Start around noon at Tsukiji Outer Market, where the narrow lanes are lively but still manageable before the afternoon slowdown. Go seafood-focused—look for grilled seafood, sashimi bowls, or tamagoyaki—and allow about an hour for eating and browsing. Budget roughly ¥1,500–¥3,500 per person; many small stalls are cashless, but carrying some yen is useful. From Tsukiji Station, the market is a short walk. Leave by about 1:15 PM for Harajuku: take the Hibiya Line to Higashi-Ginza, then the Asakusa or Ginza Line connection toward Shibuya and walk from Meiji-jingumae, allowing around 35–45 minutes including transfers.
Aim to reach Capyneko Cafe around 2:00 PM. Keep this visit to about an hour, with a little buffer for check-in or a queue; cat cafés often work by timed sessions, so reserve ahead and confirm the reservation’s arrival window and house rules. Afterward, stroll toward GiGO Harajuku for Japanese rhythm games, crane machines, and a quick taste of the neighborhood’s youthful side. An hour is plenty here, and ¥1,000–¥2,000 gives you room for several games. Leave around 4:20 PM for teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills: take the Tokyo Metro from Meiji-jingumae toward Roppongi-Itchome or Kamiyacho, then walk, allowing roughly 35–45 minutes. A timed advance ticket is essential; target the approximately 5:00 PM entry and arrive early enough to find the entrance.
Spend 2–2½ hours inside teamLab Borderless, wandering without a fixed route through its dark rooms, shifting projections, and interactive installations. Afterward, walk or take a short taxi to Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu for a 7:45 PM dinner reservation. This distinctive izakaya is known for its atmospheric interior and Japanese comfort food; budget ¥4,000–¥7,000 per person, with drinks extra. Reserve in advance and request a table rather than relying on walk-in seating. Finish by about 9:30 PM so the evening stays comfortably under 10:00 PM; Roppongi Station is the most convenient nearby rail connection, while a taxi is simplest if you are continuing elsewhere.
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