A Springtime Adventure in Tokyo, Japan: Temples, Tea, Food, and some Tokyo Magic

In this weeks Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode, we’re taking you with us to vibrant, bustling Tokyo! From theme parks to tea ceremonies, ancient temples to glowing digital art museums, we packed our itinerary with the best of Japan’s capital city—and now we're sharing it all with you. Whether it’s your first trip to Tokyo or you’re planning a return visit, this episode is full of helpful travel tips, must-do activities, and honest insights to help you experience the magic of Tokyo like a squad pro.Download our ⁠⁠5 Day Tokyo Itinerary⁠⁠ to make your trip planning even easier!Stay at the ⁠⁠Rembrandt Style Tokyo Nishikasai Grande Hotel⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠DoubleTree by Hilton⁠⁠ near the Kyoto StationGet an eSim from ⁠⁠Airalo ⁠⁠before you go and the ⁠⁠Tokyo Tourist Subway Passes⁠⁠ as soon as you get thereReserve your ⁠⁠Tokyo Disney Sea ⁠⁠tickets well ahead of timeWe highly recommend the ⁠⁠Tea Ceremony Workshop⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Sumo Wrestling Show⁠⁠ the ⁠⁠Onsen⁠⁠ experience, and going to ⁠⁠TeamLab Planets ⁠⁠while it’s still there.Visit iconic sites like Sensoji Temple, Sumida Park, Nezu Shrine, and Ueno Park during cherry blossom seasonStroll through Tsukiji Outer Market, sampling sushi, seafood, and Japanese street snacksDiscover hidden gems like Hamarikyu Gardens and the peaceful Nezu Shrine away from the crowdsTake in sweeping skyline views (for free!) from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observatory and catch their epic Godzilla-themed light showFind more recommended activities in our⁠⁠ Japan Experience's Viator Shop⁠Find a great flight deal to Tokyo, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop:⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!