Tokyo

SHAPE YOUR DAYS

Five days in Tokyo.

One possible way to spend five days, with time to explore, eat well, and follow your own interests.

1. 

   DAY 1

   Asakusa, the river & Ueno

   Begin early at Sensō-ji, then browse Nakamise as the shops open. Walk beside the Sumida River before heading to Ueno for lunch around Ameyoko. Spend the afternoon in Ueno Park, choosing one museum rather than trying to see them all.

   View day plan

   Begin early at Sensō-ji, then browse Nakamise as the shops open. Walk beside the Sumida River before heading to Ueno for lunch around Ameyoko. Spend the afternoon in Ueno Park, choosing one museum rather than trying to see them all.

2. 

   DAY 2

   Meiji’s forest to Shibuya’s streets

   Walk through the wooded approach to Meiji Jingū in the morning. Continue through Harajuku and Omotesandō for shops, architecture and lunch. Leave the afternoon for smaller streets around Shibuya, then see the crossing after dark.

   View day plan

   Walk through the wooded approach to Meiji Jingū in the morning. Continue through Harajuku and Omotesandō for shops, architecture and lunch. Leave the afternoon for smaller streets around Shibuya, then see the crossing after dark.

3. 

   DAY 3

   Gardens, books & a Shinjuku evening

   Start with a slow walk in Shinjuku Gyoen on an opening day. Take the train to Jimbochō for bookshops and a café lunch. Return to Shinjuku towards evening for dinner and the illuminated streets; choose a small bar only if its atmosphere and cover charge suit you.

   View day plan

   Start with a slow walk in Shinjuku Gyoen on an opening day. Take the train to Jimbochō for bookshops and a café lunch. Return to Shinjuku towards evening for dinner and the illuminated streets; choose a small bar only if its atmosphere and cover charge suit you.

4. 

   DAY 4

   Art, architecture & Tokyo from above

   Choose a morning exhibition in Roppongi, then have lunch and explore the architecture around Azabudai. Continue to Zōjō-ji and Shiba Park for a quieter view of Tokyo Tower. If you want an observation deck, reserve one around dusk and keep dinner nearby.

   View day plan

   Choose a morning exhibition in Roppongi, then have lunch and explore the architecture around Azabudai. Continue to Zōjō-ji and Shiba Park for a quieter view of Tokyo Tower. If you want an observation deck, reserve one around dusk and keep dinner nearby.

5. 

   DAY 5

   Market breakfast & a Ginza afternoon

   Start with breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market on a trading day. Walk towards Hamarikyū for a garden pause, then spend the afternoon around Ginza’s department-store food halls, galleries and smaller shops. Leave the evening free to return to a neighborhood you enjoyed.

   View day plan

   Start with breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market on a trading day. Walk towards Hamarikyū for a garden pause, then spend the afternoon around Ginza’s department-store food halls, galleries and smaller shops. Leave the evening free to return to a neighborhood you enjoyed.