop Museum) | ¥5,400 | ₹3,186 | ₹1,800 × 3 |
| Miraikan Science Museum | ¥1,470 | ₹867 | ₹630A + ₹210C |
| Manga Workshop (Manga Dojo) | ¥18,000 | ₹10,620 | Professional mangaka, English |
| Shibuya Sky | ¥5,200 | ₹3,068 | ¥2,000A × 2 + ¥1,200C; PRE-BOOK |
| Cup Noodle Museum Osaka | ¥1,500 | ₹885 | + ¥500pp to make own cup |
| Meals — 8 days (est.) | ¥90,000 | ₹53,100 | Excl. hotel breakfast (Bonvoy) |
| Shopping, Manga & Merch | ¥1,00,000 | ₹59,000 | Adjust to taste ✨ |
| IC Cards + Metro + Taxis | ¥20,000 | ₹11,800 | Suica × 3 recommended |
| Contingency (10%) | ¥35,000 | ₹20,650 | |
| TOTAL CASH OUTLAY | ¥3,84,770 | ₹2,27,014 | Flights + hotels via points |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Eight Days in Japan
1
Sunday · June 1, 2026
Landing in Tokyo
Arrival, first 7-Eleven run, Ebisu neighbourhood
☀️ 26°C
💧 10% rain
🌅 Pre-rainy season · Perfect
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15:50Land at Narita — AI306 ArrivesHard Lock
Narita International Airport, Terminal 2 · Maps ↗
AI306 departs Delhi 02:20, arrives Narita ~15:50 (schedule subject to confirmation). Immigration at Narita T2 typically 40–60 min for Indian passports. Collect luggage, then limousine bus or Narita Express to Ebisu/Westin. Narita Express to Shibuya: ¥3,070/adult, 85 min. Limousine bus direct to Westin: ¥3,200/person, ~90 min, door-to-door.
¥9,600 transport (₹5,664 family)
If delayed: Haneda option — AI306 may be rerouted to Haneda (HND) on some schedules. From Haneda: Keikyu Line to Shibuya ¥380, 25 min. Always confirm airport with Air India app day of flight.
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18:30First 7-Eleven RunFloater
Any 7-Eleven near Westin Tokyo, Ebisu · Open 24 hours
The sacred first Japanese convenience store experience. Load Suica cards at the register (¥2,000 each — keep ¥500 as deposit). Stock up on onigiri, tamagoyaki, milk bread, Pocky, and the famous 7-Eleven parfaits. For Anya: look for Spy x Family tie-in products (seasonal). This is genuinely one of the highlights of Japan travel.
¥3,000–5,000 (₹1,770–2,950)
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19:30Check-In: Westin TokyoHard Lock
1-4-1 Mita, Meguro, Tokyo · Maps ↗ · Marriott ↗
Ambassador Elite status unlocks: guaranteed 4pm late checkout, enhanced room (suite upgrade subject to availability), and complimentary Welcome Gift. Request a high floor Ebisu Garden Place view. Ambassador breakfast credit covers full family — confirm at check-in. Hotel has a 24-hr convenience shop and excellent club lounge.
Redeemed via Bonvoy (~300,000–360,000 pts · 6 nights)
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21:00Late Ramen at Fuunji or Ippudo EbisuFlexible
Fuunji: 2-14-3 Yoyogi, Shibuya · Ippudo Ebisu: 1-9-6 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya · Maps ↗
After a long flight, nothing resets the clock like a steaming bowl of tsukemen (dipping ramen) at Fuunji — one of Tokyo's best, famously unpretentious. Alternatively, Ippudo's Ebisu branch is 5 minutes from the hotel and known to be daughter-friendly. Both serve until midnight. Expect a short queue.
¥3,500 (₹2,065 · family of 3)
Too tired to go out? Order via Uber Eats Japan — works seamlessly in Tokyo, most menus in English. Hotel room service also available but pricey. If ramen not desired: Kyushu Jangara Harajuku (also good, open late).
Day 1 Budget (excl. Bonvoy hotel)
¥16,000 · ₹9,440
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Monday · June 2, 2026
Shibuya in Full
Scramble crossing · LOFT stationery · Cat Street · Shibuya Sky at sunset
☀️ 27°C
💧 15% rain
🌞 Ideal outdoor day — best of the trip
09:00Shibuya Scramble CrossingHard Lock
Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit, Shibuya · Maps ↗
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing — up to 3,000 people cross simultaneously every 90 seconds. Stand and watch first from Starbucks Shibuya 2F (arrive early to snag a window seat). Then cross it yourself at least twice. Mornings are spectacular: clear light, manageable crowds, and the crossing feels alive. Free and unmissable.
Free (Coffee: ¥1,200)
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10:00LOFT Shibuya — Premium StationeryFlexible
21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya · Maps ↗
7 floors of Japanese stationery, lifestyle goods, and art supplies. The stationery floor is a paradise: washi tape walls, Midori notebooks, Zebra pens, Staedtler sets. For Anya's manga practice: Copic markers (floor 3), manga-specific ink pens, and illustration paper. Budget generously — this is a highlight for the whole family. Instagram: look for the seasonal display arrangements.
¥8,000–20,000 (₹4,720–11,800 · shopping budget)
Also nearby: Tokyu Hands Shibuya (similar but more DIY-focused, same building area). For serious art supplies: Sekaido Shinjuku (Day 4) has professional-grade manga tools at lower prices.
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11:30Cat Street / Ura-HarajukuFlexible
Jingumae, Shibuya (between Harajuku and Omotesando) · Maps ↗
Tokyo's most eclectic street — vintage boutiques, indie designers, pop culture shops and excellent street food. Look for: Hysterical Glamour (Y2K vintage), BEAMS Japan, and roaming street snack carts. Good chance of spotting Spy x Family character merchandise in indie otaku shops tucked down the side streets. Low-pressure browsing, great vibe for families.
¥3,000–8,000 (₹1,770–4,720)
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13:30Lunch: Maisen Tonkatsu AoyamaFlexible
4-8-5 Jingumae, Shibuya · Maps ↗
Legendary tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) in a converted 1930s bathhouse. The kurobuta (black pig) set meal is extraordinary — crispy-tender, served with unlimited rice and miso. Daughter-friendly: the katsu curry option is universally loved. Queue is usually 20–30 min at lunch; worth every second.
¥5,000–7,000 (₹2,950–4,130 · family)
If queue is too long: Afuri Harajuku (yuzu ramen, 5 min walk, ¥1,500–2,000pp). For something quick: Omotesando Hills food basement — dozens of takeaway options.
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17:00Shibuya Sky — Rooftop ObservatoryHard LockPre-Book
Shibuya Scramble Square 46F, 2-24-12 Shibuya · Book Tickets ↗ · Maps ↗
Tokyo's most dramatic outdoor observation deck — open-air rooftop at 230m with 360° views. Sunset around 18:45 in June is sublime. Book the 17:00–17:30 entry slot to catch golden hour + full sunset. The mesh walkway over the void is extraordinary (and safely enclosed). For Anya: the entire Kanto Plain visible, plus the crossing 230m below. Tickets sell out 2–3 weeks ahead. Book now.
⚡ Book before May 10 at shibuya-sky.jp/en — Jun sunset slots sell out weeks in advance.
¥5,200 total (¥2,000 × 2A + ¥1,200 × 1C · ₹3,068)
If sold out: Tokyo Tower (Minato) or Tokyo Skytree (Asakusa) — both excellent alternatives. Free option: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatory in Shinjuku (free, same-day, impressive views).
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20:00Dinner: Izakaya in DaikanyamaFlexible
Daikanyama area, 5 min from Westin · Maps ↗
Daikanyama is Tokyo's most sophisticated neighbourhood — relaxed izakayas with excellent yakitori, edamame, karaage, and cold beer. Recommended: Daikanyama Log Road area or T-SITE nearby. Daughter-friendly ordering system (picture menus standard in area). Walk back to Westin in 10 minutes along a beautifully lit street.
¥8,000–12,000 (₹4,720–7,080 · family)
Day 2 Budget (excl. hotel)
¥35,000–55,000 · ₹20,650–32,450
3
Tuesday · June 3, 2026
Tsukiji Dawn + Akihabara
Pre-dawn fish market · Jump Shop Tokyo Station · Neon arcade city
⛅ 26°C
💧 20% rain
🌤️ Partly cloudy — excellent for outdoor markets
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06:30Tsukiji Outer Market — Dawn BreakfastHard Lock
4-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City · Maps ↗
Japan's most atmospheric food market — still alive and extraordinary despite the inner market moving to Toyosu. The outer market opens by 5am, but 6:30 is ideal: busy, fragrant, but not overwhelming. Must-eats: tamagoyaki (sweet egg omelette) from Yamamoto, fresh uni on rice, enormous scallops grilled at the stalls, and the famous Tsukiji oysters. Bring cash (¥5,000 per person budget). Take the metro (Toei Oedo Line to Tsukiji Station). Early morning is the magic hour.
¥6,000–9,000 (₹3,540–5,310 · food for family)
If daughter dislikes fish: The market also has excellent tamagoyaki, pickles, and the famous Tsukiji pudding. Even non-seafood lovers find plenty to eat. Backup breakfast: Hotel breakfast (included with Ambassador Elite).
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10:30Jump Shop — Tokyo Station EditionFlexible
Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda · Maps ↗
The official Shonen Jump merchandise store — stocked with Spy x Family (Anya, Loid, Yor merchandise), My Hero Academia, One Piece, and Demon Slayer. The Tokyo Station location is larger than the Skytree branch. For Anya fans: plushes, keychains, tote bags, art books, and limited-edition collab items. For manga artists: official Jump illustration cards and artist brushes. Budget ¥10,000–20,000 and do not apologise.
¥10,000–20,000 (₹5,900–11,800 · merchandise budget)
Second Jump Shop location: Tokyo Skytree (Solamachi) — slightly smaller but same range. If Tokyo Station is very crowded, the Skytree branch on Day 3 afternoon is a viable alternative. For rarer items: Animate Ikebukuro (Day 8) often stocks limited-run Jump items that Tokyo Station sells out of.
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14:00Akihabara Electric Town — Full AfternoonHard Lock
Akihabara Station area, Chiyoda · Maps ↗
Japan's ultimate electronics and anime district — every neon sign a portal to a different obsession. Plan at least 3–4 hours. Priority stops: Silk Hat (9 floors, above Akihabara Station) — best UFO catcher machines in Tokyo, rare figures. Animate Akihabara — all major anime merchandise, MHA and SpyxFamily sections prominent. Yodobashi Akiba — gadgets, cameras, gaming. Super Potato (3-chome) — retro games, Famicom cartridges, pure nostalgia. Side streets have smaller shops with vintage figurines and doujinshi. For Anya: manga drawing tools at Junkudo and Libros nearby.
¥5,000–30,000 (₹2,950–17,700 · highly variable)
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17:30Silk Hat Arcade (9 Floors)Flexible
Above Akihabara Station (JR) · Maps ↗
The crown jewel of Akihabara arcades — 9 floors of UFO catchers (crane machines), rhythm games (Taiko no Tatsujin, Maimai), and print-club (purikura) photo booths. Ideal activity for Anya. Budget ¥3,000 in 100-yen coins (machine at entrance). The top floors have rare anime figure prizes. Japanese arcades use a token system — much more value than Indian equivalents. Stay until dinner.
¥3,000–5,000 (₹1,770–2,950)
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19:30Dinner — Akihabara Ramen RowFlexible
Akihabara Station area, multiple options · Maps ↗
Akihabara has excellent casual dining along the station's east exit. Recommended: Ramen Hayashida (rich shoyu broth) or Gyukatsu Motomura (beef katsu set for ¥1,500 — incredible value). Both are daughter-friendly with picture menus. Alternatively, head one stop to Kanda for a quieter family meal.
¥5,000–8,000 (₹2,950–4,720 · family)
Day 3 Budget (excl. hotel)
¥30,000–65,000 · ₹17,700–38,350
4
Wednesday · June 4, 2026
Manga Day — Nakano + Workshop + Shinjuku
Mandarake deep dive · Professional manga drawing workshop · Omoide Yokocho dinner
⛅ 26°C
💧 25% rain
🎨 Carry a compact umbrella
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09:30Nakano Broadway + Mandarake ComplexHard Lock
5-52-15 Nakano, Nakano City · 10 min from Shinjuku on Chuo Line · Maps ↗
The holy grail for serious manga and anime collectors — a 1960s shopping complex taken over by otaku culture. Mandarake occupies 4+ floors: vintage manga first editions, rare Death Note volumes (Death Note 20th anniversary items are here), Spy x Family art books, original animation cels, and used figurines at fraction of retail. This is where Tokyo's manga culture lives, not in the tourist shops. For Anya: the used/rare section has treasures impossible to find in India. Arrive at 10am when most shops open. Budget 2–3 hours and ¥10,000–25,000.
¥10,000–25,000 (₹5,900–14,750 · manga/merch)
If opening hours shifted: Mandarake opens 12:00 on some days — call ahead or check Google Maps live hours. If arriving early, the shopping arcade basement has a good coffee shop. Also in Nakano: Village Vanguard (quirky gifts, anime tie-ins) on the ground floor is excellent while waiting for Mandarake to open.
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12:30Lunch at NakanoFlexible
Nakano Broadway basement or Sun Road shopping street · Maps ↗
The covered shopping arcade (Sun Road) leading to Nakano Broadway has cafes and casual restaurants. Recommend the ramen shops along the main street or the katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) at one of the basement eateries. Affordable, no-frills, delicious — the kind of place locals eat.
¥3,000 (₹1,770 · family)
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14:00Manga Drawing Workshop — Manga Dojo TokyoFlexible
Ikebukuro area, Toshima · Book via GetYourGuide ↗ · Maps ↗
Professional manga drawing class taught by working mangaka (manga artists) in English — small groups (max 6 students). Sessions cover inking technique, character expression, panel composition, and screentone application. For Anya who draws oni and demon-girl characters: request the yokai/supernatural style focus when booking — teachers accommodate. All materials provided (professional G-pens, Pilot brush pens, manga paper). Session duration: 2–3 hours. Ikebukuro is one Chuo Line stop from Nakano — perfect sequence. Book via GetYourGuide 3–4 weeks ahead.
⚡ Book at least 3 weeks ahead. Request "yokai/supernatural character style" in the booking notes for Anya.
¥18,000 (¥6,000 × 3 · ₹10,620)
Alternative workshops: Viator also lists manga drawing classes in Asakusa and Harajuku — search "manga drawing class Tokyo" for live availability. If workshop is full: The Asahi Culture Center in Shinjuku sometimes offers one-day illustration workshops (Japanese, bring Google Translate). Adults can skip: Parents can explore Ikebukuro Sunshine City while Anya does the workshop solo (appropriate for age 11 with confident daughter).
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19:00Omoide Yokocho — Memory LaneFlexible
West Exit, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku · Maps ↗
The most atmospheric alleyway in Tokyo — narrow lanes crammed with tiny yakitori stalls dating from the 1940s, all smoke and red lanterns. Order yakitori (chicken skewers), tsukune (meatballs), and cold beer/Ramune soda. Warning: it is extremely smoky (outdoor grill smoke, not cigarettes). Go early (19:00) to get seats at one of the tiny 8-seat counters before the after-work crowd. This is genuinely one of the world's great eating experiences — pure Showa-era Tokyo.
¥6,000–9,000 (₹3,540–5,310 · family)
If too smoky: Shinjuku's Kabukicho area (1 min away) has dozens of cleaner alternatives. Daughter-friendly alternative: Kappabashi area has less smoke. Nearby for dessert: Takashimaya Times Square B1 food basement — extraordinary Japanese sweets, fresh mochi, parfaits.
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21:00Taito Station Arcade — Shinjuku BranchFloater
Multiple Shinjuku locations · Maps ↗
Japan's Taito Corporation arcades (Shinjuku has 3 branches on the main entertainment strip) are open until midnight. Taiko no Tatsujin, rhythm games, and print-club photo booths. Great post-dinner activity if energy allows. If the group is tired after the workshop, skip this entirely — Day 7 at DisneySea requires early rising.
¥2,000–3,000 (₹1,180–1,770)
Day 4 Budget (excl. hotel)
¥42,000–60,000 · ₹24,780–35,400
5
Thursday · June 5, 2026
Osaka Day Trip by Shinkansen
Cup Noodle Museum · Dotonbori neon · Takoyaki · Back by 20:30
⛅ 29°C
💧 20% rain
🔥 Osaka is warmer than Tokyo — dress light
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07:00Shinkansen Nozomi — Shinagawa → Shin-OsakaHard Lock
Shinagawa Station (JR), 5 min taxi from Westin · Maps ↗
The Nozomi (fastest Shinkansen) covers Shinagawa to Shin-Osaka in just 2 hours 21 minutes at up to 285 km/h — one of the great train rides on earth. Book reserved seats in advance at JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-madoguchi) or via SmartEX app. Car 10–12 are quieter and good for families. The view of Mt. Fuji (right side, ~35 min from Shinagawa, around 07:35) is unmissable — ask for seats on the right (N side). Arrive 20 min early for platform.
¥73,600 RT family (¥14,720 × 2A + ¥7,360 × 1C × 2 trips · ₹43,424)
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10:00Cup Noodles Museum Osaka IkedaFlexible
2-1-8 Masumi-cho, Ikeda City, Osaka · Official Site ↗ · Maps ↗
The birthplace of instant noodles — Momofuku Ando's workshop recreated in a full museum. The My Cup Noodles Factory lets each person design and fill their own custom cup (¥500 extra, worth it). Watch the "Noodle Bazaar" food court serving global noodle dishes. The Chicken Ramen Factory is even more hands-on (make noodles from scratch, ¥600). Ikeda is 25 min by Hankyu Takarazuka Line from Umeda/Osaka. Opens 10am, closed Tuesdays (open this Thursday).
¥3,000 (¥500 entry × 3 + ¥500 cup × 3 · ₹1,770)
If skipping Ikeda: Head straight to central Osaka (Namba/Dotonbori) for more time there — the district alone can fill a full day. Also in Osaka: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (fantastic, near Universal, ¥2,400/adult) or Osaka Castle (historic but contradicts "no temples/historic" preference — skip).
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13:00Dotonbori — Food, Neon, Glico ManHard Lock
Dotonbori, Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka · Maps ↗
Osaka's most iconic street — massive mechanical crab signs, the Glico running man billboard (mandatory photo spot), and every Osaka street food available within 200 metres. Must-eat lunch itinerary: Takoyaki (octopus balls) from Kukuru or Aizu — Osaka's signature dish, ¥800 for 8 pieces. Okonomiyaki (savoury pancake) from Fukutaro — 20-min queue but worth it. Kani Doraku crab restaurant for sit-down if budget allows. Walk the canal, browse the arcades, take the Glico photo. This is sensory overload in the best possible way.
¥6,000–10,000 (₹3,540–5,900 · lunch + snacks)
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15:00Shinsaibashi + Kuromon Ichiba MarketFlexible
Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward · Kuromon: 2-4-1 Nipponbashi, Namba · Maps ↗
Shinsaibashi arcade: 600m covered shopping street with every major Japanese fashion brand. Kuromon Market (10-min walk): Osaka's "kitchen" — 170 vendor stalls of fresh seafood, wagyu beef, and prepared foods. Great for buying aged wagyu or fresh oysters to eat immediately at the stalls. Try the giant scallops on the grill (¥500 each). Small bags of premium sea urchin are surprisingly affordable here vs. Tokyo.
¥5,000–12,000 (₹2,950–7,080 · shopping + snacks)
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18:00Return Shinkansen — Shin-Osaka → ShinagawaHard Lock
Shin-Osaka Station · Maps ↗
18:00 Nozomi returns to Shinagawa by ~20:20. Book return tickets when booking outbound — same pricing. Buy a depot bento (ekiben) from Shin-Osaka station food hall before boarding — these are among Japan's best train meals, made fresh for the platform. Some selections: Hitsumabushi (eel on rice), Kobe beef bento, or seasonal sets. Back at Westin by ~21:00 via Shinagawa taxi.
Included in shinkansen RT above
Day 5 Budget (Osaka day trip, excl. hotel)
¥95,000–1,10,000 · ₹56,050–64,900
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Friday · June 6, 2026
Odaiba Science + Art Mega-Day
TeamLab Planets · Poop Museum · Miraikan · Check into Sheraton Tokyo Bay
🌦️ 25°C
💧 40% rain
☂️ Bring umbrella — rain likely by afternoon
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09:00TeamLab Planets — Immersive Digital ArtHard LockPre-Book
6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City · Book Tickets ↗ · Maps ↗
One of the world's most extraordinary art experiences — 4 immersive rooms where digital art is projected across floors, walls, and water. You wade through ankle-deep mirror pools with infinite reflections, lie in rooms where flowers bloom across every surface, and walk through fields of floating light. The "Universe of Water Particles" alone justifies the trip. Barefoot entry required (lockers provided). Duration: 90–120 min. Book the earliest available slot — sold out weeks ahead for June. Note: Toyosu is near Odaiba, accessible via Yurikamome line.
⚡ Book immediately at teamlabplanets.dmm.com — June slots sell out 4–6 weeks ahead. Jun 6 09:00 entry recommended.
¥7,200 (¥3,200 × 2A + ¥800 × 1C · ₹4,248)
If sold out: TeamLab Borderless re-opened in Azabudai Hills (2024) — similar experience, check availability at borderless.teamlab.art. Different experience: Mori Art Museum in Roppongi often has excellent contemporary shows. Note: If TeamLab Borderless and Planets are both full, Odaiba still has the Unko Museum + Miraikan + Gundam which are sufficient for a great day.
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12:00Unko Museum (The Poop Museum) + LunchFlexible
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 1F, 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto City · Maps ↗
Japan's most gloriously absurd attraction — an entire Instagram-optimised museum dedicated to poop. Colourful, bright, and genuinely hilarious. Fluffy rainbow poop installations, the "poop storm" experience, poop-shaped soft-serve ice cream (actually delicious). This was specifically requested by the family and it delivers — pure, brilliant Japanese weirdness. Duration: 60–90 min. DiverCity also has the 1:1 scale Unicorn Gundam statue outside (free, impressive). Grab lunch at DiverCity food court before or after.
¥6,900 (¥1,800 + tax × 3 · ₹4,071 + food ¥4,000)
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15:00Miraikan — National Museum of Emerging ScienceHard Lock
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto City · Official Site ↗ · Maps ↗
Japan's premier science museum — incredibly interactive and hands-on, perfect for an 11-year-old. The centrepiece: Geo-Cosmos, a suspended 6-metre globe covered in 10 million LED panels showing real-time Earth data. ASIMO robot demonstrations. Permanent exhibits on AI, the human genome, space exploration, and future cities. The "Android" exhibition (almost-human robots) is fascinating and slightly uncanny. Closes at 17:00 — do NOT arrive after 15:30. Closed Tuesdays (open this Friday). Note: undergoing minor refurbishment Oct 2026 — June is clear.
¥1,470 (¥630 × 2A + ¥210 × 1C · ₹867)
If running late: Miraikan is worth rushing for — minimum 90 min to see the key exhibits. If arriving at 16:00, prioritise Geo-Cosmos and the Android exhibit. If closed or missed: DECKS Tokyo Beach has Joypolis (Sega indoor theme park, ¥800 entry + rides) as an alternative tech/entertainment option.
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18:00Check-in: Sheraton Grande Tokyo BayHard Lock
1-9 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba · Maps ↗ · Resort hotel shuttle from Maihama Station
Strategically critical stay — Sheraton Grande is an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel. This grants Resort Hotel Early Entry privilege: 30 minutes before public gates open. Fantasy Springs (the newest land with Peter Pan, Frozen, and Rapunzel) has 60–90 min queues by 09:00 for general guests. With early entry at 06:30, expect 10–15 min queues. This is the entire reason to book this hotel. Pick up your Early Entry wristbands at the resort hotel check-in desk tonight (ask reception explicitly). Set 5:30am alarm.
Redeemed via Bonvoy (~35,000–45,000 pts · 1 night · ₹25,000 value)
Day 6 Budget (excl. hotels)
¥25,000–35,000 · ₹14,750–20,650
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Saturday · June 7, 2026
Tokyo DisneySea — All Day
Early entry privilege · Fantasy Springs priority · Full magical day
🌦️ 25°C
💧 45% rain
☂️ Rain gear essential — DisneySea is open rain or shine
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06:30Resort Hotel Early Entry — Fantasy SpringsHard Lock
Tokyo DisneySea, 1-13 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba · Official Site ↗ · Maps ↗
The entire advantage of staying at Sheraton Grande: Walk to DisneySea gate at 06:30 using your Resort Hotel Early Entry wristbands (collected last night). The park opens to general public at 07:00 (when queues immediately form). With 30 min head start, go DIRECTLY to Fantasy Springs (2024 expansion — the newest and most popular land). Priority ride order: (1) Peter Pan's Neverland — fly over London, 15 min ride (queue: 10 min at 06:35, vs. 120 min by 09:00). (2) Rapunzel's Lantern Festival boat ride. (3) Frozen Kingdom — Elsa-themed boat dark ride. By 09:00 you will have done all three while the general public queue builds. This 30-minute head start saves approximately 4–5 hours of total queue time across the day.
Included with hotel stay · Wristbands: ask at check-in the night before
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09:00DisneySea Full Day — Lands & AttractionsHard Lock
Tokyo DisneySea, continuing · Park Map + DPA ↗
After Fantasy Springs, work through the park systematically. Mysterious Island (20,000 Leagues + Journey to the Center of the Earth — volcanic coaster, must-do). Mermaid Lagoon (indoor world perfect if rain intensifies, Triton's Kingdom with multiple rides). Lost River Delta — Indiana Jones Adventure. Arabian Coast — Sindbad's Storybook Voyage (beautiful, short queue). Mediterranean Harbor — evening shows and the spectacular harbour. Use the Tokyo DisneySea app (download before arrival) for live wait times and Disney Premier Access (paid queue skip) for remaining Fantasy Springs slots. Must-buy merchandise: Duffy & Friends (DisneySea exclusive), Mickey ear headbands, limited-run Fantasy Springs items.
¥27,400 tickets (¥10,900 × 2A + ¥5,600 × 1C · ₹16,166)
If very rainy: Mermaid Lagoon is entirely indoors — retreat there. The Arabian Coast area also has covered walkways. Meals inside park: Magellan's (Mediterranean Harbor, sit-down, ¥3,000–5,000pp) for a nice lunch break. Counter-service: Sebastian's Calypso Kitchen in Mermaid Lagoon for fun theming. DPA (paid queue skip): Available in app for ¥1,500–2,500 per ride per person — worth it for Fantasy Springs if early entry wasn't enough.
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20:30Dinner — Hotel or MaihamaFlexible
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay restaurants or Maihama Ikspiari mall · Maps ↗
After a full Disney day, everyone will be delightfully exhausted. The Sheraton has 5 restaurant options including Japanese teppanyaki and Western buffet. Alternatively, Ikspiari shopping mall (3-min walk from Sheraton) has 50+ restaurants open until 22:00. Recommend the in-hotel buffet on this evening — no energy needed for navigation. Budget ¥12,000–18,000 for the family at hotel restaurants.
¥12,000–18,000 (₹7,080–10,620)
Day 7 Budget (excl. Bonvoy hotel)
¥65,000–90,000 · ₹38,350–53,100 (incl. tickets + food + merchandise)
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Sunday · June 8, 2026
Farewell Day — Ginza + Ikebukuro
Itoya stationery · Pokemon Center Mega · Animate · Farewell dinner
🌧️ 24°C
💧 55% rain
☂️ Rainy season may begin today — plan indoor activities
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10:00Itoya Ginza — 18-Floor Stationery CathedralHard Lock
2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City · Maps ↗ · Open from 10:00 Sun
The world's most extraordinary stationery store — 18 floors in the heart of Ginza, each dedicated to a different category. For Anya's manga practice: Floor 3 has the largest selection of professional-grade Japanese illustration tools in the country — G-pens, Deleter manga ink, Maru pens, Speedball nibs, Copic markers at full range, and screentone sheets. Other floors: fine paper (hand-made washi from Kyoto), fountain pens, wax seals, bookbinding. The rooftop greenhouse is an unexpected delight. Budget liberally — this is worth the trip to Japan alone for a stationery-obsessed family.
¥10,000–30,000 (₹5,900–17,700 · stationery/art supply budget)
If pressed for time: Sekaido in Shinjuku is the professional art supply alternative (cheaper for pro manga tools). Also in Ginza: The Apple Store Ginza, Uniqlo Ginza (flagship, 12 floors), and the Sony showroom are all close by.
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13:30Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo — IkebukuroFlexible
Sunshine City Alpa 2F, 3-1-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima · Maps ↗
The largest Pokemon Center in Japan — stocked exclusively with merchandise unavailable outside Japan. Plushes of rare Pokemon, region-exclusive cards, artbooks, and the legendary gacha machines. For Anya: Pokemon art books and the official Pokemon drawing guide (shows how to draw each character in the anime style — brilliant reference for manga work). The Mega Tokyo location also has a cafe area. Expect to spend 45–90 minutes and ¥8,000–15,000. Buy Pokemon Cards — Japanese editions are premium collectibles and significantly cheaper than imports to India.
¥8,000–15,000 (₹4,720–8,850)
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15:00Animate Ikebukuro — Japan's Largest Anime StoreFlexible
1-20-7 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima · Maps ↗
The flagship Animate store — 9 floors dedicated to anime, manga, and light novels. Spy x Family section typically occupies a prominent floor display (especially around new volume releases). My Hero Academia merchandise on par with any store in Japan. The music floor has anime soundtracks, and the doujinshi section has fan-made manga that aren't sold anywhere else. Note: Animate is the official retailer for Artist Merchandise and limited-run event items. Last chance for any anime merchandise missed earlier in the trip.
¥5,000–20,000 (₹2,950–11,800)
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19:30Farewell Dinner — Premium Omakase or WagyuHard Lock
Options: Ginza or Shinjuku · Book in advance via Tableall or Omakase.com
The final dinner deserves a showpiece meal. Three options: (1) Wagyu Yakiniku (BBQ) — Ningyocho Imahan Shinjuku, grilling A5 wagyu at your table, ¥8,000–15,000pp. Family-ideal, interactive, no dress code. (2) Sushi Omakase — Sushi Saito or Sushi Yoshitake if you can secure a reservation (rare), otherwise Numazuko Ginza is excellent and reservable. (3) Teppanyaki at Westin Hotel — Keyakizaka is one of Tokyo's best hotel teppanyaki restaurants; chef cooks at your table with wagyu, lobster, and seasonal vegetables. ¥12,000–18,000pp. Reservation essential for any of these.
¥30,000–50,000 (₹17,700–29,500 · family farewell dinner)
If no reservations available: Shinjuku's Kabukicho "Robot Restaurant" successor — Samurai Museum area has dinner shows. More casual: Yoshimi Osaka Okonomiyaki in Shinjuku (¥2,000pp, excellent). Book farewell dinner before you leave India via TableCheck.com or Omakase.com — 2–3 weeks ahead minimum for premium options.
Day 8 Budget (excl. hotel)
¥70,000–1,30,000 · ₹41,300–76,700
✈ Departure: June 9, Morning
AI305 NRT → DEL · Departs ~10:30 · Arrive Delhi ~17:00
Leave Westin by 07:00 · Narita Express from Ebisu → Narita T2: ¥3,070 · 85 min
Pack the memories. Carry the manga. Return changed forever.
Leave Westin by 07:00 · Narita Express from Ebisu → Narita T2: ¥3,070 · 85 min
Pack the memories. Carry the manga. Return changed forever.
Loyalty Arbitrage · Family Points Strategy
Miles & Points Master Plan
How the Rathees Fly Business Class for Free
Combined portfolio value across all programs: est. ₹80–100 lakh in potential travel. This trip optimises flights via Air India Flying Returns (best direct redemption), hotels via Marriott Bonvoy (Ambassador Elite suite + breakfast = genuine premium value), and reserves Amex MR + KLM for future redemptions.
📊 Threshold: ≥ ₹1.00 per point/mile = GREEN · 0.60–0.99 = YELLOW · <0.60 = RED
GREEN — Excellent value, redeem now
YELLOW — Good value, use strategically
RED — Cash is better (or use only for perks)
Flight Redemptions
✈️ Air India Flying Returns
1,700,000 pts · Platinum tier
Recommended redemption: AI306/305 DEL↔NRT Business Class
Award cost: ~150,000 FR per adult round trip (business). Family (2 adults): ~300,000 FR.
Retail value: ~₹2,75,000 per adult business round trip = ₹5,50,000 total.
Value: ₹1.83/FR = GREEN ✓
Balance after redemption: ~1,400,000 pts remaining. Platinum status maintained.
Tax/surcharge on award: ~¥8,000–12,000 per person (cash, unavoidable).
Why this is the best option for this trip: Direct partner, no transfer penalty, AI306 is the exact flight needed, and 1.7M balance is 5× what's needed — leaves plenty for next trips.
Award cost: ~150,000 FR per adult round trip (business). Family (2 adults): ~300,000 FR.
Retail value: ~₹2,75,000 per adult business round trip = ₹5,50,000 total.
Value: ₹1.83/FR = GREEN ✓
Balance after redemption: ~1,400,000 pts remaining. Platinum status maintained.
Tax/surcharge on award: ~¥8,000–12,000 per person (cash, unavoidable).
Why this is the best option for this trip: Direct partner, no transfer penalty, AI306 is the exact flight needed, and 1.7M balance is 5× what's needed — leaves plenty for next trips.
Air India FR→AI306 DEL→NRT→Business Class
🔍 Search AwardFares DEL→NRT Jun 1
🔍 Search AwardFares NRT→DEL Jun 9
💳 Amex MR → KrisFlyer → SQ
10,000,000 MR pts · Centurion
Transfer chain: Amex India → KrisFlyer at 2:1 ratio
Book: Singapore Airlines SQ DEL-SIN-NRT Business Class.
Cost: ~70,000 KrisFlyer/person OW = 140,000 Amex MR per person OW.
2 adults RT: ~560,000 Amex MR.
Retail value: ~₹4,60,000 for 2 adults.
Value per Amex MR: ₹0.82/MR = YELLOW.
Verdict: The 2:1 transfer ratio erodes value. Better to save Amex MR for premium redemptions where partners don't dilute the rate (e.g., Qatar or Cathay for Europe/Middle East routes). Use Flying Returns for this Japan trip instead.
Book: Singapore Airlines SQ DEL-SIN-NRT Business Class.
Cost: ~70,000 KrisFlyer/person OW = 140,000 Amex MR per person OW.
2 adults RT: ~560,000 Amex MR.
Retail value: ~₹4,60,000 for 2 adults.
Value per Amex MR: ₹0.82/MR = YELLOW.
Verdict: The 2:1 transfer ratio erodes value. Better to save Amex MR for premium redemptions where partners don't dilute the rate (e.g., Qatar or Cathay for Europe/Middle East routes). Use Flying Returns for this Japan trip instead.
Amex MR2:1→KrisFlyer→SQ DEL-NRT
🔍 Check SQ on AwardFares
💳 Amex MR → Qatar Privilege Club
10,000,000 MR pts · Centurion
Transfer chain: Amex India → Qatar Privilege Club at 2:1
Book: Qatar Airways QR DEL-DOH-NRT Business Class (QSuite on some legs).
Cost: ~75,000 QR pts per person OW = 150,000 Amex MR per person OW.
2 adults RT: ~600,000 Amex MR.
Retail: ~₹5,00,000 for 2 adults business.
Value per MR: ₹0.83/MR = YELLOW.
Hidden advantage: Qatar QSuite is widely regarded as the best business class product — if Amex MR is to be used for flights, this is the best experience. Consider for a future Europe routing.
Book: Qatar Airways QR DEL-DOH-NRT Business Class (QSuite on some legs).
Cost: ~75,000 QR pts per person OW = 150,000 Amex MR per person OW.
2 adults RT: ~600,000 Amex MR.
Retail: ~₹5,00,000 for 2 adults business.
Value per MR: ₹0.83/MR = YELLOW.
Hidden advantage: Qatar QSuite is widely regarded as the best business class product — if Amex MR is to be used for flights, this is the best experience. Consider for a future Europe routing.
Amex MR2:1→QR Privilege→QR DEL-DOH-NRT
🔍 Check QR on AwardFares
🏦 HDFC Infinia → Finnair → Oneworld
Infinia points · Finnair Plus
Transfer chain: HDFC Infinia → Finnair Plus
Key advantage: Finnair Plus allows booking AY-operated and oneworld partner flights (JAL, British Airways, Cathay Pacific) at partner award rates. JAL Business Class DEL-HND has significantly lower fuel surcharges than British Airways or Qatar routes — saving ¥30,000–50,000 per person in taxes.
JAL Business (Sky Suite) DEL-HND: ~75,000 Finnair Plus per person OW.
This route is worth serious consideration for lower all-in cost even if the per-point value is similar to other routes — the tax savings can be ₹60,000+ for the family.
Key advantage: Finnair Plus allows booking AY-operated and oneworld partner flights (JAL, British Airways, Cathay Pacific) at partner award rates. JAL Business Class DEL-HND has significantly lower fuel surcharges than British Airways or Qatar routes — saving ¥30,000–50,000 per person in taxes.
JAL Business (Sky Suite) DEL-HND: ~75,000 Finnair Plus per person OW.
This route is worth serious consideration for lower all-in cost even if the per-point value is similar to other routes — the tax savings can be ₹60,000+ for the family.
HDFC Infinia→Finnair Plus→JAL DEL-HND→Low Taxes ✓
🔍 Check JAL on AwardFares
🌐 KrisFlyer → Virgin Atlantic → ANA
KrisFlyer miles (from Amex transfer)
Three-step chain: Amex MR → KrisFlyer → Virgin Atlantic → ANA NH
Amex India → KrisFlyer (2:1) → transfer to Virgin Atlantic (1:1) → book ANA Business.
ANA Business "The Room" is exceptional product but routing is complex.
ANA Business DEL-NRT: ~75,000 Virgin Atlantic miles per person OW.
Effective cost: 150,000 KrisFlyer = 300,000 Amex MR per person OW.
Note: ANA transfer partnerships were temporarily paused Feb–Mar 2026 (US Amex), now confirmed resumed. Indian Amex doesn't transfer directly to ANA — must go via KrisFlyer then Virgin.
Verdict: Too many transfer steps for this trip. Best kept as a future aspirational redemption for ANA NH's incredible product.
Amex India → KrisFlyer (2:1) → transfer to Virgin Atlantic (1:1) → book ANA Business.
ANA Business "The Room" is exceptional product but routing is complex.
ANA Business DEL-NRT: ~75,000 Virgin Atlantic miles per person OW.
Effective cost: 150,000 KrisFlyer = 300,000 Amex MR per person OW.
Note: ANA transfer partnerships were temporarily paused Feb–Mar 2026 (US Amex), now confirmed resumed. Indian Amex doesn't transfer directly to ANA — must go via KrisFlyer then Virgin.
Verdict: Too many transfer steps for this trip. Best kept as a future aspirational redemption for ANA NH's incredible product.
Amex MR→KrisFlyer→Virgin Atlantic→ANA Business
🔍 Check ANA on AwardFares
🌍 KLM Flying Blue
100,000 pts · Platinum tier
Flying Blue for DEL-CDG-NRT via Air France/KLM
Cost: ~80,000 Flying Blue miles per person OW Business.
Balance: 100,000 pts — barely covers 1 person one-way. Not sufficient for this family trip.
Better use: Save Flying Blue for an AF/KLM-operated European route where the program shines. Promo awards (Flash Sale Fridays) can hit 0.5×–0.7× the standard rate.
Verdict for this trip: Balance insufficient. Hold for Europe/Paris trip.
Cost: ~80,000 Flying Blue miles per person OW Business.
Balance: 100,000 pts — barely covers 1 person one-way. Not sufficient for this family trip.
Better use: Save Flying Blue for an AF/KLM-operated European route where the program shines. Promo awards (Flash Sale Fridays) can hit 0.5×–0.7× the standard rate.
Verdict for this trip: Balance insufficient. Hold for Europe/Paris trip.
Flying Blue→AF/KLM Europe routes→Save for Paris
Hotel Redemptions
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Westin Tokyo
6 nights · Jun 1–7 · Ebisu
YELLOW ₹0.81/pt (effective)
★ Ambassador Elite: Suite upgrade (if available)
★ Free family breakfast daily (saves ¥54,000+)
★ 4pm late checkout guaranteed
★ Enhanced room (guaranteed above base tier)
✓ Est. 300,000–360,000 Bonvoy pts for 6 nights
✓ Retail value ¥35,000–55,000/night = ₹1,80,000–2,80,000 total
Note: Breakfast inclusion alone adds ₹45,000+ in real savings, pushing effective value toward break-even threshold.
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Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay
1 night · Jun 7 · Maihama (DisneySea)
RED ₹0.43/pt (raw) but strategically ESSENTIAL
⭐ Resort Hotel Early Entry: +30 min before public gates
⭐ Fantasy Springs queue: 10 min vs. 90–120 min
⭐ Saves ~4 hours total queue time at DisneySea
✓ Est. 35,000–45,000 Bonvoy pts for 1 night
The raw points math shows RED, but the early entry privilege transforms the DisneySea experience so dramatically that this is non-negotiable. Time saved = enormous family value.
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Accor Gold — Reserve for Next Trip
2 free nights + 100,000 pts · Not used Jun 2026
GREEN — Save for Kyoto 2027
★ Free Night Awards: Sofitel Kyoto or Fairmont Singapore
★ 100K pts = 2–3 nights at Novotel/Mercure tier
★ Accor has strong Kyoto, Bali, and Maldives properties
Tokyo is a Marriott stronghold for this family. Accor is better deployed where it dominates — SE Asia, Kyoto, Europe.
📋 Recommended Redemption Stack — Jun 2026
Flights
Air India Flying Returns
~300,000 FR for 2A RT business · Saves ₹5,50,000
Hotels
Marriott Bonvoy (Ambassador Elite)
~395,000 pts for 7 nights · Suite + breakfast = ₹2,50,000+ value
Save for Later
Amex MR (10M) + KLM (100K)
Hold for Europe or Maldives — higher per-point value available
June 2026 · Tokyo & Osaka
Weather Forecast & Planning
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Rainy Season Strategy — You Timed This Right
Tokyo's rainy season (tsuyu) typically begins June 7–10. You arrive June 1, giving a 6-day dry window for outdoor activities. Outdoor activities (Shibuya Sky, Tsukiji, Odaiba) are front-loaded in the first 6 days. By Day 7 (DisneySea) and Day 8 (Ginza/Ikebukuro — indoor), rain is likely but all activities remain excellent in wet weather. Always carry a compact umbrella. Convenience stores sell ¥500 quality umbrellas if caught out.
Day 1 · Sunday
June 1
☀️
26°C
Clear skies · Low humidity · Ideal arrival day
Morn
🌅
23°
5%
Aftn
☀️
26°
8%
Eve
🌤️
24°
10%
Night
🌙
21°
5%
Day 2 · Monday
June 2 — Shibuya
☀️
27°C
Sunny · Best outdoor day · Perfect for Shibuya Sky sunset
Morn
🌅
24°
8%
Aftn
☀️
27°
12%
Eve
☀️
25°
15%
Night
🌙
22°
10%
Day 3 · Tuesday
June 3 — Tsukiji/Akiba
⛅
26°C
Partly cloudy · Fine for Tsukiji · Akihabara is indoor-heavy
Morn
🌤️
22°
10%
Aftn
⛅
26°
20%
Eve
⛅
24°
20%
Night
🌙
21°
15%
Day 4 · Wednesday
June 4 — Manga Day
⛅
26°C
Mixed · Mostly indoor day — workshop + Nakano unaffected
Morn
⛅
23°
20%
Aftn
🌦️
26°
30%
Eve
⛅
24°
25%
Night
🌙
21°
15%
Day 5 · Thursday
June 5 — Osaka
⛅
29°C
Warmer than Tokyo · Partly cloudy · Dotonbori fine rain or shine
Morn
🌤️
25°
12%
Aftn
⛅
29°
22%
Eve
⛅
26°
18%
Night
🌙
23°
15%
Day 6 · Friday
June 6 — Odaiba
🌦️
25°C
Showers likely pm · TeamLab is indoor · Umbrella essential
Morn
🌤️
22°
25%
Aftn
🌧️
25°
50%
Eve
🌦️
23°
40%
Night
🌧️
21°
35%
Day 7 · Saturday
June 7 — DisneySea
🌦️
25°C
Possible showers · DisneySea is open · Rain = shorter queues!
Morn
⛅
22°
35%
Aftn
🌧️
25°
55%
Eve
🌦️
23°
45%
Night
🌙
21°
30%
Day 8 · Sunday
June 8 — Farewell
🌧️
24°C
Rainy season may begin · All Day 8 activities are indoor — no impact
Morn
🌧️
21°
60%
Aftn
🌧️
24°
65%
Eve
🌦️
22°
55%
Night
🌙
20°
45%
🎒 Weather Packing Notes
Umbrella: Compact fold-up, 1 per person. Convenience stores sell ¥500 ones if you forget.
Layers: 24–27°C but AC in malls/transport is aggressive. Light cardigan essential for Anya.
Shoes: Comfortable walking shoes that slip on/off easily (temple rules still apply even if not visiting). Waterproof preferred for Days 6–8.
TeamLab (Day 6): Bare feet in water — waterproof bag for phones. Shorts or easy-to-roll trousers required.
DisneySea (Day 7): Bring cheap Disney ponchos or buy at park entrance (¥1,200). Don't let rain ruin the day.
Sunscreen: June UV index in Tokyo is 8–9 (Very High). Apply every 2 hours on outdoor days.
Practical Intelligence
Essentials & On-the-Ground Guide
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Transport
IC Card
Suica × 3 (load at airport). Works: all metro, JR, buses, taxis, vending machines, 7-Eleven
Narita → Westin
Narita Express + taxi from Ebisu (¥3,500 + ¥500) or Limousine Bus direct (¥3,200/pp, 90 min)
Within Tokyo
Metro covers everything. ¥180–320/ride. Tap Suica in/out. Google Maps works perfectly.
Shinkansen
Buy at JR Ticket Office (Midori no Madoguchi) at major stations or SmartEX app. Reserve seats.
Taxi
S.RIDE or GO app (like Uber for Japanese taxis). Metered, reliable, friendly. No tipping.
No tipping
Absolutely never tip anywhere in Japan. It can cause offence. Just say ありがとうございます.
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Money & Payments
Exchange Rate
¥1 = ₹0.59 (April 2026). ¥10,000 = ₹5,900
Cash ATMs
7-Eleven ATMs accept all foreign cards (VISA/MC/Amex). Japan Post ATMs also work. Withdraw ¥50,000–100,000 on arrival.
Cards
VISA/Mastercard accepted at hotels and most restaurants. Smaller shops, markets, arcades: cash only.
Budget total cash
¥3,84,770 (₹2,27,014) over 8 days excl. points redemptions
Tax Refund
Spend ¥5,000+ in one shop → show passport → tax-free shopping (8–10% refund). Itoya, Jump Shop, LOFT all participate.
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Apps & Connectivity
eSIM
Buy IIJmio or HIS Mobile eSIM before departure. Unlimited data, activates on landing. ~₹1,200 for 15 days.
Navigation
Google Maps (excellent in Japan, shows metro routes). Download offline Tokyo map before flight.
Translation
Google Translate camera mode — point at any Japanese menu or sign. Works offline if downloaded.
DisneySea App
Tokyo Disney Resort official app — live wait times, Disney Premier Access, mobile food orders. Download before Day 7.
Food delivery
Uber Eats Japan works well in Tokyo. App is identical to Indian version. Good for tired evenings.
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Emergency Contacts
Police
110
Ambulance / Fire
119
English Helpline
Japan Visitor Hotline: 050-3816-2787 (24hr)
Nearest Hospital
Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital — 2-34-10 Ebisu, Shibuya. English available. 5 min from Westin.
Indian Embassy
2-2-11 Kudan Minami, Chiyoda · +81-3-3262-2391
Westin Tokyo
+81-3-5423-7000 · 24hr concierge
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Pre-Travel Booking Checklist
Flights
AI306 DEL→NRT Jun 1 · AI305 NRT→DEL Jun 9
Westin Tokyo
Jun 1–7 via Bonvoy app — Ambassador rate
Sheraton Tokyo Bay
Jun 7 via Bonvoy app — resort hotel category
TeamLab Planets
teamlabplanets.dmm.com · Jun 6 09:00
Shibuya Sky
shibuya-sky.jp/en · Jun 2 17:00
Manga Workshop
GetYourGuide · Jun 4 14:00 · Note "yokai style"
Shinkansen (Osaka)
SmartEX app or JR ticket office · Jun 5 07:00 + 18:00
Farewell Dinner
TableCheck.com · Jun 8 19:30
eSIM
IIJmio.jp — buy 2 weeks before departure
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Essential Japanese Phrases
すみません
Sumimasen
Excuse me / Sorry — use constantly
ありがとうございます
Arigatou gozaimasu
Thank you (formal)
これをください
Kore wo kudasai
I'll have this please (point at menu)
お会計お願いします
Okaikei onegaishimasu
Check please
トイレはどこですか？
Toire wa doko desu ka?
Where is the bathroom?
英語を話せますか？
Eigo wo hanasemasu ka?
Do you speak English?
いくらですか？
Ikura desu ka?
How much is this?
おいしい！
Oishii!
Delicious! — say after every meal, makes chefs very happy