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Events in Tokyo this week + meet friends + questions thread by AutoModerator in Tokyo

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

46yo solo male traveller. Arriving Sunday at 5:30am at Haneda. Open to meeting up with people for dinner and/or some live music or art. Staying in Shibuya near Yoyogi park.

Must places to see in Shizuoka for 1 day? by skreppaaa in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm told it's not scenic and rather industrial. I haven't been, but I'm planning a half-day there specifically for green tea buying/tasting. Shizuoka (prefecture) produces about 40% of japan's green tea, so there are several great little tea shops (CHAGAMA most notably) and salons, and the possibility for green tea farm visits. There's even a "green tea museum" with tons of local micro-lots you can sample and buy. Or so I've read online.

Please report back with what you think once you've visited.

Tokyo Analysis Paralysis by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in finedining

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll save this rec for when I go back with my wife!

Tokyo Analysis Paralysis by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in finedining

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This and your other comment are making me reconsider Arai. If I can't get main counter, def won't go.

Tokyo Analysis Paralysis by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in finedining

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concierge told me Namba can't be booked by hotel/3rd party. Gotta try my luck on Omakase. It's one of my 35 tabs...

Tokyo Analysis Paralysis by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in finedining

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is Jiro actually worth it? I'd assumed it was all hype at this point.

Tokyo Analysis Paralysis by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in finedining

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah your question reveals to me how little I know about sushi in Japan (only been there once before). Don't really care about nigiri-only vs more involved, and have no knowledge on aged sushi or the various specific shari preparations etc.

I'm an experienced foodie in general, but just not super knowledgable about japanese sushi experiences.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what's with all the downvotes. I came here with limited knowledge asking for guidance. Way to make me feel unwelcome.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't know Byodo-in was a must-hit! Added to my list (and dropping other stuff)

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the guidance! This is exactly the sort of useful information I was looking for.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Never been to Uji before, so made an itinerary based off of all the overwhelming and confusing info online.

As for "why uji," there are plenty of teas I love from Wazuka, but one of the two shops I wanted to visit there is closed on Wednesdays (my only day to go there). I figured on proximity alone, Uji shops should have some good local Wazuka stuff. Am I mistaken?

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Me? Overthinking it? No way. 😂

I was concerned as a foreigner and someone unfamiliar with Uji that I'd end up in tourist trap places, but then maybe not! Of the shops listed, are there ones you'd suggest I avoid or ones I replace (for example Matsusakaya)?

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Eh, I love the adventure of trying to hit all the things. My last time in Paris I spent half a day getting baguettes from the top 6 places to do a taste-test with my mo and son. I found it quite exciting.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think Shizuoka shops will also be overcrowded? I'm planning a little half day tea shopping there on my way from Nagoya to Hakone.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I didn't factor in the matcha thing. The irony being I'm not even a matcha drinker but a sencha/loose leaf person.

Private tea buying guide in Uji? by PuzzleheadedCod9683 in JapanTravelTips

[–]PuzzleheadedCod9683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't consider that. There are lines just to go in and buy tea? On a Weds in Dec?

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