6 nights in Tokyo

Private car to The Peninsula Tokyo

Arranged through hotel concierge from Haneda or Narita.

Check in + decompress

Lobby views are worth an hour alone.

Toraya Café in Ginza

Elegant Japanese sweets and matcha. A gentle introduction to Tokyo.

Sushi Yoshitake omakase

5-min walk from the hotel. 3 Michelin stars and far more accessible than other Tokyo legends. ~¥40,000–50,000pp. Have the concierge book the moment you confirm your trip. (If they pull off Sushi Saito, cancel everything else.)

Stroll Ginza at night

The neon and luxury storefronts are gorgeous after dark.

Coffee at % Arabica Kyoto (Shinjuku)

Tokyo's most stylish coffee. Flat white and a window seat.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

5-min walk from the café. 144 acres of manicured perfection. Morning mist over the Japanese garden is unforgettable (~¥500).

Isetan Department Store

5 min from the garden. Browse the legendary basement food hall before leaving Shinjuku.

Meiji Jingu Shrine

15-min walk south or one subway stop from Shinjuku. Forested Shinto shrine in the middle of the city. Free, deeply moving — a natural pause before Ginza.

Tempura Kondo lunch

Continue south to Ginza (~20 min by subway). 2 Michelin stars. Perhaps the finest tempura in Japan. ~¥15,000pp.

Dinner at Aragawa

Short walk from Ginza in Shimbashi. Legendary steakhouse — Kobe beef, tableside service, old Tokyo glamour. ~¥50,000pp.

Drinks at New York Bar (Park Hyatt)

Head back to Shinjuku for the Lost in Translation bar. Jazz, stunning city views from 52 floors up.

Coffee at a local Asakusa kissaten

Start your morning in the neighborhood (Café Bunka or any traditional kissaten) before the crowds arrive.

Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple. Arrive by 8am to beat crowds. Nakamise shopping street + Kaminarimon Gate are iconic.

Wander Yanaka

20-min walk west of Asakusa. Tokyo's best-preserved old neighborhood. Tiny craft shops, wooden temples, cats on every corner.

Lunch at Hantei

100-year-old wooden townhouse in the heart of Yanaka serving kushiage (deep-fried skewers) in a stunning old-Tokyo setting. You're already in the neighborhood. ~¥3,500pp set course.

Tokyo Skytree

From Yanaka, take the Chiyoda Line to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa then transfer, or head to Asakusa first (~20 min by taxi or bus) and take the Tobu Skytree Line one stop to Oshiage. 634m, tallest tower in Japan — views to Mt. Fuji on clear days (~¥2,100).

Sumida River Cruise

Walk back to Asakusa (15 min from Skytree). Water bus south to Odaiba — stunning views of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay (~¥780).

Sake tasting at Hasegawa Sake Shop

Tokyo Station area, on the route back to the Peninsula. One of Japan's finest sake retailers with a tasting bar.

Dinner at Kikunoi Akasaka

Nearby in Akasaka. 2 Michelin stars. Kaiseki dinner — seasonal multi-course Japanese haute cuisine. ~¥20,000pp.

teamLab Planets

Start your day east in Toyosu. Book the first slot — less crowded, more magical. Surreal, one-of-a-kind (~¥3,200).

Coffee at Blue Bottle Aoyama

Subway west to Omotesando (~30 min). The most beautiful Blue Bottle in the world — perfect decompression after teamLab.

Lunch at Commune 2nd

Outdoor food market in Omotesando, steps from Blue Bottle. Stalls from Tokyo's best chefs. ~¥1,500pp.

Omotesando Hills

5-min walk from lunch. Herzog & de Meuron–designed luxury shopping complex.

Harajuku Takeshita Street

10-min walk north of Omotesando Hills. Even if you're not buying, the street fashion and energy is unlike anywhere else.

21_21 Design Sight (Roppongi)

20 min south by subway. Japan's premier design museum (~¥1,400).

Dinner at Den

2 Michelin stars (Jimbocho). Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa's playful, creative kaiseki. Asia's top 50. ~¥25,000pp.

Nightcap at Bar High Five

Hidetsugu Ueno is one of the world's most celebrated bartenders. Classic cocktails, perfect execution.

Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone

90min train ride, scenic.

Hakone Open Air Museum

Sculpture park with a Picasso gallery.

Lake Ashi cruise

On clear days, Mt. Fuji reflects perfectly in the water.

Train back to Tokyo

Via Odawara on the Shinkansen.

Last big omakase at Harutaka

2 Michelin stars (Ginza). One of Tokyo's best sushi counters. ~¥35,000pp.

Coffee at Fuglen Tomigaya

Norwegian coffee shop beloved by Tokyo locals. Exceptional espresso.

Shibuya Sky observation deck

Best view of Shibuya Crossing (~¥2,000). Mid-morning before peak crowds.

Walk through Shibuya Crossing

Still electric even when you know it's coming.

Lunch at Curry Up (Shimokitazawa)

Hidden gem Japanese curry, deeply flavorful. ~¥1,000pp.

Explore Shimokitazawa

Tokyo's bohemian neighborhood. Vintage clothing, jazz bars, indie theaters, record shops.

Thermae-Yu (Shinjuku)

You're already in the area — natural afternoon stop. Upscale sento (public bath) for a deeply Japanese bathing experience. ~¥2,000.

Dinner at Fuunji

One of Tokyo's most celebrated tsukemen (dipping ramen) spots, right in Shinjuku. A luxurious low-key contrast to the week's Michelin meals. ~¥1,200.

Karaoke at Karaoke-Kan Shinjuku

You're already here; no need to trek back to Shibuya. Full luxury private room, same experience. Non-negotiable. ~¥1,500/hr.

Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast

Early morning food stalls. Fresh oysters, tamagoyaki, sea urchin, the finest tuna. ~¥3,000pp.

Coffee at Café de L'Ambre

One of Tokyo's oldest coffee shops, operating since 1948. A historic, quiet ritual.

Lunch at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito

Italian fine dining at the Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo, elevated to Japanese standards. ~¥20,000pp lunch course.

Last shopping at Ginza Six

Tokyo's finest department store. Gift shopping, galleries, rooftop garden.

Depart from Haneda or Narita

Concierge arranges transfer.