Tokyo in 4 Days
A first-timer week across Tokyo's best districts, balanced between temples, neon, food and one bold finale.
Estimated daily costs
Day 1
$110
Day 2
$120
Day 3
$135
Day 4
$130
The plan
Day 1
AsakusaAsakusa morning, Senso-ji, the shopping street, then the Sumida walk to the Skytree for the evening view.
Activities
- Senso-ji
- Nakamise-dori
- Tokyo Skytree
Where to eat
- Eel or soba in Asakusa
- Lantern-street dinner
Day 2
Imperial coreThe ceremonial core: Tokyo Station brick front, Imperial Palace East Gardens, Ginza afternoon.
Activities
- Tokyo Station
- Imperial Palace gardens
- Ginza arcade
Where to eat
- Department-store basement lunch
- Ginza casual dinner
Day 3
Shibuya / HarajukuShibuya Scramble, Hachiko, Meiji Shrine forest and Harajuku street energy, capped by Shibuya Sky at dusk.
Activities
- Shibuya Scramble
- Meiji Shrine
- Harajuku Takeshita
Where to eat
- Tasting-menu lunch in Shibuya
- Omino desserts
Day 4
Shinjuku / westShinjuku observatory morning, a last neighbourhood pick (Odaiba or teamLab), and an easy airport run or Kamakura day.
Activities
- Metro Gov. observatory
- Odaiba or teamLab
- Kamakura option
Where to eat
- Shinjuku food hall
Where to stay
Recommended places to base yourself during this trip.
SHIBUYA HOTEL EN
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Ryokan Tsubaki
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