Museums, markets, onsen and covered arcades.
4 nights from Tokyo to Tokyo
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Old Tokyo by the river. A big temple at the front door, lower prices and early nights.
When to stay here. Stay here for a first visit with a love for temples and old streets.
Stay here if: You want the old city and a temple at sunrise. You want lower prices and big rooms.
Skip it if: You want big bars and clubs close by.
Day 1: steps for your landing time
Midday, 11:00 to 16:00
- Get an IC card. Get an IC card such as Suica or ICOCA at the airport, or add one to your phone. It pays for trains and many shops. First-day guide
- Get online. Pick up your SIM or switch on your eSIM before you leave the airport, so you have maps at once. First-day guide
- Send big bags ahead. If you have a big bag, send it from the airport to your hotel with luggage forwarding, and travel light. First-day guide
- Go to your hotel. Keep the hotel address in Japanese on your phone. If you arrive before check-in, ask if the hotel can hold your bags. First-day guide
- Drugstore run. Buy small things for the first days: wet wipes, bandages, snacks and anything that you forgot. What to buy
- A light meal or an easy walk. Keep the first day easy. Eat close to the hotel and walk around your area.
EveningTokyo Skytree views
Why it fits you. A very high view of the whole city. Book a ticket for a clear day.
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MorningNakamise snack walk
Why it fits you. Rice crackers, sweet buns and green tea ice cream on the way to the temple.
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AfternoonTempura lunch
Why it fits you. Asakusa has old tempura restaurants. Try a set meal with shrimp and vegetables.
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EveningTokyo Bay evening cruise
Why it fits you. A short boat trip with the city lights. Good for a calm evening.
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MorningHase-dera temple and sea view
Why it fits you. A hillside temple with a garden and a view of the bay. Flowers bloom in many seasons.
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AfternoonEnoshima island and the coast
Why it fits you. A small island with shrines, shops and sea food. A short train ride from Kamakura.
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MorningSenso-ji at opening
Why it fits you. The oldest temple in Tokyo. Go at opening time, before the tour groups arrive.
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AfternoonCharacter Street at Tokyo Station
Why it fits you. A group of shops for TV and film characters, inside the station. Easy to visit before a train.
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EveningConveyor-belt sushi
Why it fits you. A low-price, easy sushi meal. Take plates from the belt or order on a screen.
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MorningEdo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum
Why it fits you. Old houses and shops from Tokyo history, moved to one park. You can walk inside many.
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What this trip costs, in levels. Stay price levels for your budget: ¥. These levels are relative (one yen sign is low, three is high). Live prices come from the partner sites.