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Tokyo Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring the Vibrant City

Antun Sabljak

14 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through Tokyo, Japan's bustling capital. Discover stunning parks, iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.

Trip to Tokyo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$3

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$ 3

Yoyogi Park

Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Meiji Jingu

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$3

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Roppongi Hills

Complex housing offices, restaurants & art museum, plus a skyscraper with a roof observation deck.

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$19

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$ 6

Hachikō Memorial Statue

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

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Shinagawa Prince Hotel

Polished quarters in a modern high-rise lodging with multiple restaurants, 2 pools & a cinema.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Tokyo Tower

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Imperial Palace

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Kanda Shrine

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

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$42

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$ 3

Tokyo Skytree

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Kaminarimon

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Sensō-ji

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

National Museum of Nature and Science

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Ueno Zoo

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$10

Day 4

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$50

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$ 3

Tokyo National Museum

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Yasukuni Jinja

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Directions

teamLab Planets TOKYO

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5

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$120

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo offshoot of the iconic theme park known for its rides, live shows & costumed characters.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$60

25 - 38 min

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Directions

Tokyo DisneySea

Part of the Disney resort, this large park has 7 themed ports of call with rides, shows & dining.

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $248 In total

Activities & Food:$233

Transport:$15