KANTO · PREFECTURE GUIDE

Tokyo

For travelers drawn to neighborhoods, design, food and pop culture.

BASETokyoIDEAL STAY4–7 daysPRIMARY GATEWAYHaneda (HND) or Narita (NRT)

STARTER ROUTE · 3 DAYS

DAY 01

Asakusa

Base plan: Ueno for rail value, Shinjuku for connections, Ginza for shopping. Explore Asakusa on foot, then order sushi, tempura, soba, monjayaki and kissaten desserts for your first regional dinner.

DAY 02

Shibuya

Start early for Shibuya. Keep the afternoon flexible for a local workshop or food stop, and look for stationery, kitchenware and vintage fashion.

DAY 03

Kichijoji

Use the final day for Kichijoji. Check the last return connection before departure and send large luggage ahead when buses are involved.

HOW TO ARRIVE

From Haneda use Keikyu or the Tokyo Monorail; from Narita use the Narita Express, Keisei Skyliner or airport bus.

EAT THIS

sushi, tempura, soba, monjayaki and kissaten desserts

WHEN TO GO

March–April and October–November; winter for clear skies

WHERE TO BASE

Ueno for rail value, Shinjuku for connections, Ginza for shopping

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Make the route
work in real life.

A simple decision layer for first-time visitors: how long to stay, whether a car helps, what to reserve and what to do when the weather changes.

TIME4–7 days

CARNo

NEXT STOPKanagawa, Saitama, Chiba or any Shinkansen corridor.

ROUTE LOGIC

Move in one direction

Plan one side of the city per day and group neighborhoods along one rail corridor.

GETTING AROUND

Know the final leg

IC-card rail and subway cover almost everything; walking time is often underestimated.

BOOK AHEAD

Protect the hard parts

Observation decks, major museums, character cafés and limited exhibitions.

BAD-WEATHER PLAN

Keep one useful fallback

Department stores, museums, food halls and covered shopping streets.

PLAN THESE FIRST

The details that shape your day.

Current planning essentials for major sights: opening hours, price, reservation strategy, access and a useful nearby stop.

SUNSET VIEWOFFICIAL ↗

SHIBUYA SKY

HOURS: 10:00–22:30; final admission 21:20.
PRICE: Timed adult tickets: from ¥2,700 online; prices vary by entry period.
BOOK: Reserve a timed WEB ticket—sunset slots often sell first.
GET THERE: Directly above Shibuya Station; enter via the dedicated elevator to the 14F gate.
PAIR IT WITH: Shibuya PARCO for character goods · Miyashita Park · Daikanyama

CITY SCALEOFFICIAL ↗

TOKYO SKYTREE

HOURS: Hours and final entry vary by date; check the official calendar before leaving.
PRICE: Tembo Deck from ¥1,800 adult online; Deck + Galleria from ¥3,000.
BOOK: Buy a dated, timed QR ticket online; same-day counter inventory can pause on busy days.
GET THERE: At Tokyo Skytree / Oshiage Station; pair with Asakusa by subway or a riverside walk.
PAIR IT WITH: Tokyo Solamachi shops · Sumida Aquarium · Asakusa

Information reviewed 25 July 2026. Hours, prices, closures and transport can change; open the official link before travel.

ARRIVE

Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT)

From Haneda use Keikyu or the Tokyo Monorail; from Narita use the Narita Express, Keisei Skyliner or airport bus.

MOVE

Rail + local connection

IC cards cover many urban trips; regional buses and rural lines may need cash or a separate ticket.

PACK

Travel one bag lighter

Use hotel-to-hotel luggage delivery when your route includes stairs, small trains or buses.

Find a longer itinerary ↗Set budget & booking order ↗Plan what to buy ↗Check travel basics ↗