There are many amazing things to do during your one week in Tokyo Japan! Over 22 million people visit Tokyo Japan yearly for its neon-lit streets, historic temples, shrines and palaces, trendy cafés, unusual vending machines, conveyor belt sushi, tea ceremonies, black sesame ice cream, karaoke, and sumo wrestling. One of Tokyo’s must-see attractions is the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. Takeshita Street in Harajuku is a great spot for neon lights and quirky street food. Visit Akihabara Electric Town on a Sunday between 1 and 6pm for the best chance to see people in Cosplay. If you are looking for a unique experience in Tokyo, consider renting a go-cart for sightseeing. For an off-the-beaten-path experience, be sure to visit Gotokuji Temple. If you love spending time outdoors take a day trip to Nikko and the Kegan Waterfall. Disney fans you will not want to miss Disneyland Tokyo. As you can see, you will have no problem filling your week in Tokyo Japan with amazing experiences. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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How to Spend One Week in Tokyo Japan
Day One: Arrival and Hotel Check-in
Arrive at Haneda Airport and transfer to your hotel.
The Tokyo Monorail connects Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station in 13-18 minutes, costing 500 yen.
Search Booking.com and VRBO in one place to find the perfect property! I stayed at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo. The property was affordable, near train lines, lots of restaurants, and within walking distance of the Imperial Palace.
If time and jet lag allow, visit the Gotokuji Temple and purchase a maneki-neko (lucky cat)
Day Two: Imperial Palace and Harajuku
Walk under a canopy of cherry blossoms on the Chidorigafuchi Promenade and take a boat ride in the moat
Explore the Imperial Palace gardens
Photograph the Imperial Palace from the Nijubashi Bridge
Spend the afternoon exploring Takeshita Street in Harajuku sampling the street food
Day Three: Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Omoide Yokocho and Kabukichō Ichiban-gai
Enjoy the cherry blossom canopy over the Meguro River
Make a reservation for afternoon tea at nearby Haute Couture Café
Alternatively, go to Flipper’s Shibuya for melt in your mouth pancakes, arrive early there will be a line
Walk across the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and take a photo from Shibuya Sky (ticket required)
Watch the famous 3D billboards and do some shopping
Book afternoon tea and the Pepper Parlour Robot Café or reserve time at Chiku Chiku Cafe (hedgehog cafe)
Take in the free view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Have dinner and drinks at Omoide Yokocho (Piss Alley)
Check out the neon lights (and Godzilla) on Kabukichō Ichiban-gai (Red Light District)
Day Four: Sensō-ji, Nakamise-dori and Golden Gai
Get up early to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Ueno Park
Photograph the Kaminarimon Gate from the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center observation deck
Do some souvenir shopping on Nakamise-dori Street as you make your way to the Sensō-ji
Explore the famous Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest-established temple
Spend an evening bar hopping the Golden Gai alleyways
Day Five: Zōjō-ji Temple, Ginza Shopping and Akihabara
Visit the Zōjō-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower in the background and see the Jizo statues
Walk past the Ginza high-end shops on your way to the MUJI Ginza Flagship Store for some shopping
Check out the nearby Art Aquarium Museum or attend a Kabuki single-act performance at the Kabuki-za Theater
Go to Jiromaru Akihabara and grill your own wagyu beef for dinner
Stop by Akihabara Electric Town for all things anime
Day Six and Seven: Take a Day Trip
See Keagan Falls in Nikko National Park and visit the UNESCO shrines
Visit Daibutsu (the Great Buddha) in Kamakura
Spend a day exploring Kawagoe, a preserved Edo-era town
Check out a few of the bonsai gardens in the Omiya Bonsai Village
Relax in a private onsen in Kusatsu
Watch the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Yaen Koen
Relax in a hot spring and take in views of Mt Fuji in Hakone
Check the Tokyo Japan Board of Tourism website for upcoming festivals, special events and what’s happening this weekend.
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