Morning: Arrive at Narita/Haneda Airport, take the Narita Express or Keikyu Line to central Tokyo and check into your hotel in Shinjuku. Freshen up and enjoy a quick coffee at a local café.
Afternoon: Stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, admiring its traditional Japanese and French formal gardens. Afterwards, wander the bustling streets of Kabukichō and snap photos of the neon skyline.
Evening: Dine at an izakaya in Omoide Yokocho, sampling yakitori and sake. End the night with panoramic city views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory.
Find HotelsMorning: Grab breakfast at a trendy café near Shibuya Crossing before experiencing the famous scramble crossing and the Hachikō Statue.
Afternoon: Walk the fashionable Harajuku Takeshita Street, trying crepes and browsing quirky boutiques. Continue to Meiji Shrine for a peaceful contrast within the forested grounds.
Evening: Return to Shibuya for dinner at a sushi conveyor belt restaurant, then explore the lively nightlife in the Shibuya Center‑Gai area.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the historic Senso‑ji Temple in Asakusa, wander Nakamise‑dōri for souvenirs, and enjoy street‑food snacks like ningyo‑yaki.
Afternoon: Take the subway to Ueno Park; explore the Tokyo National Museum and relax by the Shinobazu Pond.
Evening: Experience Ameya‑Yokocho market for a casual dinner of yakisoba and fresh seafood, then return to your hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Dive into the electric atmosphere of Akihabara, checking out anime shops, retro game arcades, and the famous maid cafés.
Afternoon: Hop to upscale Ginza, admire the flagship stores and the modern architecture of the Ginza Six complex. Take a break at a tea house for traditional matcha.
Evening: Enjoy a fine‑dining experience at a Michelin‑starred restaurant in Ginza, followed by a night stroll past the illuminated Kabukiza Theatre.
Find HotelsMorning: Board the Yurikamome Line to Odaiba, and start with a visit to the interactive Miraikan Museum.
Afternoon: Relax at Odaiba Seaside Park, take photos with the replica Statue of Liberty, and shop at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza where the giant Gundam statue performs.
Evening: Cruise on Tokyo Bay for a dinner cruise, soaking in the city lights and the illuminated Rainbow Bridge.
Find HotelsMorning: Take the Romancecar train to Hakone; ride the Hakone Tozan Railway up the mountainside.
Afternoon: Cruise on Lake Ashi for views of Mt. Fuji, then ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani, sampling the famous black eggs.
Evening: Return to Tokyo; unwind with a casual dinner in Shinjuku and perhaps a quick dip in an onsen‑style public bath if time permits.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and check out; store luggage at the hotel desk.
Afternoon: Use the last hours for shopping in Tokyo Station's Character Street and the nearby Kitte mall for souvenirs.
Evening: Retrieve luggage, travel to the airport via Narita Express or Keikyu Line, and depart with memories of an unforgettable week.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add a day in Yokohama for its Chinatown and waterfront Minato Mirai, or spend an extra night in Hakone for a traditional ryokan experience. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Day 4 and Day 5 by skipping Ginza and focusing solely on Odaiba, or replace the Hakone day with a half‑day visit to the nearby Edo‑Tokyo Museum.