Tokyo solo — 5 days, packed
Five packed Tokyo days built for one: counter-seat ramen and izakaya where eating alone is the norm, the city's big sights at a pace only a solo traveller can keep, and offline maps for every stop — no roaming plan required.
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Yanaka & nearby — a sights day
Old 'shitamachi' Tokyo that survived the war and the bubble: temple-lined lanes, a cherry-blossom cemetery, the wisteria-famous Nezu Shrine, and the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza shopping street with its cats, croquettes and traditional sweets. The city at walking pace.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
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Shrine根津神社45 minOne of Tokyo's oldest shrines, with vermilion halls, a tunnel of small torii gates climbing the hillside, and a famous azalea garden that blazes in late April. Grounds are free; the azalea garden charges a small fee during the festival. Hours shorten in winter.
Step-freeshrinetorii tunnelazalea - 09:15~15 min walkroute
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Zoo上野動物園120 minJapan's oldest zoo, in Ueno Park — best known for its giant pandas. Great with kids; closed Mondays. Cheap entry.
Step-freezoopandasfamilyclosed this day — verify before going - 11:30~5 min walkroute
- 12:0013:00LunchSuggested
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Park上野恩賜公園60 minA wide public park that's Tokyo's museum district and one of its most famous cherry-blossom spots, with the lotus-filled Shinobazu Pond and a zoo. Always open; ties the area's sights together.
Step-freeparkcherry blossommuseums - 14:00~10 min walkroute
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Museum東京国立博物館120 minJapan's oldest and largest museum — the definitive collection of samurai swords, armour, Buddhist art and ceramics. Closed Mondays; an excellent rainy-day half-day.
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Historic site谷中霊園40 minA leafy historic cemetery whose central avenue — 'Sakura-dori' — becomes a cherry-blossom tunnel in spring, and where the last shogun and many Meiji notables rest. A peaceful, atmospheric walk; the paths are public and always open.
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A nostalgic shitamachi shopping street reached by the 'Yuyake Dandan' sunset steps, lined with old-fashioned grocers, croquette and senbei stalls, and cat-themed shops. Eat as you wander; per-shop hours vary and some close midweek.
A loud, fun market street under and beside the train tracks — fresh seafood, snacks, sweets, cosmetics and discount goods, with stallholders calling out bargains. Per-shop hours vary.
A 1930s wooden corner café revived as a 'kissaten', famous for its fluffy tamago (egg) sandwich and morning sets in a tatami-and-timber room. A perfect Yanaka rest stop; can fill up, so come off-peak.
The kakigori shop that helped spark Tokyo's craft shaved-ice boom — seasonal fruit syrups over fluffy ice. Hours shift with the seasons and it closes when sold out; check their X (@himitsudo_) before making the trip.
Shibuya & nearby — sights morning, shopping afternoon
Tokyo at full volume: the famous scramble crossing, the Hachiko statue, towering screens, fashion buildings and a rooftop sky deck — plus tiny drinking alleys tucked behind it all. Youthful, neon, endlessly walkable.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
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Landmark渋谷スクランブル交差点20 minThe world's busiest pedestrian scramble — hundreds cross at once under giant screens. Watch from the Starbucks above or the station walkway; best after dark.
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Landmark忠犬ハチ公像10 minThe bronze of the loyal dog who waited years for his owner — Tokyo's classic meeting spot, by the Shibuya station exit named after him.
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Park宮下公園（RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK）60 minA reinvented multi-level complex: a rooftop park with lawn, climbing wall and skate area sitting above two floors of shops and the buzzing Shibuya Yokocho food alley. A relaxed green pause and night-eats spot between Shibuya and Harajuku; the rooftop closes overnight.
Step-freerooftop parkshoppingskate - 10:20Transit ~15–25 minroute
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Shrine明治神宮75 minTokyo's grandest shrine, set in a vast man-made forest beside Harajuku — huge wooden torii, a long gravel approach and a sense of calm minutes from the crowds. Free; opens at sunrise, closes at sunset (hours shift seasonally).
Step-freeshrineforesttorii - 11:50Transit ~15–25 minroute
- 12:0513:05LunchSuggested
- 13:0514:35Shopping渋谷PARCO90 min
A design-forward fashion-and-culture mall whose sixth floor is a games-and-anime floor — Nintendo Tokyo, the Pokémon Center, the Jump Shop and Capcom Store all together. A magnet for fans; the rooftop has city views and seasonal events.
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- 14:4515:45ShoppingSHIBUYA10960 min
The cylindrical fashion landmark by the crossing — floors of trend-driven young women's brands. A Shibuya icon as much as a mall.
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- 15:5516:55Viewpoint渋谷スカイ60 min
Open-air rooftop observation deck atop Shibuya Scramble Square (~230 m) with a 360° view over the crossing and out to Mt Fuji on clear days. Book a timed sunset slot ahead.
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A low-rise strip of shops and cafés built along a former rail siding — home to a Spring Valley craft brewery taproom and breezy terraces. A relaxed link between Daikanyama and the Nakameguro riverside.
A celebrated bookstore-as-destination: three glass pavilions of books, magazines, music and stationery, with the Anjin lounge upstairs for coffee among vintage art journals. A design pilgrimage and a lovely slow browse.
A small hillside park above the river with a grassy slope, a little waterfall and a west-facing terrace that catches the sunset over the city — a quiet pause a few minutes from the Nakameguro bustle.
The big station-side mall directly over Ebisu Station — fashion, cosmetics, a supermarket and a strong restaurant floor, all weatherproof and handy on arrival or departure. A practical everyday stop rather than a destination.
A respected yakiniku house run by a meat wholesaler, so the wagyu cuts are top-grade and well priced for the quality — grill your own over charcoal at the table. A satisfying splurge; reserve for evenings as it fills quickly.
Tsukiji & Toyosu (Markets) & nearby — a sights day
Tokyo's seafood heart: the buzzing Tsukiji Outer Market for street-food and knives, the giant modern Toyosu wholesale market with its tuna auction, and teamLab Planets' digital-art baths a short walk away. Come hungry and early.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
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Market築地場外市場75 minThe lively lanes that remain where the old fish market stood — tamagoyaki skewers, fresh sashimi bowls, grilled scallops, knives and kitchenware. Go early; many stalls wind down by early afternoon and some close Sundays/Wednesdays.
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Market豊洲市場90 minThe huge modern wholesale market that replaced Tsukiji — viewing decks over the famous tuna auction (early morning), plus excellent sushi restaurants. Closed Sundays and some Wednesdays; check the market calendar.
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Museumチームラボプラネッツ TOKYO120 minImmersive digital-art museum you walk through barefoot — water rooms, mirrored infinity spaces and floating gardens. Hugely popular; book a timed ticket well ahead. Wear/bring shorts (you wade through water).
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Landmark歌舞伎座90 minTokyo's grand kabuki theatre, an ornate landmark on Ginza's edge. You can watch a full play or buy a same-day single-act ticket (makumi-seki) for a short, affordable taste. Schedule varies by month.
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Landmark和光 銀座本店15 minThe landmark clock-towered department store at Ginza's main 4-chome crossing — Ginza's signature backdrop. Worth a look (and a window-shop) even if you don't go in.
Step-freeclock towerlandmarkginza crossing - 17:10~5 min walkroute
- 17:2018:20Shopping銀座中央通り60 min
Ginza's main avenue of flagship stores (Uniqlo, Apple, Itoya stationery, the brand boutiques). Closed to cars on weekend afternoons for a relaxed stroll. Per-shop hours vary.
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Asakusa — a sights day
Old downtown Tokyo: the Senso-ji temple and its Nakamise souvenir street, rickshaws, traditional sweets, and Tokyo Skytree rising across the river. The city's most atmospheric, lower-cost quarter — best early before the crowds.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastSuggested
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Temple浅草寺60 minTokyo's oldest temple, approached through the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street. The grounds are always open and free (main hall ~06:00-17:00); beautifully lit at night and best explored early.
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- 09:4010:20Shopping仲見世通り40 min
The 250 m approach to Senso-ji, lined with stalls of folding fans, kimono trinkets, ningyo-yaki cakes and fresh senbei. Per-shop hours vary; busiest midday.
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Landmark雷門15 minThe giant red 'Thunder Gate' lantern marking the entrance to Senso-ji — Asakusa's signature photo. Always accessible.
Step-freegatelanternlandmark - 10:45~10 min walkroute
- 10:5511:55Museumサムライ忍者体験ミュージアム東京60 min
A hands-on Asakusa museum where a guided tour walks you past real Edo-period armour, katana and ninja tools, then lets you throw shuriken yourself; armour try-on and sword lessons are optional add-ons. Entry is timed — book online ahead, and check current hours before you go.
samuraininjamuseum - 11:55~5 min walkroute
- 12:0513:05LunchPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
- 13:0515:05Entertainment浅草相撲部屋120 min
A purpose-built sumo hall minutes from Senso-ji where retired professional wrestlers stage demonstration bouts with English commentary — a show, not a real tournament — usually paired with all-you-can-eat chanko-nabe hot pot. Four two-hour sessions run daily; book ahead, evening slots can sell out a week or more in advance.
sumoperformanceexperience - 15:05Transit ~15–25 minroute
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Viewpoint東京スカイツリー90 minAt 634 m, the world's tallest tower — two observation decks with vast city views, plus the Solamachi mall and aquarium at its base. Across the river from Asakusa (~15-min walk or one stop); buy timed tickets to skip the line.
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A sleek Kazuyo Sejima-designed museum devoted to Katsushika Hokusai, who was born and worked in this district — home to 'The Great Wave' prints and a recreated studio. Closed Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday).
A small, free Edo-era strolling garden built around a tide-fed pond, with a teahouse and seasonal colour a minute from the Kokugikan. A quiet breather between sumo and museum stops; hours shorten in winter.
A food hall in the old Ryogoku Station building, themed as an Edo townscape around a life-size sumo ring, gathering a dozen restaurants — sushi, soba, monja, chanko and sweets. An easy one-stop lunch beside the arena; individual stall hours vary.
Chanko nabe — the sumo wrestlers' hot pot — made to a former champion's recipe, a minute from the Kokugikan. A big multi-floor house with tatami rooms; order the Kirishima pot and the fried chicken wings. Closed Mon–Tue outside tournament weeks; the broth is chicken-pork, so there's no vegetarian pot. Booking recommended.
The spiritual home of sumo, hosting the January, May and September grand tournaments — buy tournament tickets well ahead. Outside tournament season the small free Sumo Museum inside opens on weekdays; the surrounding streets hold many stables.
Kichijoji — a park day
Repeatedly voted Tokyo's most liveable suburb: the lake, swan boats and cherry trees of Inokashira Park, the Ghibli Museum on its western edge (separate timed ticket), and a dense, walkable grid of shopping arcades, the retro Harmonica Yokocho alley and beloved cheap eats. A relaxed, local, family-friendly day.
- 07:4008:00Check out of your stayUsually due by 10:00–12:00 — most stays hold your bags if you ask.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
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Park井の頭恩賜公園75 minA much-loved lakeside park with rental swan boats, a little shrine on the water, street performers at weekends and cherry trees that draw crowds in spring. Flat, pram-friendly paths; the Ghibli Museum sits on its western edge.
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- 10:0010:45Shoppingハモニカ横丁45 min
A dense post-war warren of tiny shops and standing bars beside the station — fishmongers and grocers by day, a buzzing maze of counter izakaya by night. Per-shop hours vary; come hungry and squeeze in.
alleyretroizakaya - 10:45~5 min walkroute
- 10:5511:40Shopping吉祥寺サンロード商店街45 min
The covered shopping arcade running north from the station — drugstores, fashion, bakeries and sweets, all weatherproof. The everyday spine of Kichijoji shopping; individual store hours vary.
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Museum三鷹の森ジブリ美術館120 minHayao Miyazaki's whimsical museum on the edge of Inokashira Park — a Catbus for kids, a rooftop robot, original art and a members-only short film. Admission is by date-and-time ticket only, sold in advance and gone within hours of release; no door sales. Usually closed Tuesdays.
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A butcher shop whose ground-floor counter sells the legendary 'Genghis Khan' menchi-katsu — a juicy deep-fried wagyu-and-onion patty eaten on the street. A perennial queue forms; grab one as a Kichijoji walking snack. Cash only.
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