Tokyo Adventure: 10 Days of Culture and Excitement

Cinthya Cromley

22 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Tokyo, exploring its vibrant culture and iconic landmarks. From serene gardens to bustling shopping districts, this itinerary is packed with excitement and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$75

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

16 - 20 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$95

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

5 - 6 min

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Indoor amusement park featuring a roller coaster, arcade games & virtual-reality experiences.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

Day 3

$15

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$35

$ 15

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$13

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

Amusement park with a roller coaster & other high-speed rides, plus kids' activities & eateries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

12 - 15 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

21 - 26 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 9

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

Tranquil Shinto shrine known for its tunnel-like series of torii gates & spring azalea blooms.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Traditional shopping street since the 1950s with around 60 stores & restaurants.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 9

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$38

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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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

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$100

$ 15

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Landmark alleyway featuring a selection of food stalls for simple fare & alcoholic drinks.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

Directions

Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$100

38 - 46 min

Directions

Edo period Buddhist temple with a large collection of lucky beckoning cat statues.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$38

$ 12

Hotel Hillarys Akasaka

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

20 - 24 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $527 In total

Activities & Food:$408

Transport:$120