– In case we're at a loss for a place to eat... - Probably the best choices: Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Local Bars and Eats - Official Site with recommendations Also: Taijuen Shibuya - Facebook Page 5 Great Value Steakhouses in Tokyo https://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/en Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 1 Chome−25−6, Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Bldg., 3F – Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html Shinkansen Info: https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen: OR – This our favorite local festival. It is located in Hirano on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture. Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Yamatoji Line from JR Namba Station – In case we can't find a place to eat (which is nearly impossible in Osaka) https://www.tsunagujapan.com/30-cheap-and-delicious-restaurants-in-osaka/ https://www.tsunagujapan.com/20-recommended-places-to-eat-in-dotonbori-osaka/ Hokkyoku: Homemade Ice Candy (北極) - 3 Chome-8-22 Nanba Chuo-ku, Osaka - https://hokkyoku.jp/ Takoyaki - Everywhere, but these are well-known Acchichi Honpo (Fresh Catch) - 7-19, Souemon-cho, Chuo-ku (Open Late 2am) - http://www.acchichi.com/ Okonomiyaki Mizuno - 1-4-15, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-4-15 - Ramen Kinryu Ramen - Dotonbori Branch - 1-7-26, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-26 - https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001495/ Tempura Sakamachi no Ten-don LUNCH ONLY (until 2pm or runs out) - 1-8-16, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Conveyor Belt Sushi Kaitenzushi Chojiro Hozenji - 廻転寿司CHOJIRO 法善寺店 Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Namba-walk - 大起水産 回転寿司 なんばウォーク店 Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Dotombori - 大起水産 回転寿司 道頓堀店 Tekomai: All-You-Can-Eat-Steak - 4-16 Doyamacho Kita-ku, Osaka - http://298group.com/accessNamba.html – Train to Cable Car to Bus!! About 2-2.5 hours ride. – Bus to Cable Car to Train to Shinkansen!! A bit of an odyssey. Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html Shinkansen Info: https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains – Gion Matsuri is Kyoko's (and maybe Japan's) biggest festival. Yamaboko Junko - July 17 - Giant floats are carried out of the local shrines and are placed in the streets for viewing. Street festivities, food and traditional performances fill every block of the area. – In case we're at a loss for a place to eat... Ponto-cho Alley https://sharing-kyoto.com/Eat-Drink/Central_Kyoto_Area/Kaiseki-Kyo_Ryori?fulltext= – Nara Line (JR) from Kyoto Station - about 45 minutes – – Haruka Line from Kyoto Station - every 30 minutes Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 – 石垣島のグリルレストラン Island Sky Restaurant - Rooftop Our friend, Rie (pronounced LEE-ay) is making reservations for us at least one night. We also will likely have dinner at the AirBNB at least one time. Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 – Rie will borrow table grill. We will go to supermarket for food on the way back from the beach. Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Located in Misakicho District downtown Rie made reservations Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes – – JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station (Auto-translated) GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT is a pleasant restaurant consisting of a 60-year-old atelier and a garden terrace where you can fully enjoy the lush greenery of the garden. The concept is "Season-inspired" and "Fine-crafts". Seasonal and handmade are the themes. The cuisine is centered around dishes boldly using handmade loin ham, which can only be found here, in collaboration with "Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai," a local ham manufacturer with a 110-year history in Kamakura, as well as PIZZA, PANCAKE, GREEN, ICE CREAM, and other dishes using seasonal ingredients from Shonan. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA style. We also collaborated with "Kamakura Beer," a craft beer brewery also located in Kamakura. GARDEN HOUSE's original seasonal craft beer is kegged first thing in the morning and sent directly to you. You can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer that you can only drink here. – – 11-11:30am Reservation - Timed Entry teamLab Planets Tokyo https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/ ・teamLab App Create the Artwork with Others Download the app for free ・Distributed Fire Share the Flame Download the app for free Address: 〒135-0061 東京都江東区豊洲６丁目１−16 –
Events in July–August 2023
Tokyo Food Suggestions*
July 11, 2023
Dinner @ Zaraku
July 12, 2023
EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*
July 13, 2023
Tokyo Station
JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit)
7:30-20:30
Tokyo Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office (Yaesu Central Exit)
7:30-20:30
Shinagawa Station
Information Center (Central Ticket Gate)
9:00-19:00
Shinagawa Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office
9:00-19:00
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
July 13, 2023 Lunch - Shinsekai*
July 14, 2023 Osaka Food Suggestions*
July 14, 2023
Aizuya (Origin of Takoyaki) - B1F, Namba Chikatetsu Nannan Town, 5-4-1, Namba, Chuo-ku - https://www.aiduya.com/
Takoyaki Juhachiban - 1F, Nakaza Kuidaore Bldg., 1-7-21, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku - https://d-sons18.co.jp/
Kougaryu - https://kougaryu.jp/shop/
https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001278/
https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001246/ ?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
July 14, 2023 EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*
July 15, 2023 EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*
July 17, 2023 Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
July 17, 2023 
Kyoto Food Suggestions*
July 18, 2023
- Great Restaurants
- Traditional Tea Houses
- Restaurants on the east side have outdoor decks overlooking the Kamogawa River Gion Matsuri Continued
July 18, 2023 EARLY START! - Train to Nara*
July 19, 2023 Train Return to Kyoto*
July 19, 2023 Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*
July 20, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 20, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Dinner with Rie*
July 20, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 21, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*
July 21, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 24, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
July 24, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 25, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Train to Yokohama*
July 26, 2023
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
July 27, 2023 Return Train to Yokohama
July 27, 2023 Train to Kamakura*
July 29, 2023 Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*
July 31, 2023 Train to Tokyo
August 1, 2023 Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
August 1, 2023 teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*
August 2, 2023
Understand Deeply and Enjoy More
We have prepared a guide app that allows you to read the concepts of the artworks near you.
In The Infinite Crystal Universe, you can participate in the art using this app. You create the artwork with those around you.
https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/#app
Light the Flame
When you launch this app and approach Universe of Fire Particles Falling from the Sky, your flame will ignite and you can take the artwork home with you.
If you approach other people with the app, you can share your flame with them.
https://teamlabfire.page.link/planets
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061 Narita Express to Airport
August 3, 2023
Tokyo Food Suggestions*
Dinner @ Zaraku
EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
Lunch - Shinsekai*
Shinsekai
Osaka Food Suggestions*
?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*
EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*
Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
Kyoto Food Suggestions*
Gion Matsuri Continued
EARLY START! - Train to Nara*
Train Return to Kyoto*
Nara Station
Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*
Kyoto Station
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Dinner with Rie*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
Hitoshi Ishiganto
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Train to Yokohama*
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
Return Train to Yokohama
Train to Kamakura*
Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*
Train to Tokyo
Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
Tokyo Dome
teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*
"Together with Others, Immerse your Entire Body, Perceive with your Body, and Become One with the World
teamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab. People go barefoot and immerse their entire bodies in the vast artworks together with others. The artworks change under the presence of people, blurring the perception of boundaries between the self and the works. Other people also create change in the artworks, blurring the boundaries between themselves and the works, and creating a continuity between the self, the art, and others."
teamLab Planets Tokyo
Narita Express to Airport