Hi, we’re a couple in our late 20s visiting Japan 9/10-9/14 on the way back from another international trip. We’re staying in Asakusa. I’ve spent around 6 days in Tokyo in 2018 but it’s my partners first time. I want to hit the major sightseeing things while also balancing a somewhat relaxed pace and keeping humidity/temp in mind.
I’ve worked with chat gpt to come up with an itinerary that seems like it does this. Let me know what you think! Thanks!
Edit: one feedback I got from r/japantraveltips was the shinjuku back/forth to drop off shoppings on the 12th was better replaced with using coin lockers at the shinjuku station and staying at shinjuku area the full day instead.
Wed, Sep 10 – Arrival + Asakusa • 2:30 PM → Arrive Tokyo, check-in • 4:30 – 5:30 PM → Sensō-ji Temple 🌸 (evening lights) • 5:30 – 6:30 PM → Nakamise-dori shopping & snacks • 6:30 – 8:00 PM → Drinks at Hoppy Street 🍶 • 8:00 PM → Optional nightcap at Kamiya Bar (historic cocktail)
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Thu, Sep 11 – Meiji Shrine + Shibuya Night • 9:30 – 11:00 AM → Meiji Shrine 🌿 • 11:00 – 1:00 PM → Harajuku Takeshita Street (quirky shops, veg lunch) • 1:00 – 3:30 PM → Omotesandō (upscale shopping & cafes) • 3:30 – 5:30 PM → Shibuya Crossing + Center-gai stroll • 5:30 – 7:10 PM → Early dinner/snack near Shibuya Sky • 7:20 – 8:30 PM → Shibuya Sky observation deck 🌆 • 8:30 PM – late → Nightlife: Nonbei Yokocho → The SG Club (lantern-lit bars + speakeasy cocktails)
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Fri, Sep 12 – Shinjuku Shopping + Nightlife • 9:30 – 11:00 AM → Shinjuku Gyoen gardens 🌸 • 11:00 – 2:00 PM → Clothing shopping 🛍️ (Isetan, Lumine, Takashimaya) + depachika lunch • 2:00 – 3:00 PM → Return to hotel (drop shopping bags, rest) • 3:30 – 5:00 PM → Kabukichō & Godzilla Head (neon streets) • 5:00 – 7:00 PM → Dinner at Omoide Yokocho 🍢 • 7:30 PM – late → Nightlife in Golden Gai 🍸 (tiny themed bars) • Optional: Rock Bar Mother (vinyl rock vibe)
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Sat, Sep 13 – Ginza + Odaiba + Classy Bar Night • 9:30 – 11:30 AM → Imperial Palace East Gardens 🌿 • 11:30 – 2:00 PM → Ginza shopping + lunch (flagship stores, depachika) • 2:00 – 6:30 PM → Odaiba (bay walk, Rainbow Bridge, mini Statue of Liberty) • 6:30 – 8:00 PM → Dinner in Ginza (veg-friendly, classy vibe) • 8:00 PM – late → Ginza nightlife options: • Bar High Five (world-class cocktails) • JBS Bar (jazz, whisky, 10,000 CDs) • Bar Orchard (cozy, book-inspired) • Or Music Bar RPM (Shimokitazawa) 🎵 (live indie jam vibe)
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Sun, Sep 14 – Departure • Morning → Last-minute shopping at Nakamise-dori 🎁 • Late Morning → Checkout + depart ✈️
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