Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tokyo
Day Planner
Short on time?
We've arranged Tokyo's must-sees into these day-by-day itineraries to
make sure you see the very best of the city in the time you have available.
Day One
Start the day in Harajuku with a visit to
Meiji-jingū
(
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), Tokyo's
most famous Shintō shrine. Next stroll down nearby
Takeshita-dōri
(
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)
, a pedestrian alley famous for its wild teen fashions. Then make your
way over to the neighbourhood's main drag,
Omote-sandō
(
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), to see
some jaw-dropping contemporary architecture. Break for a lunch of dumplings at
local favourite
Harajuku Gyōza Rō
(
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).
Take the subway to Roppongi and head for
Roppongi Hills
(
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), a
fascinating city within the city and home to Tokyo's best contemporary art
museum,
Mori Art Museum
(
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)
. Stop for sweeping views over the city
from the adjacent observatory,
Tokyo City View
(
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), on the 52nd floor. If
time permits, check out
Tokyo Midtown
(
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), home to the
Suntory Mu-
seum of Art
(
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)
and
21_21 Design Sight
(
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).
From Roppongi, hop on the subway for Shinjuku, a neighbourhood known
for its bustling crowds and cascades of neon. Have dinner at an
izakaya
(Japanese-style pub), such as
Donjaka
(
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), then explore the various night-
life options in
East Shinjuku
(
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)
. Make sure to raise a glass in
Golden
Gai
(
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).
