All plans built around these windows:
| Day | Dinner | Time | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Fri Feb 27) | NADABAN by HAL YAMASHITA | 18:00 | 10 min Uber |
| Day 2 (Sat Feb 28) | Zakuro Ginza (private room) | 17:00 | 20 min Uber |
| Day 3 (Sun Mar 1) | Arva (Aman 33F) | 18:00 | In-house |
| Day 4 (Mon Mar 2) | Nobu Tokyo | 18:00 | 20 min Uber |
| Day 5 (Tue Mar 3) | Komatsuan soba (lunch only) | 11:00 | 5 min walk |
| 08:25 | Depart TPE (Starlux JX800) |
| 12:35 | Land NRT. +1hr timezone (body clock = 11:35) |
| 12:35-14:00 | Transfer to Aman (~1.5 hr). Daughter likely naps in car. |
| 14:00 | Check in. Settle. Kid may continue napping. |
| 15:00 | Kid wakes. Quick snack. |
| 15:30-17:00 | Marathon expo β Tokyo Big Sight (30 min Uber each way). Bib pickup, wristband, ASICS shop. MUST bring: bib confirmation + original photo ID (no copies!) |
| 17:00-17:30 | Uber back to Aman |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner: NADABAN by HAL YAMASHITA (Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 3F, 10 min Uber). Refined Kansai cuisine, udon, sofa/booth seating. Stroller OK. Daughter loves udon β safe first-night choice. |
| 20:00 | Back at hotel. Bedtime routine. |
| 07:30 | Wake up. Breakfast at The Cafe by Aman or room service. |
| 09:30 | Uber to ASOBono! at Tokyo Dome City (15 min) |
| 09:45-12:15 | ASOBono! β ball pools, Plarail trains, play house, baby area. J rests legs. Indoor + warm. |
| 12:15 | Quick lunch at Tokyo Dome City (Moomin Cafe or food court) |
| 12:30 | Uber back to Aman (15 min) |
| 13:00-15:00 | Daughter naps. J rests. Partner free time (spa, hotel). |
| 15:00 | Kid wakes. |
| 15:30-16:30 | Light afternoon β walk to KITTE Marunouchi (5 min). Or hotel amenities. |
| 17:00 | Dinner: Zakuro Ginza (17:00 reservation, 20 min Uber). PRIVATE ROOM with table seating. Sukiyaki β interactive cooking keeps kid engaged. Best family restaurant. Pre-race fuel: protein + carbs. Early = back by 19:00. |
| 19:00 | Back at hotel. Bedtime routine. |
| 20:00 | J: prep race gear, lay out clothes, set alarms. |
| 21:00 | Everyone asleep. Early night before race. |
| 06:30 | J up. Quick breakfast (pre-laid out). |
| 07:00 | J departs for start area (Shinjuku, 20 min Uber) |
| 09:10 | Race start. Course closes 16:10. |
| 16:00-17:00 | J finishes. Finish line at Tokyo Station β 5 min from Aman! |
| 17:00-17:45 | J showers, changes, recovers. |
| 07:30 | Wake up. Breakfast at hotel. |
| 09:30-12:00 | Tokyo Character Street (5 min walk) + KITTE Marunouchi (5 min walk). Both at Tokyo Station β combine easily. |
| 12:00 | Walk back to hotel (5 min). |
| 12:30 | Lunch at The Cafe by Aman (1F). Simple. |
| 13:00-15:00 | Daughter naps. Partner rest. |
| 15:00 | Kid wakes. |
| 15:30-17:00 | Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi (10 min). Pokemon Center Tokyo + depachika. Indoor, warm. |
| 17:00 | Back at hotel. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner: Arva (Aman 33F, Italian). Post-marathon celebration. Zero transport β in-house. Banquette seating for daughter. Sunset views. |
| 20:00 | Bedtime routine. |
| 07:30 | Wake up. Breakfast at hotel. J moves slowly. |
| 09:30 | Walk to Imperial Palace East Gardens (10 min). Free, stroller-friendly. |
| 09:45-11:30 | Gentle stroll. Kid runs in open spaces. Moats, Edo Castle walls. |
| 11:30 | Walk back to hotel (10 min). |
| 12:00 | Lunch at The Cafe by Aman (1F). Recovery. Zero walking. |
| 13:00-15:00 | Daughter naps. J recovers (spa, ice bath, sleep). |
| 15:00 | Kid wakes. |
| 15:30-17:00 | Afternoon pick one: Art Aquarium Ginza (15 min) / Mitsukoshi (10 min) / ASOBono! (15 min) |
| 17:15 | Back at hotel. Freshen up. |
| 18:00-19:30 | Dinner: Nobu Tokyo (20 min Uber). High chairs, kids' menu, no minimum charge for children. World-famous. Last-night celebration. |
| 19:45 | Uber back to Aman (20 min). |
| 20:00 | Bedtime routine. Last night. |
| 07:30 | Wake up. Breakfast at hotel. Start packing. |
| 09:00-10:00 | Last stroll β KITTE or Tokyo Station area. |
| 10:30 | Check out. |
| 10:45-11:15 | Quick lunch: Komatsuan Sohonke Marunouchi (soba, 5 min walk). |
| 11:15-11:30 | Depart for NRT (1.5 hr Uber). Kid naps in car. |
| 13:00 | Arrive NRT. Check in. Security. |
| 14:45 | JX801 departs NRT. Arrive TPE 17:50. |
Top kid-friendly picks:
| Activity | What | Distance from Aman | Best Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASOBono! | Indoor playground, Tokyo Dome City | 15 min Uber | Day 2 AM |
| Art Aquarium Ginza | 30,000 goldfish + light art | 15 min Uber | Day 4 PM |
| Imperial Palace East Gardens | Edo Castle grounds, moats | 10 min walk | Day 4 AM |
| KITTE Marunouchi | Shops + rooftop garden | 5 min walk | Day 2/3 PM |
| Tokyo Character Street | Character shops (underground) | 5 min walk | Day 3 (race day) |
| Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi | Pokemon Center, depachika | 10 min | Day 3/4 PM |
| Destination | Mode | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KITTE / Tokyo Station / Komatsuan | Walk | 5 min |
| Imperial Palace East Gardens | Walk | 10 min |
| Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi | Walk/Uber | 10/5 min |
| NADABAN (Midtown Hibiya) | Uber | 10 min |
| ASOBono! (Tokyo Dome City) | Uber | 15 min |
| Zakuro Ginza | Uber | 20 min |
| Nobu Tokyo | Uber | 20 min |
| Tokyo Big Sight (expo) | Uber | 25-30 min |
| Narita Airport (NRT) | Uber/NEX | 1-1.5 hr |