7-Day Tokyo Itinerary

💡 Tip: Visit early morning (before 7 AM) for a peaceful experience. The nearby Nakamise shopping street opens at 10.

💡 Tip: View from Starbucks or Shibuya Sky observation deck for the best photos.

💡 Tip: Free entry. Sunday mornings may have traditional wedding processions.

💡 Tip: Visit at sunset for day and night views. The attached Solamachi mall has great food options.

💡 Tip: The inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu, but the outer market remains vibrant.

💡 Tip: Visit the free Tokyo Metropolitan Government observation deck. Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) has great yakitori.

💡 Tip: Don't miss: Senso-ji Temple & Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise-dori shopping street, Sumida River cruise departure point.

💡 Tip: It offers a glimpse of old Tokyo (Shitamachi) with traditional craft shops, street food stalls selling menchi-katsu, and a relaxed, local vibe far from the skyscrapers.

💡 Tip: Highlights: Kotoku-in Temple's Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple with ocean views, Hokokuji Temple's bamboo grove, Komachi-dori shopping street.

💡 Tip: Highlights: Toshogu Shrine's Yomeimon Gate, Kegon Waterfall, Lake Chuzenji, Shinkyo Sacred Bridge.

💡 Tip: Its large central pond, perfectly placed stepping stones, and meticulously raised gravel create a scene of profound tranquility, offering a peaceful escape from the urban bustle.

💡 Tip: You join a queue of locals for arguably Tokyo's best udon in a truly authentic setting. The tempura toppings are also exceptional. Cash only and often sells out by early afternoon.