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A Week in Tokyo: Exploring the Best of Japan's Capital

Mehar Singh

Mehar Singh

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan. Discover ancient temples, stunning gardens, mouthwatering cuisine, and iconic landmarks in this 7-day itinerary designed for solo travelers.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1
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$76

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$ 5

焼肉たむら 2号店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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BEER&SPICE SUPER “DRY”
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$27
18 - 22 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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mikuni MARUNOUCHI
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$78

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$ 5

The Palace Lounge
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
11 - 16 min

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Imperial Palace
This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Noeud.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
24 - 29 min

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Rikugien Gardens
Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5
24 - 29 min

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Takamaru Sengyoten (タカマル鮮魚店)
本館 (1号店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 3
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$75

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$ 2

Kakunoshin Rt (格之進Rt)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
13 - 20 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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新宿Flags BBQ&ビアガーデン by デジキュー
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$21
12 - 18 min

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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$3
18 - 27 min

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tavern on S
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 4
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$111

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$ 5

Brise Verte (ブリーズヴェール)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
41 - 50 min

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Ghibli Museum
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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$13
8 - 10 min

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まぐろのなかだ屋
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$34
20 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 5
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$134

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$ 3

HYPERION LOUNGE (ハイピリオン・ラウンジ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
16 - 24 min

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Tokyo Disneyland
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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$60
33 - 40 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$36
22 - 27 min

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bills
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
Day 6
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$133

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$ 5

フォルクス 葛西店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$23
23 - 28 min

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Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$60
21 - 26 min

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bills
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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鉄板焼Kurosawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 7
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$82

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$ 3

Heijoen (平城苑)
本館浅草雷門店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$19
7 - 10 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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mikuni MARUNOUCHI
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$19
11 - 16 min

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bills
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31

Budget breakdown: $713 In total

Activities & Food:$688
Transport:$26