Tokyo is an ancient yet modern city; you’ll see plenty of vestiges of its storied past all over the metropolis — from shrines to temples to certain restored districts. Asakusa is a famous area because of its historical and cultural significance. This area is home to popular attractions such as the Kaminari Gate, Sensoji Temple, and the Asakusa Shrine.

If you want to ‘feel’ the hustle and bustle of the city, join or watch its microcosm take place at Shibuya Crossing. It gained popularity because of the flurry of people coming and going once the lights to cross the street turn green. Shopping and entertainment districts such as Roponggi, Harajuku, and Shinjuku have a variety of dining options and places to shop.

Whether you want to experience modern attractions Tokyo has to offer or the ancient ones (or both!), it will save you time and money if you plan your trip well. Here are sample 6D/5N Tokyo itineraries.

Option 1: Tokyo + Disneyland

Day 1: Arrival
Airport to Tokyo
Check-in or drop baggage
Lunch at Ichiran
Ueno Park + Tokyo National Museum
Dinner

Day 2: Tsukiji + Shinjuku
Ueno to Tsukiji-Shijo
Sushi Breakfast
Walk around Tsukiji Market
Travel to Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen + Shinjuku Shopping
Shinjuku to Ueno
Dinner

Day 3: Shibuya
Ueno to Harajuku Station
Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park
Takeshita Dori (Harajuku)
Light Lunch at Harajuku Gyoza Ro
Shibuya Crossing + Hachiko + shop around
Nonbei or Ebisu Yokocho
Back to Hotel

Day 4: Sensoji + Akihabara
Ueno to Sensoji (Asakusa)
Sensoji Temple
Lunch
Asakusa to Akihabara
Explore Akihabara + Dinner
Walk back to Ueno through Ameyoko

Day 5: Tokyo Disneyland or Disneysea
Ueno to Maihama Station
Disney Resort Monorail
Disneyland or DisneySea
Monorail to Maihama
Maihama to Ueno

Day 6: Departure
Check out
Tokyo to Narita

Option 2: Tokyo + Disneyland + Kamakura + Yokohama

Day 1: Arrival
Airport to Tokyo
Check-in or drop baggage
Lunch at Ichiran
Ueno Park + Tokyo National Museum
Dinner

Day 2: Tsukiji + Shinjuku + Akihabara
Ueno to Tsukiji-Shijo
Sushi Breakfast
Walk around Tsukiji Market
Travel to Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen + Shinjuku Shopping
Shinjuku to Akihabara
Explore Akihabara + Dinner
Walk back to Ueno through Ameyoko

Day 4: Kamakura + Yokohama
Ueno to Kamakura
Hike
Packed Lunch (Omusubi)
Temple-hopping + Great Buddha
Leave for Yokohama
Ramen Museum
Minato Mirai (Yokohama)
Yokohama to Ueno

Day 5: Tokyo Disneyland or Disneysea
Ueno to Maihama Station
Disney Resort Monorail
Disneyland or DisneySea
Monorail to Maihama
Maihama to Ueno

Day 6: Departure
Check out
Tokyo to Narita

Note: This itinerary is jampacked. It’s for those who don’t have much time but want to maximize their visit. You can opt to drop other activities if you think you can’t handle the tight schedule.

Option 3: Tokyo + Odaiba

Day 1: Arrival
Airport to Tokyo
Check-in or drop baggage
Lunch at Ichiran
Ueno Park + Tokyo National Museum
Dinner

Day 2: Tsukiji + Shinjuku
Ueno to Tsukiji-Shijo
Sushi Breakfast
Walk around Tsukiji Market
Travel to Shinjuku
Shinjuku Gyoen + Shinjuku Shopping
Shinjuku to Ueno
Dinner

Day 4: Sensoji + Akihabara
Ueno to Sensoji (Asakusa)
Sensoji Temple
Lunch
Asakusa to Akihabara
Explore Akihabara + Dinner
Walk back to Ueno through Ameyoko

Day 5: Odaiba
Ueno to Daiba via Yorikamone
Lunch
Explore Odaiba, shop around
Dinner
Back to hotel

Day 6: Departure
Check out
Tokyo to Narita

Note: This itinerary excludes Disneyland. If you are not into theme parks, this can be an option for you. This is also perfect for fans of Gundam manga and series.

Tokyo Essentials

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