Tokyo Itinerary: Things to Do in 5 Days

When I was doing research for my most recent trip to Tokyo, I found many blog posts recommending 1- or 2-day Tokyo itineraries. The world’s biggest city, and one of its most exciting, in just one or two days? That was crazy to me.

There is so much to see and do in Tokyo that two days seemed hardly enough time to cover it. Traveling between neighborhoods alone will take up a good chunk of your time. While I understand that some people may not have as much time to play with, one or two days won’t do Tokyo justice.

If you have the flexibility, then I think a 5-day Tokyo itinerary is ideal. You can spend four days exploring Tokyo’s top attractions, then on the fifth day, you can go beyond the city as there are many fascinating places you can visit on a day trip from Tokyo.

If you’re visiting…