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TOKYO ITINERARY - 5 DAY

Tokyo Itinerary - Five Day - This Tokyo itinerary is a five day tour of Tokyo
covering central Tokyo and surrounds including Mt Fuji. See other Tokyo
itinerary for more options.

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Most flights arrive in the late afternoon or evening into Narita Airport. After
clearing customs head to the station at Narita Airport to catch the JR Narita
Express to Shinjuku Station. We recommend staying in Shinjuku as it is centrally
located, close to most of the highlights of Tokyo and has excellent transport links.
From Shinjuku Station either walk or catch a cab to your hotel.

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TOKYO HOTEL SPECIALS

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Day 1: Self Guided Tour of Shibuya
Shibuya is the trendy and fashionable shopping district of Tokyo. Ideally
this tour should be on a Sunday as this is when you can see the best of
the Harajuku fashion, which normally appears in the afternoon. You can
continue to explore the shops, restaurants and cafes into the evening.

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In the morning start you exploration of Shibuya from Shibuya Station and work
your walk towards Harajuku. There are many major shopping centre buildings
and department stores around the Shibuya Station area. Use our Shibuya Map to
help plan your walk. Some of the key highlights not to miss are:
Shibuya 109 Building, Omotesando and Takeshita-Dori, Meiji Jingu shrine and
the Harajuku fashion (mainly weekends, particularly Sunday afternoon) on the
bridge across to Meiji Jingu shrine.
Meiji Jingu shrine is a popular and picturesque Japanese
Shinto shrine set in a forest of 120,000 evergreen trees
which block out the noise of the city. If you are lucky you
may see a traditional Japanese wedding, but you should at
least see some of the Shrine maiden walking through the
shrine complex.
Day 2: - Mt Fuji and Hakone Day Tour
Mt Fuji is very difficult to access via public transport and
while there are locations such as Hakone that can be
accessed easily via public transport the views of Mt Fuji will
still be quite distant. The best option is take an organised
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On this tour you'll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi
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sweeping views of the celebrated Hakone National Park.
You will need to book this tour at least four days in advance.
Day 3: Self Guided Day Tour - Ueno Park

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If you are in Tokyo in Cherry Blossom season (end of March
through early April) then you will be delighted to visit Ueno
Park. In other seasons it is still worth visiting, but you may
choose to spend less time there. Ueno Park includes the
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Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine was built in 1617 is considered to be
valuable for its historical architecture, Grand Oishi Torii Gate
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Bentendo Hall Temple
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Day 5 Shinjuku, Ginza and Akihabara

This self guided day tour takes in some of the key modern parts of central Tokyo.
First thing in the morning go to Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Building which is the best observation deck in Tokyo. Going early in
the morning gives you the best chance of seeing things in the
distance including Mt Fuji. If you are staying in Shinjuku it may be
easiest to walk to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building,
otherwise the closest station is normally Shinjuku Station.

If you have been staying in Shinjuku you may have already seen
many of the highlights of Shinjuku, otherwise in Cherry Blossom
season or if you like gardens head to Shinjuku Gyoen National
Garden via train. Get on at Shinjuku Station (Chuo Main Line) and
get off at Sendagaya Station. While Shinjuku Gyoen may look close
to Shinjuku Station, there are no entrances on that side and it will
take a some time to walk around to the entrance. I would allow a
minimum of one hour to walk around the key parts of the garden,
but you could easily spend many more hours. It just depends on what your really
want to get done in the day.
If you depart via the Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station (northern)
side, then it is easy to take the train from there via the
Marunouchi Line to Ginza. The key highlights of Ginza are
all the buildings and shops along the two main intersecting
streets, Chuo-dori and Harumi-dori. To walk the main parts
of these streets would require around 60 to 90 minutes on
foot. Allow more time then if you want to go into any of the stores or galleries; see
Ginza Shopping for more details. Those who are particularly interested in fashion
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When you have finished in Ginza take the Ginza Line (subway) to
Suehirocho Station which is located in Akihabara. There are two key
aspects to Akihabara; high technology shopping and maid cafe (also
called maido cafe). I suggest you read our Akihabara shopping to guide
you on what is worth buying in Japan. If you walk around to Akihabara
Station you will find several maid's standing there promoting their cafe.
Pick up some of their flyers and go to the one(s) you like the best. This
is a really fun part of modern Japanese culture.
Alternative Day 3 or 4: Kamakura and Yokohama
You can substitute this day trip for one of the tours from Day 3 or 4.
This is a self guided one day tour. From Shinjuku Station take the ShonanShinjuku line to Ofuna Station, change to the Yokosuka line to Kamakura Station,
change to Enoshima Dentetsu line to Hase Station. This trip takes about 77
minutes and one way is 1080 Yen. From the Hase Station it is about a 500m walk
to Kotokuin Temple.
Kotokuin Temple
The Kotokuin Temple is renowned for the Great Buddha (

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monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha which is one of the most
famous icons of Japan. The statue stands at 13.35 meters high and weighs
approximately 93 tons.
Kaikozan Hase-dera - Hase Kannon Temple
Head back towards Hase Station, half way along the path to on the right hand
side is the path and entrance to Kaikozan Hase-dera (also known as the Hase
Kannon Temple). Kaikozan Hase-dera is one of the great Buddhist temples in the
city of Kamakura, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon
(Goddess of Mercy). The temple is the fourth of the 33 stations of the Band
Sanjsankasho pilgrimage circuit dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Then return to Hase Station and catch the train back to Kamakura Station. From
there head to the western side of Kamakura Station, pass the bus station, to the
Komachi Shopping Street. Here you can either stop for lunch or head along the
street heading north west to the entrance of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most significant shrine in Kamakura
Yokohama
Now head back to Kamakura Station and take the Rapid Airport Narita train to
Yokohama Station, then change to the Minatomirai Line and get off at the
Minatomirai station. From there you will be able to see the Yokohama Landmark
Tower, Yokohama Museum of Art and the Ferris Wheel at Yokohama Cosmo
World. As you walk closer to the Yokohama Landmark Tower you will also see the
Nippon Maru - Sail training Ship and the Yokohama Maritime Museum.
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Yokohama Landmark Tower is the tallest building in Japan. On the 69th floor
there is an observatory, Sky Garden, from which one can enjoy a 360-degree
view of the city, and on clear days Mt Fuji. From here it is about a 400m walk to
Bashamichi (subway) Station along the way you will get to view and photograph
the buildings and ships from a different angle. From Bashamichi Station take the
Minatomirai Line two stops to Motoachichukagai Station.
Yokohama China Town
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan and one of the largest in
the world featuring over 200 Chinese restaurants. You can choose to eat dinner
here or at the next stop. Return to Bashamichi (subway) Station, take the the
Minatomirai Line back to Yokohama Station. Change to the Yokohama City Blue
line and get off at Shin-Yokohama Station. From there walk NW 300m then turn
right into the side street and you will find the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum.
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum is a ramen theme park devoted to Japanese
ramen noodle soup. The museum/theme park is devoted to the Japanese ramen
noodle soup and features a large recreation of Tokyo in 1958, the year instant
noodles were invented. Within the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum are
branches of famous ramen restaurants from Kyushu to Hokkaido.
Return to Shinjuku
From Shin-Yokohama Station take the Yokohama line to Kikuna Station change
to the Tokyu-Toyoko Line (Commuter Limited Express) to Shibuya Station,
change to the Yamanote Line to Shinjuku Station.
Alternative Day 3 or 4: Kyoto
You can substitute this day trip for one of the tours from Day 3 or 4.
Kyoto Highlights Day Tour
This organised tour allows you to see some of Kyoto's most popular attractions in
one day. You take the bullet train to Kyoto and then return via the bullet train in
the evening. Detailed information on each of the attractions:
Kinkakuji - Golden Pavilion, The most famous temple in Kyoto and
probably Japan. The temple is literally covered in gold!
Heian Jingu Shine, reflecting the elegance of daily life in the ancient
Japanese court
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with sweeping views of Kyoto from its lofty
13m high veranda and pure water fall.
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho), the residence of the Imperial
family until the capital was relocated to Tokyo in 1868
Sanjusangendo Hall, a long wooden hall housing 1,001 statues
dating back to the 13th century

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Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogun

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