Fall in love with Tokyo in 4 days
Things to do
Day 1
If you've just arrived and what to start of with something relaxing, head to Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower as they are near each other.
Enjoy a delicious lunch - for places to eat have a look at our favourites below - before heading to Roppongi. Enjoy exploring this beautiful area before heading to the Mori Art Museum. The Museum is within Mori Tower, which has viewing facilities, which provide a stunning view of Tokyo.
Depending on how tired you are, you could head to Shinjuku for the evening and explore the Yokocho (alleyway) and enjoy a delicious meal and beer there.
Day 2
Some of my favourite parts of Tokyo are the Asakusa and Ueno area. Just have fun getting lost here and exploring this magical part of the city. Senso-ji Temple is an absolute must, including the lined streets leading up to the temple.
Next (hopefully after a delicious lunch) head to Shibuya and get a quintessential experience at the crossing. For an even more spectacular view of Tokyo, head to Shibuya Sky. One of my highlights was visiting Meiji Shrine. The crossing and Shibuya Sky are within a 5 minute walk of each other Meiji Jingu is about a 20 minute metro ride.
After a little break and maybe even a cheeky 7-11, Family Mart or Lawsons snack, head to Harajuku for the evening. Takeshita Street is a must-do even if it feels "touristy". There are so many fun little shops to visit. If you are into vintage shopping and sweet treats, this is the place for you.
Day 3
If you're into shopping and big city vibes then this morning is perfect for you as we recommend heading to Omotesando and Ginza. Another fun place to shop is Miyashita Park. However the best shopping is within the local department stores - head into any of these to find stunning, chic Japanese fashion.
For the afternoon/evening we recommend a visit to teamLab Planets. Get your tickets in advance - this immersive experience is one you will remember and is definitely worth the hype.
Day 4
Visit a Disney Park. We went to Tokyo DisneySea and had the most incredible day. This took up the majority of the day and I would recommend not planning much else.
Top Tips:
1. Research food options so you can plan ahead of time - lines for snacks are long and it's better to make a reservation
2. Our favourite rides were the Hollywood Tower of Terror and Indiana Jones
Where to eat
Coffee/Breakfast/Lunch
There is no shortage on the number of stunning cafes to start your day just right all around Tokyo. This is a list of our favourites.
Dinner
If there is one thing you can't miss it's a cake from the famous Harbs. There are multiple locations dotted around the city.
Where to stay
We have been to Tokyo twice and stayed at the hotels listed below. They were all perfect for us (two travellers between the ages of 25-35) and we would happily stay at them again. They are reasonably priced and in great locations depending on the area you want to stay in.
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