FREE Tokyo 5-Day Itinerary
FREE Tokyo 5-Day Itinerary
Jennifer H.
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For a first-time visit to Japan, an itinerary including Tokyo is a must! Here is a sample 5-day itinerary to see the top sights in Tokyo!
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Where to Stay in Tokyo
We stayed in Asakusa, which is a great place to stay because it is easily accessible from the airport, and it's easy to get to other locations when traveling in Tokyo. It's a historical neighborhood that has beautiful temples. Here are some options:
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Day 1: Tokyo
MORNING ACTIVITIES
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
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9 AM - Start the day at the tourist center! It's quite big and has cool art/exhibits. There's also an observatory with great views of the city
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10 AM - Consider renting a kimono to take beautiful pictures with the temples!
Kaminarimon
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Also known as "Thunder Gate." This is the main entrance to Senso-ji temple
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Hōzōmon Gate
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Built as the temple gate and also serves as storage of treasures for Senso-ji temple
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LUNCH
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
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Edo Taitō Traditional Crafts Museum
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2 PM - Pretty small museum. Has some interesting traditional crafts
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Tokyo National Museum
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3 PM - This is the oldest and largest museum in Japan with over 120,000 art and archaeological objects from various parts of Asia. It closes at 5 PM (or until 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays). They have lots of cool exhibits and a little garden behind the museum
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Ueno Park
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5 PM - Great park to walk around with ponds and sculptures. The park not only holds the Tokyo National Museum, but other museums like the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and National Museum of Nature and Science and a zoo!
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DINNER
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Day 2: Tokyo
If you're a Disney fan, you CANNOT miss visiting Tokyo Disney! You can visit Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, or both! I decided to visit Tokyo DisneySea since it seemed more unique.
Tokyo DisneySea had tons of cute and delicious food! I got the shrimp ukiwa bun (lifesaver-shaped bun), pork rice roll, gyoza sausage bun, this dinner dish with a Woody-shaped rice, the green alien mochi, and an ice cream monaka (wafers sandwich). Everything was delicious!
Highly recommend a day at Tokyo DisneySea!
Tokyo DisneySea
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Day 3: Tokyo
MORNING ACTIVITIES
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Tokyo Skytree
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11 AM - Tokyo Skytree was recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower in the world. You can check out the observation deck as well as shop and eat in the cafes/restaurant
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LUNCH
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Tokyo Tower
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1:30 PM - This is the second tallest structure in Japan. It was inspired by the Eiffel Tower
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DINNER
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Day 4: Tokyo
MORNING ACTIVITIES
Shibuya Crossing
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9 AM - This iconic place in Tokyo is one of the busiest crossings in the world. You can get a good view of the crossing from the Starbucks across the Shibuya station
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Hachikō Memorial Statue
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9:15 AM - A popular meeting point in Shibuya. This statue honors the faithful dog who waited at Shibuya station for his owner even after his death
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Shibuya 109
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9:30 AM - Famous shopping center with tons of fashion stores. Shop till you drop!
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LUNCH
Sushi no Midori Shibuya
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11 AM - Known for its fish quality at a reasonable price. Lines can be long, so come early to get a ticket to wait in line. You can also make reservations for take-out
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
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Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
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1:30 PM - It has cool architecture, so even if you don't want to shop, it's worth it to just check it out for a bit
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Takeshita Street
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2 PM - A busy and colorful street with trendy shops geared towards teens
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Yoyogi Park
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3 PM - This park is one of Tokyo's largest parks. It was also the site of the Olympic Village for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
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Meiji Jingu
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3:30 PM - A top attraction. This Shinto shrine commemorates Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
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Meiji Jingu Gyoen
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4 PM - Lovely garden. Access to the shrine/garden closes at sunset, so be mindful of this!
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory
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6 PM - Great city views! Ideally best at sunset, but night views are cool too!
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DINNER
Ichiran Ramen
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7 PM - Famous for their tonkatsu (pork-based broth). I low-key liked some California ramen places better, so I thought it was overhyped
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Day 5: Tokyo
MORNING ACTIVITIES
Nezu Shrine
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9 AM - One of Japan's oldest shrines. Great picture spots with torii gates surrounded by lush greenery
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Akihabara
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11 AM - Explore this area for a bit. It's a shopping district for tech items, anime, manga, and more!
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LUNCH
Cure Maid Café
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12 PM - Akihabara is known for maid cafes, which are a type of cosplay restaurant. Check out this cafe or another cafe for lunch
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AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Owl Cafe Tokyo
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1 PM - Animal cafes are a must in Japan! We visited a bunny and hedgehog cafe, and it was an awesome experience! I had this place bookmarked, and I'm sure an owl experience would be amazing too!
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teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
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2:30 PM - Teamlab has incredible immersive art exhibits. Definitely was one of my favorite attractions in Tokyo!
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Seiju
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6 PM - This is a 1-star Michelin tempura restaurant. There are plenty of other Michelin-star restaurants in Tokyo to choose from! Alternatively, you can visit an onsen (hot spring) that has food. We visited the Odaiba Ōedo Onsen Monogatari, which was an awesome experience, but it is now closed :(
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Click below for the full Japan itinerary!
Short on time, and want to visit as much of Japan as possible? Then, this itinerary is perfect for you! Here is the outline:
Day 1-5: Tokyo
Day 6: Tokyo/Osaka
Day 7: Osaka/Nara
Day 8: Kyoto
Day 9: Osaka
Day 10: Osaka/Mihara
Day 11: Okunoshima
*I flew into Tokyo and flew out of Hiroshima
Groups • Couples • Adventure • Art • History • Foodie • Shopping • Outdoors • Architecture
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jennifer H.
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Hello! My name is Jennifer! I’m a pharmacist with a passion for traveling and trying new foods! As a busy healthcare professional, vacation time is limited, so I create jam-packed itineraries to make the most of my traveling experiences! I spend hours of research to make organized itineraries to optimize my time to see the most popular attractions in each place and to find the best food to eat! I'd love to share my experiences and tips with you!
If you have any questions, you can contact me via direct message on Instagram (@jenuine_reviews) or send me an email at Jenuine_reviews@yahoo.com!
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