A Week in Tokyo (Sample Plan 1)

When you plan your stay in Japan, ensure you understand two things:

 

Why is it important?

 

 

If you are from a colder area, for example Maine in the US, Canada, or Northern Europe, you want to avoid July to September.

 

It is humid and hot.

You'll, probably, run to a shopping mall.

You might look for another indoor attractions.

Why? Because, outside is horribly hot. It is difficult to breathe.

 

Bigger cities are a nightmare. The concrete desert makes already hot weather unbearable.

 

Also the season around Christmas and the New Year is not the best if you don't like cold weather.

 

The official temperature in Tokyo, is higher that in Detroit, Vancouver, Oslo, or Helsinki.

 

Yet, Tokyo is humid, so the actual feeling is -5ºC or even more.

 

The beauty of Winter in Tokyo is its bright and high sky.

 

The best seasons are Spring and Autumn, when Japan takes on the variety of colors.

 

If you arrive in Tokyo and plan to spend a week in Japan, then if it is your first time, you'll want to stay for a few days in Tokyo. You can actually take a train and get to a bit distant location

 

 

 

tinerary 1: Tokyo City Exploration

Day 1:

• Morning: Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine and take a stroll through Yoyogi Park.
• Afternoon: Explore the vibrant shopping and fashion district of Harajuku.
• Evening: Head to Shibuya Crossing and enjoy dinner in the area.

Day 2:

• Morning: Visit Asakusa and explore the historic Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street.
• Afternoon: Take a cruise along the Sumida River to Odaiba. Visit attractions like TeamLab Borderless and Odaiba Seaside Park.
• Evening: Enjoy the futuristic vibes of Odaiba and its stunning views of the Rainbow Bridge.

Day 3:

• Morning: Explore the Imperial Palace East Gardens and the surrounding area.
• Afternoon: Depart for Yokohama, Sakuragi-cho area in the early afternoon.

Itinerary 2: Day Trip to Nikko

Day 1:

• Morning: Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine and take a stroll through Yoyogi Park.
• Afternoon: Explore the fashionable district of Harajuku.
• Evening: Experience the bustling nightlife in Shinjuku.

Day 2:

• Full Day Trip: Take an early morning train to Nikko. Visit the Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls.
• Evening: Return to Tokyo and rest.

Day 3:

• Morning: Explore the traditional Asakusa area, including Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street.
• Afternoon: Visit the modern shopping complex Tokyo Skytree Town in Oshiage.
• Evening: Depart for Yokohama, Sakuragi-cho area in the late afternoon.

Itinerary 3: Combination of Kashima, Katori, and Asakusa

Day 1:

• Morning: Travel to Kashima Jingu Shrine to experience its serene atmosphere.
• Afternoon: Explore the nearby area of Katori and its historical attractions.
• Evening: Return to Tokyo and relax.

Day 2:

• Morning: Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine and enjoy a leisurely walk through Yoyogi Park.
• Afternoon: Discover the trendy shops and street food of Harajuku.
• Evening: Experience the vibrant nightlife in the Shinjuku district.

Day 3:

• Morning: Explore Asakusa and visit Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street.
• Afternoon: Take a stroll around the futuristic Odaiba area, visiting attractions like TeamLab Borderless.
• Late Afternoon: Depart for Yokohama, Sakuragi-cho area.