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Tokyo Adventure: 8 Days of Exploring the City of Lights

Roy Yung

Roy Yung

17 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 8-day journey through Tokyo, the vibrant capital of Japan. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine as we explore this captivating city.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1
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$153

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Barbacoa, Takanawa
高輪店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
4 - 6 min

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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
39 - 47 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
17 - 26 min

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Yoyonam (ヨヨナム)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
12 - 17 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Hachikō Memorial Statue
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$80

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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モンマスティー 千駄ヶ谷店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
11 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Jomon (ジョウモン)
六本木店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$39
5 - 8 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$173

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$ 18

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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chai break
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
11 - 16 min

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Ghibli Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
38 - 46 min

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Sushi Yuu (寿司勇)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
8 - 12 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$57
Day 4
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$252

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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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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$27
4 - 6 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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$180
6 - 9 min

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Restaurant Hokusai (れすとらん北齋)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$45
19 - 23 min

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Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$255

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Oceano (オチェーアノ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
4 - 5 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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$180
33 - 40 min

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Baden Baden
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$48
6 - 9 min

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Hibiya Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$167

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$ 18

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Shishimaru Shokudo (ししまる食堂)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
6 - 9 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$57
9 - 11 min

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Kaminarimon
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Kinraku (金楽)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$39
5 - 8 min

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Sensō-ji
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
9 - 11 min

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National Museum of Nature and Science
Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$38
Day 7
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$131

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
2 - 3 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
13 - 20 min

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Uguisudani-en (鶯谷園)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
12 - 17 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$60

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$ 14

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Sushi Kanesaka (鮨 かねさか)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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
18 - 22 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1386 In total

Activities & Food:$1269
Transport:$117