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I Tried Stopping at Every Tokyo Station in a Day
I Tried Stopping at Every Tokyo Station in a Day
Embark on an ambitious journey around Tokyo's Yamanote line, stopping at all 30 stations in a single day to discover hidden gems, iconic sights, and unique local experiences.
1 plan · 29 places · 4 experiences
Plan · 29 places · Tokyo, Japan
The Yamanote Line 30-Station Challenge
“This video documents my challenge to stop at every Tokyo station in a day, riding the Yamanote line for 30 stops in one day, eating, drinking, shopping, and exploring every corner of central Tokyo. It took closer to 12 hours.”
1Tokyo StationTransit station · Chiyoda City4.3 (134,459)Tokyo Station, 1 Chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, JapanCreator's voice
2Kanda JimbochoChiyoda CityKanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051, JapanCreator's voice- Japanese Festival Book — A cool little book on Japanese festivals, wrapped in nice paper with a map of Jimbocho. The author bought it to learn about the many crazy festivals nobody hears about.
3AkihabaraAkihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, JapanCreator's voice- Pan Dead Gashapon Toy — A gashapon toy featuring 'Pan Dead' – dead bread zombies. The author found it amusing and irresistible, describing it as a moldy piece of bread.
4Ameyoko MarketMarket · Taito City4.3 (12,280)Open nowAmeyoko market, 6 Chome-10-7 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, JapanCreator's voice- Sugary Grapes — Beautiful grapes battered in sugar. The author admits they're not healthy but found them pretty good once past the sugary shell, revealing fresh fruit inside.
5Ueno Station ViewpointPark · Taito City4.4 (34,978)Open · until 11 PMUeno Park, Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007Creator's voice
6Yanaka CemeteryCemetery · Taito City4.1 (960)Open 24 hoursYanaka Cemetery, 7 Chome-5-24 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, JapanCreator's voice- Experience · 1 place
Drinking Pink Sake in Yanaka Ginza
7Yanaka Ginza Shopping StreetTourist attraction · Taito City4.1 (1,210)Yanaka Ginza, 3 Chome-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, JapanCreator's voice 
8Nezu ShrineShinto shrine · Bunkyo City4.4 (9,386)Open · until 6 PMNezu Shrine, 1 Chome-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031, JapanCreator's voice- Torii Gate Tunnel — A beautiful tunnel of torii gates, reminiscent of Fushimi Inari in Kyoto but without the crowds. The author had no idea such a good one existed in Tokyo and considers it a highlight.
9Tabata StationTrain station · Kita City3.7 (844)Tabata Station, 1-chōme-17 Higashitabata, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0013, JapanCreator's voice- Experience · 1 place
Matcha Tea in Rikugien Gardens
10Rikugien GardensGarden · Bunkyo City4.4 (10,718)Open · until 5 PMRikugien Gardens, 6 Chome-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021, JapanCreator's voice 
11Sugamo Jizo-dori Shopping StreetBusiness park4.1 (834)Closed · opens Monday 7 AMSugamo Jizodori Shopping Street, 4 Chome-22-8 Sugamo, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0002, JapanCreator's voice- Cheese Kamaboko (Fish Cake) — A heavy cheese fish cake that tastes a bit like fish sticks but with cheese. The author found it pretty good and a unique street food experience.
12Onigiri BongoJapanese restaurant · Toshima City4.2Open · until 9 PMOnigiri Bongo, 2 Chome-27-5 Kitaotsuka, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0004, JapanCreator's voice
13Sunshine CityShopping mall · Toshima City4.1Closed · opens Thursday 10 AMSunshine 60, 3 Chome-1-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-8630, JapanCreator's voice- Charizard Pokémon Plush — A Charizard Pokémon plush toy. The author considered buying it as a gift, noting it represents Charlotte well, but decided against it for now.
14Gakushuin University ViewpointPrivate university · Toshima City4.3 (2,037)Gakushuin University, 1 Chome-5-1 Mejiro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-8588, JapanCreator's voice
15Takadanobaba Game Center MikadoVideo arcade · Shinjuku City4.5 (1,537)Open · until 11:30 PMTakadanobaba Mikado Game Center, オアシスプラザビル １Ｆ 4 Chome-5-10 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0075, JapanCreator's voice
16Shin-Okubo Korea TownTourist attraction · Shinjuku City4.2 (546)ClosedShin-Okubo Korea Town, 1 Chome-4-15 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, JapanCreator's voice- Cheese Dakgalbi (Korean Fried Chicken) — Korean fried chicken drenched in cheese and kimchi. The author describes it as being on a 'whole another level' with crispy batter and a sweet, sticky, spicy sauce, calling it perfection and the best fried chicken in Japan.
17Shinjuku Station ViewpointObservation deck · Shinjuku City4.5Open · until 5 PMNorth Observation Deck, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, Tochomae Station, 45F 2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001, JapanCreator's voice- Experience · 1 place
Reading in Yoyogi Park
18Meiji Jingu ShrineTourist attraction · Shibuya4.7 (53,577)Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557Creator's voice 
19Tower Records ShibuyaCD ショップ · Shibuya4.4 (464)Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMTower Records Shibuya, 1 Chome-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0041, JapanCreator's voice- Tatsuro Yamashita City Pop Cassette — A cassette of Tatsuro Yamashita, one of the author's favorite City Pop artists. Cassettes are making a comeback and are quite popular. The only problem is the author didn't have a cassette player at the time of purchase.
20Henry's Burger EbisuHamburger restaurant4.3Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMHENRY'S BURGER Daikanyama, 1 Chome-36-6 Ebisunishi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021, JapanCreator's voice- Wagyu Burger — A simple burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, highlighting the rich, buttery Wagyu patty. The author calls it the best burger in Tokyo but also the messiest, recommending bringing plenty of napkins.
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22Kiji ShrineShinto shrine · Shinagawa City4.0 (256)Open · until 6 PMKiji-jinja Shrine, 白雉子ビルディング 1 Chome-2-33 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0022, JapanCreator's voice
23Footnik British Pub OsakiSports bar · Shinagawa City3.8Closed · opens Monday 11 AMThe Footnik Osaki, ThinkPark Plaza 1F 2 Chome-1-1 Osaki, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0032, JapanCreator's voice- Fish and Chips with Wedges · ¥1500 (implied) — A plate of fish and chips served with wedges. The author found the fish a bit pale and the batter 'flaccid,' and was particularly disappointed by the use of wedges instead of traditional chips.
- Magners Cider — A beautiful, actual cider that the author enjoyed, stating it was 'bloody good' and couldn't be screwed up.
24Sony Global HeadquartersCorporate office · Minato City4.0 (929)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AMSony Group Corporation, 1 Chome-7-1 Konan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075, JapanCreator's voice- Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones — The author's favorite headphones, but they lament Sony's overly complicated naming scheme, wishing for simpler names like 'Sony Wonder Headphones' or 'Sony 1.'
25Takanawa Gateway StationTrain station · Minato City4.1 (493)Takanawa Gateway Station, 2-chōme-1 Kōnan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0075, JapanCreator's voice
26Shibaura Minami Futo ParkPark · Minato City4.3 (260)Open · until 9 PMShibaura Minami Futo Park, 3 Chome-33-20 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0022, JapanCreator's voice
27Zojoji TempleBuddhist temple4.5 (12,041)Closed · opens 9 AMZojo-ji Temple, 4 Chome-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, JapanCreator's voice
28Shimbashi StationTransit station · Minato City3.8 (2,135)Shimbashi Station, 2 Chome-17 Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0004, JapanCreator's voice
29Yodobashi Camera AkibaElectrical supply store4.2Closed · opens Monday 9:30 AMYodobashi Akiba, 1-1 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0028, JapanCreator's voice- Cassette Player · ¥5400 — The author found cassette players ranging from ¥5,400 for the cheapest to ¥21,000 for a titanium model. They opted for the cheaper one, noting it also had a built-in radio.
- Experience · 1 place
Playing a Cassette at Tokyo Station
1Tokyo StationTransit station · Chiyoda City4.3 (134,459)Tokyo Station, 1 Chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, JapanCreator's voice
30 extraction issues
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