Itinerary: Travel to tokyo during winter 6 days

by Rosy
May 07, 06:38
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What a wonderful trip!

Duration 6.0 days
Estimated cost 414.23 USD
Total travel distance 129.0 km
Number of places 20 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Landmark Shopping People watching (street) People watching Landscape
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 3 places

09:00

Akihabara Detail Map

Taito, Tokyo 110-0006 Japan

Akihabara, also called Akiba after a former local shrine, is a district in central Tokyo that is famous for its many electronics shops.

You can buy any anime, gadgets you want in the lowest price and tax-free!
Akihabara is very nice spot to walk around in the evening.
Prices of electronic items ie laptops, cameras, lenses, cameras accessories are so much cheaper than buying elsewhere since they are manufactured in Japan (esp Canon)
Lots of toy shops and Anime shops of all kinds
A very good place to find and buy artbooks since it seems a lot cheaper compared to anywhere else in tokyo and in other part of the world.

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6.14 USD

5 mins

1.84 km

14:00

Ueno Zoo Detail Map

9-83 Uenokoen, Taito, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan 6.00 USD

Ueno Zoo is a world class zoo in Tokyo's Ueno Park. Tokyo Zoo is home to 2600 animals of 464 different species.

A small train let you travel between different areas of the Zoo, good for children or eldery
The foods and drinks seem reasonably priced and even the souvenir store isn't too expensive.
Their food choices and prices are wonderful
Don't forget to bring a good camera, confortable shoes and water, the zoo is big and you'll have to walk a lot.
There are other great animals in this Zoo, like Penguins, Flamingos, Kangaroos and other different animals.

Pickup a taxi

38.59 USD

20 mins

12.14 km

17:30

Roppongi Detail Map

Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan

Roppongi is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area and an active night club scene. Many foreign embassies are located in Roppongi, and the night life is popular with locals and foreigners alike.

Good place to stay for vacation if you are coming together as a couple with lots of cash :)
You can find very good food and nice shops there
You can work for hours and hours to shop but mainly upscale places and lots of restaurants and bars, popular for the nightlife and bars.
There are also a ton of restaurants, shops and convenience stores everywhere.
If you like to be downown in a busy and exciting place then this is the place to come.
At night it is lit up and very exciting.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 3 places

08:00

The Tsukiji Market Detail Map

5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 104-0045, Japan

Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) is a Tokyo Central Wholesale Market handled 787,782 tons (2,888 tons a day) of marine products, 748 billion yen (2.8 billion yen a day) total in 1993.

Individual buyers and tourists are only allowed to buy fish after 9am
Don't forget to bring camera.
Don't obstruct traffic inside the market. You are not allowed to smoke or touch anything in the market.
It's closed on Sundays, national holidays and some Wednesdays
You should wear comfortable shoes when visiting the market.

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6.14 USD

5 mins

1.16 km

10:15

Ginza Detail Map

Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Ginza is the birthplace for Tokyo's department stores, and it's still the center for high-end shopping. Whether you are actually shopping or just browsing, with all the stores.

A visit is most pleasant on weekend afternoons when the central Chuo Dori street is closed to automobile traffic and become a large pedestrian zone. The road closure takes place from 12:00 to 17:00 (until 18:00 from April through September).
There are very few bargains with the majority of items having tenfold markup. Many items may also be found online at seriously reduced prices in comparison to those found on the strip.
If you are on a budget, head to Uniqlo. It has 12 floors and also the cashier on 2nd floor is tax free. Just bring your passport.
For tourists, do remember to get your tax refund done. Consumption tax is at 8%. Some places charge a 1.1% processing fee while others don't.
If you are looking for brands: Chanel, Burberry, etc. This is the place to go. Most of the branded flagship stores are along this one stretch.

Pickup a taxi

12.04 USD

10 mins

3.75 km

14:30

Imperial Palace (East Gardens) Detail Map

1-1 Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ‎

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is home to the head of state, and is where the Imperial Family lives. It is also the former site of the Edo Castle.

Hours 9:00 to 16:30 (until 17:00 from mid April through August; until 16:00 from November through February). Admission ends 30 minutes before closing.
If Monday or Friday is a national holiday, the gardens are closed on the following day instead.
Closed on Mondays, Fridays, New Year (Dec 28 to Jan 3) and some special occasions.
The gardens are well laid out and pretty - lots of great photo opportunities as well.