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10 Days in Tokyo: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Charlotte Wan

Charlotte Wan

11 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Tokyo with this exciting 10-day itinerary. Explore historic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover the hidden gems of this bustling metropolis.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1
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$424

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$ 54

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Shinobazu no Ike Pond
Tranquil pond within a spacious, verdant park known for its lotus plants, boating & migratory birds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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The National Museum of Western Art
Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Noguchi's Best Fish (野口鮮魚店)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
9 - 14 min

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Tokyo Skytree
World's tallest freestanding broadcasting tower with an observation deck boasting 360-degree views.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$76
10 - 12 min

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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Yuwaeru (結わえる)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$28
12 - 18 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$30
16 - 20 min

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Edo Castle Ruins
Moats, walls & other remains of this castle built in 1457 are now part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Yayoi Kusama Museum
Annual exhibitions, lectures & events explore the life & work of a beloved avant-garde artist.
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Sunshine Aquarium
High-rise aquarium featuring diverse sea creatures & an above-ground glass pool.
5:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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$100
12 - 15 min

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Asukayama Park
This large park with whimsical playscapes for children is a popular place to view cherry blossoms.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$209

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$ 36

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Nezu Shrine
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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Yanaka Ginza
Traditional shopping street since the 1950s with around 60 stores & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Directions

COUZT CAFE+SHOP
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$36
16 - 23 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Kappabashi Dougu Street
Popular shopping street known for its many restaurant-supply shops & kitchen-equipment dealers.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Asakusa Hanayashiki
Amusement park with a roller coaster & other high-speed rides, plus kids' activities & eateries.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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Sumida Aquarium
Stylish, contemporary aquarium featuring a variety of fish & a host of penguins, plus a cafe.
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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Ameyoko Shopping District
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Koishikawa Korakuen
Tranquil, scenic landscape garden dating to the 17th century, with walking paths, a pond & bridges.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
Day 3
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$170

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$ 54

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Rikugien Gardens
Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
14 - 17 min

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Hotel Chinzan-sō Tokyo Garden
Leafy Japanese garden with a pagoda & waterfall, plus spring cherry blossoms & summer blooms.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Elio Locanda Italiana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
5 - 6 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

DIXANS
2015.4.27 open。
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Tokyo Dome City Attractions
Urban entertainment complex boasting a dome-shaped baseball stadium, roller coasters & a mall.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Sumida Park
This riverside park with coffee shops & a playground is a popular place to view the cherry blossoms.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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 AM - 7:00 AM
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$50
6 - 9 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$40
Day 4
+

$144

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$ 48

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Asakusa Shrine
Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Tanaka Sobaten (田中そば店)
秋葉原店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
5 - 8 min

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Kanda Shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
Large landscaped gardens in the grounds of a palace first built in 1888, with some Edo castle ruins.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Directions

Bondy (ボンディ)
神保町本店
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$28
11 - 16 min

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Renovated 1969 gallery housing Japanese art created since the start of the Meiji period (1868).
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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Chidorigafuchi Park
Long, narrow park following a palace moat, with a footpath & vibrant spring cherry blossoms.
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hie Shrine
Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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

$300

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$ 66

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Yasukuni Jinja
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
15 - 18 min

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Shiba Park
Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

BOULANGERIE SEIJI ASAKURA
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
14 - 21 min

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Museum of photography with a large collection of Japanese works as well as international images.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Jomon (ジョウモン)
六本木店
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$12
8 - 11 min

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Mori Art Museum
Art museum in the Mori Tower featuring a rotating exhibition of international contemporary artwork.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$75
9 - 11 min

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Nezu Museum
Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Shibuya Sky
A 360° open-air observation deck located on the roof of the Shibuya Scramble Square skyscraper.
2:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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$100
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
4:30 AM - 6:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Omoide Yokochō
Landmark alleyway featuring a selection of food stalls for simple fare & alcoholic drinks.
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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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$10
Day 6
+

$222

·

$ 54

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Kabuki-za
Renowned venue for traditional performing arts, featuring elaborate sets, costumes & makeup.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tsukiji Outer Market
Bustling locale with wholesale & retail stores selling seafood, plus informal restaurants & cafes.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Sushi Dai (寿司大)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Rainbow Bridge
This suspension bridge crossing Tokyo Bay is colorfully illuminated at night using solar power.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Art deco former residence of Prince Asaka, housing museum hosting temporary art exhibition program.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$50
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Tonkatsu Tonki (とんかつ とんき)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$40
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Meguro River
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Meguro Parasitological Museum
This small, unique research museum features exhibits on parasites, including many specimens.
11:30 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Gotokuji Temple
Edo period Buddhist temple with a large collection of lucky beckoning cat statues.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Hachikō Memorial Statue
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tokyo City View
Panoramic city view from indoor/outdoor tower observation deck, with access to adjacent art museum.
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$100
Day 7
+

$483

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$ 60

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Hibiya Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Tokyo Joypolis
Indoor amusement park featuring a roller coaster, arcade games & virtual-reality experiences.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$150
16 - 20 min

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Directions

breadworks
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
18 - 22 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.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$40
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Oniyamma (おにやんま)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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$100
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Zōjō-ji Temple
The main temple of Jōdo-shū Buddhism, this compound includes ornate buildings dating to the 1600s.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Suntory Museum of Art
Cozy museum showcasing special exhibitions of ornate lacquerware, textiles & paintings.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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$50
12 - 17 min

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Directions

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Samurai Museum
Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
Day 8
+

$400

·

$ 48

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Kiyosumi Gardens
Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Directions

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Permanent & rotating collections of Japanese & international artists in a 1990s landmark building.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
28 - 34 min

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Directions

Cape Cod Cook-Off (ケープコッド・クックオフ)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
13 - 16 min

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Directions

Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
6:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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$240
22 - 33 min

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Directions

Arabian Coast
Arabian Nights-themed zone, with Aladdin & Sinbad-related attractions & a food court serving curry.
1:00 AM - 4:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Directions

American Waterfront
Harbor-themed attraction including a huge replica steamship, a fishing village & a haunted tower.
4:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Directions

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
Modern gallery showcasing contemporary Japanese design, with rotating exhibits & a museum shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu Gaien
Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
+

$469

·

$ 48

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

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Directions

Ghibli Museum
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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$50
46 - 56 min

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Directions

North Link Coffee & Tea
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Showa Memorial Park
Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
71 - 86 min

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Directions

鳩の巣釜めし
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Directions

Mount Mitake
A hiking trail & funicular lead to the top of this peak with a rock garden & Shinto shrine.
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Free
90 - 108 min

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Directions

Sanrio Puroland
Grand indoor Sanrio character park with rides & entertainment attractions, restaurants & shops.
11:30 PM - 3:30 AM
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$150
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Yomiuri Land
Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.
4:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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$200
Day 10
+

$371

·

$ 60

Kasuga no Yu Dormy Inn Korakuen

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Tokyo Sea Life Park
Airy aquarium featuring marine life from around the globe, including sharks, eagle rays & penguins.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Gentle children’s ride with animated puppets, relating the story of the popular fairy tale.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
25 - 30 min

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Directions

Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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$240
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Kaiko (海幸)
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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$24
25 - 30 min

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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Riders meet an animatronic monster on this underground roller coaster, based on a Jules Verne book.
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Free
66 - 80 min

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Directions

Inokashira Park
Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails.
1:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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Free
83 - 100 min

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Directions

Mount Takao
Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple.
4:00 AM - 8:00 AM
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Free
83 - 100 min

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Directions

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe.
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $3717 In total

Activities & Food:$3192
Transport:$525