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Japan Itinerary 7 Day – Tokyo Mount Fuji Hakone Nikko Kamakura

Japan Itinerary 7 Day – This suggested itinerary takes you to the best of central Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Nikko and Kamakura. In Tokyo the itinerary includes Sensoji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Fish Market and several of the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo. This 7 Day Japan itinerary will suit those with a particular interest in Japanese gardens, history and shopping. In Nikko you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Toshogu Shrine with its famous carvings of the three wise monkeys who hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. You will see the Great Buddha of Kamakura. This 7 Day Japan Itinerary is based on is a self guided tours in Tokyo complete with instructions for the public transport and organised tours for the trips out of Tokyo.

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We recommend staying in Shinjuku as it is centrally located, close to most of the highlights of Tokyo and has excellent transport links. There are many hotels in walking distance from Shinjuku Station.

Cherry Blossom over Shinobazu Pond Ueno Park

Day 1 – Tokyo

The first day of the 7 Day Japan itinerary is in central Tokyo.

Tsukiji Fish Market

Retail Fish Market next to the Tsukiji Wholesale Fish Market
Do: Explore the retail market, see sea food you have never seen before and eat sushi!
Open: 5:30am – 1:30pm
Allow: 1 to 1.5 hours
Access: Tsukiji Market Station on Tokyo Metro, then 3 minute walk

Hamarikyu Gardens

Do: Walk and enjoy the beauty of this traditional Japanese garden
Open: 9am-5pm
Fee: 300 Yen
Allow: 1 to 1.5 hours
Access: 15 minute walk from Tsukiji Market

Sumida River Cruise

Do: Enjoy the views of Tokyo along the Sumida River
Fee: 740 Yen
Allow: 35 minutes

Sensoji Temple

Historic and most popular temple in Tokyo
Do: Shop along Nakamise-dori and take many pictures including Kaminarimon Gate
Open: 24/7
Fee: Free, but consider a donation
Allow: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Access: 15 minute walk from Asakusa terminal on Sumida River Cruise

Ueno Park including Tokyo National Museum

Park features some of the best cherry blossom when in season. Ueno Park also features temple, shine, art gallery and a zoo.
Tokyo National Museum
Open: 9:30am-5pm close on Mondays
Fee: 620 Yen
Allow: 1 to 2 hours (Museum only) You could easily spend a whole day in this park in cherry blossom season.
Access: 6 minute walk from Sensoji Temple to Asakusa Station then 5 minutes by Tokyo Metro to Ueno Station, which in the corner of the park.

Return to Shinjuku

During cherry blossom season eat dinner for a cafe in or opposite Ueno Station. Otherwise return to Shinjuku to eat dinner from one of the many restaurants and cafes in the area.

Massive Paper Lantern Hozomon Gate Sensoji Temple

Day 2 – Nikko

The second day of this 7 Day Japan Itinerary is the Nikko National Park Day Trip from Tokyo (see linked page for more details). The UNESCO World Heritage listed Toshogu Shrine is a large complex which contains the famous carvings of the three wise monkeys who hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. The tour includes the following:

Toshogu Shrine (World Heritage Site)
Lake Chuzenji
Kegon Waterfall
Return to Shinjuku or Ginza Station
From Ginza Station or Shinjuku Station, assuming you aren’t staying in Shinjuku, you can go out on your own and explore these amazing areas. Ginza with its streets lined with the who’s who of international fashion brands along with cream of the Japanese fashion brands. While the stores are unlikely to still be open, they still present an impressive view including some areas with neon signage.

Yomeimon Gate, Nikko Toshogu Shrine

Day 3 – Tokyo

Rikugien Garden

Famous tradition Japanese garden.
Open: 9am-5pm
Fee: 300 Yen
Allow: 1 to 2 hours. Time will be more limited during winter.
Access: Komagome Station (JR) then 7 minutes walk.

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden

Open: 9am-5pm
Fee: 300 Yen
Allow: 1 to 2 hours. Time will be more limited during winter.
Access: Return to Komagome Station 7 minutes walk, then take Tokyo Metro to Iidabashi Station (9 minutes), then walk 3 minutes.

Nijubashi Bridge – Tokyo Imperial Palace

The most photographed scene in Japan.
Open: Public area is always open
Allow: 15 to 30 minutes
Access: Return to Iidabashi Station 3 minutes walk, then take Tokyo Metro to Nijubashimae Station (10 minutes), then walk 10 minutes.

Nijubashi Bridge at the Tokyo Imperial Palace

Day 4 – Tokyo

Meiji Shrine

Most popular shrine in Tokyo.
Allow: 60 to 120 minutes
Access: 2 minutes walk to the surrounding park land from Harajuku Station (JR)

Takeshita Dori

Famous street for youthful fashion
Allow: 20 to 60 minutes
Access: 2 minutes walk back to Harajuku Station (JR), then just cross the road.

Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue

The famous scramble crossing outside of Shibuya Station, where the famous Hachiko (dog) statue stands.
Allow: 15 minutes
Access: Return to Harajuku Station (JR), then 3 minutes on the JR line to Shibuya Station.

Shibuya – Shopping

Have lunch and shop at the famous stores in Shibuya including the 109 Building. See Shibuya Shopping Guide.
Allow: 60 to 120 minutes or days if you have time.
Access: Cross the scramble crossing and you are there.

Shinjuku

More shopping, a bit less fashion and a bit more technology/camera stores like Yodobashi Camera. Then have dinner in the area. Choose from many options from pub type meals to formal restaurants.
Allow: 90 to 180 minutes
Access: Return to Shibuya Station then 6 minutes on JR line to Shinjuku Station.

Note: There are many options in this day. If you particularly want to see the Harajuku Fashion or cosplay, then you need to go to the bridge next to Harajuku Station on a Sunday afternoon. Harajuku also offers more shopping options including brand name stores and fashion houses in Omotesando.

A taxi in the middle of Shibuya Crossing

Day 5 – Mount Fuji & Hakone

Visit and experience this most famous icon of Japan on our most popular organised tour: Mt Fuji, Lake Ashi and Bullet Train Day Trip from Tokyo (see linked page for more details). Weather permitting, there will be many chances to see Mt Fuji on the drive to the mountain and from some of the locations that you will stop along the way. During this time you will have a chance to see Mt Fuji from different angles and with different cloud formations in the scene. The tour includes the following:

Tokyo city views from coach
Mt Fuji views from coach
Mt Fuji Visitor Center including observation deck
Mount Fuji 5th Station (Kawaguchiko)
Lake Ashi short cruise
Mt Komagatake Ropeway ride to observatory
Hakone
Shinkansen (bullet train) ride back to Tokyo Station

Mt Fuji seen through the trees from Fujiyoshida

Day 6 – Tokyo

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Archtectural Museum

See what Tokyo of the past looked like.
Open: 9:30am-5:30pm close on Mondays
Fee: 400 Yen
Allow: 60 to 120 minutes
Access: 5 minutes by bus from Musashi-koganei Station

Ryogoku Kokugikan

Japan’s main Sumo stadium. Take a tour, see the museum or just enjoy the architecture from the outside.
Open: Sumo Museum 10:00 – 16:30, closed Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, during Grand Sumo Tournaments and when exhibits are being changed. Main venue depending on event schedule.
Fee: Sumo Museum: Free. Main Hall depends on event being held.
Allow: 10 to 120 minutes
Access: Return by bus to Musashi-koganei Station, then 42 minutes by JR to Ryogoku Station, then 3 minutes walk.

Edo-Tokyo Museum

See history of Tokyo
Open: 9:30am-5:30pm close on Mondays
Fee: 600 Yen
Allow: 60 to 120 minutes
Access: Right next to Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Edo Tokyo Museum

Day 7 – Kamakura

The final day of this 7 Day Japan Itinerary is a tour of the very beautiful former capital of Japan, Kamakura. The highlight of this day is the visit to Kotoku-in Temple with its Great Buddha. This day uses the organised tour: Kamakura and Tokyo Bay Day Trip from Tokyo (see linked page for more details). The tour includes the following: