Days & 4 Nights Tokyo Itinerary: Ultimate Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Tokyo Withdrawal Hits Hard! Here’s My Epic Itinerary

Arrival: Narita T1 Downtown Tokyo
Landed at Narita T1 – passport + pre-filled VJW QR code = smoothest entry ever
Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line to city center, switched at Nippori, just over 1hr

Day Foodie Night Extravaganza
First stop: “Tenkichiya” Shinjuku
Japan’s gold medal tempura champion
Crunchy shrimp + bouncy squid + delicate white fish + refreshing cod with shiso
Must-try: “Shinjuku Yakiniku Gyutan no Lemon” flagship
Showstopper alert! 3cm+ thick beef tongue that melts hearts
Perfectly charred crust with juicy explosion inside
Zesty lemon cuts through the richness
Their curry rice?

Packed with tender beef tongue chunks – pure bliss
Hot tip: Book ahead or face 30min+ queues

Day Traditional Meets Otaku Paradise
Asakusa Temple (Kaminarimon photo op + fortune slips + Skytree views)
Devoured: “Asakusa Takomaru” takoyaki + “Asakusa Chaya” matcha crepes + “Raichu Tea” matcha cream puffs
Akihabara (blind box figures + maid cafe winks + adult-only zones)
Otaku heaven!

Scored my beloved Hisoka figure
Endless IPs – treasure hunt required
Dinner: “Ningyocho Imahan” sukiyaki
Century-old perfection from appetizers to dessert
Marbled wagyu that dreams are made of , dipped in silky egg yolk = food coma
Pro move: Reservations essential

Day DisneySea Magic
Winged it with light spending, conquered nearly all major rides
Top 3: Tower of Terror, Journey to Center of Earth, Indiana Jones
Full DisneySea guide coming soon!

Day Tsukiji & Odaiba Chill Mode
12:30 Tsukiji feast: “Marutake” sweet tamagoyaki + chewy strawberry daifuku
Missed “Sushikuni” (closed) & “Kaigen” (long queue)
Stumbled upon basement gem – ¥50 tuna rice bowl overflowing with goodness
Market sushi? Unexpected delight
Odaiba: Statue of Liberty + cherry blossoms + life-size Gundam + breathtaking bay views + Tokyo Tower backdrop
Dinner: “AFURI” ramen
Yuzu ramen – light citrus twist on tradition
Addicted to their tsukemen – springy noodles with tangy-spicy dip

Day Shibuya/Omotesando Narita
Fashion mecca (luxury brands + vintage Hermès/Chanel walls = career motivation )
Narita Airport haul:
Pokémon Center (pilot Pikachu stole my heart )
Full cosmetic selection – shop wisely
“NY” cheese rolls & “TOKYO MILK CHEESE FACTORY” biscuits > white恋人 (bought too few!) ️
“ROYCE” nama chocolate = perfect finale
Warning: Check-in lines move slower than Tokyo traffic