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    Kaminarimon Gate Sensō-ji Tokyo Japan

    One Week in Tokyo Japan, Top Things to Do

    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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    Shibuya Scramble Crossing Tokyo Japan

    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)

    Maneki-Neko Cats at the Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo Japan
    Maneki-Neko Cats at the Gotokuji Temple

    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

    Nijubashi Bridge Imperial Palace Tokyo Japan
    Nijubashi Bridge Imperial Palace Tokyo Japan

    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)

    Pepper Parlour Robot Café Tokyo Japan
    Pepper Parlour Robot Café Tokyo Japan

    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

    Nakamise-dori Sensō-ji Tokyo Japan
    Nakamise-dori Sensō-ji Tokyo Japan

    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

    Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Tokyo Japan
    Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Tokyo Japan

    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

    Note: Be Sure to check the Tokyo Japan Board of Tourism website for upcoming festivals, special events and what’s happening this weekend.

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    Enjoy your time out of the office!