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Tokyo, Japan · 7 days itinerary

Tokyo: One Week

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This itinerary covers seven days in Tokyo with visits to Asakusa, Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Ueno, Shinjuku and Odaiba plus a day trip to Nikkō. The order starts in the east and shifts westward through central and northern districts before the excursion and return to the bay area. It keeps daily travel short by focusing on adjacent areas each day.

7 daysIncludes NikkōTokyo neighborhoodsDay tripBy 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
Day 6

Nikkō

  1. 8:00Nikkō Tōshō-gūNikkōDay trip
  2. 13:00Shinkyō BridgeNikkōSight
Day 7

Odaiba

  1. 10:00ToyosuSight
  2. 13:00OdaibaOdaibaWalk
  3. 18:00Rainbow BridgeOdaibaSight
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Tokyo questions

Is one week enough for Tokyo?

One week covers Tokyo's main areas with time for day trips. Use the JR Yamanote Line and subway for efficient daily movement.

Do I need to book teamLab Planets ahead?

Reserve teamLab Planets tickets online at least seven days in advance. Timed slots sell out on weekends and holidays.

How do I get to Nikkō from Tokyo?

Take the Tobu Nikko Line limited express from Asakusa Station in two hours. Buy a round-trip discount ticket at the station.

What pass covers Tokyo transport?

Load a Suica or Pasmo card for all trains and buses. Recharge as needed and use it for most lines without buying separate tickets.

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