Tokyo 5-day itinerary — every place verified
5 days in Tokyo, planned the tabi way — one neighbourhood per day, gapless timing, every stop chosen from 121 human-verified places across 22 curated neighbourhoods. Open it offline and follow it street by street, or make it the starting point for your own plan.
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Asakusa & nearby — 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
- 08:3009:30
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.
templeasakusakannon - 09:30~5 min walkroute
- 09:4510:25Shopping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.
shopping streetsouvenirssnacks - 10:25~5 min walkroute
- 10:4010:55
Landmark雷門15 minThe giant red 'Thunder Gate' lantern marking the entrance to Senso-ji — Asakusa's signature photo. Always accessible.
gatelanternlandmark - 10:55Transit ~15–25 minroute
- 11:1012:25
Museumすみだ北斎美術館75 minA 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).
museumukiyo ehokusaiclosed this day — verify before going - 12:25~10 min walkroute
- 12:4013:40LunchSuggested
- 13:4014:10
Garden旧安田庭園30 minA 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.
gardenpondfree - 14:10~5 min walkroute
- 14:2516:25
Landmark両国国技館120 minThe 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.
sumoarenaiconic - 16:25Transit ~15–25 minroute
- 16:4018:10
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.
observatorytallest towerviews - 18:2519:40DinnerSuggested
Tokyo Disney Resort (Maihama) — a sights day
Japan's Disney twin-park resort, a short train ride east of central Tokyo: the classic Tokyo Disneyland and the world-unique, nautical Tokyo DisneySea, plus the Ikspiari mall and resort hotels. Each park is a full day on its own — buy dated tickets ahead and pick one per visit.
- 09:0009:30BreakfastSuggested
- 09:3019:30
Theme park東京ディズニーランド600 minThe classic castle park with Tokyo twists — full of parades, seasonal events and beloved rides. A whole-day outing: buy a dated ticket online ahead (they sell out), arrive at opening, and use the app for ride times. Hours shift by season.
disneytheme parkfull day
Alternatives for Day 2
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A large Disney merchandise store beside Maihama Station, open to everyone without a park ticket — the easiest place to grab souvenirs if you're short on park time. Busy right after park closing.
The resort's free-entry shopping-and-dining complex between Maihama Station and the parks — shops, restaurants and a cinema, no park ticket needed. Handy for a meal or a rainy hour before or after the parks.
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.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastSuggested
- 08:3009:15
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.
shrinetorii tunnelazalea - 09:15~15 min walkroute
- 09:3011:30
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.
zoopandasfamily - 11:30~5 min walkroute
- 12:0013:00LunchSuggested
- 13:0014:00
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.
parkcherry blossommuseums - 14:00~10 min walkroute
- 14:1516:15
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.
museumjapanese artsamurai - 16:15~15 min walkroute
- 16:3017:10
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.
historiccherry blossomstroll - 17:10~5 min walkroute
- 17:2518:10Shopping谷中銀座45 min
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.
shopping streetold townstreet food - 18:2519:40DinnerSuggested
Nakameguro & Daikanyama & nearby — sights morning, shopping afternoon
Tokyo's most stylish low-rise quarter: the willow-and-cherry-lined Meguro River with its canal-side cafés (peak magic in late-March blossom season), the book-lover's Daikanyama T-Site, and a slow drift of design shops, roasteries and bistros. A grown-up, unhurried day.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastSuggested
- 08:3009:00Park西郷山公園30 min
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.
parkviewpointsunset - 09:00~5 min walkroute
- 09:1510:15
Landmark目黒川60 minA canal lined with hundreds of cherry trees that arch over the water — Tokyo's prettiest blossom walk in late March, lit pink at night, and a pleasant café-hopping stroll the rest of the year. Always open and free.
cherry blossomriver walkcafes - 10:15~10 min walkroute
- 10:3011:45Shopping代官山 蔦屋書店75 min
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.
bookstoredesignlounge - 11:45~5 min walkroute
- 12:0013:00LunchPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
- 13:0013:45Shoppingログロード代官山45 min
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.
shopping streetcraft beerterrace - 13:45~15 min walkroute
- 14:0015:00Shoppingアトレ恵比寿60 min
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.
mallstationfood hall - 15:00~10 min walkroute
- 15:1516:15Landmark恵比寿ガーデンプレイス60 min
A refined open-air complex built on the old Yebisu brewery site — a glass-roofed plaza, a department store, restaurants from casual to the Joël Robuchon château, and a vast Baccarat chandelier that anchors a famous winter illumination. Pleasant to stroll any time; the plaza is always open.
plazailluminationdining - 16:15~5 min walkroute
- 16:3017:30
Museumヱビスビール記念館60 minA small museum tracing the Meiji-era Yebisu brand that gave the district its name, with free galleries and a paid guided 'brand experience' tour that ends in a tasting salon. A relaxed, grown-up half-hour; usually closed Mondays, with shorter weekday afternoon hours.
beermuseumtasting - 17:4519:00DinnerSuggested
Harajuku & Meiji Jingu & nearby — sights morning, shopping afternoon
A study in contrasts: the vast forested Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park on one side, and the teen-fashion frenzy of Takeshita Street with the upscale boutiques of Omotesando on the other. Shrine in the morning, shopping and crepes after.
- 08:0008:30BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
- 08:3009:45
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).
shrineforesttorii - 09:45~10 min walkroute
- 10:0010:45
Park代々木公園45 minBig open lawns next to Meiji Jingu — picnics, buskers, dog-walkers and weekend events (rockabilly dancers, festivals). A relaxed counterpoint to Takeshita Street's crush.
parklawnspeople watching - 10:45~15 min walkroute
- 11:0011:45Shopping竹下通り45 min
The pedestrian heart of teen Harajuku — kawaii fashion, character shops, photo booths and rainbow crepes. Shoulder-to-shoulder on weekends; per-shop hours vary.
youth fashioncrepeskawaii - 11:45~15 min walkroute
- 12:0013:00LunchSuggested
- 13:0014:00Shopping表参道60 min
Tokyo's 'Champs-Elysees' — a zelkova-lined avenue of flagship boutiques and striking architect-designed stores (plus Omotesando Hills). Window-shopping and people-watching even on a budget.
luxuryboutiquesarchitecture - 14:00~15 min walkroute
- 14:1515:15
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.
rooftop parkshoppingskate - 15:15~5 min walkroute
- 15:3017:00Shopping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.
nintendopokemonanime - 17:00~10 min walkroute
- 17:1518:15Viewpoint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.
observatoryrooftopsunset - 18:3019:45DinnerSuggested
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