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ZY Tokyo Stopover

Tokyo Stopover: High-End Tempura, Rare Pikachu Hunts, and a 9-Story Onsen Escape

    Wrapping up a Japan trip often means dealing with early checkouts and late flights. This two-day Tokyo stopover featured an exclusive 18-course tempura omakase dinner at Tempura Tensousou in Roppongi Hills, a successful hunt for rare Pikachu plushies at two Pokémon Centers (Tokyo Bay and Narita Airport), and the ultimate travel hack: a relaxing day at Manyo Club Toyosu. Discover how this 9-story Tokyo Onsen with rooftop foot baths and a massive buffet is the perfect way to spend your final hours and skip the airport waiting game.

    ZY Manyo Club Toyosu

    Manyo Club Toyosu Review: The Ultimate Onsen Spa for Early Checkouts & Tokyo Bay Views

      Dive into a full-day wellness escape at Manyo Club Toyosu, a massive 9-story spa and onsen resort overlooking Tokyo Bay. From panoramic rooftop foot baths and rejuvenating Japanese massages to an expansive buffet and traditional yukata experience, find out why this Toyosu gem is the perfect solution for travelers needing to kill time, soak their worries away, and enjoy sweeping city skyline views. Learn about the entry fee, buffet options, and how to get there from the Yurikamome line and Ginza.

      ZY Dormy Inn Nagano

      Dormy Inn Nagano – The Hotel (That Almost Turned Food) Review

        Discover the hidden gem of Nagano lodging: Dormy Inn Nagano. Located a stone’s throw from the JR Station, this business hotel delivers exceptional value by blending efficient design (hello, compartmentalized bathroom!) with luxury amenities, including a restful on-site public bath (onsen) and the unique perk of complimentary nightly soba, making it a perfect, self-contained travel base.

        ZY Hello Nagano

        Hello Nagano

          Nagano is the perfect base to explore the central Japanese alps. Here are some of its sights and bites in between the day tours.