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Tokyo in 10 Days: A Journey of Sushi, Temples, and Magical Cafés

Mina Ernst

Mina Ernst

20 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Tokyo. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, indulge in mouthwatering sushi, and experience the whimsical world of Ghibli. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with ancient marvels, authentic cuisine, and enchanting surprises.

Trip to Tokyo

Day 1Urban Delights and Aquatic Wonders
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$132

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$ 9

Rapha Tokyo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
15 - 22 min

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Meiji Jingu
Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Yoyogi Park
Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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BOULANGERIE SEIJI ASAKURA
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
12 - 17 min

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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Sleek aquarium with illuminated tanks, penguins & seals, dolphin performances & a museum.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$75
6 - 8 min

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Oniyamma (おにやんま)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 2Gardens, Art, and Sushi Bliss
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$74

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$ 9

ALL SEASONS COFFEE
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
17 - 21 min

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Sushi Yuu (寿司勇)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
8 - 12 min

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The National Art Center, Tokyo
Large, modern venue presenting temporary exhibitions of Japanese & international art.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Hachikō Memorial Statue
Popular meeting spot with a bronze statue honoring Hachiko, the famously loyal Akita dog.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Chatei Hatou (茶亭 羽當)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 3Chai Breaks and Towering Views
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$158

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$ 14

chai break
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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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$38
38 - 46 min

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Pizza Studio Tamaki (PST) (Pizza Studio Tamaki)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
8 - 11 min

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Tokyo Tower
Reminiscent of the Eiffel Tower, this landmark features observation areas & other attractions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$57
11 - 14 min

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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breadworks
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 4History, Ramen, and Nature's Wonders
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$102

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$ 5

Single O Japan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 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 AM - 12:00 PM
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$23
10 - 12 min

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Ramen Kamo to Negi (らーめん 鴨to葱)
2017/6/28~
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
12 - 17 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
12 - 18 min

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Tonkatsu Yamabe (とんかつ山家)
御徒町店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
Day 5Kirby's Café, Skytree, and Cultural Gems
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$131

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$ 9

KIRBY CAFÉ (カービィカフェ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
4 - 5 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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$57
12 - 15 min

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Kaminarimon
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Asakusa Menchi (浅草メンチ)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
4 - 5 min

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Sensō-ji
Completed in 645, this temple, Tokyo's oldest, was built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Tokyo National Museum
Stately museum complex devoted to the art & antiquities of Japan, as well as other Asian countries.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$38
15 - 22 min

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COUZT CAFE+SHOP
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$9
Day 6Shanghai Delights and Park Adventures
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$63

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$ 5

Joe's Shanghai
池袋店
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
3 - 4 min

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Sunshine City
Multibuilding mall with shops, eateries, an observation deck, aquarium, museum & indoor theme parks.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Tonkatsu Yamabe (とんかつ山家)
御徒町店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Delhi (デリー)
上野店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 7Factory Fun and Shrine Serenity
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$69

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$ 9

FACTORY
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
3 - 4 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
6 - 8 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Tanaka Sobaten (田中そば店)
秋葉原店
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 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
5 - 8 min

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JAM Akihabara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 8Starbucks, Zoo Excursions, and Roppongi Hills
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$72

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$ 5

スターバックス
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
2 - 3 min

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Ueno Zoo
19th-century zoo with 400+ animal species, including pandas, a petting area & a 5-story pagoda.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
34 - 41 min

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L'Atelier du pain (ラトリエ デュ パン)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
8 - 11 min

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Roppongi Hills
Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Jomon (ジョウモン)
六本木店
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 9Disney Magic and Ramen Feasts
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$240

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$ 5

Oceano (オチェーアノ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Tokyo DisneySea
Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$180
8 - 11 min

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Cape Cod Cook-Off (ケープコッド・クックオフ)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$18
26 - 32 min

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Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$24
Day 10Dreams, Disneyland, and Coastal Beauty
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$243

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$ 14

Dreamers Lounge (ドリーマーズ・ラウンジ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
8 - 11 min

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Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$180
30 - 36 min

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Ramen Jiro (ラーメン二郎 環七一之江店)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$24
25 - 30 min

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Kasai Rinkai Park
Sprawling waterfront green space with a Ferris wheel, lush gardens, a BBQ area & pathways.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Kaiko (海幸)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1363 In total

Activities & Food:$1283
Transport:$81