Tokyo Adventure: 5 Days of Food, Culture, and Fun

Yair Valbuena

3 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tokyo, experiencing the best of Japanese cuisine, iconic landmarks, and vibrant attractions. Join me as I explore the Sumida Hokusai Museum, Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa Shrine, Meiji Jingu, and much more. Get ready for a whirlwind of flavors, sights, and adventures in the heart of Tokyo!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$181

$ 6

亀沢店

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

9 - 14 min

Directions

Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

6 - 8 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$80

8 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2

$80

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$26

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$32

Day 3

$85

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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12 - 17 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$32

10 - 15 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$28

Day 4

$110

$ 9

池袋店

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$32

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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$30

Day 5

$262

$ 3

Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall (クイーン・オブ・ハートのバンケットホール)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$188

30 - 36 min

Directions

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$32

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $745 In total

Activities & Food:$718

Transport:$27