Tokyo on Points & Miles with Kids - Part 1!

Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel

Our podcast episode we referenced: Booking a Trip to Japan on Points as a Family of 5

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The ramen restaurant, Ginza Ramen Soryu: https://share.google/aUSl6tXJnb1XeZzSb

In this episode we cover:
• Alaska miles for positioning flight to SFO
• Grand Hyatt SFO convenience and club access
• JAL economy booked with AA miles, kids’ meal tip
• Haneda immigration QR flow and family line
• Private transfer vs public transit on arrival
• Hyatt Centric Ginza suite upgrade saga resolved
• 7‑Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart meal strategies
• Shinjuku family photos, fast edits, direct booking
• Conveyor belt sushi trade‑offs for kids’ fun
• TeamLab Borderless highlights and tea add‑on caution
• Ramen near Ginza worth a return trip
• Language tools: Google Translate and key phrases
• Metro basics with Google Maps and Suica cards
• Stairs, timing, and accessibility notes
• Disney parks preview and where to find links
Follow us on Instagram @travelpartyof5 to see the hotel tours and Tokyo highlights; DM us your questions for quick replies

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1. Welcome & Japan Series Plan (00:00:00)

2. Positioning Flight & Hyatt SFO (00:02:06)

3. Lounges, Flighty App, JAL Economy (00:06:52)

4. Haneda Arrival & Immigration Tips (00:12:40)

5. Private Transfer & Ginza Hyatt Centric (00:16:40)

6. Suite Saga, Points, And Upgrades (00:22:30)

7. First Night: 7‑Eleven Wins (00:28:20)

8. Shinjuku Night Photos & Booking Tips (00:31:50)

9. Conveyor Belt Sushi Reality Check (00:36:20)

10. Early Mornings, Lobby Snacks, Breakfast (00:40:20)

11. TeamLab Borderless: Magic & Motion Sickness (00:45:00)

12. Ramen Near Ginza: The Knockout Bowl (00:50:30)

13. Language, Google Translate, Politeness (00:54:40)