My mother and mother-in-law are coming (together) to visit for two weeks this autumn. My mother’s never visited Japan. Jean, Tod’s mom, has been here once before.
I’ve been thinking of things to make their trip special. I’m sharing my list here, because if I don’t I’ll forget everything (and there’s no Google search on “what to do with your mother in Tokyo”), but also I’d like to hear what you’ve done with your folks when they’ve been to visit.
(And yes, Mom & Jean, you’re welcome to suggest anything you like!)
- Onsen ryokan – Kishigon at Ikaho or Araki Kosen Onsen in Chichibu
- Taste of Culture class
- Takarazuka Review show
- Party to show off friends to mothers (or vice versa)
- Dinner at Goenmon (tofu in Hakusan) and Hantei (kushiage in Nezu)
- Hakone day trip or overnight (should be good momiji season)
- Asakusa – river taxi – Hamaryuku – Ginza
- Lots of grocery shopping and cooking at home
- Plenty of just hanging out doing nothing days, too.
