How to spend 4 PERFECT days in TOKYO on a BUDGET

How to spend 7 days in Tokyo

Day 1, after arriving at Haneda Airport and topping up your “Welcome Suica” card, you begin with breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market where a traditional kaisendon sets the tone for the adventure. A short metro ride leads to Tokyo Tower, where you can admire panoramic views from the glass-floor deck and learn about its history through guided tours. Nearby, a visit to Shiba Park and Zojoji Temple offers a serene break from the bustling city, while lunch at Tofu Ukai provides an upscale dining experience near the tower. The day continues with a visit to the sacred Meiji Jingu via Harajuku and culminates with the vibrant energy of Shibuya Crossing and dinner at Genki Sushi.

Day 2 takes you to Asakusa, starting with a coffee at Doutor and a stroll through Kaminarimon Gate into Nakamise-dori, leading to the historic Senso-ji Temple. Authentic ramen at Yoroiya for lunch is followed by a scenic walk across the Sumida River to the towering Tokyo Skytree and the nearby Solamachi Mall. Evening brings a return to Senso-ji, where the temple grounds are beautifully illuminated.

Day 3 begins at Ueno Station and Ueno Park, where museums like the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science provide cultural insights. The bustling Ameya-Yokochō Market offers street food and local shopping before a quick metro ride to Akihabara, where electronic stores, anime shops, and arcades entertain. Dinner is enjoyed at CoCo Ichibanya.

Day 4 ventures into Yokohama with visits to Chinatown, Yamashita Park, the Red Brick Warehouse, and the Minato Mirai district, featuring the Yokohama Landmark Tower and Cosmo Clock 21.

Day 5 highlights Tokyo’s Odaiba district, including the Statue of Liberty replica, Seaside Park, Aqua City shopping, a science museum visit at Miraikan, and a relaxing Tokyo Bay cruise.

Day 6 focuses on central Tokyo with a tour of the Imperial Palace, its East Gardens, and the Marunouchi district, ending at Tokyo Station Ramen Street.

Day 7 wraps up the journey with a tranquil morning at Shinjuku Gyoen and a final panoramic view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building before departure.