Tokyo 7-Day Deep Dive
A full week in the city of twelve cities: the classic core, then the neighborhoods, markets, islands and side streets most itineraries never reach.
Trip overview
- The neighborhoods most trips never reach
- Kamakura by the Enoden coast line
- A flex day engineered for whim
Best time to visit
March–May and October–November are ideal for seven walking days. Summer demands the morning-and-evening rhythm.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Old East: Asakusa & Yanaka
- 🏯08:30Senso-ji & Nakamise
- 🚶14:00Yanaka's temple lanes
- 🍶18:30Ueno izakaya dinner
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Day 2 · Modern West: Meiji to Shibuya
- ⛩️09:00Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
- 🌆16:00Shibuya Crossing & Sky
- 🏮19:30Shinjuku Golden Gai bars
- ⛩️
Day 3 · Center & Bayside
- 🍣08:30Tsukiji Outer Market
- 🛍️13:00Ginza & the Imperial gardens
- 🌉17:00Odaiba waterfront
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Day 4 · Neighborhood Day: Shimokitazawa & Koenji
- 👕10:00Shimokitazawa vintage & coffee
- 🎸15:00Koenji's punk thrift lanes
- 🍶19:00Koenji tachinomi standing bars
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Day 5 · Day Trip: Kamakura
- 🚃08:30Enoden line to Kamakura
- 🛕10:30The Great Buddha & Hase-dera
- 🌅16:00Enoshima's sea-candle sunset
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Day 6 · Markets & Museums
- 🐟09:30Toyosu market tuna viewing
- 🎨12:30teamLab Planets
- ☕16:30Nakameguro & Daikanyama stroll
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Day 7 · Flex & Departure
- 🚶09:30Return to your favorite neighborhood
- 🎁14:00Souvenir logistics at Tokyo Station
- 🍽️18:00Farewell dinner: the meal you missed
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 840 USD for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- March–May and October–November are ideal for seven walking days. Summer demands the morning-and-evening rhythm.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Tokyo are tourist-friendly.
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