Day 1: Touched down at Haneda to a sea of travelers! Followed the airport signs religiously, skipping bathroom breaks to speed through customs—only to join an endless queue [facepalm]. After check-in, dashed straight to Shibuya Sky for our reservation. 
Rain ruined the plans—escalators shut down, the observation deck engulfed in thick fog 
. Spent ages adjusting camera filters before finally capturing that perfect shot in Figure 4 [triumph through tears].
Day 2: Woke up to golden sunshine 
! Threw open the hotel curtains—and there stood majestic Mount Fuji greeting us like a postcard. Instant serotonin boost!
Today’s adventure: urban exploration. Hailed a cab straight to our researched cherry blossom hotspot. Tokyo’s early sakura? Absolutely breathtaking [heart explosion].
Hidden gem near Nakameguro. Wandered through charming alleys, checked off Neel’s cozy café 
, gambled on Number Sugar’s mystery candy box . Nakameguro and Daikanyama are pure wanderlust fuel! Tried LUUP’s scooters 
—watching guys master them instantly while I wobbled like a newborn giraffe [epic fail].
Day 3: Retail therapy extravaganza!! [credit cards ready]
Dawn patrol at Tokyo Station’s bus terminal for our Gotemba Premium Outlets shuttle. DIY ticket scanning—just flash that QR code! Two-hour ride filled with shopping anticipation. Pre-trip research hyped GUCCI’s kids’ section, but reality hit—empty racks where bargains should be [soul crushed].
Met a shockingly fluent Chinese-speaking salesperson (only noticed at checkout—plot twist!).
Vivienne Westwood Red Label delivered—tee prices slashed, though sizing ran petite. Perfect for layering basics! 
Gotemba = kiddo shopping paradise, honestly.
Detoured to Shinjuku for bonus spree—because why not?
Day 4: March madness—woke up to a winter wonderland! 
Actual snow accumulation in Tokyo [mind blown]. Eastbound adventure today. Lunch drama: two fully booked spots [facepalm] led us to Ningyocho’s legendary sukiyaki near Ueno. Melt-in-your-mouth perfection [chef’s kiss], with kimono-clad servers in our reserved tatami room—total immersion.
Ryuichi Sakamoto exhibition pilgrimage. Got the “65+ free entry” crowd alert email, but rainy skies kept masses away. Pro tip: online tickets skip the endless queue—scan and sail through! Spent 2+ hours absorbing the artistry. Bonus: Subway ride served Skytree cameos [camera roll flooded].
Evening climax at Azabudai Hills’ Sky Room—one cocktail 
unlocks Tokyo Tower’s glittering nightscape 
[view worth every yen].
Note to self: daytime visits avoid glass glare in photos 
.
Day 5: Afternoon flight 
turned into morning efficiency. Haneda’s shopping rep? Confirmed legendary. JAL hack: online check-in for all flights. Last Shanghai departure taught me—never again! This time, early digital check-in + self-service baggage drop. Haneda’s Face Express? Game-changer—Chinese prompts guided seamless facial verification.
Automated bag tags, priority security lanes—saved hours [smug satisfaction].
Heartbreak: Hello Kitty’s Mount Fuji magnet sold out [internal screaming]. Next trip redemption!
Shibuya Sky sounds amazing but that rain really threw a wrench in your plans! I’ve heard the fog can be pretty intense there. Did you end up exploring any other spots nearby after the weather messed things up?
Absolutely, the rain was disappointing, but we still found some great spots nearby! After skipping Shibuya Sky, we ended up visiting Yoyogi Park and exploring the trendy cafes around Harajuku—it was a nice change of pace. The fog can definitely add an eerie charm, but it’s worth trying again on a clearer day. Thanks for asking—hope this helps with your own trip planning!
Shibuya Sky sounds amazing but rough luck with the weather! Have you tried the teamLab Borderless yet? I’ve heard it’s a must-visit even if the outdoors aren’t cooperating. Also, those camera struggles are so relatable—fog or not, getting the shot right is everything!