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Tokyo Adventure: 9 Days of Food, Culture, and Fun

Jonathan Fridman

Jonathan Fridman

27 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Tokyo, experiencing the best of its cuisine, culture, and attractions. From mouthwatering breakfasts to iconic landmarks, this itinerary is a must-read for any traveler heading to Japan's vibrant capital.

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Viator

Day 1
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$41

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$ 3

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Lùgăng (手作り台湾肉包 鹿港)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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Gotokuji Temple
Edo period Buddhist temple with a large collection of lucky beckoning cat statues.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Omoide Yokochō
Landmark alleyway featuring a selection of food stalls for simple fare & alcoholic drinks.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Acacia (アカシア)
新宿本店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
6 - 9 min

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Takamaru Sengyoten (タカマル鮮魚店)
本館 (1号店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 2
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$77

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$ 3

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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NOBU TOKYO
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
13 - 20 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
25 - 30 min

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Samurai Museum
Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19
8 - 12 min

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Aging Beef Tokyo (エイジング・ビーフ TOKYO)
新宿3丁目店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Takamaru Sengyoten (タカマル鮮魚店)
本館 (1号店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 3
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$53

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$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Directions

chai break
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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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$13
9 - 11 min

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Krung Siam (クルン・サイアム)
吉祥寺店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
4 - 6 min

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Cafe RIGOLETTO
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4
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$56

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$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

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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$9
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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$19
20 - 24 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Joe's Shanghai
池袋店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
4 - 6 min

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Negishi (ねぎし)
池袋東急ハンズ前店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 5
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$37

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$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Starbucks (スターバックス)
飯田橋サクラテラス店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
11 - 16 min

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Yasukuni Jinja
Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Kabuki-za
Renowned venue for traditional performing arts, featuring elaborate sets, costumes & makeup.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Uotake (魚竹)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
9 - 14 min

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Ku-ta (飯家くーた)
銀座店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 6
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$52

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$ 8

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

PITMANS
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
7 - 10 min

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Kiyosumi Gardens
Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Yuwaeru (結わえる)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Noguchi's Best Fish (野口鮮魚店)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 7
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$36

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$ 5

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Yadoroku (浅草 宿六)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 6 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
10 - 12 min

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Ameyoko Shopping District
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
5 - 8 min

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Delhi (デリー)
上野店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 8
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$35

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$ 3

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 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
9 - 14 min

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Delhi (デリー)
上野店
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 9
+

$39

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$ 3

APA Hotel Higashi-Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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CRESSONNIÈRE (クレッソニエール)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Shinjuku Golden Gai
Festive, popular city district famed for its narrow, winding alleys & numerous snug taverns.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Takamaru Sengyoten (タカマル鮮魚店)
本館 (1号店)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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AUREOLE
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14

Budget breakdown: $462 In total

Activities & Food:$425
Transport:$38