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Tokyo Adventure: 6 Days of Exploring the Vibrant City

Josh Norden

Josh Norden

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1
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$182

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$ 6

Aux Bacchanales Takanawa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
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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$50
18 - 22 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Steakhouse Hama (ステーキハウス ハマ)
六本木本店
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$54
8 - 11 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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魚がし福ちゃん 2号店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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Hachikō Memorial Statue
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$184

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$ 12

Bar Marche Kodama
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
12 - 15 min

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Wolfgang's Steakhouse 丸の内店
丸の内店
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
9 - 11 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.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Limelight (らいむらいと)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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Yasukuni Jinja
Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$184

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$ 12

焼肉たむら 2号店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Kinraku (金楽)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$42
4 - 5 min

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Kaminarimon
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Aoshima Shokudo (青島食堂)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$62
9 - 11 min

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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Major museum opened in 1993 & displaying artifacts from Tokyo's Edo period & one-off exhibits.
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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$15
Day 4
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$241

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$ 6

ホルモン和
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
8 - 11 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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$38
7 - 9 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Uguisudani-en (鶯谷園)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$68
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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$25
7 - 10 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
11 - 16 min

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Yakiniku Yamada (焼肉やまだ)
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$60
Day 5
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$173

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$ 6

Torajitei (焼肉・ホルモン料理とらじ亭 上野御徒町本店)
昼からタバコが吸えて酒が飲める焼肉店!厳選黒毛和牛と至高のホルモン!昭和の郷愁漂う古きよき佇まいが愛おしい、焼肉ヤクザの焼肉・ホルモン料理とらじ亭上野御徒町本店!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
12 - 18 min

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Museum of fine art, sculpture & photography, with 6 exhibition halls, cafes & restaurants.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Ueno Park
Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Marugo Tonkatsu (とんかつ丸五)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$72
6 - 9 min

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Kanda Shrine
Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Uoriki (魚力)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
14 - 21 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$176

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$ 15

まぐろのなかだ屋
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
5 - 6 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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$25
32 - 39 min

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sincere (シンシア)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
14 - 21 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$5
24 - 29 min

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Ikinari Steak (いきなり!ステーキ)
池袋西口店
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1197 In total

Activities & Food:$1140
Transport:$57