you only get once chance to see the tuna catches early in the morning (and to get kicked out promptly by security), but it's an experience you just have to add to your life to-do list
Waking up early is worth it for this wholesale fish market. Have a sushi breakfast, or if you’re not buying anything, just watch the activities unfold. Take the Hibiya Line, then Exit 1 in Tsukiji.
Sushi-dai (寿司大） is one of the best places for good sushi. Get here before 6.15am though, or queue for >2 hours. Try the chef's recommendation! Read more.
Fish Auction between 5:00am and 6:15am.Eat some good sashimi soon after. Read more.
Go at the crack of dawn (like a bit before 5.30am) any day for the tuna auction, get a bowl of tuna sashimi at a stall, and then go take a nap at the hamarikyu botanical gardens nearby.
we picked the prix fixe but i think a better idea is to sit by the bar and order small plates. the views are out of this world (i hear the glass is treated in a way so as to avoid glare at night)
the omakase is a fifteen-minute sprint of this fish and that fish. the chef will knife up pieces faster than you can count: and your only job is to eat and take it all in
memory lane makes me feel like i'm on the set of "in the mood for love"; rainy night, great to come here for a drink after grabbing a quick bite in the neighborhood
Gadgets, manga and "maid cafes". All quite overwhelming. Super Potato particularly recommended for retro gaming fans.
Have your hotel book you ahead of time. Do not take pictures of the staff, only the fish. Bring cash. Sit back and enjoy something amazing.
They only sell hardware and iTunes cards (handy for foreigners without Japanese credit card for iTunes). Go to Akihabara for accessories.
The gadget shops around Akihabara are pretty stunning. Be aware that most of them sell racks of porn as well.
Tips Translated: Also known as "Electric Town", is the famous Akihabara electronics district of Tokyo. Every nerd's paradise! Video games, anime, manga and consumer electronics are the daily bread!
Conosciuta anche come "Electric Town", Akihabara è il famoso quartiere dell'elettronica di Tokyo. Il paradiso di ogni nerd! Videogiochi, anime, manga ed elettronica di consumo sono il pane quotidiano!
Amazing interior, done with retro wooden Japanese feel. Breakfast sets are delicious!
The executive floor includes a lounge access. The lounge has a great view of the city, many complimentary drinks and fantastic Japanese breakfasts served every morning. Try to stay there if you can.
If u wanna go to ginza or roppongi, no need to ride the free shuttle to shinjuku station. There are 2 nearby metro stations that are accessible from the basement of the hotel. Much easier.
The Tempura Zen set is the best lunch pick: 2 shrimp, 1 bell pepper, 2 unagi, 1 fish and kakiage.
Fresh Tempura served the traditional way skilled right in front of you. I recommend the Kodawari Zen at about 6000 yen
