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Tokyo
Neon Shibuya crossings, silent Meiji shrines, and the world's best food city — 200+ Michelin stars.
Why visit Tokyo
Neon Shibuya crossings, silent Meiji shrines, and the world's best food city — 200+ Michelin stars.Whether you're chasing the high season for peak weather or the shoulder season for fewer crowds and lower rates, our 10-day itinerary below balances the must-sees with the kind of slow mornings that make a trip memorable.
Nearest airport
NRT
Best window
Mar–May
Trip length
10 days
When to go
Match the window to your priorities — peak weather, lower rates, or fewer crowds.
Mar–May
Spring (Mar–May)
Cherry blossom season — late March to early April — peaks across the city's parks.
Jun–Aug
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, humid, and festival-rich. Fireworks every weekend in late July and August.
Sep–Nov
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Mild days and dramatic maple foliage in temple gardens.
Dec–Feb
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Crisp, dry, and illuminated — plum blossoms in February precede the sakura.
10 days in Tokyo
A balanced plan that hits the highlights and leaves room for the unplanned.
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Day 1
Arrive Tokyo
Land at NRT/HND, Shinjuku hotel check-in, izakaya welcome dinner.
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Day 2
Shibuya & Harajuku
Scramble crossing, Meiji Shrine forest, and Cat Street.
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Day 3
Asakusa & Skytree
Senso-ji temple, Nakamise souvenirs, and a Skytree sunset.
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Day 4
Tsukiji & Ginza
Outer-market breakfast crawl and Ginza window shopping.
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Day 5
TeamLab & Odaiba
Planets immersive art and a bay-side digital-art evening.
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Day 6
Day trip to Hakone
Hot springs, Lake Ashi pirate cruise, and Mt. Fuji views.
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Day 7
Shimokitazawa
Vintage shops, indie cafés, and live-house hopping.
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Day 8
Akihabara & Ueno
Electronics, anime shrines, and the Ueno park museums.
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Day 9
Roppongi art
Mori Art Museum and a Tokyo Tower night view.
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Day 10
Departure
Final ramen, Narita Express, and depart from NRT/HND.
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