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Tokyo, Japan 5-Day Itinerary Template

Built for a first trip to Tokyo, this 5-day, 4-night plan groups 26 stops by neighborhood: Senso-ji and Tokyo Skytree, then Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and Shibuya Sky, then Tsukiji Outer Market, Ginza and teamLab Planets. You base yourself in Shinjuku, so evenings stay easy, and meals range from Ippudo ramen to yakiniku and sushi. Good for travelers who want the classic landmarks without zigzagging across the city.

Trip overview

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Stops
26 stops
Estimated budget
approx. $1,500approx. ¥230,000Estimate

Converted at fixed reference rates, not live rates. See live exchange rates

Sample flights

  • OutboundBR198EVA AirTPE 07:40 → NRT 11:50
  • ReturnBR197EVA AirNRT 13:20 → TPE 16:30

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at Narita Airport

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. N'EX Express to Shinjuku

    Transport

    JR direct, comfortable seats

  3. Shinjuku Washington Hotel Check-in

    Hotel

  4. Shinjuku East Exit Shopping

    Shopping

  5. Ippudo Ramen

    Food

  6. Kabukicho Walk

    Sights

    Experience Shinjuku nightlife

Day 2

  1. Senso-ji Temple & Kaminarimon

    Sights

    Less crowded in early morning

    Opening hours
    06:00–17:00
    Entry fee
    Free (grounds)
    Local address
    東京都台東区浅草2丁目3-1
    Getting there
    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line – Asakusa Station (Exit 1), 5 min walk

  2. Nakamise Street

    Shopping

    Ningyo-yaki, rice crackers

  3. Daikokuya Tempura

    Food

    Asakusa classic, try shrimp tendon

  4. Sometaro Monjayaki

    Food

    Traditional monjayaki restaurant

  5. Tokyo Skytree

    Sights

    350m Tembo Deck

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    08:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00)
    Entry fee
    ¥2,100 (350m Tembo Deck)
    Local address
    東京都墨田区押上一丁目1-2
    Getting there
    Tobu Skytree Line – Tokyo Skytree Station, directly connected / Toei Asakusa Line – Oshiage Station (Exit B3), 3 min walk
    Official site

  6. Akihabara Electric Town

    Shopping

    Anime, electronics, gachapon

Day 3

  1. Meiji Shrine

    Sights

    Tokyo's iconic shrine

    Opening hours
    Sunrise–Sunset (approx 05:00–18:00)
    Entry fee
    Free
    Local address
    東京都渋谷区代々木神園町1-1
    Getting there
    JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station (Omote-sando exit), 5 min walk

  2. Harajuku Takeshita Street

    Shopping

    Fashion, sweets

  3. Omotesando Hills

    Shopping

    Luxury brands, designer shops

  4. Shibuya Sky

    Sights

    Scramble Square 47F observation deck

  5. Shibuya Crossing

    Sights

    World's busiest intersection

  6. Jojoen Yakiniku Shibuya

    Food

    A5 Wagyu BBQ restaurant

  7. Shibuya Sushi Dai

    Food

    Fresh nigiri sushi

Day 4

  1. Tsukiji Outer Market Breakfast

    Food

    Sushi, sea urchin, tamagoyaki

  2. Ginza Chuo-dori

    Shopping

    Pedestrian paradise on Sundays

  3. Ginza Tsuta Ramen

    Food

    Michelin one-star

  4. teamLab Planets

    Sights

    Immersive digital art

    • Reservation required
    Opening hours
    10:00–21:00 (last entry 20:00)
    Entry fee
    ¥3,200 (adult)
    Local address
    東京都江東区豊洲6丁目1-16
    Getting there
    Yurikamome Line – Shijo-mae Station, 3 min walk
    Official site

  5. Odaiba DiverCity

    Shopping

    Gundam statue, food court

Day 5

  1. Ueno Park Walk

    Sights

    Museums, zoo area

  2. Ameyoko Street

    Shopping

    Affordable souvenirs, snacks

  3. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel

  4. N'EX to Narita Airport

    Transport

  5. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping

  6. Depart for home

    Transport

Packing list

  • Passport
  • E-ticket confirmation
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Suica / PASMO (buy on arrival)
  • Japanese Yen (suggest ¥60,000)
  • Credit card
  • eSIM / WiFi device
  • Power bank + cables
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Umbrella
  • Camera

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