We went on a practice run from Akasaka to Tokyo station today to make sure we knew where the Shinkansen was. We are doing the digital tickets for the first time linked to our suica and it’s a new process and a bit stressful. So we don’t want to be too early….but also need to leave time for if it fails.
After we worked out our pacing, I decided I wanted to find ramen street which is on the basement level of Tokyo station. We wandered for a bit, then started to see signage. Yay! It was still surprisingly difficult to find and I was surprised at the lack of signage. Then I spotted Ikaruga which was a highlighted eatery so I knew we were in the right place.
We had to use the ticket machine first (cash or travel cards only) then line up and the lining up process is very strict! You must follow all the rules.
We were the only non Japanese people in the line and in the restaurant and we were seated in about 10 mins so it was quick. About 5 mins later our “original ramen” came out. It was 1290 yen and was really good pork ramen. The broth was delicious.
After lunch we walked back up character street which was creepy as heck and I bought banana cookies. Very tasty. Not worth $12 AUD lol. But at least I succeeded in buying something gimmicky!
We were a bit knackered and peopled out after last nights efforts + the snow tomorrow so dinner was Burger King and an early night tonight.
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