5 days in Tokyo: first-timer's itinerary

Tokyo rewards planning — the city is enormous and every ward is a different trip.

The itinerary

Day 1: Asakusa + Skytree. Day 2: Harajuku + Shibuya + Shinjuku at night. Day 3: day trip to Nikko or Kamakura. Day 4: Akihabara + Ueno museums. Day 5: Tsukiji outer market + teamLab + Roppongi.

Budget note: $120–$200/day mid-range; the JR Pass rarely pays off for Tokyo-only trips — use metro day passes.

Pro tips

Get a Suica/Pasmo card on arrival
Book teamLab tickets weeks ahead
Convenience-store breakfasts are elite and $5

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