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.
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Things to do
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Temples4.9(1030)Asakusa & Sensō-ji Temple walking tour
Explore Tokyo's oldest temple district with a local guide — the thunder-gate, Nakamise shopping street and the five-storey pagoda. You'll learn the proper etiquette for prayers and discover little-known corners around Sensō-ji.
Food & Drink4.8(890)Tsukiji Outer Market food tour
Weave through the bustling stalls of Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market on a small-group tour, tasting fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and street snacks while learning how to navigate the maze of vendors. The perfect fuel-up before tackling the rest of the city.
Landmarks4.7(610)Shibuya Sky & Shinjuku nightlife tour
Watch Tokyo's neon skyline ignite from the open-air Shibuya Sky deck, then follow a local guide into hidden izakayas and the labyrinthine alleys of Shinjuku's Golden Gai. A fantastic intro to the city's electric nightlife.
Plan your visit
Guides about Tokyo
Destination GuideeSIM in Tokyo: Stay Connected Without Roaming
What a Tokyo trip costs in data, how well the subway actually covers, when to install an eSIM, and the fixes for common connection failures.
Destination GuideTokyo Travel Guide: First-Timer's Planning Guide
How to plan a first trip to Tokyo: transport, neighbourhoods, cash and the details that trip people up.
Destination GuideMt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: Kawaguchiko & Hakone
The lake-and-peak line, the Hakone loop and the forecast-first planning that turns a Fuji gamble into a guaranteed day.
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