Experience: Tokyo walking tour
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Tokyo pairs centuries-old temples and gardens with rail-linked neighbourhoods of shops, museums and skyscraper viewpoints, so one city can fill days of very different walks.
Tokyo pairs centuries-old temples and gardens with rail-linked neighbourhoods of shops, museums and skyscraper viewpoints, so one city can fill days of very different walks.
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For a stopover, this short plan visits Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji and Meiji Jingu, ending with the time to leave for the airport.
Layover · HND 06:00 → 21:00
Layover · 2 adults ·
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Leaving the airport means passing passport control. Before you fly, check that you're allowed to enter Japan with your passport.
Flights, car rental and airport transfers for your trip: 1 day · 1 adult.
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Pick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
First time? We suggest for the sights.
Tokyo's old downtown: a temple, craft streets and views of the Skytree.
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Open to visitors, with a few customs.
Temples
Temples are usually open to visitors, though inner shrines are often reserved for worshippers. Visitors are usually asked to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and to take their shoes off where asked, usually before prayer halls. Visitors usually keep their voices down and a respectful distance from altars and offerings, and photographing people praying usually needs their permission first. Rules can vary, so please follow any instructions and ask the staff on arrival.
What to sort before your 1-day trip, plus a few useful words.
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Places to eat near your plan and your stay. Tap the heart to save one.
Chosen from places featured in respected travel and food guides, or on a halal certifier's list, as of October 2026. We don't take payment to include a place.
Please confirm with the restaurant if you have any allergies.
11 min from Yanaka GinzaTypical Steamed chestnutsSteamed chestnuts. · Ueno & Yanaka
Price level$
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Price level: Source: Waguriya, checked Oct 2026
21 min from Tsukiji Outer MarketTypical Tuna sushiTuna sushi, sashimi or rice bowl, by cut. · Ginza & Tsukiji
Price level$
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Price level: Source: Time Out, checked Oct 2026
31 min from teamLab BorderlessTypical An omakase course of nigiri and hand rollsAn omakase course of nigiri and hand rolls. · Roppongi & Minato
Price level$$$
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Price level: Source: Time Out, checked Oct 2026
41 min from Senso-jiTempura rice bowl with prawn and fish. · Asakusa & Sumida
Price level$$
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Price level: Source: Tempura Daikokuya, checked Oct 2026
51 min from Yanaka GinzaTypical Freshly roasted coffeeFreshly roasted coffee. · Ueno & Yanaka
Price level$
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Price level: Source: fun-japan.jp, checked Oct 2026
62 min from Takeshita StreetTypical Pasta and pizzaPasta and pizza, with a cafe counter and grocery market. · Shibuya, Harajuku & Omotesando
Price level$$
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Price level: Source: Eataly Harajuku, checked Oct 2026
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39Typical Miso ramen with chilli heat and a numbing pepper kickMiso ramen with chilli heat and a numbing pepper kick. · Akihabara & Kanda
Price level$
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Price level: Source: Kikanbo, checked Oct 2026
40Cold soba noodles, or hot soba with duck. · Akihabara & Kanda
Price level$
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Price level: Source: Kanda Yabu Soba, checked Oct 2026
41Typical A seasonal vegetable-based dessertA seasonal vegetable-based dessert, such as shaved ice or a chestnut mont blanc. · Roppongi & Minato
Price level$$
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Price level: Source: Azabu Yasaigashi, checked Oct 2026
42Tsukemen with a shrimp-based dipping broth. · Shinjuku
Price level$
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Price level: Source: Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho, checked Oct 2026
43Typical Ricotta hotcakes with bananaRicotta hotcakes with banana. · Odaiba & Toyosu
Price level$$
Vegan optionsVegetarian options
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Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegetarian options: Source: cdn.gltjp.com, checked Oct 2026
Price level: Source: bills, checked Oct 2026
44Typical Matcha latteMatcha latte. · Ueno & Yanaka
Price level$
Sources
Price level: Source: Rurubu, checked Oct 2026
Green escapes and the sea, a short trip from the centre. Planning information only.
Free entry
Open public space
Free entry
Open public space
Maps and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
One card for most rides on public transport. Airport routes are in Flights.
A PASMO card made for international visitors, valid for 28 days from purchase. It works on Tokyo-area trains, subways and buses and at shops that show the PASMO logo.
Per person, paid locally · as of October 2026
Taxis in the 23 wards start at 500 yen for the first kilometre and add 100 yen for each further 232 metres, with a 20% late-night surcharge from 22:00 to 05:00. From Haneda, terminal taxi stands use fixed fares to most wards, roughly 7,600 to 11,200 yen, and from Narita fixed fares run from 21,000 to 30,000 yen by zone, booked in advance; tolls are extra. These rates are set by the taxi association, not by any ride-hailing app.
Taxis: GO, Uber usually works here for booking licensed taxis.
Your layover plan usesTaxi
Typical costs, and how to pay.
Excluding your stay.
| Per person, per day | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | ¥630 | ¥750 | ¥5,000 |
| Lunch | ¥638 | ¥1,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Dinner | ¥1,000 | ¥3,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Drinks | ¥366 | ¥1,283 | ¥1,808 |
| Getting around | ¥700 | ¥700 | ¥1,700 |
| Sights (entry tickets) | ¥4,500 | ¥4,500 | ¥4,500 |
| Total a day | ¥7,834 | ¥11,233 | ¥36,008 |
Sights are counted at the standard entry ticket. Guided tours cost more. Prices as of October 2026.
Typical prices, as of October 2026
Cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, large shops and many chain restaurants, and tap-to-pay with a phone or transit card is common. Many small restaurants, temples and local shops are still cash-only, so carry some yen.
as of October 2026
ATMs run by banks are usually cheaper than stand-alone machines, though many banks also charge foreign cards a fee. If asked, choose to be charged in Japanese Yen. Your own bank may also charge a foreign-use fee. Check with your bank before you go.
Tipping is usually not expected in restaurants, taxis or hotels. Menu prices are normally shown with tax included, though a few restaurants add a seating or table charge.
as of October 2026
Asakusa & Sumida
Seasons, weather, and the events and holidays that change opening hours, crowds and prices.
Average highAverage lowRainy days
Typical, based on past years. Not a forecast.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 1° | 7 days |
| January is usually dry and sunny but cold, with the deepest chill in mid to late month, short days and snow only rarely. | |||
| February | 10° | 2° | 8 days |
| February is usually still cold but a little milder, with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, little rain and rare snow. | |||
| March | 13° | 5° | 12 days |
| March is usually chilly but comfortable, warming through the month, with a few rainy days likely and snow uncommon. | |||
| April | 18° | 10° | 12 days |
| April is usually warm and mild and good for walking, though some days can be windy. | |||
| May | 23° | 15° | 12 days |
| May is usually mild and pleasant and fairly dry, with a few rainy days and cool evenings. | |||
| June | 25° | 19° | 15 days |
| June usually brings the start of the rainy season, with many cloudy and rainy days and humid air that feels warmer than it is. | |||
| July | 29° | 23° | 14 days |
| July is usually hot and humid, with the rainy season ending during the month, then sudden heavy showers and strong sun. | |||
| August | 31° | 25° | 13 days |
| August is usually very hot and humid by day and night, with brief heavy downpours, often in the evening, and some chance of typhoons. | |||
| September | 27° | 21° | 15 days |
| September usually keeps the summer heat and humidity early on and is one of the rainier months, with typhoons possible. | |||
| October | 22° | 15° | 14 days |
| October is usually mild and increasingly comfortable, with falling humidity and cooler evenings, though rain and the odd typhoon are possible. | |||
| November | 16° | 9° | 11 days |
| November is usually relatively dry, with sunny days that feel warm but windy, chilly evenings, especially late in the month. | |||
| December | 11° | 4° | 8 days |
| December is usually cool and dry, chillier from mid-month, with a coat needed and only a small chance of snow. | |||
Dec · Jan · Feb
Tokyo winters are usually cold but dry and often sunny, with short days and only occasional snow. It is the season for New Year shrine visits and for city illuminations that often run on into February. Many businesses close for the first days of January.
Mar · Apr · May
Spring warms up through March into pleasant, mild weather, and cherry blossoms usually appear around late March to early April. Showers and windy days happen, and the Golden Week holidays at the end of April and early May bring crowds and busy transport.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer starts with the rainy season, usually from early June to around the middle of July, with many grey, humid days. Then it turns hot and very humid, with sudden heavy showers and strong sun, and typhoons can begin to approach by August. Fireworks, festivals and Obon-season events fill the calendar.
Sep · Oct · Nov
Early autumn can stay hot and wet, and September is one of the rainier months, with typhoons possible into October. By October and November the air turns mild and drier, and ginkgo and maple colours usually peak from mid-November into December. It is a busy season for events and for visitors.
Coming up in the next 12 months. to see what falls during your trip.
Screenings, talks and events are spread across the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza area. The page shows ticket pages but not whether tickets are on sale.
A national holiday. Shops and sights are usually open, but local visitors increase, so popular places are typically busier.
A national holiday. Shops and sights are usually open, but local visitors increase, so popular places are typically busier.
Quick answers to common questions.
Whether you can leave the airport depends on your passport, your ticket and the time between your flights. Please check the entry rules for your passport before you plan to leave the airport.
The layover plan keeps to Tokyo Skytree, Senso-ji in Asakusa and Meiji Jingu, in that order, chosen from the most-listed sights in Tokyo. As of 16 Oct 2026.
If you have a full day, follow the one-day plan instead: it keeps the same landmarks and adds Shibuya Sky, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Omotesando, Takeshita Street, Yanaka Ginza and Nakamise Shopping Street. As of 16 Oct 2026.
