Tokyo, Japan 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Tokyo Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Central Tokyo

  • Stay at: Shinjuku Prince Hotel or similar (convenient for transportation and a variety of restaurants)
  • Breakfast: Café Kitsune, Aoyama (famous for their cheesy rice bowls)
  • Morning: Visit Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park for tranquility amidst the city.
  • Lunch: Tsukemen Akirakyu in Shinjuku (one of Tokyo’s best tsukemen spots)
  • Afternoon: Explore Harajuku, Takeshita Street, and Omotesando.
  • Evening: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden or Shinjuku Kabukicho for dinner and nightlife.

Day 2: Asakusa & Akihabara

  • Breakfast: Asakusa Yumecha, Asakusa (cute café with a variety of tea options)
  • Morning: Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa.
  • Lunch: Maisen Yushima for tonkatsu.
  • Afternoon: Akihabara Electric Town for anime, manga, and electronics.
  • Dinner: Yodobashi Akiba Food Square for a variety of food options.

Day 3: Odaiba & TeamLab Borderless

  • Breakfast: Cafe & Kitchen DiverCity (offers a beautiful view of the Rainbow Bridge)
  • Morning: Visit Odaiba Seaside Park and enjoy the views.
  • Lunch: Mega Pizza in DiverCity (giant pizza slices)
  • Afternoon: TeamLab Borderless digital art museum, visit Palette Town for Ferris wheel ride.
  • Dinner: Enjoy seafood at Aqua City Odaiba.

Day 4: Tsukiji Outer Market & Shiodome

  • Breakfast: Sushi Zanmai in Tsukiji Outer Market (fresh sushi breakfast)
  • Morning: Explore the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market.
  • Lunch: Dine at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant like Sushidokoro Maguro Yuhi.
  • Afternoon: Relax at Hamarikyu Gardens or visit teamLab Borderless again if you missed it.
  • Evening: Explore Shiodome area for dinner and nightlife.

Day 5: Shibuya & Harajuku

  • Breakfast: Shibuya Stream (popular café chain with multiple locations)
  • Morning: Visit the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Hachiko Statue, and Shibuya’s shopping streets.
  • Lunch: Yakiniku Jumbo Hanare for grilled meat.
  • Afternoon: Return to Harajuku for any missed sights or shopping.
  • Evening: Dinner in Shibuya or Shinjuku, follow by nightlife at the Robot Restaurant or a cabaret club.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast: Depending on your flight time, revisit a favorite spot or have breakfast at your hotel.
  • Transfer to Haneda or Narita Airport for your departure.

Things to Know:

  • Japanese yen is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s always good to have cash on hand.
  • Tokyo Metro and JR East trains provide comprehensive transportation throughout the city. Get a Pasmo or Suica IC card for easy travel.
  • English signage is common in tourist areas, but some smaller shops and restaurants may not have English speakers. Google Translate can be very helpful.
  • Respect Japanese customs, such as removing shoes when entering someone’s home, and tipping is not customary.
  • Enjoy your Tokyo adventure!