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Tokyo, Japan · 5 days itinerary

Tokyo in 5 Days

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This itinerary covers Tokyo in five days. It takes in Asakusa and the Sumida River on day one, then Harajuku and Shibuya, followed by Tsukiji and Ginza, Ueno and Yanaka, and finally Shinjuku. The daily order groups nearby locations and progresses across the city from east to west.

5 daysMarketsParksTemplesSkytreeBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Asakusa and the Sumida

  1. 9:00AsakusaSight
  2. 10:30AsakusaWalk
  3. 13:00Sumida RiverAsakusaWalk
  4. 15:00OshiageSight
Day 2

Harajuku and Shibuya

  1. 9:00Meiji JinguHarajukuSight
  2. 11:00Takeshita StreetHarajukuWalk
  3. 13:00OmotesandōAoyamaWalk
  4. 17:00ShibuyaSight
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Day 3

Tsukiji, Ginza and the palace

  1. 8:00TsukijiSight
  2. 10:30ChiyodaSight
  3. 13:00Tokyo StationMarunouchiSight
  4. 15:00GinzaWalk
Day 4

Ueno and Yanaka

  1. 9:30UenoWalk
  2. 10:30UenoSight
  3. 14:00UenoWalk
  4. 16:00YanakaWalk
Day 5

Shinjuku

  1. 9:30ShinjukuSight
  2. 13:00Nishi-ShinjukuSight
  3. 18:00ShinjukuWalk
  4. 20:00ShinjukuWalk
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Tokyo questions

Is 5 days enough for Tokyo?

Five days covers the main neighborhoods when sites are grouped by area and trains connect districts. Start each morning by 9:00 to manage crowds and transit times.

Do I need to book Tokyo Skytree tickets ahead?

Book Tokyo Skytree tickets online for peak hours to skip ticket lines. The main deck costs 2100 yen and same-day purchases often sell out after 11:00.

How do I travel between Asakusa and Shibuya?

Ride the Ginza subway line from Asakusa Station to Shibuya Station in 30 minutes. Load a Suica card for all fares and transfers without buying separate tickets.

Do I need reservations for the Imperial Palace East Gardens?

No reservations are needed and entry is free. The gardens open at 9:00 and close on Mondays and Fridays, so plan this day for another day of the week.

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