TOKYO TRAVEL GUIDE
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5-Day Tokyo Itinerary

Neon districts, ancient shrines, and the world’s best food

Tokyo runs on contrast: neon-drenched Shibuya crossings and serene shrines, Michelin sushi and $8 ramen, hyper-modern towers beside wooden teahouses. The greatest food city on earth.

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TRIP LENGTH
5 days
BEST TIME
March–May (cherry blossoms) and October–November
BALLPARK
$1,150–$2,300 per person

Your 5-day Tokyo itinerary

Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Tokyo with something low-key nearby. Buy a Suica card and carry cash — many great small spots are cash-only.
Day 2 · Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: senso-ji temple in asakusa.
Day 3 · Tsukiji outer market sushi breakfast
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: teamlab digital art museum.
Day 4 · Shinjuku nightlife and Golden Gai
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: day trip to mt. fuji or nikko.
Day 5 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — shibuya crossing and harajuku if you have time — then head to the airport.

Top things to do in Tokyo

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LOCAL TIP
Buy a Suica card and carry cash — many great small spots are cash-only.
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