Restaurants Worth the Wait (Tokyo)
Rokurinsha
Tokyo Station · Tsukemen · ~¥1,200–¥1,800 ($7–$11) · typical wait 20–45 min · Fits: Day 5 departure to Hakone, or Day 9 return from Kyoto
Kikanbo Ramen
Akihabara · Spicy miso ramen · ~¥1,100–¥1,600 ($7–$10) · typical wait 15–35 min
Kaneko Hannosuke
Nihonbashi · Tempura rice bowl · ~¥1,200–¥2,000 ($7–$12) · typical wait 20–40 min · Fits: Day 9 (Ginza area)
Tatsunoya Ramen
Shinjuku · Tonkotsu ramen · ~¥1,000–¥1,500 ($6–$9) · typical wait 10–30 min
Ginza Sembikiya
Ginza · Fruit parfait · ~¥2,000–¥3,500 ($12–$21) · typical wait 10–25 min · Fits: Day 9 (walking Ginza) or Day 10 before flight