Tokyo Adventure: 8 Days of Culture and Cuisine

William Chacon

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the rich history and indulge in delicious local cuisine as you explore iconic landmarks, museums, and bustling markets.

Trip to Tokyo

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Viator

Day 1

$274

$ 30

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$76

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

4 - 5 min

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A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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2017/6/28~

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$64

11 - 16 min

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19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.

No time set

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$40

Day 2

$166

$ 30

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Popular shopping street known for its many restaurant-supply shops & kitchen-equipment dealers.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$52

12 - 17 min

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Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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2017/6/28~

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$64

Day 3

$170

$ 24

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

27 - 33 min

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池袋店

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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池袋東急ハンズ前店

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4

$112

$ 42

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

8 - 10 min

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This site with scenic gardens & tours of the grounds is the main residence of the emperor of Japan.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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神保町本店

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$52

Day 5

$112

$ 30

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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This suspension bridge crossing Tokyo Bay is colorfully illuminated at night using solar power.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$64

2 - 3 min

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Bustling locale with wholesale & retail stores selling seafood, plus informal restaurants & cafes.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

$112

$ 24

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

47 - 57 min

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Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

10 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Landmark alleyway featuring a selection of food stalls for simple fare & alcoholic drinks.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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新宿本店

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 7

$186

$ 24

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$76

10 - 12 min

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Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 8

$283

$ 30

Tokyo Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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Grand indoor Sanrio character park with rides & entertainment attractions, restaurants & shops.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$150

40 - 48 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

12 - 15 min

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Open-air museum with a collection of Japanese structures from many periods of history, plus a cafe.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $1648 In total

Activities & Food:$1415

Transport:$233