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5 nights in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan trip

Planning with @ddann26, @Reej & @kay
Wed, Jun 17 → Mon, Jun 226 peoplebalanced pace
6 days · 35 events
Day 01Wed, Jun 17Land and reset in Shinjuku.
  1. 3:30 PM
    Arrival
    Arrival at Haneda Airport
    Land at HND. Clear immigration, collect luggage, and pick up a Suica card or pocket Wi-Fi before heading out.
  2. 1
    5:30 PM
    Hotel
    Check in & Reset at Shinjuku Hotel
    Keio Line or Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku (~50–60 min). Check in, shower, and recharge before the evening.
  3. 2
    7:30 PM
    Meal
    Dinner in Shinjuku
    Casual, flexible first dinner — ramen, izakaya bites, or yakitori to ease into Tokyo.
  4. 3
    9:00 PM
    Activity
    Golden Gai bar-hopping
    Wander the six narrow alleys of Golden Gai and duck into a couple of tiny, themed bars. Each holds only 6–10 people — perfect for a group of 6 splitting up.
  5. 4
    10:30 PM
    Activity
    Quick walk: Kabukicho & Godzilla Head
    Stroll through Tokyo's neon-lit entertainment district. Spot the giant Godzilla head atop the Gracery Hotel — great photo op to close out the first night.
Day 02Thu, Jun 18Markets, digital art, and high-end shopping.
  1. 1
    Hotel
    Hotel in Shinjuku
  2. 2
    9:00 AM
    Booked · Activity
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Graze the stalls for fresh tamagoyaki, grilled scallops, and otoro skewers. Arrive early for the best picks before crowds peak.
  3. 3
    10:30 AM
    Meal
    Breakfast at Tsukiji
    Grab a full sit-down breakfast or hearty brunch bites before heading to Toyosu.
  4. 4
    12:30 PM
    Activity
    teamLab Planets
    Immersive walk-through digital art installations in Toyosu — barefoot wading pools, infinite mirror rooms, and flowing light fields. Book tickets in advance for timed entry.
  5. 5
    2:30 PM
    Activity
    Ginza — Ginza Six, Itoya, Uniqlo & Department Store Food Halls
    Explore Ginza Six's luxury floors and rooftop garden, browse Itoya's 12-floor stationery wonderland, hit the flagship Uniqlo on Chuo-dori, and dive into the basement food halls at Mitsukoshi or Matsuya for wagashi, bento, and Japanese pantry goods.
  6. 6
    7:30 PM
    Meal
    Dinner in Ginza / Shimbashi
    Wind down the day with dinner in Ginza or the neighboring Shimbashi salaryman district.
Day 03Fri, Jun 19Omakase lunch and baseball.
  1. 1
    Hotel
    Hotel in Shinjuku
  2. 9:00 AM
    Morning
    Leisurely Morning in Shinjuku — Shinjuku Gyoen & Coffee
    Stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen's gardens, then grab coffee at a nearby café before heading out.
  3. 2
    10:30 AM
    Meal
    Breakfast in Shinjuku
    Light breakfast or brunch near the park before the omakase lunch.
  4. 3
    12:30 PM
    Booked · Meal
    Sushi Bar Nigirite
    Omakase lunch — arrive on time, roughly 90 minutes for a full course.
  5. 4
    6:00 PM
    Booked · Activity
    Tokyo Giants Game at Tokyo Dome
    Catch the Giants game at the iconic Tokyo Dome — grab stadium snacks, beer, and soak in the electric J-League baseball atmosphere.
  6. 5
    8:30 PM
    Meal
    Drinks Near Tokyo Dome / Suidobashi
    Wind down post-game with casual drinks and bites around the Dome area or head back to Shinjuku.
Day 04Sat, Jun 20Shrines, sky views, denim, and yakiniku.
  1. 1
    Hotel
    Hotel in Shinjuku
  2. 2
    9:00 AM
    Activity
    Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park
    Walk the forested torii-gate path to the shrine, then unwind in the open meadows of Yoyogi Park next door.
  3. 3
    12:00 PM
    Booked · Meal
    Shin Udon lunch
    Booked udon omakase in Shinjuku — hand-cut noodles in seasonal broths.
  4. 4
    2:40 PM
    Activity
    Shibuya Sky
    Open-air rooftop observation deck atop Shibuya Scramble Square — panoramic views of the crossing and Tokyo skyline.
  5. 5
    4:00 PM
    Activity
    Denim & Streetwear on Omotesando / Cat Street
    Two hours of boutique-hopping for Japanese selvedge denim and streetwear along Cat Street and Omotesando backstreets.
  6. 6
    7:00 PM
    Booked · Meal
    Hikiniku to Come Shibuya
    Premium wagyu hamburger steak omakase — a one-item counter experience dedicated to the perfect ground-beef patty.
  7. 9:00 PM
    Open
    After-dinner drinks in Shibuya or back to Shinjuku
    Catch cocktails in Shibuya or hop the train back for a nightcap in Shinjuku.
Day 05Sun, Jun 21Temples, markets, and final yakiniku.
  1. 1
    Hotel
    Hotel in Shinjuku
  2. 2
    8:30 AM
    Meal
    Breakfast in Asakusa
    Fuel up near Senso-ji before the temples fill with visitors.
  3. 3
    9:30 AM
    Activity
    Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise-dori
    Walk through Kaminarimon Gate, explore the main hall, and browse Nakamise-dori's souvenir and craft stalls.
  4. 4
    12:30 PM
    Meal
    Lunch in Ueno
    Grab lunch near Ueno Park before the afternoon market crawl.
  5. 5
    1:30 PM
    Activity
    Ueno Park & Ameyoko Market
    Stroll through Ueno Park past Shinobazu Pond, then dive into the bustling Ameyoko open-air market for snacks, dried goods, and street fashion.
  6. 6
    3:30 PM
    Activity
    Akihabara Electronics & Anime District
    Optional detour — a short ride from Ueno. Browse multi-floor electronics shops, retro game stores, and anime merchandise halls.
  7. 7
    8:00 PM
    Booked · Meal
    Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku
    Premium yakiniku farewell dinner — wagyu cuts grilled tableside for the group.
  8. 8
    10:00 PM
    Activity
    Late-night drinks in Shinjuku
    Final night in Tokyo — Golden Gai dive bars, Omoide Yokocho smoky skewers, or a rooftop cocktail to close out the trip.
Day 06Mon, Jun 22Depart for Kyoto.
  1. 1
    Hotel
    Hotel – Shinjuku
    Last morning in Tokyo. Pack up and check out before heading to the station.
  2. 2
    6:30 AM
    Meal
    Quick Breakfast near Shinjuku Station
    Grab a fast bite before catching the Shinkansen.
  3. 7:30 AM
    Departure
    Shinkansen to Kyoto
    Board the Tokaido Shinkansen from Shinagawa or Tokyo Station toward Kyoto. Journey is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes on the Nozomi.

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