10 Days in Tokyo: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Jose Ramon Estomba Balerdi

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Tokyo, Japan, exploring the vibrant city's rich culture, stunning art museums, and delectable cuisine. Discover hidden gems like Meiji Jingu and Samurai Museum, indulge in mouthwatering dishes at renowned restaurants like Kinoshita and Sushi Kanesaka, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Tokyo's parks and gardens. Join us on this unforgettable journey through the heart of Tokyo!

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$139

$ 12

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Well-known park with an indoor ice skating rink, driving range, baseball diamonds & tennis courts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

8 - 12 min

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Annual exhibitions, lectures & events explore the life & work of a beloved avant-garde artist.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

Directions

Samurai museum featuring costumes that can be worn by visitors, regular sword battles & more.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

Directions

新宿本店

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$24

Day 2

$180

$ 9

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

6 - 9 min

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Japanese & East Asian art museum with pre-modern pieces in various media, plus a cafe & gift shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

六本木店

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

6 - 9 min

Directions

Cozy museum showcasing special exhibitions of ornate lacquerware, textiles & paintings.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

Directions

Modern gallery showcasing contemporary Japanese design, with rotating exhibits & a museum shop.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$25

25 - 30 min

Directions

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$32

9 - 14 min

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Permanent & rotating collections of Japanese & international artists in a 1990s landmark building.

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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$25

Day 3

$193

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Established in 1917, this 95-acre city park features a pond with boating facilities, a zoo & trails.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

49 - 59 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$32

12 - 15 min

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Sprawling national park with extensive trails, bike paths & a variety of gardens & woods.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

39 - 47 min

Directions

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$28

8 - 10 min

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Go-karts, roller coasters & kids' rides, plus winter light displays, summer pools & cherry blossoms.

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$100

Day 4

$87

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

64 - 77 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

39 - 47 min

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Foliage-covered, 599-meter-tall peak with a funicular railway, hiking trails & a Buddhist temple.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

83 - 100 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

Directions

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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$26

Day 5

$174

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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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

24 - 29 min

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Panoramic city view from indoor/outdoor tower observation deck, with access to adjacent art museum.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

Directions

TRATTORIA DELLA Lanterna Magica (トラットリアデッラランテルナマジカ)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

8 - 12 min

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Art deco former residence of Prince Asaka, housing museum hosting temporary art exhibition program.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

59 - 71 min

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吉祥寺店

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Whimsical museum dedicated to the famed animation studio with a play area, theater & rooftop garden.

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$25

Day 6

$143

$ 12

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

17 - 26 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$26

7 - 10 min

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Prominent 1649 Shinto shrine set in a temple complex & hosting the Sanja Matsuri festival in May.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Sprawling museum with a 360-degree movie theater & exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & evolution.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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

9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$25

Day 7

$116

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

6 - 9 min

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Kenzo Tange-designed City Hall complex with views from the tallest building's observation decks.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

6 - 8 min

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Contemporary-style museum & event site featuring exhibits on the life & art of Katsushika Hokusai.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

Directions

2017/6/28~

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso & Monet are featured in this national western art museum opened in 1959.

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$25

Day 8

$95

$ 12

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

11 - 16 min

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Moats, walls & other remains of this castle built in 1457 are now part of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

2017/6/28~

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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$25

Day 9

$128

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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Long, narrow park following a palace moat, with a footpath & vibrant spring cherry blossoms.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 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).

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

25 - 30 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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Stylish, contemporary aquarium featuring a variety of fish & a host of penguins, plus a cafe.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$154

$ 18

Citadines Central Shinjuku Tokyo

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Renowned venue for traditional performing arts, featuring elaborate sets, costumes & makeup.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

13 - 20 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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$20

25 - 30 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

1 - 2 min

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Museum of photography with a large collection of Japanese works as well as international images.

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Art museum in the Mori Tower featuring a rotating exhibition of international contemporary artwork.

11:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1560 In total

Activities & Food:$1408

Transport:$152