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Tokyo itinerary: 1 to 7 days

Plans for one to seven days in Tokyo, day by day: Sensō-ji and the Skytree in Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower and the Shinjuku skyline first, then Meiji Shrine and Harajuku, the Ueno museums, Odaiba and the two Disney parks as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.

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Map: 3 days

Tokyo in 1 day

Day 1

  1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

  2. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  3. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  4. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  5. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  6. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  7. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

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Tokyo in 2 days

Day 1

  1. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  4. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  5. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  6. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  7. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

Day 2

  1. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  2. Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

    Roppongi Hills

    A large office and shopping complex with the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View observation deck.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  4. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  5. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

  6. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  7. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 45 min

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Tokyo in 3 days

Day 1

  1. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

    National Museum of Nature and Science

    Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park, with dinosaur skeletons and galleries on Japanese natural history.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  4. National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

    National Museum of Western Art

    A Le Corbusier building in Ueno Park with Rodin sculptures and European paintings from the Matsukata collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  5. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

Day 2

  1. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  2. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  3. Kabuki-za, Tokyo

    Kabuki-za

    Tokyo's main kabuki theatre in Ginza; single-act tickets let you watch just one act of a programme.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  5. The National Art Center, Tokyo, Tokyo

    The National Art Center, Tokyo

    A large exhibition hall in Roppongi with a wavy glass façade by Kisho Kurokawa; it has no permanent collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Tue

  6. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  7. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  8. Kabukicho, Tokyo, Tokyo

    Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku's neon-lit entertainment district of bars, restaurants and clubs, busiest after dark.

    about 45 min

Day 3

  1. Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

    Rainbow Bridge

    The suspension bridge across Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, with a pedestrian walkway and lights at night.

    about 45 min

  2. Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

    Roppongi Hills

    A large office and shopping complex with the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View observation deck.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  4. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

  5. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  6. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 45 min

  7. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

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Tokyo in 4 days

Day 1

  1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

  2. Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

    Edo-Tokyo Museum

    A large museum of the city's history from the Edo period on, with full-size replicas, next to the Ryōgoku sumo arena.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  3. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  5. National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

    National Museum of Nature and Science

    Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park, with dinosaur skeletons and galleries on Japanese natural history.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  6. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

Day 2

  1. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  2. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  3. Kabuki-za, Tokyo

    Kabuki-za

    Tokyo's main kabuki theatre in Ginza; single-act tickets let you watch just one act of a programme.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  5. Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

    Roppongi Hills

    A large office and shopping complex with the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View observation deck.

    about 1 h 15 min

  6. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  7. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

Day 3

  1. Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

    Rainbow Bridge

    The suspension bridge across Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, with a pedestrian walkway and lights at night.

    about 45 min

  2. The National Art Center, Tokyo, Tokyo

    The National Art Center, Tokyo

    A large exhibition hall in Roppongi with a wavy glass façade by Kisho Kurokawa; it has no permanent collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Tue

  3. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  4. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

  5. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  6. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 45 min

  7. Kabukicho, Tokyo, Tokyo

    Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku's neon-lit entertainment district of bars, restaurants and clubs, busiest after dark.

    about 45 min

Day 4

  1. Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo

    Tokyo Disneyland

    The first Disney park outside the United States, opened in 1983 in Urayasu, just east of Tokyo.

    about 2 h 15 min

  2. Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo

    Tokyo DisneySea

    A sea-themed Disney park next to Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba, with rides set around themed ports.

    about 2 h 15 min

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Tokyo in 5 days

Day 1

  1. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  2. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  5. Maison Hermès, Tokyo

    Maison Hermès

    Renzo Piano's glass-block Hermès building in Ginza, with a free art gallery on an upper floor.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Wed

Day 2

  1. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  2. Kabuki-za, Tokyo

    Kabuki-za

    Tokyo's main kabuki theatre in Ginza; single-act tickets let you watch just one act of a programme.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  4. National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

    National Museum of Nature and Science

    Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park, with dinosaur skeletons and galleries on Japanese natural history.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  5. Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

    Edo-Tokyo Museum

    A large museum of the city's history from the Edo period on, with full-size replicas, next to the Ryōgoku sumo arena.

    about 1 h 30 min · Closed Mon

Day 3

  1. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

  2. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  3. Togo Shrine, Tokyo

    Togo Shrine

    A small Shinto shrine near Takeshita Street dedicated to Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō, with a pond garden.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  5. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  6. Yoyogi Park, Tokyo

    Yoyogi Park

    A large park next to Meiji Shrine, busy at weekends with picnics, musicians and street performers.

    about 1 h 15 min

  7. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

Day 4

  1. Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

    Rainbow Bridge

    The suspension bridge across Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, with a pedestrian walkway and lights at night.

    about 45 min

  2. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  3. Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo

    Hanazono Shrine

    A Shinto shrine in the heart of Shinjuku, next to Golden Gai, popular with local businesses praying for prosperity.

    about 2 h 15 min

  4. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 45 min

  5. Kabukicho, Tokyo, Tokyo

    Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku's neon-lit entertainment district of bars, restaurants and clubs, busiest after dark.

    about 45 min

Day 5

  1. Odaiba, Tokyo

    Odaiba

    A man-made island in Tokyo Bay with shopping malls, a seaside park and views back over the Rainbow Bridge.

    about 45 min

  2. Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo

    Tokyo Disneyland

    The first Disney park outside the United States, opened in 1983 in Urayasu, just east of Tokyo.

    about 2 h 15 min

  3. Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo

    Tokyo DisneySea

    A sea-themed Disney park next to Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba, with rides set around themed ports.

    about 2 h 15 min

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Tokyo in 6 days

Day 1

  1. Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

    Edo-Tokyo Museum

    A large museum of the city's history from the Edo period on, with full-size replicas, next to the Ryōgoku sumo arena.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  2. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo

    Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

    Tokyo's main museum of contemporary art, in Kiba Park in Kōtō, with Japanese and international works.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  3. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

    National Museum of Western Art

    A Le Corbusier building in Ueno Park with Rodin sculptures and European paintings from the Matsukata collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  5. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

Day 2

  1. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  2. Kabuki-za, Tokyo

    Kabuki-za

    Tokyo's main kabuki theatre in Ginza; single-act tickets let you watch just one act of a programme.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Maison Hermès, Tokyo

    Maison Hermès

    Renzo Piano's glass-block Hermès building in Ginza, with a free art gallery on an upper floor.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Wed

  4. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  5. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  6. Kabukicho, Tokyo, Tokyo

    Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku's neon-lit entertainment district of bars, restaurants and clubs, busiest after dark.

    about 45 min

Day 3

  1. Roppongi, Tokyo

    Roppongi

    A district of Minato known for nightlife, art museums and the Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown complexes.

    about 45 min

  2. Togo Shrine, Tokyo

    Togo Shrine

    A small Shinto shrine near Takeshita Street dedicated to Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō, with a pond garden.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  4. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  5. Yoyogi Park, Tokyo

    Yoyogi Park

    A large park next to Meiji Shrine, busy at weekends with picnics, musicians and street performers.

    about 1 h 15 min

  6. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

Day 4

  1. Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

    Rainbow Bridge

    The suspension bridge across Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, with a pedestrian walkway and lights at night.

    about 45 min

  2. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  3. Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo

    Hanazono Shrine

    A Shinto shrine in the heart of Shinjuku, next to Golden Gai, popular with local businesses praying for prosperity.

    about 2 h 15 min

  4. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 45 min

  5. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 30 min · Closed Sat, Sun

Day 5

  1. Odaiba, Tokyo

    Odaiba

    A man-made island in Tokyo Bay with shopping malls, a seaside park and views back over the Rainbow Bridge.

    about 45 min

  2. Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo

    Tokyo Disneyland

    The first Disney park outside the United States, opened in 1983 in Urayasu, just east of Tokyo.

    about 2 h 15 min

  3. Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo

    Tokyo DisneySea

    A sea-themed Disney park next to Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba, with rides set around themed ports.

    about 2 h 15 min

Day 6

  1. Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

    Roppongi Hills

    A large office and shopping complex with the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View observation deck.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. Yushima Tenman-gu, Tokyo

    Yushima Tenman-gu

    A shrine to the god of learning, visited by students before exams, known for its plum blossoms in early spring.

    about 1 h

  3. Ueno Zoo, Tokyo

    Ueno Zoo

    Japan's oldest zoo, opened in 1882 in Ueno Park, with animals from around the world.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  4. National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

    National Museum of Nature and Science

    Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park, with dinosaur skeletons and galleries on Japanese natural history.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

  5. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

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Tokyo in 7 days

Day 1

  1. Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

    Edo-Tokyo Museum

    A large museum of the city's history from the Edo period on, with full-size replicas, next to the Ryōgoku sumo arena.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  2. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo

    Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

    Tokyo's main museum of contemporary art, in Kiba Park in Kōtō, with Japanese and international works.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  3. Senso-ji, Tokyo

    Senso-ji

    Tokyo's oldest temple, in Asakusa, reached through the Kaminarimon gate and the Nakamise shopping street.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

    National Museum of Western Art

    A Le Corbusier building in Ueno Park with Rodin sculptures and European paintings from the Matsukata collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Mon

  5. Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo

    Tokyo National Museum

    Japan's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, with samurai armour, scrolls, ceramics and Buddhist art.

    about 1 h · Closed Mon

Day 2

  1. Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

    Tokyo Tower

    The red and white 1958 tower in Minato, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, with observation decks.

    about 45 min

  2. Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

    Tsukiji Outer Market

    The streets of food stalls and shops beside the former fish market, good for tamagoyaki, fresh sushi, seafood skewers and knives.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Kabuki-za, Tokyo

    Kabuki-za

    Tokyo's main kabuki theatre in Ginza; single-act tickets let you watch just one act of a programme.

    about 45 min

  4. Ginza, Tokyo

    Ginza

    Tokyo's upmarket shopping district, with flagship department stores, galleries, sushi counters and a car-free main street at weekends.

    about 1 h 15 min

  5. Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    The emperor's residence on the site of Edo Castle; the East Gardens and the outer moats are open to visitors.

    about 1 h

  6. Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Japan's war dead, politically controversial, with the Yūshūkan war museum beside it.

    about 30 min

  7. Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    A few narrow alleys of tiny bars in Shinjuku, many seating only a handful of people.

    about 1 h

Day 3

  1. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

    Shinjuku Gyoen

    A large former imperial garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles, famous for its cherry blossoms.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  2. Takeshita Street, Tokyo

    Takeshita Street

    Harajuku's narrow pedestrian street of youth fashion shops, sweet stalls and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  3. Harajuku, Tokyo

    Harajuku

    The district between Harajuku Station and Omotesandō, known for youth fashion, street style and crêpe stands.

    about 45 min

  4. Yoyogi Park, Tokyo

    Yoyogi Park

    A large park next to Meiji Shrine, busy at weekends with picnics, musicians and street performers.

    about 1 h

  5. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

    Meiji Shrine

    A Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken, reached through a large forest next to Harajuku.

    about 45 min

  6. Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo

    Shibuya Crossing

    The scramble crossing outside Shibuya Station where waves of pedestrians cross in all directions at once; watch from the Starbucks or Shibuya Sky.

    about 45 min

  7. Kabukicho, Tokyo, Tokyo

    Kabukicho, Tokyo

    Shinjuku's neon-lit entertainment district of bars, restaurants and clubs, busiest after dark.

    about 45 min

Day 4

  1. Roppongi Hills, Tokyo

    Roppongi Hills

    A large office and shopping complex with the Mori Art Museum and the Tokyo City View observation deck.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. National Noh Theatre, Tokyo

    National Noh Theatre

    The national stage for noh and kyōgen, Japan's classical masked drama and its comic interludes, in Sendagaya.

    about 15 min

  3. Togo Shrine, Tokyo

    Togo Shrine

    A small Shinto shrine near Takeshita Street dedicated to Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō, with a pond garden.

    about 30 min

  4. Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

    Shimokitazawa

    A laid-back neighbourhood of vintage clothes shops, record stores, small theatres, live-music bars and independent cafés.

    about 1 h 30 min

  5. Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo

    Hanazono Shrine

    A Shinto shrine in the heart of Shinjuku, next to Golden Gai, popular with local businesses praying for prosperity.

    about 30 min

  6. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Kenzo Tange's twin-towered city hall in Shinjuku, with free observation decks on the 45th floor.

    about 45 min · Closed Sat, Sun

  7. Omoide Yokochō, Tokyo

    Omoide Yokochō

    Narrow lantern-lit alleys of tiny yakitori grills and bars by Shinjuku Station, little changed in atmosphere since the postwar years.

    about 45 min

Day 5

  1. Toyosu Market, Tokyo

    Toyosu Market

    Tokyo's wholesale fish and produce market since 2018, with viewing galleries over the tuna auctions.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Wed, Sun

  2. teamLab Planets

    An immersive digital art museum where visitors wade barefoot through water and walk among mirrored rooms and flower-filled light installations.

    about 1 h 30 min

  3. Odaiba, Tokyo

    Odaiba

    A man-made island in Tokyo Bay with shopping malls, a seaside park and views back over the Rainbow Bridge.

    about 2 h

  4. Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

    Rainbow Bridge

    The suspension bridge across Tokyo Bay to Odaiba, with a pedestrian walkway and lights at night.

    about 45 min

Day 6

  1. Akihabara, Tokyo

    Akihabara

    Tokyo's electronics and pop-culture district, with multi-storey arcades, anime and manga shops, retro game stores and maid cafés around the station.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. Yushima Tenman-gu, Tokyo

    Yushima Tenman-gu

    A shrine to the god of learning, visited by students before exams, known for its plum blossoms in early spring.

    about 30 min

  3. Ueno Park, Tokyo

    Ueno Park

    A large park holding major museums, a zoo and Shinobazu Pond, and one of Tokyo's busiest places for cherry blossom in spring.

    about 45 min

  4. Ueno Zoo, Tokyo

    Ueno Zoo

    Japan's oldest zoo, opened in 1882 in Ueno Park, with animals from around the world.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Mon

  5. National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

    National Museum of Nature and Science

    Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park, with dinosaur skeletons and galleries on Japanese natural history.

    about 1 h 30 min · Closed Mon

  6. Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko), Tokyo

    Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko)

    A crowded open-air market along the rail tracks near Ueno, with fishmongers, dried foods, sweets, clothing and shouting stallholders.

    about 45 min

  7. Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo

    Tokyo Skytree

    The 634-metre broadcasting tower in Sumida, with two observation decks high above the city.

    about 1 h 15 min

Day 7

  1. Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo

    Tokyo DisneySea

    A sea-themed Disney park next to Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba, with rides set around themed ports.

    about 2 h 15 min

  2. Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo

    Tokyo Disneyland

    The first Disney park outside the United States, opened in 1983 in Urayasu, just east of Tokyo.

    about 2 h 15 min

  3. The National Art Center, Tokyo, Tokyo

    The National Art Center, Tokyo

    A large exhibition hall in Roppongi with a wavy glass façade by Kisho Kurokawa; it has no permanent collection.

    about 1 h 45 min · Closed Tue

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When to go to Tokyo

March to May and October to November are the best months in Tokyo, with mild weather; cherry blossom usually peaks in late March or early April. June to early July is the rainy season, and July to August is hot and humid, with typhoons possible in late summer. Golden Week in late April and early May and the New Year holidays bring crowds and closures.

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Tips for Tokyo

  • A Suica or Pasmo IC card works on JR trains, the subway and buses, and in convenience stores.
  • Many museums, including the Tokyo National Museum and the other Ueno museums, close on Mondays (or the next day when Monday is a holiday).
  • Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea tickets are sold for a specific date; buy them online before you go.
  • The observation decks of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku are free, a good alternative to the paid towers.
  • Go to Sensō-ji early in the morning, before Nakamise-dori and the main hall fill with crowds.

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