Tokyo is so huge that the only way to wrap your head around it is to take it one district at a time. Once you realise that each of Tokyo's districts is a distinct neighbourhood with its own unique vibe then navigation and planning become much easier. I would aim to do no more than one or two districts in a day. Start the day by getting the train from your hotel to your district of choice and then explore by foot ! ヽ(゜∇゜)ノ
When I travel, I prefer not to have a plan that is too rigid. I make a list of a few 'must see ' sights in the area but like to make sure there is time to wander off route and get distracted by any random or unexpected finds . For me, it is often these unplanned moments that are the most special. I think this is particularly important in a city like Tokyo where you have no idea what you may find around the corner: a cute cafe, tiny temple, miniature pig cafe!
While I love not following a strict schedule this can cause problems when you find yourself hungry, on a random street, and with no idea where to find a good place to eat. This is where my Tokyo Trello board saves the day!
If you haven't heard of Trello , it is a free web-based project planning app which uses the kanban (看板) method of organisation. Kanban typically uses a board, split in to columns , and sticky notes (or cards) with actions or tasks written on them. While it is a great method for keeping track of software development projects (the columns represent points along the development pathway and the cards projects, as the project progresses the card is moved from column to column) it is a highly flexible system that can be modified for a range of applications including vacation planning!
When I travel, I prefer not to have a plan that is too rigid. I make a list of a few 'must see ' sights in the area but like to make sure there is time to wander off route and get distracted by any random or unexpected finds . For me, it is often these unplanned moments that are the most special. I think this is particularly important in a city like Tokyo where you have no idea what you may find around the corner: a cute cafe, tiny temple, miniature pig cafe!
While I love not following a strict schedule this can cause problems when you find yourself hungry, on a random street, and with no idea where to find a good place to eat. This is where my Tokyo Trello board saves the day!
If you haven't heard of Trello , it is a free web-based project planning app which uses the kanban (看板) method of organisation. Kanban typically uses a board, split in to columns , and sticky notes (or cards) with actions or tasks written on them. While it is a great method for keeping track of software development projects (the columns represent points along the development pathway and the cards projects, as the project progresses the card is moved from column to column) it is a highly flexible system that can be modified for a range of applications including vacation planning!
The kanban method is particularly great for planning your trips to Tokyo as you can create a column for each district. You can then create cards within each column for each of the things you would like to to do, places to eat, bars, shops you would like to visit. The great thing about being able to do this digitally in Trello is you can colour code each card and then filter your cards by category (show only cafes in the district or only sushi restaurants). Also, by adding the map power-up (you get one power-up per board in the free plan so I really recommend this one for travel boards) you can add a location to each of your cards. This then allows you to see everything added to your board on a personalised map - this is perfect for checking out what is nearby when you are adventuring and need to find the closest latte ≖‿≖
You can access my Tokyo planning Trello board over in the free stuff section of the blog ✧* All my favourite bars, restaurants , shops, and sights are already added so you can either use it as it is or copy it to your account and add your own ♡
At this point I should probably mention that I am not affiliated with Trello in any way, I just really love the app ≖‿≖
At this point I should probably mention that I am not affiliated with Trello in any way, I just really love the app ≖‿≖
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I'm Cheri, creator of Kawaii Cherry Pi, and (as you can probably guess) I love making kawaii and cute artwork and accessories. I am a huge fan of Japanese culture; the crazy and colorful along with the peaceful and natural.
Just like Japan, this site is a haven of contrasts; kawaii & otaku, travel tips and wanderlust, and mindfulness & self-improvement. So, stay a while and tanoshi! 楽しい
I'm Cheri, creator of Kawaii Cherry Pi, and (as you can probably guess) I love making kawaii and cute artwork and accessories. I am a huge fan of Japanese culture; the crazy and colorful along with the peaceful and natural.
Just like Japan, this site is a haven of contrasts; kawaii & otaku, travel tips and wanderlust, and mindfulness & self-improvement. So, stay a while and tanoshi! 楽しい