Day 11
🎮 Day 11 — Akihabara & Imperial Palace
📍 Tokyo · Fri 4 Dec
Vibe: Anime mecca → peaceful palace gardens → Golden Gai nightlife
Transport: JR Yamanote Line + walking
⏰ Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 🎮 Akihabara — anime, electronics, manga (~3h) |
| 12:00 PM | 🍜 Lunch in Akihabara |
| 2:00 PM | 🏯 Imperial Palace gardens walk (~1.5h) |
| 3:30 PM | 🌿 East Gardens (free, ~1h) |
| 5:00 PM | 🚃 Train back to Shinjuku |
| 6:00 PM | 🍸 Golden Gai — tiny bars, explore |
| 8:00 PM | 🍜 Dinner in Golden Gai area |
🚃 Transport
| Route | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku → Akihabara | JR Yamanote Line | ~25 min |
| Akihabara → Imperial Palace | 🚶 Walk | ~20 min |
| Imperial Palace → Shinjuku | 🚇 Metro | ~20 min |
💰 Costs
| Item | AUD |
|---|---|
| Day Total | ~$0 |
💡 Golden Gai
Some bars have a cover charge (~$5–10). Look for "no cover" signs if you want to bar-hop cheaply.