Tokyo Adventure: 8 Days of Fun in the Land of the Rising Sun

Luz de los Milagros Mansilla

17 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through Tokyo, where we'll explore stunning parks, iconic landmarks, delicious food, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant Japanese culture.

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$94

$ 3

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

Directions

Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$32

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2

$63

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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19 - 23 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

43 - 52 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$26

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$32

Day 3

$60

$ 12

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

43 - 52 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

Directions

神保町本店

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 4

$94

$ 6

Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$101

$ 3

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

$176

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$120

6 - 9 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

Directions

The Blue Bayou Restaurant (ブルーバイユー・レストラン)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 7

$150

$ 6

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

9 - 11 min

Directions

2017/6/28~

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 8

$180

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$120

23 - 34 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $954 In total

Activities & Food:$918

Transport:$36