Tokyo: A Week of Adventure

Mia Ha

2 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital city. Discover stunning parks, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

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Viator

Day 1

$28

$ 2

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

12 - 17 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 2

$32

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 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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5 - 6 min

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新宿本店

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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新宿3丁目店

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

19 - 23 min

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Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.

No time set

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Free

Day 3

$65

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

37 - 45 min

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Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$16

4 - 6 min

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Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$14

23 - 28 min

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

No time set

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Bustling shopping street connecting the main gate of Sensoji Temple & the main hall.

No time set

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Free

32 - 39 min

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The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

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

No time set

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$10

26 - 32 min

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Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.

No time set

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Free

Day 4

$70

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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2017/6/28~

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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上野店

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Popular shopping street known for its many restaurant-supply shops & kitchen-equipment dealers.

No time set

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Stylish, contemporary aquarium featuring a variety of fish & a host of penguins, plus a cafe.

No time set

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$13

Day 5

$41

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 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

26 - 32 min

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池袋店

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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池袋東急ハンズ前店

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$12

20 - 24 min

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Tranquil pond within a spacious, verdant park known for its lotus plants, boating & migratory birds.

No time set

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Free

Day 6

$44

$ 8

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

9 - 11 min

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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

13 - 16 min

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Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$19

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

15 - 18 min

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Long, narrow park following a palace moat, with a footpath & vibrant spring cherry blossoms.

No time set

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Free

24 - 29 min

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No time set

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.

No time set

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Free

Day 7

$63

$ 3

Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

15 - 22 min

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The main temple of Jōdo-shū Buddhism, this compound includes ornate buildings dating to the 1600s.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $377 In total

Activities & Food:$341

Transport:$36