Depart - July 10 12:55 PM- New York JFK Booking Numbers: Barbour Slater Flight 1 - JFK to Seoul ICN Depart - JFK Terminal 1 - 12:55 PM Layover: 55min Flight 2 - Seoul to Narita (Tokyo) Depart - Seoul ICN - Terminal 1 - 3:30 PM ORIGINAL FLIGHT: What We Did - Tokyo Day 1 Stop 1 Shibuya Station (aka Shubuya Scramble Square) - home to the famous intersection of people scrambling in every direction. Stop 2 Daikanyama- Daikanyama: A Guide To Tokyo’s Little Brooklyn Lunch - Maison ICHI Daikanyama Kyu Asakura House Stop 3 - Rest at hotel Stop 4 Dinner in Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Official Site Zaraku Shibuya Walked around Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho on our way back to the hotel – Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen: OR ORDERED on 5/15/23 We'll each get a one-week JR Pass from Amnet. We can take most any train as often as we like, including the Shinkansen (Bullet Train). JR Pass Info: https://travelwithamnet.com/jr-pass Only for foreign tourists Must pick up at Amnet office with passport Activate in Japan before first use – 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 – Breakfast from Family Mart the night before. Shinkansen from Shibuya Station to Shin Osaka. Checked into AirBNB (Not ready when we arrived) Waited on the rain. Eventually left for Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Saw some of the float prcessions Ate grilled beef tongue, cold cucumbers and other festival food Never got to witness the ceremonies within the shrine, taiko drumming, the fortunes, etc. – Ate amazing croissants in our room from Cafe&Croissant in Kuromon Market. Shopping in Tsūtenkaku/Shinsekai near Tsūtenkaku Tower. Ate kushage in Shinsekai at Yaekatsu (八重勝) 3 Chome-4-13 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002. https://www.tsunagujapan.com/the-right-way-to-eat-the-famous-osaka-kushikatsu/ David, Patty, Kyoko and Ian explored Dontonbori at night. Saw a band of buskers play on the bridge. Stopped for drinks and snacks on the water at Motokara "Japanese style Smoked Dishses Restaurant" (燻製バル モトカラ 難波店｜女子会 道頓堀) 〒542-0084 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Souemoncho, 入り口は道頓堀川沿い 7-11 B1F – – – 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. Get train by 10 am to Kansai Int'l Airport for 2:20 pm flight. Need to figure out breakfast beforehand. – Peach Aviation - MM235 Simple Peach Fare 2h 25m – – Beach Hotel Sunshine allows guests to use the pool and facilities for the rest of the day after check out!! – eTickets (PDF): Ishigaki to Tokyo Economy 3h July 26, 2023 Went sightseeing and shopping around Minato Mirai 21. Sarah and Ian got eyeglasses at Owndays optometrist at Mark IS mall https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/shops/681. Tried to go to Megmi Suisan kaiten sushi on the 4th floor in Mark IS mall https://neo-emotion.jp/post_kaitensushi/mark-is/. Since the pandemic, kaiten sushi is a thing of the past, so there was no sushi on the conveyer belt. Ian thought the place smelled bad so we left. Went to Kamakura Pasta restaurant instead, also on the 4th floor. David took more bread than he was allowed from the bread bar and was reprimanded by the bread lady, who rang a bell every time she brought out fresh bread. https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/menu/kamakura/ https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/shop/370/ After lunch we went to the rooftop of Mark IS mall and saw the garden. Patty went to doctor that evening at My Medical Clinic - Minato Mirai https://mymc.jp/minatomirai/. David and Patty went for prescription at Yokohama Station alone. Went back the next day because they gave her one too few antibiotic pills. Ian, Kyoko and Sarah had dinner at Bonno Restaurant near Sakuragicho Station. http://www.bon-no.com/ – July 31, 2023 Brunch with Mihoko at Garden Cafe Dinner - Kyoko and Sarah had dinner with her mother and Mihoko in Totsuka. Ian, David and Patty tried to eat at Sushi Yamamoto (鮨山もと) in Hase. There was a family at the sushi bar. The father started telling how lucky we were to just walk in and eat since he had tried twice before and finally made a reservation. Just as we got settled, the chef, Yamamoto-san, holds up a tablet with the words, "I have a reservation coming soon. I only have enough rice for them." Surprised that a place with such a good reputation didn't have enough rice, we left. We found another restaurant, Kohana Sushi, 小花寿司, 1 Chome-11-13 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan. Two older chefs behind the bar were very accommodating and we had an excellent meal starting with sushi platters, then we started picking individual items, and a couple of small bottles of sake. – – 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 – Click for Narita Airport Map Return - Aug 3 - Tokyo Narita Barbour - Flight 1 - Tokyo to Montreal - Booking Number - 426ET7 Air Canada Flight 2 - Montreal to JFK Depart 6:25PM - Montreal Seats: Slater - Tokyo to Honolulu Zipair
Events in July–August 2023
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July 1, 2023 Leave for Japan - JFK 12:55 PM - UPDATED 7/9/23*
Leave for Japan - JFK 12:55 PM - UPDATED 7/9/23*
July 10, 2023
Air Canada = 426ET7
Asiana = 23859526
Air Canada = 44os99
Asiana = 97564329
Asiana Airlines - Flight No. OZ 221
Arrive - Seoul ICN - Terminal 1 - 5:35 PM (Tue, July 11 Seoul Time)
Duration: 15h 40min
Asiana Airlines - Flight No. OZ 108
Arrive - Tokyo NRT - 21:00
Duration: 2h 30min
Flight 1 - NYC to TorontoDepart 10:00 AM - JFK
Arrive 11:45 AM - Toronto YYZ
Flight No. AC 8553Flight 2 - Toronto to Tokyo (Narita)Depart 1:05 PM - Toronto YYZ
Arrive - 3:10PM (July 11 Japan Time) - Tokyo Narita
Flight No. AC 009Booking Number (Barbour) - 426ET7SeatsJFK - YYZ 16D, 16C, 16FYYZ - NRT 27G, 27D, 27E Arrive Narita - 3:10pm Japan Time*
WWD Tokyo Day 1**
WWD Tokyo Day 1**
July 12, 2023
メゾン・イチ 代官山
Five minutes on foot from Daikanyama station, this beautifully preserved private residence that has been turned into a museum provides a peek into a traditional Japanese home, constructed in 1919. The former residence of the Asakura Family was built by its patriarch, Torajiro Asakura, and is a fantastic relic of Taisho era Japan that lasted from 1912 to 1926. Its wooden architecture and meticulously manicured Japanese gardens make it a true hidden gem and important cultural site.
個室居酒屋 座楽 渋谷駅前店 Check Out: 10:00 am
Check Out: 10:00 am
July 13, 2023 Activate JR Pass*
Activate JR Pass*
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*
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
July 13, 2023 WWD Osaka Day 1
WWD Osaka Day 1
July 13, 2023 WWD Osaka Day 2
WWD Osaka Day 2
July 14, 2023 ?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
July 14, 2023 EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan
EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan
July 15, 2023 EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM
EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM
July 17, 2023 Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
July 17, 2023 
Gion Matsuri Continued
Gion Matsuri Continued
July 18, 2023 Last day JR Pass
Last day JR Pass
July 19, 2023 Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*
Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*
July 20, 2023 Flight to Ishigaki - 2:20pm departure*
Flight to Ishigaki - 2:20pm departure*
July 20, 2023
Osaka
KIX
2:20 PM
Ishigaki
ISG
4:45 PM Check out 11:00 am latest
Check out 11:00 am latest
July 22, 2023 Check out 10:00 am*
Check out 10:00 am*
July 24, 2023 Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*
Flight Ishigaki to Tokyo (Haneda) - 7:10pm departure*
July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023
3h Nonstop
Japan Airlines - JL974
Ishigaki
ISG
7:10 PM
Tokyo
HND
10:10 PM WWD Yokohama Day 1
WWD Yokohama Day 1
Check out 10:00 am
Check out 10:00 am
July 26, 2023 Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!
Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!
July 29, 2023 Incomplete
Incomplete
August
August 1, 2023(2 events) Check out 10:00 am
Check out 10:00 am
August 1, 2023 Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
August 1, 2023 teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*
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 Fly Back NYC/Hawaii - 5:30pm departure (IKS); 7:15 departure (DP)*
Fly Back NYC/Hawaii - 5:30pm departure (IKS); 7:15 departure (DP)*
August 3, 2023
Depart 5:30PM - Tokyo Narita Terminal 1
Arrive 4:50PM - Montreal (Yes, 40 minutes before we left on the same date!)
Flight No. AC 006
Arrive 8:00PM - JFK
Flight No. AC 8898
NRT - YUL 28G, 28D, 28E
YUL - JFK 16D, 16C, 16F
Flight ZG002
Depart 7:15 pm JST - Narita
Arrive 7:50 am HST - HonoluluSeptember
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July 10, 2023(1 event)
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Tokyo
July 13, 2023(4 events)
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
July 14, 2023(2 events)
Shinsekai
July 15, 2023(1 event)
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Tokyo Dome
August 2, 2023(1 event)
"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
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