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Eevee Afternoon Tea

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Eevee Afternoon Tea at Ometesando Strings Hotel  A highlight of my last Tokyo trip: Pokemon themed afternoon tea! If there is a Pokemon pop-up event, I would recommend over the Pokemon cafe (less stressful to book, food was better) Booking:  About 2 months in advance, I booked this afternoon tea dining experience which I kept seeing on my instagram.  I yolo'ed and booked the premium seat experience - there were different start times for the Afternoon tea and I booked 2 pm.  Cost:  I went all in and got the 9500 yen set on a Friday to maximize the experience - and as a Pokemon fan and foodie it was worth it!  Experience: 10/10 The venue was gorgeous, the terrace is outside an upscale hotel where a wedding was taking place. The decor was amazing.  Decorated tables on the terrace: Menu:  Our server was friendly and tried to speak a little English. I just pointed at the tea selection and said "kore onegaishimasu" and the only other choice was the spec...
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Nintendo Museum

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The Nintendo Museum is a must visit for any Nintendo fan or video game lover, and I had a fun experience going opening month (Oct. 2024)!  What to expect in Nintendo Museum: Interactive games, an entire floor of Nintendo hardware and games exhibits, exclusive merchandise, a hamburger store, a craft activity, and lots of easter eggs!  Booking:  Tickets are distributed via a lottery system, but don't lose hope even if you are unlucky. I initially did not win the lottery, but watched for ticket release via the Nintendo Museum account  (Japanese and English versions on x/twitter), and was able to get tickets on a day that worked. The purchase process required getting a call from an international number and filling out info within 15 minutes, and then reserving a timeslot and paying 3,300 yen per ticket.  I recommend going on a weekday, as weekends and holidays are especially harder to get a ticket.  Getting there:  From Kyoto it is a bit closer, Osaka too...
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