Is Dotonbori Worth Visiting? Choosing the Right Time for Food, Neon and Crowds
Worth one visit, and best as a timed one: arrive late afternoon for daylight, eat nearby, come back after dark. A half-day here is more than the canal repays.
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Shibuya PARCO for Nintendo, Pokémon and Anime Shopping: Is It Worth the Stop?
Shibuya PARCO gathers Nintendo, Pokémon and several anime brands on one floor. When that is worth a dedicated stop, and when Akihabara serves you better.
Sanrio Puroland for Adults: Is It Worth the Trip, and How Long Do You Need?
Sanrio Puroland rewards adults who want time inside the Sanrio world rather than rides. Whether it justifies the trip out of central Tokyo, and how long to allow.
Gundam Base Tokyo: Is It Worth Visiting for Gunpla, or Is Akihabara Better?
Gundam Base Tokyo earns the trip to Odaiba for exclusive Gunpla and the large-scale displays. For general Gunpla stock, Akihabara is the shorter journey.
Nintendo TOKYO: Is It Worth Visiting If You’ll See Other Nintendo Stores in Japan?
Nintendo TOKYO is still worth a stop in Shibuya, but it is no longer Japan's only Nintendo store. Whether to go if you will see the others.