We awoke just before 8 in our hotel room.
After a little time getting ready, we set off, grabbing fried chicken from a nearby Lawson’s for breakfast.
We made our way to the station, riding a subway train bound for Asakusa.
A short while later, we arrived in Asakusa.
We made our way from the station for Sensō-ji temple, heading down Nakamise shopping street.
We weaved our way through the morning crowds, pausing here and there to look at the various stalls flanking the approach to the temple.
We entered Sensō-ji temple proper.
After a look around, we returned back down the shopping street.
We made our way west from Sensō-ji.
We soon reached a shopping arcade.
We explored some of the nearby souvenir shops, and I contemplated a number of small sling bags.
We looped back around to Nakamise shopping street. As we walked, I noticed a guy walking past us eating a Melonpan with icecream.
We hadn’t had Melonpan since Kyoto, the hunt was now on—I opened Google Maps, and navigated us to a nearby Melonpan vendor.
Kagetsudō Kaminarimon
- ¥
- Price
- Dessert
- Shop
We were seated inside, and served a warm Melonpan with cool soft serve.
One delicious, fluffy melonpan later, we departed, and made our way along the Nakamise shopping street.
As we walked, a sudden murmur of excitment grew around us—very light snow was gently falling. Children ran past us, trying to catch tiny snowflakes.
We headed east, past the station, and took a look across Sumida River.
We then headed for the station, detouring through the old underground shopping streets.
We arrived on the station platform, to take a train from Asakusa station to Ebisu station.
Soon, we were en route to Ebisu station.
As we passed Tokyo station, we caught sight of more snow falling gently.
We arrived in Ebisu station, and made our way for lunch.
Alyssa was excited for where we were heading.
After a bit of a confusing wander around the station, we found our way to the attached Shake Shack.
Shake Shack
- ¥¥
- Price
- Burger
- Joint
We settled in for some rather tasty smash patty burgers and cheesy fries.
As we ate lunch, we mulled over what to do that afternoon.
We had planned to go to Odaiba the following day, but our afternoon was rather free, and doing Odaiba today would open up our weekend.
One satisfying lunch later, we made our way for Odaiba by train.
We transferred on to a local route.
A short ride later, we arried in Odaiba.
We made our way out of the station.
We emerged on the large, man-made island.
We made our way through one of the large shopping complexes.
Passing through a large food court and emerging on the other side, we arrived at the Unicorn Gundam statue.
After a few photo ops, we continued clockwise, heading over West Park Bridge.
We reached a lookout spot, facing North towards Tokyo, replete with a replica of the Statue of Liberty.
We continued our loop, heading back inside.
After exploring a few specialty stores, we headed to Tokyo Joypolis.
Tokyo Joypolis
- ¥
- Price
- Amusement
- Park
We spent the next couple of hours trying a number of indoor rides, including an inline halfpipe rhythm game called Halfpipe Tokyo, a rhythm roller coaster called Genkion Live Coaster, and a racing game called Storm G—where we achieved first place, and attained the rank of “Perfect Pair”.
Many rides and a couple of hours later, we headed to the third floor, for a celebratory and potentially-alocholic bubble tea.
We left Joyopolis, and continued our loop.
We made our way to DiverCity Tokyo, and headed up an elevator for the Gundam Base Tokyo store on level 7.
GUNDAM BASE TOKYO
- ¥
- Price
- Gundam
- Store
Inside was a massive range of Gundam kits for sale, as well as individual parts, and spaces to chill out and build.
A short while later, we departed Gundam Base, and exited DiverCity Tokyo.
Sunset was approaching as we continued to explore, as we made our way for TeamLAB Borderless.
We continued souh-east, until we realised we’d overshot the location and returned.
We eventually arrived at TeamLAB Borderless.
Unfortunately, there was only an hour left, and though there were tickets available, the staff advised us we’d be rushing to see everything in the time we had left—all the more reason to return!
We made our way back to the station, and rode back to Shibuya station, to drop our shopping off at our hotel.
A short while later, we emerged—far less encumbered—and made our way for Roppongi.
Google informed us to take a bus, so we made our way east, past the station, and liend up for a bus.
We jumped on a bus that looked right, and rode to Roppongi.
A short while later, our stop arrived, and we made our way through nightlife in Roppongi for our favourite pizza joint in Tokyo.
SAVOY
- ¥¥
- Price
- Pizza
- Restaurant
After a short wait in the cool night air, we were gratefully seated inside the cozy, warm kitchen.
Savoy is alays a must for us, and the wait is always worth it. We ordered our drinks, and food.
Watching Bun make the pizzas is a show unto itself.
Before long, our Margherita Pizza arrived.
The leopard-spotted pizza was hot, fresh, fluffy and yet so crisp. With a rich marinara sauce, balanced perfectly with the gooey cheese, and with bursts of flavour from the basil. It was devoured quickly.
Luckily, our Marinara arrived shortly after.
It’s easy to take for granted the humble Marinara—why opt for a cheese-less pizza when there’s a cheese pizza?
We were just as impressed with the Marinara and its freshly sliced garlic and oregano herbs. Just as perfectly balanced as the Margherita, and deserving on its place on a menu with only two options.
We left Savoy, and headed out in to the cool night Roppongi air.
As we headed north, we popped in to a Tsutaya books.
TSUTAYA Tokyo Roppongi
- ¥¥
- Price
- Book
- Store
After a quick look around the handsome book store, we continued to our next destination for the night.
Brewdog
- ¥¥
- Price
- Craft Beer
- Bar
Brewdog and Savoy is always a fantastic recipe for a good night in Roppongi.
We were seated at the bar, and enjoyed a nightcap before bed.
Some time later, we departed Brewdog, and made our way back to Shibuya.
