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Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Kamakura Easy-Reference Itinerary

Day 1 · Thu, Nov 5
Shinjuku, Tokyo

Arrival in Shinjuku

  1. Private car: Haneda Airport → Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (Haneda–Shinjuku) — Travel from the airport to the hotel after landing; late evening, ~30–60 minutes.
  2. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (Shinjuku) — Check in and rest after the flight; night stay, from around 23:00.

Arrival in Tokyo 🛬

Land at Haneda Airport at 21:40. Clear immigration and collect your luggage; allow about 60–90 minutes before leaving the airport.

Meet your booked private car at the arrivals area. Drive to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku; the journey usually takes about 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic.

Check-in and Rest 🛏️

Check in at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo and settle into your room. Keep the evening simple and rest for the next day.

A convenience store near the hotel is useful for a quick drink or snack. Save sightseeing for the morning.

Day 2 · Fri, Nov 6
Tokyo

Asakusa, Tsukiji and Tokyo Tower

Getting there from Shinjuku, Tokyo
Train: JR Chuo Line Rapid from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station (about 15 minutes, ¥210). Use an IC card such as Suica/PASMO; depart around 07:45–08:00 for the 09:00 Asakusa start.
  1. Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa) — See Tokyo’s oldest temple and Kaminarimon Gate 🏯 — morning, ~1.5 hours.
  2. Nakamise-dori (Asakusa) — Browse snacks, souvenirs and small shops 🛍️ — late morning, ~45 minutes.
  3. Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji) — Enjoy a seafood lunch 🐟 — midday, ~1.5 hours.
  4. Koami Shrine (Nihombashi) — Visit this small historic shrine ⛩️ — afternoon, ~30 minutes.
  5. Tokyo Tower (Shiba) — Enjoy Tokyo’s evening skyline 🌆 — evening, ~1.5 hours.
  6. Zojoji Temple (Shiba) — Take photos with Tokyo Tower 📸 — evening, ~30 minutes.

Morning: Asakusa 🏯

  • Leave Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo around 07:45–08:00.
  • Take the JR Chuo Line Rapid to Tokyo Station, then continue to Asakusa.
  • Allow about 45–60 minutes door to door.
  • Visit Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple from around 09:00–10:30.
  • Temple grounds are free. Early morning is quieter and better for photos 📸

Continue along Nakamise-dori from about 10:30–11:15. Try traditional snacks such as ningyo-yaki or melon pan. Some shops may open later in the morning.

Lunch: Tsukiji 🐟

  • Travel to Tsukiji Outer Market.
  • Explore the food lanes and stalls from around 12:00–13:30.
  • Try sushi, grilled seafood or tamagoyaki.
  • Food budget: about ¥2,000–4,000 per person.
  • 🟢 Sushi Katsura is one possible food stop. Busy market stalls are also good options.
  • Some small vendors accept cash only.

Afternoon: Nihombashi ⛩️

  • Take the subway to Koami Shrine.
  • Visit from around 14:00–14:30.
  • Keep the visit quiet and respectful, as it is an active local shrine.
  • Enjoy a relaxed café break around Nihombashi or Ginza.
  • Later, travel to Shiba. Allow about 30–40 minutes by subway.

Evening: Tokyo Tower 🌆

  • Visit Tokyo Tower from around 17:00–18:30.
  • The Main Deck usually costs about ¥1,200–1,500. The Top Deck costs more.
  • Check ticket availability before going, as timed entry may apply.
  • Continue to Zojoji Temple from around 18:30–19:00.
  • Take photos of the temple and Tokyo Tower together 📸

Have dinner around Azabu-juban or Shimbashi before returning to Shinjuku. Allow about 30–40 minutes by train. Use Suica or PASMO for the day’s transport.

Day 3 · Sat, Nov 7
Tokyo

Tokyo city highlights

  1. Meiji Jingu (Harajuku) — Visit the peaceful forest shrine — morning, ~1.5 hours 🌿
  2. Takeshita Street (Harajuku) — Browse youth fashion and snack shops — late morning, ~1.25 hours 🛍️
  3. Nezu Museum (Aoyama) — See Japanese art and its garden — afternoon, ~1.5 hours 🎨
  4. Omotesando (Aoyama) — Walk along the tree-lined shopping avenue — afternoon, ~1.5 hours 🚶
  5. Shibuya Parco (Shibuya) — Explore pop-culture shops and city views — late afternoon, ~1.5 hours 📸
  6. Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka (Shibuya) — Enjoy affordable conveyor-belt sushi — evening, ~1 hour 🍣

Morning: Meiji Jingu and Harajuku 🌿

Start around 08:15 from Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo. Take the JR Yamanote Line from Shinjuku Station to Harajuku Station. The ride takes about 5 minutes, plus walking.

Visit Meiji Jingu from around 09:00–10:30. Entry is free. Walk through the forest, see the shrine and take time for prayers.

Walk about 10 minutes to Takeshita Street. Browse the shops and try a crepe or other street snack. It may be crowded on Saturday.

Afternoon: Aoyama art and shopping 🎨

Take a short taxi or walk to Nezu Museum for about 13:00–14:30. Check the exhibition schedule and ticket details before going. Enjoy the Japanese art and garden. Lunch at a café in Aoyama costs about ¥1,500–3,000 per person.

Afterward, stroll along Omotesando from about 14:30–16:00. Enjoy the architecture, shops and side streets. Leave time to wander.

Evening: Shibuya and sushi 🍣

Continue to Shibuya Parco for about 16:30–18:00. Explore the pop-culture floors, character shops and city views 📸.

Have dinner at 🟢🍣 Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka from around 18:30–19:30. Budget about ¥1,500–3,000 per person. Waiting time is possible.

Return to Shinjuku by the JR Yamanote Line, about 7 minutes from Shibuya Station. A taxi is easier if you are tired.

Day 4 · Sun, Nov 8
Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shibuya and Shinjuku food night 🍽️

Getting there from Tokyo
Train: JR Chuo Line Rapid from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku (about 15 minutes, ¥210). Pay with Suica/PASMO; travel after the 20:30 Golden Gai visit, allowing roughly 30 minutes door-to-door.
  1. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Shinjuku) — Enjoy autumn colours and peaceful gardens 🍁 — morning, ~2 hours.
  2. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Nishi-Shinjuku) — See wide Tokyo views from the free observatory 📸 — late morning, ~1 hour.
  3. Omoide Yokocho (Shinjuku) — Enjoy yakitori in the narrow food alley 🍢 — lunch, ~1 hour; ¥2,000–4,000 per person.
  4. Kabukicho (Shinjuku) — Walk through the bright entertainment district 🌃 — afternoon, ~1 hour.
  5. 🟩🍽️ Robots Yaki Zekkouchou Teppan Shinjuku ten (Shinjuku) — Enjoy the reserved teppanyaki dinner — 17:45–19:15; arrive 10 minutes early.
  6. Golden Gai (Shinjuku) — Explore the tiny bar streets — evening, ~1 hour.

Morning 🍁

Start at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden at 09:00. Enjoy the ponds, bridges and autumn trees. Entry is about ¥500. Allow around two hours.

Walk about 15 minutes to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Visit the free observatory around 11:30–12:30. Views depend on the weather.

Lunch and Afternoon 🍢

Have lunch at Omoide Yokocho. Try yakitori and small local dishes. Budget about ¥2,000–4,000 per person. After lunch, walk around Kabukicho. Stay on the main streets and avoid street touts.

Take a relaxed break before dinner. Return to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo or browse around Shinjuku Station.

Evening 🍽️

Keep the 17:45 reservation at 🟩🍽️ Robots Yaki Zekkouchou Teppan Shinjuku ten. Arrive 10 minutes early. Allow about 90 minutes for dinner.

After dinner, walk to Golden Gai for a short visit. Small bars may charge a cover fee of about ¥500–1,500. Check the menu and seating charge before ordering. Return to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo by foot or taxi.

Day 5 · Mon, Nov 9
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Drive to Mount Fuji 🚗

Getting there from Shinjuku, Tokyo
Rental car: Orix Rent-a-Car Shinjuku Nishi-guchi, via Chuo Expressway and Chuo Expressway Fujiyoshida Route (about 2–2.5 hours, typically ¥8,000–15,000 including one-day rental, tolls and fuel). Pick up at 09:00; leave buffer for traffic and parking. Book through Orix directly or Jalan/Rakuten Travel.
  1. Orix Rent-a-Car Shinjuku Nishi-guchi (Shinjuku) — Pick up the car and drive to Fujiyoshida via the Chuo Expressway — 09:00, ~2–2.5 hours.
  2. Arakurayama Sengen Park (Fujiyoshida) — See the famous pagoda and Mount Fuji view 📸 — around 12:00, ~1.5 hours.
  3. Shimoyoshida Honcho Street (Fujiyoshida) — Take classic Fuji-town photos — around 13:45, ~45 minutes.
  4. Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Station (Kawaguchiko) — Enjoy local hoto noodle soup 🍜 — around 15:00, ~1 hour.
  5. Fuji Grand Villa – Toki (Fujiyoshida) — Check in and rest 🛏️ — around 16:30.
  6. Lake Kawaguchi north shore (Kawaguchiko) — Enjoy the lake and evening Fuji scenery 🌄 — around 17:00, ~1 hour.

Morning: Pick up the car and drive 🚗

Pick up the car at Orix Rent-a-Car Shinjuku Nishi-guchi at 09:00. Drive to Fujiyoshida via the Chuo Expressway. The drive takes about 2–2.5 hours, depending on traffic.

Keep cash or an ETC card ready for tolls. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and a short service-area break. Try to leave Shinjuku by around 09:30.

Afternoon: Fuji views and lunch 📸🍜

Visit Arakurayama Sengen Park around 12:00. Climb the many stairs to see the pagoda and Mount Fuji. Wear comfortable shoes.

Walk or drive to Shimoyoshida Honcho Street around 13:45 for photos. Take care near the road and do not stand in the traffic lane.

Have lunch at Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Station around 15:00. Try the local hoto noodle soup. Budget about ¥1,500–2,500 per person. A short queue is possible. 🟩 Hoto Fudo 🍜

Evening: Check in and relax 🌄

Drive to Fuji Grand Villa – Toki for check-in around 16:30. Rest after the journey.

If the weather is clear, visit the Lake Kawaguchi north shore around 17:00. Enjoy the lake and evening scenery, but note that daylight fades early in November. Mount Fuji may be hidden by clouds.

Day 6 · Tue, Nov 10
Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes 📸

  1. Oishi Park (Kawaguchiko) — Enjoy a clear Mount Fuji lake view 📸 — morning, ~1 hour.
  2. Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum (Kawaguchiko) — See music displays, gardens and lake views 🎶 — morning, ~2 hours.
  3. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba (Lake Saiko) — Explore traditional thatched houses — lunchtime, ~1.5 hours.
  4. Narusawa Ice Cave (Narusawa) — Walk through a cold volcanic lava cave 🧊 — afternoon, ~1 hour.
  5. Lake Yamanaka Panorama-dai (Yamanakako) — Enjoy a wide Mount Fuji view 📸 — late afternoon, ~1 hour.
  6. 🟢🍜 Hoto Fudo or a local Fujiyoshida udon shop (Fujiyoshida) — Try a local noodle dinner — evening, ~1.5 hours.

Morning: Lake Kawaguchi 📸

Leave Fuji Grand Villa – Toki around 07:30. Drive about 20–25 minutes to Oishi Park for a clear morning view of Mount Fuji. Enjoy the lakeside walk and take photos.

Continue about 10 minutes to Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum. Spend around two hours exploring the gardens and music displays. Check the official opening hours before going. Budget about ¥1,800–2,000 for entry.

Afternoon: Lake Saiko and lava cave 🍱

Drive about 25–30 minutes to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. Explore the traditional houses and have a simple nearby lunch. Budget about ¥1,000–2,000 per person. Entry is about ¥500.

Continue about 15 minutes to Narusawa Ice Cave. Wear proper shoes because the cave is narrow, steep and slippery. Bring a jacket as it is very cold inside. Entry is usually about ¥350–400.

Evening: Lake Yamanaka and dinner 🍜

Drive about 45–55 minutes to Lake Yamanaka Panorama-dai. Arrive around 16:00 for the best chance of daylight and Fuji views. The view depends on the weather, and November gets dark early.

Return to Fujiyoshida in about 35–45 minutes for dinner. Choose Hoto Fudo or a well-reviewed Fujiyoshida udon shop. Budget about ¥2,000–4,000 per person. Check restaurant hours and parking before leaving, as some local shops close early.

Day 7 · Wed, Nov 11
Shinjuku, Tokyo

Return drive to Tokyo 🚗

Getting there from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
Rental car: return via Chuo Expressway, stopping around Ebina only if traffic allows (about 2.5–4 hours, already covered by the rental). Leave Gotemba by approximately 13:00–13:30 and return by 20:00; Tokyo traffic can be heavy. Book through Orix directly or Jalan/Rakuten Travel.
  1. Lake Yamanaka H花の都公園 (Yamanakako) — Enjoy the lake, flowers and Mount Fuji views 📸 — morning, ~1 hour.
  2. Gotemba Premium Outlets (Gotemba) — Shop with Mount Fuji views and have lunch 🛍️ — late morning to early afternoon, ~2.5 hours.
  3. EXPASA Ebina (Ebina) — Rest, use the toilets and buy local snacks 🥐 — afternoon, ~45 minutes.
  4. Orix Rent-a-Car Shinjuku Nishi-guchi (Shinjuku) — Refuel and return the rental car 🚗 — by 20:00.
  5. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (Shinjuku) — Return to the hotel and rest 🛏️ — evening.

Morning: Lake Yamanaka 📸

Leave Fuji Grand Villa – Toki around 07:20. Visit Lake Yamanaka H花の都公園 from about 08:00–09:00 for lake views, seasonal flowers and Mount Fuji photos. November mornings are cold, so wear warm layers. Check the park’s opening status before leaving.

Late morning: Shopping and lunch 🛍️

Drive to Gotemba Premium Outlets and arrive around 10:30. Shop until about 13:00. Have lunch at the food court or 🟢 Godiva Café 🍫. Budget about ¥1,500–3,000 per person. Leave enough space in the car for your shopping.

Afternoon: Drive back to Tokyo 🚗

Leave Gotemba Premium Outlets around 13:00–13:30. Stop at EXPASA Ebina around 14:30–15:15 for a break and snacks. Try the 🟢 Ebina melon bread 🥐 or other highway food-shop items.

Continue to Orix Rent-a-Car Shinjuku Nishi-guchi. Allow about 2.5–4 hours for the drive, depending on traffic. Refuel and aim to arrive by 19:00–19:30, before the 20:00 return deadline. After returning the car, walk or take a short taxi ride to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo.

Day 8 · Thu, Nov 12
Kamakura, Kanagawa

Kamakura temples and seaside views ⛩️

Getting there from Shinjuku, Tokyo
Train: JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku to Kamakura (about 60–70 minutes, ¥950). Use Suica/PASMO; depart around 07:45–08:00 to reach Hase by 09:30. From Kamakura, take the Enoden to Hase (about 5 minutes, ¥200).
  1. Shinjuku Station (Shinjuku) — Take the train to Kamakura; morning, ~1.5 hours door to door.
  2. Hasedera Temple (Hase) — Enjoy the gardens and sea views; 09:30–11:00.
  3. Great Buddha of Kamakura (Hase) — See the famous bronze Buddha; 11:15–12:00.
  4. Komachi-dori (Kamakura) — Shop, taste local snacks and have lunch; 12:30–14:00, ¥2,000–4,000.
  5. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Kamakura) — Visit Kamakura’s main shrine; 14:00–15:30.
  6. Inamuragasaki Park (Inamuragasaki) — Enjoy the coast and possible sunset view; 16:00–17:00.
  7. Shinjuku Station (Shinjuku) — Return by Enoden and JR train; evening, ~1.5–2 hours.

Morning: Temples and Buddha 🏯

  • Leave Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo around 08:00.
  • Take the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku Station to Kamakura Station.
  • Take the Enoden to Hase Station.
  • Allow about 1.5 hours door to door.
  • Visit Hasedera Temple from about 09:30.
  • Entry: around ¥400.
  • Walk about 10 minutes to the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
  • Entry: around ¥300.

Lunch: Shopping Street 🍡

  • Return to Kamakura Station by Enoden.
  • Walk along Komachi-dori from about 12:30.
  • Browse shops and try local snacks.
  • 🟢🍽️ Food shops: look for a local soba or shirasu-don restaurant.
  • Lunch budget: about ¥2,000–4,000 per person.
  • Expect crowds and possible short queues.

Afternoon: Shrine and Coast ⛩️🌊

  • Walk about 10 minutes from Komachi-dori to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.
  • Explore the shrine from about 14:00–15:30.
  • Take the Enoden from Kamakura Station to Inamuragasaki Station.
  • Walk about 10 minutes to Inamuragasaki Park.
  • Arrive around 16:00 for coastal views and a possible sunset over Enoshima, weather permitting.
  • Return to Shinjuku by Enoden and JR after sunset.
  • Allow about 1.5–2 hours for the return journey.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket.
  • Keep cash for temple fees, snacks and small shops.
Day 9 · Fri, Nov 13
Shibuya, Tokyo

Shibuya Sky and Tokyo night 📸

Getting there from Kamakura, Kanagawa
Train: JR Yokosuka Line from Kamakura to Shibuya via Tokyo/Shinjuku (about 55–65 minutes, ¥950). Use Suica/PASMO; depart after the 17:00 coastal visit, allowing extra time for sunset and dinner.
  1. Tokyo Toy Museum (Yotsuya) — Enjoy hands-on exhibits in a former school building — morning, ~1.5 hours.
  2. Akasaka Palace (Akasaka) — See grand palace architecture and gardens — late morning, ~1.5 hours.
  3. Nogi-jinja (Nogizaka) — Visit a peaceful historic shrine — afternoon, ~30 minutes.
  4. Roppongi Hills (Roppongi) — Browse shops and enjoy city views — afternoon, ~2 hours.
  5. Ebisu dinner (Ebisu) — Enjoy casual Japanese food near Shibuya — evening, ~1.5 hours.
  6. Shibuya Sky (Shibuya) — Enjoy your reserved rooftop view 📸 — 20:40–21:40.

Morning: Toys and palace 🧸

  • Leave Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo around 08:30.

  • Travel by subway or taxi to Tokyo Toy Museum in Yotsuya.

  • Visit from 09:30–11:00.

  • Admission: usually about ¥1,000–1,500.

  • Check opening details before going.

  • Continue to Akasaka Palace around 11:30.

  • See the palace and gardens until about 13:00.

  • Entry depends on reservations, security checks and availability.

  • Lunch nearby at 🟢 Toraya Akasaka 🍵.

Afternoon: Shrine and Roppongi 🌿

  • Walk or take a short taxi ride to Nogi-jinja.
  • Spend about 30 minutes at the shrine.
  • Visit Roppongi Hills from around 14:30–16:30.
  • Browse the shops, relax at Mori Garden and enjoy city views.
  • Observatory entry requires a separate ticket and may be timed.

Evening: Dinner and Shibuya Sky 📸

  • Travel from Roppongi Hills to Ebisu.

  • Have dinner from 18:00–19:30.

  • Try casual food at 🟢 Ebisu Yokocho 🍢.

  • Budget about ¥3,000–5,000 per person.

  • Allow extra time if restaurants are busy.

  • Travel to Shibuya Scramble Square by train or taxi.

  • Arrive around 20:10–20:20.

  • Enter Shibuya Sky at your reserved 20:40 time.

  • Keep the booking confirmation ready and allow time for security.

  • Enjoy the night view of Shibuya Crossing 📸.

Day 10 · Sat, Nov 14
Shinjuku, Tokyo

Tokyo departure ✈️

Getting there from Shibuya, Tokyo
Train: JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Shinjuku (about 7 minutes, ¥170). Use Suica/PASMO; travel after the 09:30–10:30 observatory visit, with ample time for the 11:00 shopping stop.
  1. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (Shinjuku) — Breakfast and final packing — 08:00–09:00, ~1 hour.
  2. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory (Nishi-Shinjuku) — Free city views and photos 📸 — 09:30–10:30, ~1 hour.
  3. Takashimaya Times Square (Shinjuku) — Last-minute gifts, snacks and shopping 🎁 — 11:00–12:00, ~1 hour. Food budget: ¥1,000–2,000.
  4. Airport Limousine Bus: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo → Haneda Airport — Booked departure — 12:10, ~40–60 minutes.

Morning 🌤️

  • Have breakfast and finish packing at Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo from 08:00–09:00.
  • Leave your luggage with the hotel.
  • Walk about 10 minutes to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building North Observatory.
  • Enjoy the free city view and take photos 📸
  • Allow extra time for the lift queue.

Last Shopping 🎁

  • Walk to Takashimaya Times Square, arriving around 11:00.
  • Buy Japanese snacks, beauty items and small gifts.
  • Food budget: ¥1,000–2,000.
  • Keep purchases small and easy to pack.

Airport Transfer ✈️

  • Return to Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo before 12:00.
  • Collect your luggage and board the booked Airport Limousine Bus at 12:10.
  • The ride to Haneda Airport takes about 40–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
  • For the 16:40 flight, allow about 2 hours for check-in, baggage drop and security.
  • Keep your passport, flight details and valuables in your hand luggage.
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