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TOKYO

YOUR PERFECT ITINERARY

How many days do you have?

1-DAY PLAN · “THE BLITZ” · The essential Tokyo contrast in 12 hours

Day 1ELECTRIC PULSEAsakusa · Harajuku · Shibuya · Shinjuku
5 stops·6 food picks·1 warnings
LIVE LOGISTICS
TEMP18.5°C
Spring jacket weather
EXCHANGE¥150 / $1
PEAK CROWDShibuya 18:00

MUST BRING:

Digital Suica card & comfortable sneakers.
No exceptions.

⚠️ BOOK BEFORE YOU FLY
Shibuya Sky1–2 weeks out
teamLab Planets2–4 weeks out
Ghibli Museum2–3 months (lottery)
YOUR 1-DAY ITINERARY
01

ELECTRIC PULSE

Asakusa · Harajuku · Shibuya · Shinjuku

08:30–21:00

Ancient temples to neon canyons. The essential Tokyo contrast in one day.

★ Shibuya Sky at sunset|🍜 Omoide Yokocho yakitori

5 stops · 6 food picks

▼ EXPAND FULL DAY
02

OLD WORLD ZEN

Toyosu · Tsukiji · Ginza · Tokyo Station

09:00–19:00

Add 1 day for digital art at teamLab + Tsukiji market food crawl →

03

CULTURE CIRCUIT

Ueno · Akihabara · Yanaka · Kanda

09:00–21:00

Add 2 days to explore anime paradise in Akihabara + old Tokyo in Yanaka →

04

IMPERIAL CALM

Imperial Palace · Marunouchi · Shinjuku Gyoen

09:00–20:00

Add 3 days for Edo Castle gardens + the city’s best free sunset →

05

COASTAL PILGRIMAGE

Kamakura · Hase · Enoshima

08:30–18:30

Add 4 days for a coastal day trip to Kamakura’s Great Buddha →

06

MOUNTAIN SHRINE

Nikko · Toshogu · Lake Chuzenji

07:30–19:00

Add 5 days for UNESCO golden shrines in Nikko’s mountain forests →

07

HIDDEN FREQUENCIES

Shimokitazawa · Kichijoji · Nakano

09:30–21:00

Add 6 days to discover the vintage neighborhoods tourists never find →

DEEP DIVES
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Where to Eat in Tokyo

42 restaurants, every one walked into

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Getting Around Tokyo

Trains, cards, and surviving Shinjuku Station

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How Much Does Tokyo Cost

Daily budgets from ¥7,000 to ¥30,000

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First Time in Tokyo

Everything you need to know before you land

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What to Book Before You Fly

The advance booking calendar that saves your trip

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Best Time to Visit Tokyo

Month by month — weather, crowds, events, costs

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Day Trips from Tokyo

5 escapes ranked — which one deserves your day

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Tokyo with Kids

Family-tested picks from toddlers to teens

BEYOND TOKYO
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2 Weeks in Japan

Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka — 14-day plan

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Japan Golden Route

The classic first-timer itinerary

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Tokyo vs Kyoto

Which to visit — or both

OTHER TRIP LENGTHS
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Getting Around

Get a digital Suica on your phone (iPhone: Wallet app; Android: Google Pay). Covers all trains, subways, buses, and most konbini purchases. Load ¥3,000–5,000 to start.

JR Pass: Only worth it if you’re doing Kamakura + Nikko + other JR trips. For Tokyo-only, Suica is better and simpler. A 7-day JR Pass is ¥50,000 — do the math for your specific trips.

Airport: Narita → N’EX to Shinjuku/Shibuya (~60 min, ¥3,250). Haneda → Keikyu Line (~30 min, ¥500–700). Both accept Suica.

Etiquette Code

Shoes offTemples, homes, some restaurants. Shoes lined up = follow suit.
No walking foodFind a bench or stand by the stall. Walking and eating is rude.
Silent trainsNo phone calls. Keep conversation low. Taken very seriously.
Zero tippingDon’t tip anywhere. It causes confusion or offense.
Carry your trashPublic bins are rare. Carry a small bag. Bins at konbini and stations.
Queue everythingNever cut, even if the line looks chaotic.
Cash readyMany small restaurants, shrines, and stalls are cash-only. Carry ¥10,000–15,000.

Survival Japanese

SumimasenExcuse me / Sorry (your #1 word)
Arigatou gozaimasuThank you (formal)
Kore kudasaiThis one please (+ point)
Ikura desu ka?How much?
Eigo menu arimasu ka?English menu?
Oishii!Delicious! (chefs love it)
CONNECTIVITY

Get an eSIM before you land. Ubigi, Airalo, or Mobal all work in Japan. Pocket Wi-Fi is fading out — eSIM is cheaper, simpler, and you can’t leave it in the hotel. Budget ¥2,000–4,000 for 7 days of data.