Tokyo itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · JapanOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 35
- Per day
- ≈ ¥12,000
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Tokyo itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Asakusa and Skytree
- Day 2 Shibuya and Harajuku
- Day 3 Tsukiji, Ginza and teamLab
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about ¥12,000 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:00–15:30
Asakusa and Skytree
Culture
Senso-ji
Tokyo's oldest temple. See the Kaminarimon lantern, catch Nakamise empty at 08:00 and draw an omikuji fortune.
FreeShopping
Nakamise Dori
Shops along the temple approach. Try ningyo-yaki (small sponge cakes) and senbei (rice crackers).
FreeShopping
Asakusa Kappabashi
Kitchenware street. Look for Japanese knives and plastic food models.
FreeFood
Asakusa Unatoto
Cheap unagi (eel) donburi, with a short queue.
≈ ¥1,500 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Tokyo Skytree
634 m tall. Book Tembo Deck tickets online, go in the afternoon for clear skies and walk over the Sumida River.
≈ ¥3,100 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Asakusa ImahanSukiyaki since 1895. Go for a special lunch.
- Sumida River Boat TourWater bus from Asakusa to Odaiba. An alternative to Skytree.
Day 2 · 08:30–19:00
Shibuya and Harajuku
Culture
Meiji Jingu
Shinto shrine in the forest. See the sake barrels; it's quiet in the morning, with wedding processions at weekends.
FreeShopping
Takeshita Street
Harajuku youth fashion and crepe stalls. It gets packed after 11:00.
FreeShopping
Omotesando
Tokyo's Champs-Élysées. Come for the architecture and the mirrored entrance of Tokyu Plaza.
FreeFood
Afuri Ramen Harajuku
Yuzu shio ramen. Order from the ticket machine.
≈ ¥1,200 per person- 4 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Shibuya Sky
Open-air rooftop above the Shibuya Scramble. Book the sunset slot online weeks ahead and watch the crossing from above.
≈ ¥2,500 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ichiran ShibuyaTonkotsu ramen in single-person booths. Open 24 hours.
- Yoyogi ParkPark next to Meiji Jingu. Rockabilly dancers perform at weekends.
Day 3 · 08:00–17:00
Tsukiji, Ginza and teamLab
Food
Tsukiji Outer Market
Morning stalls serve tamago (sweet omelette), uni (sea urchin) and tuna. Arrive before 10:00 and eat standing up.
≈ ¥2,500 per personNature
Hamarikyu Gardens
Edo-period garden among skyscrapers. Have matcha at the tea house.
≈ ¥300 per personShopping
Ginza Chuo Dori
Closed to traffic at weekends. Visit the Itoya stationery store and the 12-floor Uniqlo.
FreeFood
Ginza Kagari Ramen
Chicken paitan ramen. Small counter, expect a queue.
≈ ¥1,500 per person- 1 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
teamLab Planets
Digital art museum where you wade through water. Book online weeks ahead and wear shorts (the water is knee-deep).
≈ ¥3,800 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sushi Dai ToyosuLegendary sushi at Toyosu Market. The queue starts at 05:00.
- Ginza Six Rooftop GardenShopping centre rooftop. Good if you have no teamLab ticket.
Day 4 · 09:30–20:00
Shinjuku and Yanaka
Landmark
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Free observation deck on the 45th floor. Mount Fuji is visible on clear days.
FreeNature
Shinjuku Gyoen
Japanese, English and French gardens. Loveliest in sakura and momiji (autumn leaves) season.
≈ ¥500 per personFood
Fuunji Shinjuku
Tsukemen (dipping ramen) legend. Expect a 20-minute queue.
≈ ¥1,100 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Yanaka Ginza
Old Tokyo (shitamachi) shopping street. Look for cats, menchi katsu (fried minced meat cutlet) and Yanaka Cemetery.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Omoide Yokocho
Izakaya alley in Shinjuku. Yakitori and beer in 'Piss Alley'.
≈ ¥2,500 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Golden GaiNeighbourhood of tiny bars. Ask about the cover charge.
- Nezu ShrineRed torii tunnel near Yanaka. Azaleas bloom in April.
Day 5 · 09:00–19:00
Akihabara, Ueno and Odaiba
Nature
Ueno Park
Park of museums. The heart of Tokyo in sakura season.
FreeCulture
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's largest museum, with samurai armour and ukiyo-e (woodblock prints).
≈ ¥1,000 per personFood
Ameyoko Market
Market beneath the Ueno tracks. Street food and dried fruit.
≈ ¥1,000 per personShopping
Akihabara Electric Town
Electronics, anime and retro games. Try Yodobashi and Super Potato.
Free- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Odaiba Seaside Park
Artificial island reached by the Yurikamome line. See Rainbow Bridge at sunset and the giant Gundam.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kanda Matsuya SobaSoba since 1884, next to Akihabara.
- Ueno ZooPandas. An alternative to the museum.
Day 6 · 09:30–16:30Day trip
Nikko
Culture
Nikko Toshogu Shrine
2 hours from Tokyo (Tobu line). Tokugawa's gilded mausoleum and the three wise monkeys, loveliest under snow.
≈ ¥1,600 per personCulture
Rinnoji Temple
Three golden Buddhas, next to Toshogu.
≈ ¥1,000 per personFood
Nikko Yuba Restaurant
Yuba (tofu skin) meal, a Nikko speciality.
≈ ¥1,500 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kegon Falls
97 m waterfall. Take the lift to the bottom; it freezes in winter.
≈ ¥570 per personNature
Lake Chuzenji
Mountain lake and onsen, on the way back from Nikko.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Nikko Kanaya Hotel RestaurantAlternative lunch.
- Shinkyo BridgeSacred red bridge.
Day 7 · 09:00–14:00
Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace: gentle farewell
Nature
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Gardens of the former Edo castle. Free; closed on Mondays and Fridays.
FreeLandmark
Tokyo Station Marunouchi
Red-brick station from 1914. Visit Character Street and pick up an ekiben (station bento).
FreeFood
Rokurinsha Tokyo Station
Tsukemen on Ramen Street. A farewell lunch.
≈ ¥1,300 per personShopping
Tokyo Character Street
Souvenirs: Kit Kat flavours and Tokyo Banana.
FreeLandmark
Narita Express / Keisei
1 hour to Narita, 30 minutes to Haneda. Farewell.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kitchen Street Tokyo StationRestaurants beneath the station.
- Nihonbashi BridgeJapan's kilometre zero. Coredo shopping centre nearby.
Getting around: get a Suica / Welcome Suica
Works on JR, metro, buses and at konbini; can also be added to your phone
Good to know: 6 things that make a Tokyo trip easier
- Use a Suica card on every train; Google Maps is flawless for train times. A JR Pass is unnecessary within Tokyo; get a Tobu pass for Nikko.
- November brings momiji, December illuminations and late March sakura. Winter is 5-10°C, dry, with clear Fuji views.
- Cash still matters (small ramen shops); 7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards. No tipping.
- Stay quiet in temples; photography is banned inside. Don't talk on the phone on the metro or eat while walking.
- Book Shibuya Sky and teamLab tickets weeks ahead; reach Tsukiji before 10:00.
- Ramen costs 1,000-1,500 JPY, a konbini breakfast 500 JPY and a sushi counter 3,000+.
Spending: ≈ ¥84,000 per person for 7 days
- Food¥50,000
- Entry and tours¥16,000
- Local transport¥8,000
- Other¥10,000
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Tokyo cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about ¥12,000 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Tokyo?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.