🇯🇵

Tokyo

Japan · Neon lights & ancient temples

A dazzling collision of futuristic technology and centuries-old tradition. From Shibuya's scramble crossing to serene temple gardens, Tokyo is endlessly surprising.

bigCityculturalfoodiequirkysafe

✦ Get My Tokyo Itinerary

🌡️

Weather

10-30°C

Varies

✈️

Flight Time

14h from East Coast

💰

Budget Range

$35-450/night

📅

Itinerary

4 days

26 activities

Sample Itinerary

4 days in Tokyo

Here's a preview — get a personalized version tailored to your budget and interests.

Shibuya, Harajuku & Shinjuku

Dive into Tokyo's electric modern culture.

⛩️Meiji Shrine

9:00 AM · 1.5h · Free

Tranquil Shinto shrine in forest clearing

🛍️Harajuku & Takeshita Street

11:00 AM · 1.5h · Free

Youth fashion, crepes, and quirky shops

🍜Lunch at Afuri Ramen

12:30 PM · 45min · $12

Famous yuzu shio ramen

🌆Shibuya Crossing & Sky

2:00 PM · 1.5h · $20

World's busiest crossing + rooftop views

🌸Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

4:00 PM · 1.5h · $5

Stunning Japanese garden oasis

+2 more activities

Asakusa, Akihabara & Ueno

Traditional Tokyo meets otaku culture.

🏯Senso-ji Temple

8:30 AM · 1.5h · Free

Tokyo's oldest temple, stunning Kaminarimon gate

🍡Nakamise Shopping Street

10:30 AM · 45min · Free

Traditional snacks and souvenirs

🚢Sumida River Cruise

11:30 AM · 40min · $8

Futuristic boat to Odaiba

🥞Lunch at Sometaro

1:00 PM · 1h · $15

DIY okonomiyaki in 100-year-old house

🏛️Ueno Park & Museums

2:30 PM · 2h · $10

Tokyo National Museum or nature walk

+2 more activities

Tsukiji, Ginza & Odaiba

Foodie heaven meets futuristic waterfront.

🍣Tsukiji Outer Market

7:00 AM · 2h · $20

Fresh sushi breakfast, tamagoyaki, street food

✨teamLab Borderless

10:00 AM · 2.5h · $32

Immersive digital art museum

💎Ginza Shopping

1:00 PM · 2h · Free

Luxury boutiques and department stores

🎭Kabuki-za Theatre

3:30 PM · 1h · $15

Single-act ticket to traditional kabuki

🌉Odaiba Seaside

5:00 PM · 2h · Free

Giant Gundam, rainbow bridge views

+1 more activities

Shimokitazawa, Yanaka & Local Life

The neighborhoods tourists miss.

🐱Yanaka Ginza

9:30 AM · 2h · Free

Old-town shopping street, cat statues

⛩️Nezu Shrine

12:00 PM · 45min · Free

Thousand vermillion torii gates

☕Lunch at local kissaten

1:00 PM · 1h · $10

Retro coffee shop with thick toast

🎸Shimokitazawa

2:30 PM · 3h · Free

Vintage shops, live music, bohemian vibes

🏮Ebisu Yokocho

6:00 PM · 2h · $25

Bustling indoor food alley

+1 more activities

✦ Customize This Itinerary For Me

Where to Stay

Neighborhoods & Hotels in Tokyo

Shinjuku

Electric nightlife & transport hub

Pros

Best metro connections in Tokyo

Buzzing nightlife (Golden Gai, Kabukichō)

Department stores & shopping

Cons

Very crowded, especially evenings

Can feel overwhelming for first-timers

Red-light area nearby

🎯 Best for: Nightlife lovers & first-timers who want connectivity

✦ Luxury

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Lost in Translation hotel with Shinjuku skyline views

$450/night · ⭐ 4.9

◆ Mid-range

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Modern hotel with Godzilla on the terrace

$120/night · ⭐ 4.5

$ Budget

Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

Sleep inside a bookshelf — literally

$40/night · ⭐ 4.4

Shibuya

Youth culture & trendy shopping

Pros

Iconic Shibuya Crossing at your doorstep

Excellent food scene

Great nightlife & shopping

Cons

Extremely busy during peak hours

Accommodation tends to be pricier

Noisy on weekends

🎯 Best for: Young travelers & culture enthusiasts

✦ Luxury

Cerulean Tower Tokyu

Sleek tower hotel with jazz bar on 40th floor

$380/night · ⭐ 4.7

◆ Mid-range

Sequence Miyashita Park

Design hotel connected to Miyashita Park rooftop

$100/night · ⭐ 4.5

$ Budget

Unplan Shinjuku

Minimalist capsule-style with lounge bar

$35/night · ⭐ 4.3

Asakusa

Traditional Tokyo & temple district

Pros

Sensō-ji Temple steps away

Old-town charm, traditional shops

More affordable than Shinjuku/Shibuya

Cons

Farther from Shibuya/Shinjuku nightlife

Tourist-heavy around the temple

Fewer late-night dining options

🎯 Best for: Culture seekers & those wanting traditional Japan

✦ Luxury

Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

Stunning rooftop overlooking Sensō-ji and Skytree

$280/night · ⭐ 4.8

◆ Mid-range

Wired Hotel Asakusa

Creative hotel with gallery and café

$85/night · ⭐ 4.5

$ Budget

Khaosan Tokyo Origami

Fun hostel with paper crane theme

$25/night · ⭐ 4.4

Safety Info

Know Before You Go

⚠️ Common Scams

• Overpriced bars in Kabukicho (Shinjuku) — touts outside

• Nigerian touts in Roppongi trying to lure into bars

🏥 Health Notes

• World-class healthcare

• Tap water is excellent

💡 Local Tips

• Crime rate among lowest globally

• Earthquakes possible — know hotel evacuation routes

Getting Around

Transport in Tokyo

✈️

Flight

Direct from JFK/LAX

$800 · 14h

🚆

Airport Transfer

Narita Express to Shinjuku

$30 · 80min

🎫

City Pass

72h Tokyo Metro Pass

$15 · 3 days

Similar Destinations

If you like Tokyo, you'll love...

🇸🇬

Singapore

Garden city of the future

🇰🇷

Seoul

South Korea

K-culture, palaces & BBQ

🇹🇭

Bangkok

Thailand

Street food capital of the world

🇺🇸

New York City

USA

The city that never sleeps

🇲🇽

Mexico City

Mexico

Ancient civilization meets modern cool

🇹🇼

Taipei

Taiwan

Night markets, hot springs & mountain trails

Ready for Tokyo?

Get a personalized AI itinerary in seconds — tailored to your budget, pace, and interests.

✦ Plan My Tokyo Trip