Two-Day Adventure: Day Trip to Ibaraki and Exploring Meguro, Tokyo

Day 1: Ibaraki Day Trip

Tokyo to Ibaraki, Japan on May 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

Start your day early with fresh sushi or traditional Japanese breakfast at one of the many vendors in Tsukiji Outer Market, open from 5:00am to 2:00pm. It’s a perfect introduction with lively atmosphere and fresh seafood.
JPY1500, 1h

8:45am

Travel from Tokyo to Ibaraki (Mito)

Take the JR Joban Line Limited Express from Ueno Station to Mito Station in Ibaraki, approximately a 90-minute journey heading northeast.
JPY3000, 1h30m

10:30am

Visit Kairakuen Garden

Explore one of Japan’s three great gardens, Kairakuen, renowned for its plum blossoms and scenic beauty. The garden opens from 6:00am to 7:00pm, offers peaceful walking paths and historic tea houses.
JPY310, 2h

12:45pm

Lunch at Mito Natto Street

Try Ibaraki’s specialty natto (fermented soybeans) prepared in various delicious ways along the Natto Street near Mito Station. Shops typically open for lunch from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
JPY1000, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Art Tower Mito

Explore this impressive contemporary arts complex which includes an art museum, concert hall, and theatre. Open 10:00am to 7:00pm on Sundays.
JPY500, 1h30m

4:00pm

Return trip to Tokyo

Board the JR Limited Express back to Ueno Station to conclude the Ibaraki day trip.
JPY3000, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu in Tokyo

Enjoy traditional izakaya style Japanese cuisine in a lively setting, famed for inspiring the Kill Bill movie fight scene. Dinner is served till around 11:00pm.
JPY3500, 1h30m
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Day 2: Exploring Meguro

Meguro, Tokyo, Japan on May 26, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Ivy Place

Enjoy a relaxed and stylish breakfast with options ranging from Japanese-style morning sets to western dishes, located in Meguro’s leafy neighborhood. Open from 8:00am.
JPY1500, 1h

9:45am

Visit Meguro River

Walk along the scenic Meguro River, famous for its cherry blossoms in the spring but tranquil year-round. Stroll south from Meguro Station to experience local shops and cafés.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Meguro Parasitological Museum

Discover the world’s only museum dedicated to parasites. Open 10:00am-4:30pm, closed Mondays. It’s an unusual but fascinating visit.
JPY300, 1h

12:45pm

Lunch at Tonki

Savour some expertly prepared tonkatsu (breaded deep-fried pork cutlet) at this iconic Meguro restaurant, open 11:30am-9:00pm.
JPY2000, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Institute for Nature Study

Explore a peaceful nature reserve in the middle of Tokyo, offering walking trails and a glimpse of native flora and fauna. Open from 9:00am to 4:30pm, closed on Mondays.
JPY150, 1h30m

4:00pm

Coffee Break at Onibus Coffee

Relax and enjoy hand-drip coffee from a well-regarded local roaster, perfect for recharging after a day of exploration.
JPY600, 45m

6:00pm

Dinner at Ajino Meguro

End your day with delicious Japanese home-style cooking in a cozy, authentic izakaya environment, open till 11:00pm.
JPY3000, 1h30m
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