Tokyo
Spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (autumn colours) are the most pleasant; summer is hot and humid, winter dry and cold with plenty of sunny days. There are many districts and the stations are huge, so plan just one or two areas a day.
Areas
Asakusa · Ueno
Sensō-ji, old streets, Ueno Park and its museums
See "Asakusa · Ueno" on Google MapsShinjuku
Shops around the station and Shinjuku Gyoen; lively at night
See "Shinjuku" on Google MapsShibuya · Harajuku
The scramble crossing, Meiji Jingu and small shops
See "Shibuya · Harajuku" on Google MapsGinza · Tokyo Station
Department stores and the Imperial Palace outer gardens
See "Ginza · Tokyo Station" on Google MapsOdaiba
By the sea; good with kids
See "Odaiba" on Google Maps
Sample route
- Day 1Sensō-ji → Sumida River → Tokyo Skytree
- Day 2Ueno Park → Ameyoko → Akihabara
- Day 3Meiji Jingu → Harajuku → Shibuya
- Day 4Imperial Palace outer gardens → Ginza → Tokyo Station
Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.
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