Tokyo Itinerary - Five Day - Two examples of 5 Day Tokyo itinerary covering central Tokyo and surrounds including Mt Fuji. These Tokyo itinerary can make the basis of longer trip to Japan. For more examples see our Tokyo itinerary page.
We recommend staying in Shinjuku as it
is centrally located, close to most of the highlights of Tokyo and has excellent transport links. There are many hotels in walking distance from Shinjuku Station.
5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
This Tokyo itinerary will suit those with a particular interest in Japanese gardens, history and shopping.
DAY 1 - 5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple
Historic and most popular temple in Tokyo
Do: Shop along Nakamise-dori and take many pictures including Kaminarimon Gate
Open: 24/7
Fee: Free, but consider a donation
Allow: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Access: 15 minute walk from Asakusa terminal on Sumida River Cruise
Ueno Park including Tokyo National Museum
Park features some of the best cherry blossom when in season. Ueno Park also features temple, shine, art gallery and a zoo.
Tokyo National Museum
Open: 9:30am-5pm close on Mondays
Fee: 620 Yen
Allow: 1 to 2 hours (Museum only) You could easily spend a whole day in this park in cherry blossom season.
Access: 6 minute walk from Sensoji Temple to Asakusa Station then 5
minutes by Tokyo Metro to Ueno Station, which in the corner of the park.
Return to Shinjuku
During cherry blossom season eat dinner for a cafe in or opposite Ueno
Station. Otherwise return to Shinjuku to eat dinner from one of the many
restaurants and cafes in the area.
DAY 2 - 5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
Nijubashi Bridge at the Tokyo Imperial Palace
Nijubashi Bridge - Tokyo Imperial Palace
The most photographed scene in Japan.
Open: Public area is always open
Allow: 15 to 30 minutes
Access: Return to Iidabashi Station 3 minutes walk, then take Tokyo
Metro to Nijubashimae Station (10 minutes), then walk 10 minutes.
DAY 3 - 5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
The famous scramble crossing outside of Shibuya Station, where the famous Hachiko (dog) statue stands.
Allow: 15 minutes
Access: Return to Harajuku Station (JR), then 3 minutes on the JR line to Shibuya Station.
Shibuya - Shopping
Have lunch and shop at the famous stores in Shibuya including the 109 Building. See Shibuya Shopping Guide.
Allow: 60 to 120 minutes or days if you have time.
Access: Cross the scramble crossing and you are there.
Shinjuku
More shopping, a bit less fashion and a bit more technology/camera
stores like Yodobashi Camera. Then have dinner in the area. Choose from
many options from pub type meals to formal restaurants.
Allow: 90 to 180 minutes
Access: Return to Shibuya Station then 6 minutes on JR line to Shinjuku Station.
Note: There are many options in this day. If you particularly want to see the Harajuku Fashion or cosplay,
then you need to go to the bridge next to Harajuku Station on a Sunday
afternoon. Harajuku also offers more shopping options including brand
name stores and fashion houses in Omotesando.
DAY 4 - 5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
Mt Fuji
Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour
Visit and experience this most famous icon of Japan on our most popular organised tour.
Allow: 11 to 12 hours - see above link for full details
DAY 5 - 5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #1
5 DAY TOKYO ITINERARY #2
This itinerary covers more of the surrounds of Tokyo
and would be good in the Cherry Blossom Season (end of March and
beginning of April). This itineary includes more shopping and temples.
Day 1: Self Guided Tour of Shibuya
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
In the morning start you exploration of
Shibuya from
Shibuya Station and work
your walk towards Harajuku.
There are many major shopping centre buildings and department stores
around the
Shibuya Station area. Use
our
Shibuya Map to help plan your walk. Some of the key highlights not to
miss are:
Shibuya 109 Building,
Omotesando and
Takeshita-Dori,
Meiji Jingu
shrine and the
Harajuku fashion (mainly
weekends, particularly Sunday afternoon) on the
bridge across to Meiji Jingu
shrine.
