Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Shinjuku Exploration

3/15/2024
Arrive at Narita Airport (10:00 AM)
Check into Shinjuku Granbell Hotel (12:30 PM)
Explore Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (2:00 PM)
Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for city views (5:00 PM)
Dinner at Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) (7:30 PM)
Lunch: Airport ramen
Dinner: Yakitori at Omoide Yokocho
Accommodation: Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Day 2: Traditional Tokyo in Asakusa

3/16/2024
Visit Senso-ji Temple (9:00 AM)
Walk through Nakamise Shopping Street (10:30 AM)
Sumida River cruise (1:00 PM)
Visit Tokyo Skytree (3:00 PM)
Experience traditional tea ceremony (6:00 PM)
Breakfast: Hotel buffet
Lunch: Tempura at Asakusa
Dinner: Sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market
Accommodation: Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Day 3: Modern Tokyo and Pop Culture

3/17/2024
Explore Harajuku and Takeshita Street
Visit Meiji Jingu Shrine
Walk through Shibuya Crossing
Visit Hachiko Statue
Evening in Shibuya nightlife
Breakfast: Cafe in Harajuku
Lunch: Crepes in Harajuku
Dinner: Japanese BBQ in Shibuya
Accommodation: Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Day 4: Tech and Gaming in Akihabara

3/18/2024
Explore Akihabara Electric Town
Visit gaming arcades
Shop for electronics and anime merchandise
Visit Gachapon halls
Maid cafe experience
Breakfast: Convenience store onigiri
Lunch: Gundam Cafe
Dinner: Tonkatsu in Akihabara
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan in Asakusa

Day 5: Day Trip to Mount Fuji

3/19/2024
Early morning train to Kawaguchiko
Lake Kawaguchiko cruise
Visit Fuji Q Highland (optional)
Chureito Pagoda views
Onsen experience
Breakfast: Ryokan traditional breakfast
Lunch: Hoto noodles near Fuji
Dinner: Kaiseki dinner at ryokan
Accommodation: Traditional Ryokan in Asakusa

Day 6: Art and Culture

3/20/2024
Visit teamLab Borderless digital art museum
Explore Roppongi Hills
Visit Mori Art Museum
Evening in Golden Gai, Shinjuku
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Lunch: Museum cafe
Dinner: Small bar in Golden Gai
Accommodation: Shinjuku Granbell Hotel

Day 7: Last Day Shopping and Departure

3/21/2024
Last-minute souvenir shopping
Visit Tokyo Station Character Street
Final Japanese meal
Transfer to Narita Airport
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast
Lunch: Final bowl of ramen
Accommodation: Departure