A night-by-night plan for people who sleep late.
4 nights from Tokyo to Tokyo
Before you fly, five things matter most: check your passport and visa, book your stays and tickets, buy an eSIM and travel insurance, and decide on a rail pass. Open the list for every step, with links.
4 nightsTokyo · Shibuya and HarajukuPrice level ¥¥Find stays
About Shibuya and Harajuku Stays link to partner sites. See the note under Find stays.
Young, loud and trendy. Fashion, crowds and a big forest shrine nearby.
When to stay here. Stay here for a short, energetic trip.
Stay here if: You like fashion and street food. You want to walk to a shrine in the morning and a club at night.
Skip it if: You want a calm, local feeling.
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.
EveningHoppy Street izakaya
Why it fits you. You like nightlife. Open-air tables on a small street. Order grilled meat and a cold drink.
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MorningConvenience store breakfast
Why it fits you. You like food. Egg sandwiches, rice balls and hot coffee for a low price. Many visitors love it.
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AfternoonTakeshita Street and Harajuku
Why it fits you. A narrow street of crepes, fashion and cute shops. Visit on a weekday to avoid the crush.
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EveningIzakaya dinner and drinks
Why it fits you. You like nightlife. Order many small dishes to share. This is how many locals eat and drink after work.
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NightRoppongi bars and late food
Why it fits you. You like nightlife. An area of bars, music and late dining for visitors from many countries.
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MorningGreat Buddha of Kamakura
Why it fits you. A bronze Buddha as tall as a building, in the open air. You can go inside.
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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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MorningCup Noodles Museum
Why it fits you. You like food. You design your own cup of noodles and learn the story of instant ramen.
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AfternoonConveyor-belt sushi
Why it fits you. You like food. A low-price, easy sushi meal. Take plates from the belt or order on a screen.
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EveningOmoide Yokocho alley
Why it fits you. You like food. Tiny grill stalls under the train tracks. You eat skewers shoulder to shoulder with locals.
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NightShibuya bars and clubs
Why it fits you. You like nightlife. Bars and clubs within a short walk of the station. Many stay open until morning.
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MorningKappabashi kitchen street
Why it fits you. Knife shops and plastic food models. They make good gifts.
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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.