Why Tokyo?
Tokyo has the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any city on Earth, the world's most reliable public transit, and neighborhoods so distinct they feel like separate cities. Four nights barely scratches the surface — but it's enough to fall in love.
Recommended 4-Night Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive + Shibuya & Harajuku
- Narita/Haneda → city center (N'EX train or Keikyu line)
- Shibuya Scramble Crossing — the world's busiest intersection
- Harajuku Takeshita Street + Meiji Shrine
- Dinner at Shibuya Hills
Day 2 — Asakusa · Ueno · Akihabara
- Morning: Senso-ji Temple + Nakamise shopping street
- Lunch: Asakusa-style menchi-katsu
- Afternoon: Ueno Park + museums
- Evening: Akihabara electronics + maid café
Day 3 — teamLab + Odaiba
- Morning: teamLab Planets (book 2+ months ahead)
- Afternoon: Odaiba Statue of Liberty + Gundam statue
- Evening: Odaiba night skyline + Aqua City
Day 4 — Shinjuku + Ikebukuro
- Morning: Shinjuku Gyoen garden
- Lunch: Shinjuku Golden Gai ramen
- Afternoon: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (free observation deck!)
- Evening: Ikebukuro Sunshine City
Day 5 — Departure
- Last shopping at Shibuya Hikarie or Lumine
- Allow 1–1.5 hours to reach either airport
Getting Around
- Suica card: reloadable IC card for all trains, buses, and convenience stores. Buy at the airport
- JR Yamanote Line: the circular loop that connects most tourist areas
- Tokyo Metro 24h pass ¥750: unlimited metro rides
Shopping Guide
| Category | Where to Go | |---|---| | Electronics | Akihabara, Yodobashi Camera | | Luxury fashion | Omotesando, Ginza | | Vintage & used | Shimokitazawa | | Snacks & gifts | Ameyoko Market, Narita duty-free |
Budget Reference
- Daily budget (excluding hotel): ¥5,000–8,000 (~$33–55)
- teamLab Planets: ¥3,200 (advance booking discount available)
- Tokyo Skytree observation deck: ¥2,100–3,400