
Tokyo itineraries that work aren't lists of places — they're sequences. Jet lag, transit time, neighborhood pacing, and the shape of a day all have to fit together. These plans are built with that in mind.
How many days changes everything. A 1-day blitz needs ruthless prioritization. Three days lets you breathe. These schedules are built around real transit times, not optimistic estimates.

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1-day Tokyo itinerary: most plans pack in too much. Learn the narrative arc approach—why 2–3 neighborhoods is the ceiling.
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2-day Tokyo itinerary: why Day 1 Modern/Day 2 Traditional ignores hotel location, transfer times, and fatigue. Build your own framework.
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Most 3-day itineraries list attractions. This one explains why each day is structured that way—so you can adapt when energy, weather, or interests change.
Discover moreAn hour outside Tokyo, the density breaks. Kamakura's ocean-facing Buddha, Hakone's volcanic valley, Nikko's gilded shrines, Fuji's fifth station — each one resets your perspective and makes the city make more sense when you return.
Itineraries built around a specific idea rather than a day count — nightlife without alcohol, or a single evening that threads Shinjuku Gyoen's gardens into Golden Gai's six-seat bars.

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Tokyo nightlife without drinking: neon walks, street food, karaoke, late-night ramen—none of it requires alcohol. How to enjoy Tokyo evenings sober.
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Shinjuku itinerary Gyoen to Golden Gai: the sequence most visitors miss. Gyoen closes at 5, Omoide fills by 7, Golden Gai opens at 8.
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