Updated September 17, 2023
As the largest city in the world, one could spend a lifetime in Tokyo and never discover all of its secrets. From looming skyscrapers to tiny alleys, there is an entire world waiting in Tokyo.
But how does one experience it all in one week?
The answer: Great planning! While you may never see all of Tokyo, with great planning, you might get to see a lot of it… even in just one week!
Read on for a guide to seeing as many of Tokyo's treasures as possible in just one week. Afterward, feel free to message us with any questions!
If it is your first time in the country, check out this must see Tokyo checklist, and ensure you don’t miss any of the big sights.
If you have already seen all the big sights, the best way to really explore Tokyo would be to “conquer” one neighborhood each day while you are there. Head to one neighborhood in the morning, grab a coffee, and set off exploring every single alley and street you can find...you never know where you will end up!
Here are our favorite neighborhoods for a itinerary in Tokyo:
Ginza is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Tokyo, renowned for its plethora of shopping and dining options. The neighborhood has everything from shopping malls, to a twelve-floor Uniqlo.
Ginza is the part of town you might want to head to if you want to experience Tokyo's nightlife, as the area has a plethora of .
Be sure to see:
Tokyo Pocket Guide has a list of everything to do and see in this part of town.
Harajuku is the center of Japan's Harajuku culture—an extreme, style, especially popular with Japanese teenagers. Takeshita Street is the center of this style, and the entire road is lined with Harajuku-style boutiques and shops. another street lined with shops and cafes.
Be sure to see:
Time Out Tokyo has a guide to 50 things to do in Harajuku.
Many consider the very busy Shinjuku district in Tokyo to be its own city, and one can easily spend a day or two wandering this area. Close to Shinjuku are the neighborhoods of Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro, which have major hipster appeal.
Go, eat, and party!
Be sure to see:
Japan Talk has a guide of 96 Things To Do In Shinjuku.
Roppongi is considered a nightlife-center of Tokyo. The area is rustic but filled with chic cafes and restaurants. It has also become home to major modern developments and art and is a true entertainment district in Tokyo.
Many foreigners and locals love to party here.
Be sure to see:
Time Out Tokyo has a guide of 101 things to do in Roppongi.
Gothamist called Shimokitazawa, "The Tokyo Hipster Paradise." Airbnb called Shimokitazawa, "Tokyo's rising star of creative bohemian acclaim." Either way, if you're looking for a hip neighborhood that is slightly off the beaten path, this is your place. The area is very and is home to tons of shops, restaurants, bars, and venues for live music.
Give yourself a full day to wander around Shimokitazawa and see what you find.
More information on Shimokitazawa: “A Guide to the Hippest Part of Tokyo”
Akihabara is Tokyo's "gadget town," where everything is electronic. From giant to tiny one-offs, there is an incredible amount of flashing and whirring objects to see in Akihabara.
Be sure to see:
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