Shibuya Sky Sunset LOL Yeah Right

I can not believe how impossible it was to get the sunset slots or anything close to it. Where did I go wrong? I refreshed the page (had all 3 booking options opened) until it was available. Like down to the second it became available (for February 26th). I prioritized kkday because that's what I read is the smoothest site. I saw the time slots I wanted, added our info, had my backup options and when it was time to pay it said the time is sold out. Why the heck doesn't it hold it for you for even just 2 minutes? What is the point of me wasting time inputting our passport numbers if the time can get taken? I acted super fast refreshing the page, going over to Klook, quickly filled everything out. Sold out. I tried Trip.com. At the same time was doing all 3 - this is literally 12:03am Tokyo time where I'm on my 5th attempt. I could not have acted quicker.

And this was the last day of our trip so this was our last chance at getting the sunset slot. I wish I tried for earlier days so I could learn how insane it is.

I think the trick for anyone who will be attempting the sunset slot as well is have your browser window not maximized, but only taking up half your screen with your notes app on the other half (or whatever PC alternative there is). Have your passport numbers written on the note and maybe your names too if they're longer. And then copy and paste. Truly the only thing I can think of that could have been any faster than I was, is if I didn't have to type out our passport numbers manually.

Good luck to anyone out there attempting this!! And to think this is for a week day in the slow season too.

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