Watch the Tokyo trip
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Best Time to Visit
March–May (cherry blossom) and September–November
Currency
JPY (¥)
Language
Japanese
Average Daily Budget
$80–180/day
About Tokyo
Tokyo trip planner: plan your trip to Tokyo free with AI. Traviopad is a free Tokyo travel planner that turns "plan my Tokyo trip" into a complete day-by-day itinerary — with the best time to visit, top attractions, budgets and local tips — in seconds.
Tokyo blends ultra-modern skyscrapers with ancient temples, world-leading food culture, and iconic pop culture. Planning Tokyo is complex — an AI travel planner organizes it perfectly across neighborhoods and interests.
Top Attractions — Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing
Senso-ji Temple
Shinjuku Gyoen
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Tsukiji Market
Akihabara
Harajuku
Tokyo Tower
Odaiba
Insider Travel Tips — Tokyo
- Get a Suica card for transport
- Convenience stores (konbini) have excellent cheap food
- Book popular restaurants weeks ahead
- Most signs have English — navigation is easy
How AI Plans Your Itinerary — Tokyo
- Type the destination — no sign-up needed
- Tell AI your trip length, budget, and style
- Get a full day-by-day itinerary in seconds
- Customize any day — swap stops, change pacing
- Share or save your itinerary offline
Sample 3-Day Itinerary — Tokyo
Day 1
Shinjuku & Modern Tokyo
8:00 AM
🐟 Food Market
Tsukiji Outer Market
The outer market still buzzes with the best seafood breakfast in Tokyo — fresh sushi, tamagoyaki, and grilled scallops.
10:30 AM
🎨 Art
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Digital art museum — book well in advance. Allow 2–3 hours to experience the immersive light installations.
1:30 PM
🌊 Outdoors
Odaiba Waterfront
Views of Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline. Great for a walk and lunch at Diver City or Palette Town.
4:00 PM
🚦 Landmark
Shibuya Crossing
The world's busiest pedestrian crossing. Watch it from the Starbucks above, then plunge into it yourself.
6:00 PM
🏮 Nightlife
Shinjuku Kabukicho
Tokyo's entertainment district lights up at dusk. Golden Gai — a labyrinth of tiny bars — is unmissable.
8:00 PM
🍜 Dinner
Ramen in Shinjuku
Ichiran ramen solo booths or Fuunji for tsukemen — both within walking distance of the station.
Day 2
Ancient Tokyo — Asakusa & Ueno
7:30 AM
⛩️ Temple
Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo's oldest temple is magical at dawn before the crowds arrive. Walk through Nakamise shopping street.
9:30 AM
🏛️ Culture
Ueno Park & Museums
The Tokyo National Museum holds Japan's finest collection of samurai armour, ceramics, and ukiyo-e prints.
12:00 PM
🎮 District
Akihabara Electric Town
Electronics, anime, and gaming culture collide. Even if you're not a fan, the sensory overload is fascinating.
2:30 PM
👗 Fashion
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
Youth fashion capital of the world. Meiji Shrine is a 5-minute walk — serene forest in the middle of the city.
5:00 PM
🛍️ Shopping
Omotesando Avenue
Tokyo's answer to the Champs-Élysées. Architecture by Tadao Ando, Toyo Ito, and Herzog & de Meuron.
7:30 PM
🍻 Dinner
Izakaya in Ebisu
Join salarymen after work in a traditional izakaya — small plates, cold beer, yakitori, and warm atmosphere.
Day 3
Day Trip to Nikko or Kamakura
7:00 AM
🚄 Day Trip
Kamakura by train
1 hour from Tokyo. The Great Buddha (Kotoku-in) is 13 metres of bronze serenity. Arrive before tour buses at 10am.
10:00 AM
⛩️ Temple
Hasedera Temple
Stunning hilltop temple with sea views. The cave beneath filled with small Jizo statues is haunting and beautiful.
12:30 PM
🍱 Lunch
Komachi Street lunch
Kamakura's main food street. Try shirasu (whitebait) on rice — the town's signature dish.
2:30 PM
🏯 Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The main Shinto shrine of Kamakura. The approach avenue lined with cherry trees is spectacular in season.
5:00 PM
🚄 Transit
Return to Tokyo
Back to Shinjuku for your final Tokyo evening. The contrast between ancient Kamakura and modern Tokyo hits hardest today.
7:00 PM
🍣 Dinner
Sushi Omakase
Splurge on an omakase counter for your last night — mid-range options around ¥8,000–15,000 are extraordinary value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days should I spend in Tokyo?
At least 5–7 days. Tokyo is massive. The AI planner organizes it by neighborhood so you're never backtracking.
Is Tokyo expensive?
It's surprisingly affordable. Food, transport, and many attractions are cheaper than Paris or London. Budget $80–120/day comfortably.
How do I plan a Tokyo itinerary with AI?
Type 'Tokyo' into Traviopad — select your interests and trip length and get a full day-by-day plan instantly.
Is there a free Tokyo trip planner?
Yes. Traviopad is a completely free Tokyo trip planner. Type "Tokyo", answer a few quick questions, and get a full day-by-day Tokyo itinerary in seconds — no sign-up, no cost.
How do I plan my Tokyo trip?
Enter Tokyo into Traviopad's free AI travel planner, choose your dates, budget and interests, and it builds a complete Tokyo travel itinerary instantly. Watch it as a one-minute preview, then open each stop for details, maps and tips.
What is the best Tokyo travel planner or itinerary app?
Traviopad is a free Tokyo travel planner that generates a personalised Tokyo trip plan with timings, stops, budgets and local tips — a faster way to plan a trip to Tokyo than doing it by hand or with a generic chatbot.
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Last verified: September 2026. Prices, opening hours, transport fares, visa rules and entry requirements change — always confirm the latest details with official sources before you travel.