Cars driving through a neon-lit intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo, at night
Tokyo, Japan · 5 days itinerary

Tokyo Neon & Tradition

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Five days that pair old Tokyo with its neon side. Days one to three cover Asakusa's temples, Meiji Shrine and Ueno's museums and old lanes. Day four is Shibuya and Shinjuku after dark, and day five ends with Nezu Shrine and Yanaka before the lights of Akihabara.

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

Day by day

Day 1

Senso-ji and Kappabashi

  1. 9:00Senso-jiSight
  2. 10:45Nakamise-doriWalk
  3. 14:00Kappabashi StreetKappabashi Dougu StreetSight
Day 2

Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi

  1. 9:00Meiji JinguSight
  2. 10:30Yoyogi Park StrollYoyogi ParkWalk
  3. 14:00Ota Memorial Museum of ArtSight
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Day 3

Ueno Museum and Yanaka

  1. 9:30Tokyo National MuseumSight
  2. 11:45Ueno ParkWalk
  3. 15:00Yanaka GinzaSight
Day 4

Shibuya and Shinjuku after dark

  1. 15:00ShibuyaSight
  2. 16:30ShibuyaSight
  3. 18:30ShinjukuWalk
  4. 20:00ShinjukuWalk
Day 5

Nezu, Yanaka and Akihabara lights

  1. 9:00Nezu ShrineSight
  2. 14:00Yanaka CemeteryWalk
  3. 16:00AkihabaraWalk
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Tokyo questions

Is five days enough for Tokyo?

Five days covers the main areas. Use the subway to move between districts and book timed tickets for observation decks in advance.

Do I need to book Shibuya Sky ahead?

Book Shibuya Sky tickets online before your trip. Slots sell out on weekends and cost about 2000 yen per adult.

How do I get from Asakusa to Shinjuku?

Take the Ginza line to Kanda and change to the JR Chuo line for Shinjuku, about 35 minutes in all. A Suica or Pasmo card covers both.

When should I visit Senso-ji Temple?

Visit Senso-ji at 9 am to skip crowds. The temple is free and Nakamise-dori opens by 10 am for shopping.

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