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TOKYO

YOUR PERFECT ITINERARY

How many days do you have?

7-DAY PLAN · “THE FULL IMMERSION” · Add the hidden neighborhoods tourists never find

Day 1ELECTRIC PULSEAsakusa · Harajuku · Shibuya · Shinjuku
Day 2OLD WORLD ZENToyosu · Tsukiji · Ginza · Tokyo Station
Day 3CULTURE CIRCUITUeno · Akihabara · Yanaka · Kanda
Day 4IMPERIAL CALMImperial Palace · Marunouchi · Shinjuku Gyoen
Day 5COASTAL PILGRIMAGEKamakura · Hase · Enoshima
Day 6MOUNTAIN SHRINENikko · Toshogu · Lake Chuzenji
Day 7HIDDEN FREQUENCIESShimokitazawa · Kichijoji · Nakano
32 stops·42 food picks·9 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 7-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

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02

OLD WORLD ZEN

Toyosu · Tsukiji · Ginza · Tokyo Station

09:00–19:00

Immersive digital art, the best street food market in Tokyo, and Ginza’s architectural runway.

★ teamLab Planets|🍜 Tsukiji Outer Market crawl

4 stops · 6 food picks

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03

CULTURE CIRCUIT

Ueno · Akihabara · Yanaka · Kanda

09:00–21:00

World-class museums in the morning, anime paradise after lunch, and old Tokyo at golden hour.

★ Tokyo National Museum|🍜 Kanda Yabu Soba (est. 1880)

4 stops · 6 food picks

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04

IMPERIAL CALM

Imperial Palace · Marunouchi · Shinjuku Gyoen

09:00–20:00

Peaceful gardens, Edo Castle ruins, and the best free sunset viewpoint in the city.

★ Free sunset at Metro Govt Building|🍜 Golden Gai tiny bars

4 stops · 6 food picks

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05

COASTAL PILGRIMAGE

Kamakura · Hase · Enoshima

08:30–18:30

Ancient seaside capital with a 770-year-old bronze Buddha and ocean-cliff temples.

★ Great Buddha (Kotoku-in)|🍜 Fresh shirasu-don (sardine bowls)

6 stops · 6 food picks

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06

MOUNTAIN SHRINE

Nikko · Toshogu · Lake Chuzenji

07:30–19:00

Gold-leafed UNESCO shrines in cryptomeria forests and a 97-meter waterfall.

★ Toshogu Shrine (UNESCO)|🍜 Yuba (tofu skin) everything

5 stops · 6 food picks

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07

HIDDEN FREQUENCIES

Shimokitazawa · Kichijoji · Nakano

09:30–21:00

The neighborhoods tourists miss. Vintage culture, indie cafes, and the real Tokyo.

★ Shimokitazawa vintage scene|🍜 Harmonika Yokocho alley market

4 stops · 6 food picks

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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
1-DAY PLAN2-DAY PLAN3-DAY PLAN4-DAY PLAN5-DAY PLAN6-DAY PLAN
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.