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Tokyo day by day · 6 days

Route at a glance

This 6-day route follows Tokyo, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 570–2385 for one room over 5 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Rail, Walking, Metro. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.

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Route at a glance
DayCityTransportUSD / room / night
D1TokyoRail / WalkingUSD 114–477
D2TokyoMetroUSD 114–477
D3TokyoMetro / RailUSD 114–477
D4TokyoWalkingUSD 114–477
D5TokyoMetro / WalkingUSD 114–477
D6TokyoWalking / RailNo overnight stay

Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Sights, local transport and meals by neighbourhood, including arrival, sightseeing and departure with a stay reference each night.

Tokyo

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This is an editable itinerary, not a booked travel product. Transport uses a reference hotel; review connections in the planner after changing stays. Costs are USD budgets. Confirm fares, opening times, entry requirements and availability with official sources.
Day 1 · Tokyo

Arrive and settle into the city

Morning · Arrive at HND, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.

Afternoon · If arriving early: A Ginza and Hibiya neighbourhood walk. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.

Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Tokyo Haneda HND → Higashi-ginza

    Keikyu via Sengakuji transfer or an appropriate through Asakusa Line train to Higashi-ginza; NRT needs a different airport rail route. · 40–65 min

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  2. Higashi-ginza → ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza

    Walk to the Ginza hotel; use a short taxi ride in rain. · 10–20 min

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Day 2 · Tokyo

Asakusa and Ueno

Morning · Visit Senso-ji and Nakamise early, keeping shop entrances clear.

Afternoon · Ueno Park, with one optional museum after checking its closing days.

Dining · Asakusa / Ueno: soba, tempura or a set meal.

Senso-ji
Senso-ji · Akonnchiroll · Photo source · CC0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza → Senso-ji

    Walk to Ginza station; Ginza Line to Asakusa, then walk to Kaminarimon. · 35–50 min

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  2. Senso-ji → Ueno Park

    Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno, then walk into the park. · 15–25 min

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  3. Ueno Park → Hotel

    Ginza Line from Ueno to Ginza, then walk back. · 30–45 min

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Dining place & budget

IPPUDO Ginza

Ramen; check the menu for plant-based options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): JPY 1,200–2,500

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 3 · Tokyo

Meiji Shrine and Shibuya

Morning · Walk the approaches to Meiji Shrine and follow posted shrine guidance.

Afternoon · Explore Harajuku and Shibuya; an observation deck requires a separate reservation.

Dining · Shibuya: Japanese curry, sushi or a vegetable set meal.

Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine · Akonnchiroll · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza → Meiji Shrine

    Marunouchi Line to Kasumigaseki; Chiyoda Line to Meiji-jingumae, then walk. · 35–50 min

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  2. Meiji Shrine → Shibuya

    Walk to Harajuku; JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya, or walk through the neighbourhood. · 15–30 min

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  3. Shibuya → Hotel

    Ginza Line from Shibuya to Ginza, then walk. · 30–45 min

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Dining place & budget

IPPUDO Ginza

Ramen; check the menu for plant-based options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): JPY 1,200–2,500

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 4 · Tokyo

Tsukiji and a city garden

Morning · Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market during business hours; keep narrow passages clear.

Afternoon · Hama-rikyu Gardens, returning to Ginza to rest.

Dining · Tsukiji: cooked seafood or tamagoyaki; check dietary requirements.

Hama-rikyu Gardens
Hama-rikyu Gardens · · Photo source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza → Tsukiji Outer Market

    Walk from Ginza to Tsukiji using pedestrian crossings; avoid working wholesale areas. · 15–25 min

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  2. Tsukiji Outer Market → Hama-rikyu Otemon gate

    Walk along public streets from Tsukiji to the Otemon entrance. · 20–30 min

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  3. Hama-rikyu Otemon gate → Hotel

    Walk back via Shiodome and Shimbashi; use a taxi in heat or rain. · 20–35 min

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Dining place & budget

IPPUDO Ginza

Ramen; check the menu for plant-based options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): JPY 1,200–2,500

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 5 · Tokyo

Shinjuku gardens and city life

Morning · Shinjuku Gyoen; check opening days and entry rules.

Afternoon · Explore Shinjuku and department-store food halls without overloading the evening.

Dining · Shinjuku: udon, yakitori or tofu dishes.

Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen · Kakidai · Photo source · CC BY-SA 3.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza → Shinjuku Gyoen

    Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-gyoemmae, then walk to Shinjuku Gate. · 35–50 min

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  2. Shinjuku Gyoen → Shinjuku station district

    Walk from the garden to Shinjuku department stores around the east exit. · 15–25 min

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  3. Shinjuku station district → Hotel

    Marunouchi Line from Shinjuku to Ginza, then walk. · 35–50 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

IPPUDO Ginza

Ramen; check the menu for plant-based options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): JPY 1,200–2,500

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 6 · Tokyo

A gentle finish and departure

Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.

Afternoon · Travel to HND for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.

Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza → Higashi-ginza

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Walk to the Ginza hotel; use a short taxi ride in rain. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
  2. Higashi-ginza → Tokyo Haneda HND

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Keikyu via Sengakuji transfer or an appropriate through Asakusa Line train to Higashi-ginza; NRT needs a different airport rail route. · 40–65 min

    Transport source

Tokyo · Stay references

ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza

ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza

Convenient / economy

Ginza location within walking distance of Shimbashi and Higashi-ginza.

USD 114–204

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza

Mercure Tokyo Hibiya

Mercure Tokyo Hibiya

2–4 star accommodation

Between Shimbashi and Ginza, useful for multi-line rail access and an upgraded city stay.

USD 165–268

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Mercure Tokyo Hibiya

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

Five-star stay reference

Beside Tamachi Station, useful for JR Yamanote Line travel; use Tamachi as the starting station.

USD 286–477

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Pullman Tokyo Tamachi

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Route questions

Tokyo · What accommodation budget should I allow?

USD 570–2385 · 5 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Tokyo · How do I travel between these stops?

1. Rail / Walking; 2. Metro; 3. Metro / Rail; 4. Walking; 5. Metro / Walking; 6. Walking / Rail

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