Tokyo in 5 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Asakusa, Ueno and the Skytree

Old Tokyo in the morning, a museum and a market lunch in Ueno, the Skytree above the city, then dinner on Hoppy Street.

Check the weekday. Tokyo National Museum is closed on Mondays.

1
8:00 AMSensō-jiVisit the temple before the main shopping crowds; many Nakamise stalls open later in the morning.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Ginza Line to Ueno, then walk; about 35 min
2
9:30 AMTokyo National MuseumPick the main building (Honkan) if you have only two hours. Usually closed on Mondays.About 2 hours 15 min here
Entry: ¥1,000 (about $6) · Special exhibitions cost extra
Official fees: Tokyo National MuseumLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Walk about 20 min through Ueno Park
3
12:00 PMAmeyokoLunch from the stalls along the tracks: skewers, seafood bowls and fruit on sticks.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
JR train and station walks, about 15 min
4
1:30 PMOptionalAkihabaraBrowse the electronics and anime shops, and try a retro game arcade.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to visit
Train to Oshiage with one change, about 25 min
5
4:30 PMTokyo SkytreeTake in the city from the observation deck; visibility and sunset times depend on the date and weather.About 2 hours 30 min here
Tembo Deck, from: ¥1,800 (about $11) · Both decks, from: ¥3,000 (about $19) · Prices vary; buying on site adds a fee
Official fees: Tokyo SkytreeLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Walk about 25 min across the Sumida River, or taxi
6
7:30 PMHoppy StreetStewed beef and grilled skewers at open-air tables, back near Sensō-ji.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Book these aheadShibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky (day 2), teamLab Planets (day 5): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Allow for station walksThe ride is only part of a journey. Leave time for station exits, transfers and the walk to the entrance, especially with luggage.
Carry some cashKeep cash for small food shops and temples, and check payment signs before ordering.
Keep trains quietSpeak quietly and avoid phone calls in train carriages. Keep bags out of aisles and away from other seats.
Respect private streetsFollow photography signs and keep entrances clear, especially in Kyoto. Ask before photographing people.
Check closing calendarsReorder days around museum and garden closures. Holiday opening, last admission and seasonal temple hours can differ from the usual pattern.
Leave arrival timeDay 1 assumes you slept locally the night before. After a long flight, move its morning stops to another day instead of rushing.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay near Tokyo Station or in Ginza for the city and day-trip trains, or choose Shinjuku for evening food streets. Keep the same base for all five days.

Hotels in Tokyo

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