What your quote can include
- Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
- 6 nights of lodgingShinjuku (4 nights), Hakone ryokan (1), Tokyo Station area (1)
- Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
- Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
- Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist
Pick only what you need. Each part is quoted with current prices before anything is booked.
Trip overview
A full week in and around Tokyo, including a night at a traditional inn. When to go: Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) and October to November (fall colors) are the most beautiful and the busiest. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
- Suggested base
- Shinjuku (4 nights), Hakone ryokan (1), Tokyo Station area (1)
- Fly into
- Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT)
- Trip style
- Culture & day trips
Day-by-day itinerary
A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.
Arrive
Ease in with yakitori alleys.
- Shinjuku nightlife: Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai. Tiny bars and yakitori counters in atmospheric alleys. Some bars charge a cover.
Asakusa and Akihabara
Temples and pop culture.
- Senso-ji and Asakusa. Tokyo's oldest temple, reached via the Nakamise shopping street. Go early, before the crowds.
- Akihabara. Electronics, anime, manga and retro game shops.
Harajuku and Shibuya
Shrine to scramble.
- Meiji Jingu and Harajuku. A peaceful forested shrine, then the colorful youth fashion of Takeshita Street and the boutiques of Omotesando.
- Shibuya Crossing and observation deck. Cross the world's busiest intersection, then watch it from above at SHIBUYA SKY (timed tickets).
Kamakura
Great Buddha and the seaside.
- Kamakura day trip. The Great Buddha, hillside temples and a seaside town about an hour from Tokyo.
Hakone overnight
Onsen and a ryokan dinner.
- Hakone day trip. Hot springs, Lake Ashi cruises, the Owakudani volcanic valley and views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Back to Tokyo
Museums and ramen.
- Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum. Japan's oldest and largest art museum in a park full of temples and, in spring, cherry blossoms.
- Izakaya and ramen evening. Share small plates at a casual izakaya or slurp a bowl at a ramen counter.
Departure
A final market breakfast.
- Tsukiji Outer Market breakfast. Fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and street snacks in the stalls surrounding the old fish market.
Choose your comfort level
The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.
Essential
- A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
- Economy flights at sensible times
- Shared airport transfers
- The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace
Area to consider: Shinjuku
Choose EssentialSignature
- A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
- Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
- Private airport transfers
- Guided tours and reservations for the key days
Area to consider: Shinjuku
Choose SignatureLuxury
- A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
- Premium cabins where available
- Private transfers and guides
- Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations
Area to consider: Shinjuku
Choose LuxuryPrices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.
Where to stay
Shinjuku
A huge transport hub with hotels at every level, nightlife and easy day-trip connections.
Ginza & Tokyo Station
Upscale shopping and the best Shinkansen access for trips beyond Tokyo.
Book these ahead
These parts of the trip need reservations or timed tickets that can sell out:
- Shibuya Crossing and observation deck
Pricing and policies, up front
Your quote shows the total trip price, per person and for your group, with taxes and the mandatory fees we can see included. Anything paid separately, such as some resort fees collected at check-in, local tourist taxes or checked bags on some fares, is listed clearly.
Many hotels, resorts, cruise lines and tour operators offer a deposit with the balance due before departure. Options vary by supplier, and we confirm them before you book.
Policies depend on the supplier and fare. We tell you the exact cancellation deadlines and any fees in writing before you commit.
Fares and rates change until they're booked. Some suppliers let us hold a rate briefly and many airfares can't be held, so we'll tell you what's possible for your trip.
You pay the travel provider directly, and RoamPlanned never takes payment for travel. How booking works.
Similar trips
Prefer a different pace? Try the 5-Day Tokyo Itinerary for First-Timers, read the full Tokyo travel guide, or build your own Tokyo plan.
