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    7 days in Tokyo

    7 DAYS IN TOKYO

    Enjoy local food and sights

    Explore the fantastic Tokyo

    Experience Tokyo's vibrant culture in a 7-day itinerary, exploring popular districts like Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara, Harajuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, and Ginza. Discover ancient temples, bustling shopping streets, and Tokyo's famous nightlife.

    Day 1: Arrival and Shinjuku
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    Arrival and Shinjuku

    Morning:

    Arrive in Tokyo, check in at your hotel in Shinjuku. Take a stroll around Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a local ramen shop. Explore Kabukicho and Golden Gai.

    Evening:

    Dinner at an izakaya in Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane). Enjoy Shinjuku nightlife.

    Day 2: Asakusa, Akihabara & Ueno
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    Asakusa, Akihabara & Ueno

    Morning:

    Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. Browse shops along Nakamise Street.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a local sushi restaurant. Explore Akihabara's anime and electronics stores.

    Evening:

    Visit Ueno Park and surrounding museums. Dinner at an authentic Japanese restaurant.

    Day 3: Tsukiji and Odaiba
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    Tsukiji and Odaiba

    Morning:

    Visit Tsukiji Outer Market for sushi breakfast. Explore fresh seafood stalls.

    Afternoon:

    Head to Odaiba. Visit teamLab Borderless digital art museum.

    Evening:

    Scenic dinner at a waterfront restaurant. Ride the Ferris wheel at Palette Town.

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    Day 4: Harajuku and Shibuya
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    Harajuku and Shibuya

    Morning:

    Stroll along Takeshita Street in Harajuku.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a themed café. Walk down Omotesando. Visit Meiji Shrine.

    Evening:

    Experience Shibuya Crossing. Explore shopping and entertainment. Dinner at a yakitori restaurant.

    Day 5: Roppongi and Tokyo Tower
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    Roppongi and Tokyo Tower

    Morning:

    Visit Roppongi Hills. Explore Mori Art Museum.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a teppanyaki restaurant. Head to Tokyo Tower for panoramic views.

    Evening:

    Explore Roppongi nightlife. Dinner at a fusion restaurant.

    Day 6: Day trip to Nikko
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    Day trip to Nikko

    Morning:

    Take an early train to Nikko (UNESCO World Heritage site). Explore Toshogu Shrine.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a local soba restaurant. Visit Kegon Waterfall and Lake Chuzenji.

    Evening:

    Return to Tokyo. Relax or explore Shinjuku nightlife.

    Day 7: Ginza and Imperial Palace
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    Ginza and Imperial Palace

    Morning:

    Visit Imperial Palace East Gardens and surrounding parklands.

    Afternoon:

    Lunch at a sushi restaurant in Ginza. Explore high-end shopping and art galleries.

    Evening:

    Stroll through Hibiya Park. Dinner at a traditional kaiseki restaurant. Optional: Kabuki performance.

    Ready for your adventure?

    While this itinerary focuses on Tokyo, your JR Pass is great for the day trip to Nikko and arriving from/departing to the airport.