Tokyo is massive. It's not just a city; it's a collection of 23 cities fused together. Trying to "see it all" is a recipe for burnout. This 7-day itinerary balances the major hits with breathing room to explore.
Day 1: West Tokyo - Use & Neon
- Morning: Arrive and drop bags. Head to Meiji Jingu Shrine (Harajuku) for a peaceful forest walk.
- Afternoon: Walk down Takeshita Street (crazy fashion) and Omotesando (luxury architecture).
- Evening: Shibuya Crossing. The busiest intersection in the world. Grab a drink at a high-rise bar to watch the ants below.
Day 2: East Tokyo - Old Edo Vibes
- Morning: Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa. The oldest temple in Tokyo. Go early (8 AM) to beat the crowds.
- Lunch: Eat street food on Nakamise-dori. Melon pan and fried menchi-katsu.
- Afternoon: Take the river cruise to Hamarikyu Gardens or Odaiba.
- Evening: Akihabara for anime culture, arcades, and electronics.
Day 3: Art & Culture
Visit teamLab Borderless or Planets (book 1 month in advance!). Then head to Roppongi for the Mori Art Museum.
Day 4: Day Trip to Kamakura
Just 1 hour south of Tokyo. See the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) and hike the temple trails. It's a "Little Kyoto" by the sea.
Day 5: Hipster Tokyo
Explore Shimokitazawa (vintage clothes, curry, coffee) and Daikanyama (upscale boutiques, T-Site bookstore).
Day 6: Foodie Deep Dive
Tsukiji Outer Market for breakfast sushi. Kappabashi (Kitchen Town) for knives and plastic food samples. Dinner in an Izakaya under the train tracks in Yurakucho.
Day 7: Free Day / Shopping
Revisit your favorite area or hit Ginza for last-minute shopping (Uniqlo flagship, stationery at Itoya).
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