10 Days in Tokyo: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Joan Hill

10 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Tokyo in 10 days with this exciting itinerary. Discover ancient temples, modern art, delicious cuisine, and more!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$20

$ 6

A hiking trail & funicular lead to the top of this peak with a rock garden & Shinto shrine.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

69 - 83 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

39 - 47 min

Directions

Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$52

$ 6

Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

33 - 40 min

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2017.5.26 open。

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$14

14 - 21 min

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Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

$116

$ 6

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

9 - 11 min

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This suspension bridge crossing Tokyo Bay is colorfully illuminated at night using solar power.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

TRATTORIA DELLA Lanterna Magica (トラットリアデッラランテルナマジカ)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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Art deco former residence of Prince Asaka, housing museum hosting temporary art exhibition program.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Day 4

$108

$ 6

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Hands-on exhibits & classes exploring the future of science & technology, plus a cafe & a gift shop.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

18 - 22 min

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Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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12 - 17 min

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Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$30

Day 5

$57

$ 6

Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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17 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

8 - 11 min

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Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

$66

$ 6

Leafy Japanese garden with a pagoda & waterfall, plus spring cherry blossoms & summer blooms.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

8 - 12 min

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Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Panoramic city view from indoor/outdoor tower observation deck, with access to adjacent art museum.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$50

Day 7

$41

$ 9

A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

20 - 24 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

5 - 6 min

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This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$94

$ 3

World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

13 - 20 min

Directions

This riverside park with coffee shops & a playground is a popular place to view the cherry blossoms.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Moats, walls & other remains of this castle built in 1457 are now part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$82

19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

Directions

Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

14 - 21 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

16 - 23 min

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Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

Day 10

$16

$ 6

Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$16

5 - 8 min

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Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $705 In total

Activities & Food:$651

Transport:$54