Robot Restaurant Tokyo: And 4 More Bizarre Theme Restaurants in Japan

Crazyness at the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo

Tokyo is a city of many faces. Serene neighborhoods and parks, and a nightlife that is the most bizarre I've ever seen in a city. Tokyo is full of themed restaurants, such as Robot RestaurantLet me start by saying that these are definitely not hidden gems! No, these are actually just real tourist traps. At least, that's how it seems. Once inside, you'll be amazed that the themed restaurants are mainly frequented by Japanese and Asian tourists. It's a kind of escapism that's part of the local culture. In the themed restaurants, you can dine or have a drink while all sorts of bizarre acts are performed. Seriously, the most bizarre thing I've ever seen... And I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, haha. But it's definitely typically Japanese!

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The Robot Restaurants in Tokyo Shinjuku

The theme restaurants in Tokyo They're certainly not cheap, but as I mentioned before, you go there for the spectacle itself. And let me tell you… it's truly a bizarre experience. We sometimes caught ourselves wondering, would these "actors" actually find this so amazing? But the enthusiasm is convincing, and the audience (which includes a lot of Japanese) goes wild. And trust me, if a few robots are dancing to Michael Jackson's tunes, you'll automatically be waving along with the glow stick they hand you out ;-).

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The program Robot Restaurant Incidentally, there's not really a restaurant in Tokyo, but more of a bar with a show. At the bar, you can order a bento box with some food before the show. There are several shows per day, and reservations are essential. We were lucky and managed to snag a spot because some people didn't show up. But if you want to immerse yourself in this bizarre experience, it's best to book in advance.

Because the Robot Restaurant is incredibly touristy, the prices are accordingly high. The show costs 8.000 yen, which is around 60 euros.

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DISCOVER 4 more theme restaurants in Tokyo

There are many more theme restaurants in Tokyo. I'll list a few more for you. Keep in mind... you don't go here for the delicious food, but for the experience of this subculture.

• The LockUp Restaurant
• Alice in Wonderland – Alice's Fantasy Restaurant
• Vampire Cafe

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Tokyo Travel Tips

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THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO STAY:

» Trunk Hotel: one of the newest boutique hotels in Tokyo and so cool!
» Andaz: luxury design hotel with an awesome rooftop bar (I celebrated my birthday there!).
» Moxy: YES, you can also find this trendy lifestyle hotel in Tokyo.
» Andon Ryokan: a modern version of a traditional Japanese ryokan.
» One @ Tokyo: lifestyle hotel not far from the Tokyo Sky Tree.
» Wired Hotel: modern boutique hotel where they also have family rooms.
» Classka: Before Trunk opened, this was the only truly design hotel in the city.
» Hotel Graphy Nezu: hipster hotel with cool interior and coffee bar on the ground floor.
» Hoshino Resorts OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka: In this poshtel you can also easily book a room for three people.
» Mandarin Oriental Tokyo: If money is no object, staying at the MO is an experience in itself.
» Mimaru: modern apartment-hotel where you have everything you need at hand.
» The Barn Tokyo: mini rooms with a clever layout and convenient location.
» The Tokyo Station Hotel: beautiful hotel in a beautiful historic building.

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PSSSST... you can find more (travel) tips in my books!

• Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a bohemian lifestyle
• staycation – 22 guides and shortlists for a holiday close to home
• Wanderlust – Urban Travel Style Guide
• The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)

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WITH LOVE,

ANNE