Tokyo 6-day itinerary

DAY 1 IN TOKYO

Please note the schedules are for reference only.

1️⃣ The Ghibli Museum (optional 🎥) - 10:00 AM

(For Ghibli movie lovers) Start your day with a magical visit to the Ghibli Museum (¥1,000 ~ €7).

📅 Advance booking required—tickets are released on the 10th of the previous month on their official website.

2️⃣Nagano broadway - (optional 🎥) 11:30 AM

A must-visit for anime and manga fans! This small shopping center is packed with anime and manga goodies at very attractive prices.

3️⃣ Shibuya Highlights 🚶‍♂️ - 1:00 PM

• Hachiko Statue 🐶 and the famous Shibuya Crossing 🌍

• Shopping at Shibuya Parco (home to the first official Nintendo store 🎮)

• If you're curious, visit the Love Hotel Street in Dōgenzaka 👀

4️⃣ Omotesando, & Harajuku 🛍️🍡 - 2:30 PM

• Explore Omotesando Avenue, home to high-end stores and stylish cafés. Don’t miss Alice on Wednesday & Tokyu Plaza.

• Dive into pop culture at Takeshita doori street. and try the famous Japanese crepes 🍓! (~¥600)

• 📸 Snap a fun photo in a Purikura (Japanese-style photo booth). (~¥500)

🔄 Alternative: Jiyugaoka , Tokyo’s "Little Europe," for a more relaxed vibe..

5️⃣ Yoyogi park & ​​Meiji jingu, 🌳 - 4:00 PM

Relax in Yoyogi Park and visit the stunning Meiji Jingu Shrine ⛩️

🔄 Alternative: Start your morning here if you prefer reaching Shinjuku earlier & do 5 > 4 > 3

6️⃣ Shibuya Sky🌅 - 5:30 PM

Enjoy a breathtaking sunset view from Shibuya Sky (¥1,800 ~ €12, online reservation recommended).

🔄 Free Alternative: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Headquarters in Shinjuku.

7️⃣ Shinjuku by Night 🌆 - 7:30 PM

• Giant Godzilla. 🦖 (comes to life every hour from 12 PM to 8 PM; view from the street or the 8th floor of the Gracery Hotel).

• Kabukicho & Shinjuku golden gai for the vibrant nightlife, but avoid dining here—prices are high, and some places scam tourists.

• Omoide yokocho. A nostalgic alley full of small eateries, perfect for yakitori & a drink 🍢🍺 (optional dinner spot BUT i do not recommend, prices are higher & lots of taxes, toursits scams)

📝 Quick Summary with Suggested Times 🕰️

📍 Step 1 - 10:00 AM | Ghibli Museum 🎥 (optional - ¥1,000)
📍 Step 2 - 11:30 AM | Nakano Broadway 🛍️ (free, except shopping)
📍 Step 3 - 1:00 PM | Shibuya (Hachiko, Crossing, Shopping 🎮) (free, except shopping)
📍 Step 4 - 2:30 PM | Omotesando & Harajuku 🍡 (shopping, crepes, Purikura) (~¥1,000 total)
📍 Step 5 - 4:00 PM | Meiji Jingu & Yoyogi Park 🌳 (free, except offerings)
📍 Step 6 - 5:30 PM | Shibuya Sky 🌅 (¥1,800 - reservation required)
📍 Step 7 - 7:30 PM | Shinjuku by Night 🌆 (Godzilla, Kabukicho, Golden Gai & Omoide Yokocho 🍢)

🎭 Bonus: Feel free to swap or add activities based on your interests!

Total Estimated Budget for the Day

🎟️ Main Activities:

• Ghibli Museum (optional): ¥1,000

• Purikura + crepe: ~¥1,000

• Shibuya Sky: ¥1,800

💰 Total for activities: ~¥3,800 (€25)

🚇 Transportation (Tokyo Metro & JR ):

• Shinjuku → Mitaka (Ghibli Museum): ¥400 (one way)

• Mitaka → Nakano Broadway: ¥170

• Nakano → Shibuya: ¥210

• Shibuya → Omotesando: ¥170

• Harajuku → Shibuya Sky: ¥170

• Shibuya → Shinjuku: ¥210

💰 Total for transport: ~¥1,500 (€10)

📝 Final Budget: ~¥5,300 (€35) all-inclusive (excluding food & shopping)

📌 Note: This estimate excludes food, shopping & any optional experiences like karting or themed cafés!

🌟 Alternative or Substitute Activities 🌟

• Shimokitazawa 🛍️ (thrift shopping) can replace Nakano Broadway.

• Street Karting https://gyg.me/XriMrk9d 🏎️ can be added after Shibuya (requires an international driving permit or a certified Japanese translation of your license, ~¥10,000).

• Gotoku-ji, 🐱 (Maneki-neko Temple) can be added after Shinjuku.

• Mipig Café 🐷 (Pig Café) fits between Omotesando & Harajuku (~¥1,000).

• Shinjuku Gyoen : 🌿 can replace Yoyogi Park for more nature (~¥500).

• Yanesen (Old Tokyo neighborhood) is great for a nostalgic walk after Shinjuku.

• Jindaiji Temple & Pottery Experience 🏺 can replace Meiji Jingu (~¥2,500).

• Robot Restaurant 🤖🎶 is a fun dinner show (if re-opened, book in advance! ~¥8,000).

• Jiyugaoka : - Tokyo’s Little Europe 🇫🇷🇮🇹 can replace Omotesando & Harajuku for a quieter area with stylish cafés and a European vibe.