Tokyo: A Thorough Itinerary

Destination: Tokyo, JapanCreated by: Moo_The_TrotterLast updated: 28th September 2026
Use this itinerary to help plan out the major highlights and some hidden gems around Tokyo, pick and choose depending on your length of stay. There is always more to discover in Tokyo. Keep an eye out for events for when you visit to add that little extra something.
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Day 1 — Asakusa and Ueno
Image of Sensō-ji

Sensō-ji

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Start early for quieter temple grounds
Image of Nakamise Shopping Street

Nakamise Shopping Street

Attraction, Core Attraction
Image of Ueno Park

Ueno Park

Park
Image of Tokyo National Museum

Tokyo National Museum

Museum

Yanaka Ginza

Historic Site
Day 2 — Imperial Tokyo and Ginza

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building

Train Station
Begin around the historic Marunouchi facade

Imperial Palace East Gardens

Park, Park Nature
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The National Museum of Modern Art

Museum, Modern Art Museum
Image of GINZA SIX

GINZA SIX

Mall, Market Shopping
Image of Kabukiza Theatre

Kabukiza Theatre

Theatre, Performance Culture
Day 3 — Harajuku, Meiji and Shibuya
Image of Meiji Jingu Main Shrine

Meiji Jingu Main Shrine

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Visit early for a calmer forest approach
Image of Nezu Museum

Nezu Museum

Museum, Art Museum
Image of Omote-sando

Omote-sando

Station, Transport

Takeshita Street

Attraction, Core Attraction
Image of Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya Crossing

Historic Site
Image of Shibuya Sky

Shibuya Sky

Viewpoint, Core Attraction

Nonbei Yokocho

Bar
Day 4 — Shinjuku and western Tokyo
Image of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Park
Image of Samurai Museum

Samurai Museum

Museum
Image of Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Bar
Image of Omoide-yokochō

Omoide-yokochō

Attraction, Core Attraction

Kichijōji Sunroad

Attraction, Core Attraction
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Inokashira Park

Park
Day 5 — Akihabara and Yanesen
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Kanda-myōjin

Place of Worship, History Landmark
A quieter cultural start before Akihabara
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Akihabara

Neighbourhood, Core Attraction
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2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

Mall, Market Shopping
Image of Yushimaseido Temple

Yushimaseido Temple

Historic Site
Image of Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Day 6 — Odaiba and Tokyo Bay
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teamLab Borderless

Museum, Art Museum
Allow substantial time for the immersive galleries
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Miraikan

Museum
Image of Gundam Unicorn RX-0 1:1 Statue

Gundam Unicorn RX-0 1:1 Statue

Monument
Image of お台場海浜公園

お台場海浜公園

Park
Day 7 — Southern Tokyo and hidden neighbourhoods
Image of Zōjōji

Zōjōji

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Pair the temple with the Tokyo Tower approach
Image of Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

Science Attraction, Observatory
Image of Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Image of Hama-rikyu Gardens

Hama-rikyu Gardens

Quarter, Core Attraction
Image of Tsukiji Outer Market

Tsukiji Outer Market

Marketplace, Market Shopping
Image of Kachidoki Bridge

Kachidoki Bridge

Bridge, History Landmark
Day 8 — Western gardens and local culture
Image of Gōtokuji

Gōtokuji

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Visit early for a peaceful temple atmosphere
Image of Setagaya Hachimangū

Setagaya Hachimangū

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Image of Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Museum, Art Museum
Image of Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science

Institute for Nature Study, National Museum of Nature and Science

Park

Ebisu-yokochō

Food Court, Fast Food Casual
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Former Asakura Estate

Museum, History Museum
A worthwhile intimate stop before Ebisu.
Day 9 — Day trip to Kamakura
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高徳院

Place of Worship, History Landmark
See the Great Buddha before crowds build
Image of Hase-dera temple

Hase-dera temple

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Image of Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine

Place of Worship, History Landmark

Komachi Dori

Attraction, Core Attraction
Image of Hōkoku Temple

Hōkoku Temple

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Day 10 — Nikko heritage and nature
Image of Shinkyo Bridge

Shinkyo Bridge

Attraction, Core Attraction
Use as the gateway into the shrine district
Image of Tōshō-gū shrine

Tōshō-gū shrine

Historic Site
Image of Futarasan Shrine

Futarasan Shrine

Place of Worship, History Landmark
Image of Kegon Falls

Kegon Falls

Waterfall