Tattoo Day + Ikebukuro Cards
Monday, June 1
TokyoTattoo + cardsStudio Muscat for Eric, then Ikebukuro Pokémon/cards, burger stop, and Muscle Girl Bar at 8 PM.
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Day Timeline
- Pendingsun marker
Sunrise
First-light marker for early transit, temples, and ride starts.
- Early morningsuggestedDetails
Yamanote Line from Shinjuku to Shibuya
JR East Yamanote hop from JY17 Shinjuku to JY20 Shibuya. This is the cleanest morning rail spine for the Starbucks and Studio Muscat block.
SpeakEki wa doko desu ka?駅はどこですかeh-kee wa doh-koh des ka; final u silentWhere is the station?Shinjuku Eki wa doko desu ka?新宿駅はどこですかshin-joo-koo eh-kee wa doh-koh des ka; final u silentWhere is Shinjuku Station?Mou ichido onegai shimasuもう一度お願いしますmoh ee-chee-doh oh-ne-gai shi-mas; final u silentOne more time, pleasePhotosPhotos from this stop
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- Before tattoosuggested
DetailsStarbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Morning coffee is not hotel-adjacent: treat it as a Nakameguro-side detour from Shinjuku, roughly a 6 km cross-town move plus a walk along the Meguro River.
SpeakSan-nin desu三人ですsan-neen des; final u silentThree peopleKore o kudasaiこれをくださいkor-eh oh ku-da-saiThis, pleaseEigo no menu arimasu ka?英語のメニューありますかay-go no meh-nyoo ah-ree-mas ka; final u silentDo you have an English menu?PhotosPhotos from this stop
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- 9:00 AM-3:00 PMwindowDetails
Studio Muscat - Eric tattoo
Eric tattoo block at Studio Muscat. The itinerary appendix has specific wayfinding because the studio is upstairs inside a small building, not a street-level storefront.
Nearest south exit of Shibuya JR Station. Phone: 03-5459-1700.
3F Green Heights, 6-6 Uguisudanicho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0032- Nearest landmark is the south exit of Shibuya JR Station.
- Look for the cream colored building across from Mini Stop; the third floor has a grey window with two red circles.
- The ground floor is a cafe called Reism Stand.
- Use the glass door on the right, then take the stairs just inside on the right to the 3rd floor.
- The studio door is on the right. Call 03-5459-1700 if you need help.
SpeakSumimasenすみませんsoo-mee-mah-senSorry / excuse meArigato gozaimasuありがとうございますah-ree-gah-to go-zai-mas; final u silentThank youPhotosPhotos from this stop
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- Afternoonsuggested
DetailsIkebukuro cards + Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo
Ikebukuro collecting loop after the tattoo window: use Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo as the mall anchor, then stack nearby card shops before dinner.
Bokurano Card Shop, Card Rush, Card Secret.
SpeakKore wa ikura desu ka?これはいくらですかkor-eh wa ee-ku-ra des ka; final u silentHow much is this?Kore o kudasaiこれをくださいkor-eh oh ku-da-saiThis, pleaseKurejitto kaado wa tsukaemasu ka?クレジットカードは使えますかku-reh-jit-toh kah-doh wa tsu-kai-mas ka; final u silentCan I use a credit card?PhotosPhotos from this stop
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- 5:30 PM-9:00 PMwindow
DetailsBASHI BURGER CHANCE Ikebukuro
Small Ikebukuro burger stop with a tight 5:30-9:00 PM dinner window before Muscle Girl Bar. Good place to reset before the late reservation.
SpeakSan-nin desu三人ですsan-neen des; final u silentThree peopleKore o kudasaiこれをくださいkor-eh oh ku-da-saiThis, pleaseEigo no menu arimasu ka?英語のメニューありますかay-go no meh-nyoo ah-ree-mas ka; final u silentDo you have an English menu?PhotosPhotos from this stop
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- Pendingsun marker
Sunset
Evening marker before night views, bars, and late food stops.
- 8:00 PMMust hitDetails
Muscle Girl Bar
Confirmed 8 PM nightlife stop after dinner. Keep the route simple: finish Ikebukuro food, then go straight to the reservation area.
SpeakKanpai乾杯kahn-paiCheersTanoshii desu楽しいですtah-noh-shee des; final u silentThis is funOsusume wa nan desu ka?おすすめは何ですかoh-soo-soo-meh wa nan des ka; final u silentWhat do you recommend?PhotosPhotos from this stop
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