Tokyo on a Shoestring Budget: 7-Day Itinerary in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Asakusa
    20 minutes (7.5 km) from Narita International Airport

    Visit the historic Sensoji Temple, take a stroll down Nakamise Shopping Street, and enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Skytree.

  2. Day 2: Shinjuku
    30 minutes (10 km) from Asakusa

    Explore the bustling district of Shinjuku. Visit the free observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, take a walk through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and enjoy affordable eats at Omoide Yokocho.

  3. Day 3: Harajuku and Shibuya
    20 minutes (5 km) from Shinjuku

    Stroll through the trendy streets of Harajuku, visit the Meiji Shrine, and take a selfie with the famous Hachiko statue in Shibuya.

  4. Day 4: Ueno and Yanaka
    30 minutes (9 km) from Shibuya

    Explore the Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum. Take a walk through the charming old town of Yanaka, and enjoy some traditional Japanese sweets.

  5. Day 5: Akihabara
    20 minutes (5 km) from Yanaka

    Visit the Electric Town of Akihabara, and explore the many manga, anime, and electronics shops. Go back in time at Super Potato, an iconic retro video game store.

  6. Day 6: Odaiba
    30 minutes (10 km) from Akihabara

    Visit the artificial island of Odaiba, and take a stroll through the Odaiba Seaside Park. Visit the free Toyota Mega Web car museum, and enjoy the beautiful view of the Rainbow Bridge.

  7. Day 7: Tsukiji Fish Market and Ginza
    20 minutes (7 km) from Odaiba

    Visit the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, and taste some of the freshest sushi in Tokyo. Take a walk through the high-end shopping district of Ginza, and marvel at the architecture of the Wako Building.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sensoji Temple (1 hour, free)
  • Tokyo Skytree (1 hour, ¥3000)
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (1 hour, free)
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (1 hour, ¥500)
  • Omoide Yokocho (1 hour, ¥1000)
  • Meiji Shrine (1 hour, free)
  • Hachiko Statue (30 minutes, free)
  • Tokyo National Museum (2 hours, ¥620)
  • Yanaka (1 hour, free)
  • Akihabara (2 hours, free)
  • Super Potato (1 hour, free)
  • Odaiba Seaside Park (1 hour, free)
  • Toyota Mega Web (1 hour, free)
  • Tsukiji Fish Market (1 hour, free)
  • Ginza (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): ¥7320
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