Tokyo itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · JapanJune–September
- 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 June–September. 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, and come at 08:00 when Nakamise is empty. Draw an omikuji fortune.
FreeShopping
Nakamise Dori
Shops lining 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. The queue is short.
≈ ¥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 the special lunch.
- Sumida River CruiseWater bus from Asakusa to Odaiba. Take it instead of Skytree.
Day 2 · 08:30–19:00
Shibuya and Harajuku
Culture
Meiji Jingu
Shinto shrine in the forest. See the sake barrels. It is calm in the morning, and wedding processions pass on weekends.
FreeShopping
Takeshita Street
Harajuku youth fashion. Crepe stalls line the street, and 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 terrace 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 on weekends.
Day 3 · 08:00–17:00
Tsukiji, Ginza and teamLab
Food
Tsukiji Outer Market
Morning stalls serve tamago (sweet omelette), uni and tuna. Go before 10:00 and eat standing up.
≈ ¥2,500 per personNature
Hamarikyu Gardens
Edo-period garden among the skyscrapers. Have matcha in the tea house.
≈ ¥300 per personShopping
Ginza Chuo Dori
Closed to traffic on weekends. Visit the Itoya stationery store and the 12-floor Uniqlo.
FreeFood
Ginza Kagari Ramen
Chicken paitan ramen. It is a small counter, so 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 mall rooftop. Go here 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 in clear weather.
FreeNature
Shinjuku Gyoen
Japanese, English and French gardens. Best in sakura and momiji (autumn leaf) 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 and menchi katsu (fried minced meat cutlet), and visit Yanaka Cemetery.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Omoide Yokocho
Izakaya alley in Shinjuku. Yakitori and beer, nicknamed '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 ShrineTunnel of red torii gates near Yanaka. Azaleas bloom in April.
Day 5 · 09:00–19:00
Akihabara, Ueno and Odaiba
Nature
Ueno Park
Park of museums. It is the heart of Tokyo in sakura season.
FreeCulture
Tokyo National Museum
Japan's largest museum. See samurai armour and ukiyo-e 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. Watch sunset at Rainbow Bridge and see the giant Gundam.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kanda Matsuya SobaSoba since 1884. Next to Akihabara.
- Ueno ZooPandas. Go instead of the museum.
Day 6 · 09:30–18:30Day trip
Kamakura
Culture
Kotoku-in Great Buddha
One hour from Tokyo. A 13 m bronze Buddha you can step inside.
≈ ¥300 per personCulture
Hase-dera
Temple with a hydrangea garden. Views over Kamakura's coast.
≈ ¥400 per personFood
Komachi Dori
Kamakura's food street. Try shirasu (baby fish) donburi.
≈ ¥1,500 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Yuigahama Beach
Kamakura's beach. Swimming and beach cafes in summer.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Enoshima Island
Reach the island by Enoden train. Sunset and the silhouette of Mount Fuji.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kamakura Bowls CafeAlternative lunch.
- Tsurugaoka HachimanguKamakura's main shrine.
Day 7 · 09:00–14:00
Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace: a gentle farewell
Nature
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Gardens of the former Edo castle. Free entry, 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. Look for Kit Kat flavours and Tokyo Banana.
FreeLandmark
Narita Express / Keisei
Narita takes 1 hour, Haneda 30 minutes. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kitchen Street Tokyo StationRestaurants beneath the station.
- Nihonbashi BridgeJapan's kilometre zero. Coredo shopping mall.
Getting around: get a Suica / Welcome Suica
Works on JR, metro, buses and at konbini (convenience stores), and can be added to your phone
Good to know: 6 things that make a Tokyo trip easier
- Every train accepts a Suica card, and Google Maps is flawless for train times. A JR Pass is unnecessary within Tokyo; for Nikko, get the Tobu pass.
- Summer brings 33°C heat and humidity, plus festivals and fireworks (hanabi) in July and August. Go out early in the morning and choose indoor venues in the afternoon.
- Cash still matters, especially at small ramen shops. 7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards. There is no tipping.
- Be quiet in temples and do not take photos inside. Do not talk on the phone on the metro, and do not eat while walking.
- Book Shibuya Sky and teamLab tickets weeks ahead. Visit Tsukiji before 10:00.
- Ramen costs 1,000-1,500 JPY, a konbini (convenience store) 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.