Japan

📍ICN T1–NRT T2 ✈️ TW211 T’way Air ‼️ https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/ —To sign up and complete declaration (approved vaccination x3), get QR code for ease in customs/immigration/disembarkation card. —Purchase SUICA/PASSMO card (ezlink) at airport station ⤵️ — Purchase reserved seats on Narita Express to travel to downtown Tokyo, can be done on the day payment with card OR —Fastest: Keisei Narita Skyaccess (IC cards accepted, no reservation needed) https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/nex.html Ref: https://www.havehalalwilltravel.com/tokyo-narita-airport-muslim-friendly-guide

—Soba & tempura sets🍤 —halal-certified NPO japan halal association

—Japanese curry🍛 —MUIS halal certified

Luggage drop off available: from 7am Check in earliest by: 3pm Check out latest by: 10am

[ Google Review ] One of the largest electric appliances stores in Tokyo. Huge selections of all kinds of goods from kitchen to stationary to skincare. One stop shop for many tourists, with tax free service of course. Be mindful of what voltage your home country uses as here in Japan 100 V is the standard. Had to stop myself from buying lots of cool appliances as the voltage won't work back home. Fun place to shop or even just to browse.

Yoyogi park events square —Flea market

—Halal tendon (seafood/veg tempura served with rice, chawanmushi, miso soup) —small space, go before 12pm

—Chill, quiet stroll, take pictures, roses, ponds, bring onigiri/sandwiches to have on park benches

—Famous Shibuya crossing Best location for pics: -otw out of train station -Starbucks above Tsutaya (opp train station) —shopping district

Halal certified ramen.

—Halal yakiniku (bbq)

—8am: Meet up @ JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit 2hr bus..888 navy blue bus (Grp 6-guide: Itsuki) Attractions / Experiences Self-guided —Mt Fuji 5th station (40min) -Shinkura Fuji Asama Shrine 30mins bus.. —Oshino Hakkai (1hr) -8 ponds, melted snow from Mt Fuji -get lunch 1hr bus.. —Gotemba Outlets (3 hr) -shopping -onsen 2hr bus.. —5pm: Return to drop off point

—Take JR Narita express from Tokyo station to T3 (1hr): $27

[ Google Review ] One of the most deserted airports I've ever been. Almost no stores around. No electric outlets in any seat in my gate. Had to sit down on the floor to charge my electronic devices. Really, in 2023??

—Lawson convenience store for breakfast food

—Get admission ticket + express pass online, save QR code to scan for entry —Download USJ app, check opening time (varies daily) —Get there earlier than open time —Bring your own food (onigiri/sandwiches) they will stop you for bag check, just declare that it’s “halal” and they will approve (no halal food in park, only drinks) —Run to Super Nintendo World first if you don’t have timed entry tickets for that attraction, early entry does not require tickets —If you get there late, secure “Timed entry tickets” for Super Nintendo World on the USJ app —Follow entry time and ride times on your tickets, strictly

—Request for halal menu, mostly seafood —some souvenir shops as you exit Universal city

—operating hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00, closed on Tues —halal ramen; spicy beef ramen, order from vending machine and give ticket to staff —small space, get there early

—museum in castle —take lift to 8th floor and work your way downwards by stairs [ Google Review ] The castle itself is super impressive. It's beautiful and can be seen from quite a distance away, making it feel very grand. The surrounding area of the castle is also really nice. On one side is a river/lake? That is lined with cherry blossom trees, and on the other is stalls filled with yummy food. The area gets very busy pretty quickly, so if you want to go up the castle (which I imagine is an impressive view), then it might be best to go earlier in the day.

—Cremia: best soft serve ice cream in langue de chat cone —souvenir shops

[ Google Review ] Very nice mosque with friendly brothers mostly from India, Bangladesh, and some other Muslim countries. You have to either take a taxi to reach the mosque, or the train (a 15-minute walk to the nearest station). But certainly worth the effort.

—go early —souvenirs, street foods, seafood, owl and cat cafes —try uni (sea urchin) and fugu. (Blowfish sashimi) —will get crowded midday onwards —engraved chopsticks souvenir —leave by 2pm

—Grocery store to get really cheap sashimi (cheaper than Nishiki market), fugu available. —grab foods for a picnic

—have a picnic and chill [ Google Review ] The central river that runs through Kyoto is so beautiful to just walk or ride along. Lots of local bird wild life so great for bird spotting/photography as well. The restaurants lining the shores of the river create such a majestic feeling. Leaves you with a feeling you a wondering through ancient times.

—old Japan, ryokans, geishas, maiko etc —lots of souvenir shops, cafes, kimono rental —shops closes early so reach before 5pm

—first tatami-floored traditional Jap house setting —abit hard to find, look out for signs

[ Google Review ] Great area for food and souvenir shopping! The magnets I found here were super cute and affordable and found my favorite takoyaki stall here (only 400yen for 8 juicy pieces). I visited at day but at night is probably even better. Recommended!

—halal yakiniku, wagyu, all you can eat buffet, lunch sets —book reservations online —prayer room available, ask staff —operating hours: 11:00-16:00, 17:00-22:00 (last order 9pm) [ Google Review ] Very recommended place for HALAL yakiniku in affordable price. All you can eat beef, lamb, chicken and many more menus start from 3500 yen. CHEAPER if you come in lunch time (11-16 pm) with lunch set beef around 1000-2000 yen.

—famous glide sign —lots of shops, eateries —billboards alive at night

—gelatine/alcohol free matcha tiramisu

—halal udon, tempura: ¥1000 at T1 lvl 2 of Kansai airport food court