Tokyo trip ideas

Trips planned for Tokyo run 5 to 7 days. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 2 trips
  • 5 to 7 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

2 trips planned for Tokyo run 5 to 7 days.

A 5-day planA 7-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in Tokyo

What to see in Tokyo

The places Tokyo trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    Tokyo Mosque

    Mosque in Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  2. 2

    Meiji Jingū

    Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  3. 3

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Building in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  4. 4

    Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower

    Building in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  5. 5

    St. Mary's Cathedral

    Seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tokyo.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  6. 6

    Akasaka Palace

    State guest house in Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  7. 7

    National Art Center, Tokyo

    Art museum in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  8. 8

    Tokyo Tower

    Tower in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  9. 9

    National Diet Building

    Parliament building of Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  10. 10

    Tokyo Imperial Palace

    Main residence of the Emperor of Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  11. 11

    Yasukuni Shrine

    Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  12. 12

    Ueno Imperial Grant Park

    Park in Tokyo, Japan.

    In 2 of 2 trips

Trips to Tokyo

Sample tripSeven Days in Tokyo · A Family Route of LandmarksNovember · 7 days · 14 landmarks · a morning stop and an afternoon stop each day7 days · November · a family trip · 14 stopsSample tripFive Days in Tokyo: Gardens, Shrines and SkylinesApril · 5 days · a couple · a moderate pace5 days · April · a couple's trip · 15 stops

Good to know

Is seven days enough for Tokyo?

For this route, yes. The week takes in temples, shrines, a mosque, a cathedral, museums, and the city's great towers at two visits a day, which leaves room to slow down whenever something asks for it.

Where can you see Tokyo from above for free?

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building's observation decks in the north tower are open to the public without charge, and on a clear November morning they give a wide view of the city.

Do Tokyo landmarks need booking in advance?

The National Diet Building and Akasaka Palace are only visited on official guided tours, so those two days need a plan. The shrines, temples, towers, and parks on this route are all walked in at leisure.

How should a family pack for Tokyo in November?

Layers. The days are mild and bright but mornings and evenings turn cool, and the route is walked more than it is ridden. Comfortable shoes and a light layer come first.

Is the Tokyo Imperial Palace open to the public

The palace building itself is not open, but the plaza, the East Gardens and the moat walk are; that is where the listed hour and a half goes.

What should I wear to visit Tokyo Mosque

Modest dress that covers shoulders and knees, with shoes left at the entrance. The visit is short and quiet, so plain clothes are enough.

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