Japan Itinerary

The Perfect 6-Day Tokyo Itinerary

Tokyo 🇯🇵 · Built from 130 real traveler plans · 38 spots

Shibuya CrossingSenso-ji TempleUeno ParkShinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Tokyo is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 130 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 6-day plan — built around the 38+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Tokyo.

6-Day Tokyo Itinerary

Day 1

Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 98 travelers
Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji Temple
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 93 travelers
Ueno Park
Ueno Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 78 travelers
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 71 travelers
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 66 travelers

Day 2

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 63 travelers
Imperial Palace East Garden
Imperial Palace East Garden
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 61 travelers
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street
shopping · ★ 4.1 · saved by 60 travelers
Meiji Jingu
Meiji Jingu
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 59 travelers
Nakamise-dori Street
Nakamise-dori Street
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 52 travelers

Day 3

Tsukiji Outer Market
Tsukiji Outer Market
restaurant · ★ 4.2 · saved by 52 travelers
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 50 travelers
Ichiran Shibuya
Ichiran Shibuya
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 44 travelers
Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 42 travelers
Sumida Park
Sumida Park
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 42 travelers

Day 4

Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 38 travelers
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Shinjuku Golden Gai
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 35 travelers
Ginza
Ginza
other · ★ 4.6 · saved by 34 travelers
Hama-rikyu Gardens
Hama-rikyu Gardens
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 32 travelers
Kabuki-za Theatre
Kabuki-za Theatre
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 32 travelers

Day 5

Asakusa Unatetsu
Asakusa Unatetsu
restaurant · ★ 4.1 · saved by 32 travelers
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
other · ★ 4.1 · saved by 28 travelers
Akihabara Electric Town
Akihabara Electric Town
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 24 travelers
East Garden of the Imperial Palace
East Garden of the Imperial Palace
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 23 travelers
Tokyo Station
Tokyo Station
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 21 travelers

Day 6

Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 20 travelers
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
other · ★ 4.2 · saved by 20 travelers
Yanaka Cemetery
Yanaka Cemetery
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 20 travelers
Samurai Museum
Samurai Museum
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 19 travelers
Hachiko Memorial Statue
Hachiko Memorial Statue
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 19 travelers

Top Things to Do in Tokyo

  • Shibuya Crossing — ★ 4.5 (saved by 98 travelers)
  • Senso-ji Temple — ★ 4.5 (saved by 93 travelers)
  • Ueno Park — ★ 4.4 (saved by 78 travelers)
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden — ★ 4.6 (saved by 71 travelers)
  • Tokyo Skytree — ★ 4.4 (saved by 66 travelers)
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — ★ 4.5 (saved by 63 travelers)
  • Imperial Palace East Garden — ★ 4.4 (saved by 61 travelers)
  • Meiji Jingu — ★ 4.6 (saved by 59 travelers)

Where to Eat in Tokyo

  • Tsukiji Outer Market — ★ 4.2
  • Ichiran Shibuya — ★ 4.4
  • Asakusa Unatetsu — ★ 4.1
  • Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) — ★ 4.2
  • Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu — ★ 4.3

Tokyo Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

Most travelers planning Tokyo on Triply spend about 6 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Ueno Park — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Tokyo?

Based on 130 real Tokyo itineraries, the most-saved spots are Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple, Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Where should I eat in Tokyo?

The most-saved places to eat in Tokyo are Tsukiji Outer Market, Ichiran Shibuya, Asakusa Unatetsu, Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu.

Is Tokyo worth visiting?

Tokyo is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 130 traveler itineraries covering 38+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 6-day trip.

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