Hi all. Looking for an itinerary check on our Tokyo trip for late April. We’ll have 5 full days there. My wife and I have been to Tokyo before, but this time we’re bringing our 18-month-old toddler along with my parents (mid-60s/early-70s) for their anniversary.
We’re aiming for a mix of classic Tokyo, great food, low-stress sightseeing, and playtime for the baby. We’ve also tried to build around nap time (13:00–15:00) and early dinners.
We are switching hotels to give my parents a stay at a ryokan.
Below is the condensed itinerary. Would love thoughts on pacing, logistics, stroller suitability, and whether anything is missing or redundant. Particularly interested in any thoughts from folks who have gone there with a very young toddler.
Day 1
Morning
Walk the Imperial Palace Outer Garden
Lunch
Nemuro Hanamaru at 11am.
Visit Daimaru after to pick up snacks.
Afternoon
• Ginza
• Hakuhinkan Toy Park
• Itoya (multi-floor stationery flagship)
Dinner
Ginza Mitsubishi Dapechika for bentos and bring back to hotel
Day 2
Morning
• Tsukiji Outer Market
• Tsukiji Hongwanji
• Hamarikyu Gardens
Afternoon
changing hotels
Dinner
• Ippudo or CoCo Ichibanya near Tokyo Station
• KITTE rooftop terrace
Day 3
Morning
• Meiji Jingu
• Yoyogi Park playground
• Harajuku / Takeshita-dori
Lunch
• Tonkatsu Maisen Aoyama
Afternoon
• Shibuya
• Mega Don Quijote
• Hachiko
• Scramble Crossing area
Dinner
• Okonomiyaki in Shibuya
Day 4
Morning
• Akihabara
• Yodobashi Akiba
• Super Potato
• Gachapon halls
• Lunch: toddler-friendly spot nearby
Afternoon
• ASOBono (Tokyo Dome City)
Evening (adults only: Dad + grandparents)
• Shibuya Sky
• Guided Tokyo After Dark (Shinjuku & Shibuya)
Day 5
Morning
• Asakusa
• Kaminarimon
• Nakamise-dori
• Senso-ji
• Rickshaw tour for grandparents
• Sumida Park while grandparents are on rickshaw tour
Lunch
• Tempura Sansada
Afternoon
• Ginza Six for last-minute shopping / snacks
Dinner
• Kani Doraku Ginza – early crab dinner for my parents’ anniversary
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