Type
Prefecture
Typical stay
4–6 days
Best windows
Varies (Verify)
Transport
Rail/metro
Planning style
Neighborhood days
Overview
Tokyo rewards neighborhood clustering. You can do a lot without constantly crossing the city.
Where to base
Shinjuku/Shibuya
AccessExcellent rail access; busy but efficient.
- Great for first-time trips
- Late-night options
Asakusa/Ueno
CultureGood for temples, parks, and museum clusters.
- More daytime-oriented
- Easy access to north/east
Ginza/Tokyo Station
TransfersConvenient for Shinkansen days.
- Best for multi-base trips
- Higher lodging cost
Cities
Tokyo city page provides neighborhood and transit strategy.
Itineraries
3 days
Starter- West side day
- Central day
- East side day