
Morning
Akihabara Card Shopping
Your last chance to hunt for singles! Hit the Radio Kaikan area and surrounding card shops.
Strategy:
- You know prices now from Osaka β use that knowledge
- Focus on your remaining target list cards
- Don't buy just to buy β be selective
- Stock up on supplies (sleeves, toploaders) if needed
Key shops: Card Labo, FullComp, Hobby Station, various shops in Radio Kaikan
Akihabara Highlights (if time)
Beyond card shops, Akihabara has:
- Arcades β Multi-floor game centers
- Electronics β Yodobashi Camera is massive
- Anime/manga shops β Figures, merch, etc.
- Gachapon β Streets lined with capsule machines
Afternoon
Final Packing
Head back to the hotel to finish packing. Make sure everything fits!
Packing tips:
- Valuable cards in carry-on (never checked luggage!)
- Keep receipts together for customs
- Wear your heaviest items on the plane
- Leave room for airport snacks/last purchases
Airport Transfer
Head to the airport with plenty of time. Options depend on your flight:
To Narita (NRT):
- Narita Express from major stations (~1 hour)
- Limousine Bus from hotels/stations
To Haneda (HND):
- Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho
- Keikyu Line from Shinagawa
- ~30-45 minutes from central Tokyo
Tip: International flights = arrive 3 hours early
At the Airport
Last Purchases
Japanese airports have great shopping!
- Duty-free sweets and snacks
- Last-minute gifts
- Pokemon/anime merch shops in terminals
- Regional food specialties
Departure
Thank you for an incredible trip! Safe travels home.
γΎγγοΌ(Mata ne! β See you again!)
Final Card Shopping Checklist
Before you leave Akihabara:
- All target list cards purchased (or confirmed unavailable)
- Extra sleeves for protection during travel
- Toploaders for valuable pulls
- Everything safely stored
Departure Checklist
- All bags packed
- Nothing left in hotel room (check drawers, safe, bathroom)
- Passport accessible
- Flight info handy
- Cards secured in carry-on
- Phone charged
Trip Complete!
What an adventure:
- 3 cities β Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
- 2 major festivals β Gion Matsuri, Tenjin Matsuri
- Countless Pokemon β Cards, merch, and memories
- 14 nights of family adventure
Time to head home and start planning the next trip!
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