4-Day Tokyo Itinerary — Base at Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku | Disneyland Day, Mt. Fuji Day Trip, Shopping & Train Only

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Day 1: Arrival & Settle

Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan on January 12, 2026

2:00pm

Arrive Haneda Airport (HND)

Clear immigration and baggage claim; buy or top up a Suica/Pasmo at the airport for convenient train travel and small purchases throughout your stay.
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3:15pm

Train to Shinjuku (Keikyu → JR transfer at Shinagawa)

Take Keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa then transfer to JR (Yamanote or Shonan‑Shinjuku) to Shinjuku — the fastest train-only route to Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku.
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4:30pm

Check in at Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku

Drop luggage, freshen up; confirm you will remain based here for the entire trip and ask the front desk about luggage hold or early check-in if needed.
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5:15pm

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — Observation Deck

Free panoramic views of Tokyo from the observation decks; on very clear days you may see Mt. Fuji in winter — decks usually open ~9:30am–11:00pm (confirm hours).
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6:30pm

Dinner — Omoide Yokocho (yakitori) or Ichiran Ramen

Try yakitori at Omoide Yokocho for atmosphere and grilled bites, or a quick private booth ramen at Ichiran near Shinjuku Station for an efficient solo-friendly meal.
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8:00pm

Evening stroll: Kabukicho & Golden Gai

Walk neon-lit Kabukicho and peek into Golden Gai for photos and atmosphere; small bars may have varied opening hours and some have cover charges.
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9:45pm

Return to Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku

Head back to your base in Shinjuku to rest — you will stay here each night of the trip for convenience.
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Day 2: Full Disneyland

Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland), Urayasu, Chiba, Japan on January 13, 2026

6:30am

Quick hotel breakfast / grab-and-go

Have a light hotel breakfast or pick up onigiri/coffee at a konbini near the hotel to maximize park time; dress warmly for the winter day.
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7:00am

Train to Tokyo Disney Resort (Maihama Station)

From Shinjuku take JR (Chuo Line) to Tokyo then transfer to JR Keiyo/Musashino Line to Maihama — total travel around 50–70 minutes depending on connections.
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8:15am

Enter Tokyo Disneyland — full park day

Spend the day enjoying rides, shows, parades, and seasonal events; check park opening/closing times on the official site and buy e-tickets in advance to reduce queuing.
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12:30pm

Lunch inside the park — Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall or quick-service

Enjoy themed dining like Queen of Hearts for a sit-down experience or choose quick-service eateries to save time for attractions.
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5:00pm

Finish with parade/shopping

Use the Tokyo Disney Resort app to manage wait times and end the day with a parade or show (confirm schedule), then pick up souvenirs at park shops or Ikspiari mall.
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8:30pm

Return train to Shinjuku

Take JR lines back to Shinjuku; travel time roughly 1 hour depending on transfers. Return to Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku for the night.
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9:45pm

Late dinner near Shinjuku Station

Grab a late ramen or small izakaya meal close to the hotel — many places are open late but check individual hours for smaller eateries.
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Day 3: Mt. Fuji Day Trip

Kawaguchiko / Arakurayama, then Shibuya/Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan on January 14, 2026

6:00am

Early konbini breakfast & depart from Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku

Grab a portable breakfast from a convenience store and dress in layers — a very early start gives you the best chance of clear Mt. Fuji views and more daylight time.
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6:30am

Train to Otsuki then Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko

From Shinjuku take the JR Chuo Line rapid or Limited Express to Otsuki (~60–90 min) then transfer to Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko (~50 min). Consider reserving seats on Limited Express if available.
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8:45am

Arakurayama Sengen Park — Chureito Pagoda

Climb to the pagoda for the classic framed view of Mt. Fuji; the park is open year-round and winter mornings often provide crisp visibility if skies are clear.
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10:30am

Lake Kawaguchi shoreline walk

Stroll the lakeshore for additional vantage points of Mt. Fuji and relaxed photos; weather-dependent viewing and lakeside cafes open from mid-morning.
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11:15am

Lunch — local hoto or soba

Warm up with hoto (local udon-like stew) or soba at a lakeside restaurant — hearty and regional, most open by late morning.
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12:30pm

Optional short boat cruise or more lakeside photos

If services are operating, a short sightseeing cruise offers different perspectives; note winter schedules may be reduced so confirm availability locally.
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1:45pm

Return train to Shinjuku (via Otsuki)

Head back on the Fujikyu Railway to Otsuki then JR Chuo Line to Shinjuku — roughly 2 hours; use the return trip to rest or sort purchases.
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4:00pm

Arrive Shinjuku → transfer to Shibuya/Harajuku for shopping

From Shinjuku take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku or Shibuya for evening shopping; major GU and UNIQLO stores typically open ~11:00–21:00 (confirm exact hours).
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4:30pm

Shopping — GU and UNIQLO (Shibuya / Harajuku / Shinjuku)

Visit flagship or large outlets of GU and UNIQLO for winter layers, basics, and bargains; flagship stores (Shibuya/Ginza) often have the widest selection and English support.
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6:45pm

Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko photo stop

See the famous scramble crossing and the Hachiko statue; explore nearby malls (Shibuya PARCO, modI) if you want more shops or dinner options — check mall closing times.
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7:45pm

Dinner — tonkatsu or gyukatsu back in Shinjuku

Return to Shinjuku and enjoy a satisfying tonkatsu or gyukatsu meal near the station to refuel after a full day of sightseeing and shopping.
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9:15pm

Return to Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku

End the day at your Shinjuku base to rest; confirm any final train times if you plan extra late-night shopping or visits.
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Day 4: Departure Day

Shinjuku → Haneda Airport (HND), Tokyo, Japan on January 15, 2026

7:30am

Breakfast & final packing at Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku

Have a light breakfast at the hotel or nearby konbini, finalize packing and ensure passports, boarding passes, and Suica/Pasmo are ready for the trip to the airport.
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9:30am

Check out / collect luggage

Complete checkout at Hotel Sunlite Shinjuku and pick up stored bags; settle any remaining bills at reception and confirm your route to Haneda.
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10:15am

Train to Haneda Airport (Shinjuku → Shinagawa → Keikyu Airport Line)

Take JR from Shinjuku to Shinagawa (~20–25 min) then transfer to Keikyu Airport Line to Haneda Terminals — total travel ~45–60 minutes by train. Plan to arrive at the airport before 1:00pm for your 3:00pm flight.
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11:30am

Arrive Haneda — check-in & security

Check in, drop checked luggage, and clear security/immigration; arriving by ~11:30am gives you a comfortable buffer before departure and meets your request to be at the airport before 1:00pm.
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1:00pm

Relax / duty-free / gate

Do last-minute duty-free shopping, have a snack, and relax near your gate. Boarding typically begins 40–60 minutes before departure — follow airline announcements for final boarding times.
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