Tokyo 7 Day Itinerary

Tokyo 7-Day Itinerary (Markdown Version)

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Shinjuku

  • Stay at Hotel Granbell Shinjuku (Affordable, modern, and conveniently located)
  • Breakfast: Café Harajuku Depot in Takeshita Street, Harajuku
  • Lunch: Kagurazaka Ishikawa (Traditional Japanese kaiseki dining)
  • Afternoon: Explore Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Shrine, and Takeda Art Museum
  • Evening: Visit Shinjuku’s entertainment district, eat at Robot Restaurant or Golden Gai’s izakayas
  • Transportation: JR Yamanote Line (connects major stations) or Tokyo Metro (extensive subway network)

Day 2: Asakusa & Akihabara

  • Stay at Hotel Gracery Asakusabashi (Affordable, anime-themed, near Asakusa)
  • Breakfast: Asakusa Yuméemon (Traditional Japanese breakfast)
  • Morning: Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa
  • Lunch: Maisen Yushima (Tendon - tempura over rice)
  • Afternoon: Akihabara Electric Town, visit Akihabara Radio Kaikan, and Mandarake stores
  • Dinner: Kanda Yabu Soba (Delicious soba noodles)
  • Transportation: Ginza Line from Asakusa to Akihabara

Day 3: Tsukiji & Odaiba

  • Stay at Hotel Okura Tokyo (Luxury, excellent service, beautiful views)
  • Breakfast: Tsukiji Fish Market (Sushi Dai or Sushizanmai for breakfast sushi)
  • Morning: Explore Tsukiji Outer Market and Hamarikyu Gardens
  • Lunch: Yurakuzaemon (Fresh seafood in Odaiba)
  • Afternoon: Visit teamLab Borderless (digital art museum), Palette Town, and Ferris Wheel
  • Dinner: Akachochin (Traditional Japanese dining with a view of Rainbow Bridge)
  • Transportation: Hydrofoil from Tsukiji Pier to Odaiba

Day 4: Shibuya & Harajuku

  • Stay at Hotel Valentin (Boutique, stylish, close to Shibuya and Harajuku)
  • Breakfast: Café de L’Ambroisie (French patisserie in Harajuku)
  • Morning: Visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, and Shibuya 109 Shopping Center
  • Lunch: Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare (Grilled meat restaurant)
  • Afternoon: Explore Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Kawaii Monster Café, and Meiji University Art Museum
  • Dinner: Tonkatsu Maisen Ayabie (Crispy pork cutlet specialty)
  • Transportation: Chiyoda Line from Yoyogi to Shibuya or Harajuku stations

Day 5: Roppongi & Tokyo Tower

  • Stay at Hotel Gracery Roppongi (Affordable, anime-themed, near Roppongi Hills)
  • Breakfast: Daily Bread (Café in Roppongi Hills)
  • Morning: Visit Mori Art Museum, Roppongi Hills Observation Deck, and Tokyo City View
  • Lunch: Sushidokoro Maguroku (Delicious sushi in a small, standing-only restaurant)
  • Afternoon: Explore Roppongi’s nightlife and entertainment options
  • Dinner: Tebasaki Nambu (Chicken wing specialist) or Roppongi Gyoza (Gyozas with various fillings)
  • Transportation: Oedo Line from Azabu-Juban to Roppongi station

Day 6: Ueno & Skytree

  • Stay at Hotel Lalaport Tokyo (Affordable, modern, near Skytree and Ueno)
  • Breakfast: Maison de la Crêpe Asakusa (Crepes with various fillings)
  • Morning: Ueno Park, National Museum of Western Art, and Tokyo National Museum
  • Lunch: Ueno Yakitori Yakumo (Grilled skewers in a traditional izakaya setting)
  • Afternoon: Visit Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (Theme park with Edo Period atmosphere) or Sumida Hokusai Museum
  • Dinner: Skytree Solometei (Italian cuisine, located at the foot of Skytree)
  • Transportation: Skytree Line from Ueno to Oshiage station

Day 7: Departure

  • Check out from hotel
  • Breakfast: Bread & Beans (Café chain with multiple locations around Tokyo)
  • Last-minute shopping or sightseeing as needed
  • Airport Transfer: Narita Express (NEX) or Skyliner trains for Narita Airport, Keikyu Line or Haneda Monorail for Haneda Airport