Tokyo Neighbourhood Days
Overview
Tokyo is best experienced neighbourhood by neighbourhood — from the retro alleys of Shimokitazawa to the curated cool of Daikanyama, the otaku markets of Akihabara to the morning quiet of Yanaka's old cemetery town. This 7-day urban exploration pairs your guide's insider knowledge with carefully chosen local eateries, day trips to Nikko and Kamakura, and enough free time to get genuinely lost in the world's greatest city.
Package Features
World's busiest pedestrian crossing at peak hour.
Tokyo's oldest temple in Asakusa district.
UNESCO World Heritage shrine in mountain forests.
Outer market fresh sushi & tamagoyaki.
Immersive digital art museum (if available).
Include Features
- 6 nights hotel in Shinjuku
- Breakfast daily
- Tokyo 7-day metro pass
- Nikko day trip with guide
- Tsukiji market breakfast tour
- TeamLab Borderless or Planets ticket
- Airport transfers
Excluded Features
- International flights
- Lunch & dinner (most days)
- Personal shopping
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo
- Narita or Haneda arrival
- Hotel check-in Shinjuku
- Evening Shinjuku walk: Golden Gai, Kabukicho
- Yakitori dinner
Day 2 East Tokyo
- Tsukiji Outer Market sushi breakfast
- Senso-ji & Nakamise shopping street (Asakusa)
- Yanaka old neighbourhood walk
- Akihabara evening
Day 3 West Tokyo
- Shibuya Crossing at 9am
- Harajuku Takeshita Street
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Omotesando boutique strip
- Shimokitazawa vintage bars
Day 4 Nikko Day Trip
- Shinkansen to Nikko
- Tosho-gu Shrine (UNESCO)
- Rinno-ji & Yomeimon Gate
- Natural forest walks
- Return to Tokyo
Day 5 Art & Design
- TeamLab Borderless digital art
- Odaiba Waterfront
- Daikanyama neighbourhood
- TSUTAYA Books browsing
Day 6 Kamakura & Free Evening
- Day trip to Kamakura
- Kotoku-in Great Buddha (13.35 m bronze)
- Hase-dera Temple & sea views
- Enoshima island
- Return to Tokyo for last evening ramen
Day 7 Departure
- Final breakfast
- Airport transfer
- Flight home
Payment Policy
- 30% deposit at booking
- Balance 60 days before departure
Refund Policy
- 60+ days: deposit only
- 30–59 days: 30% of total
- 0–29 days: no refund
Policy & Important Terms
- IC transport card deposit included in metro pass
- Japan is largely cashless but carries cash to smaller establishments
- Most restaurants have picture menus or English options
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tokyo safe?
Tokyo consistently ranks among the world's safest cities. Crime is extremely low and the city is very foreigner-friendly.
Do I need a JR Pass for this tour?
Your metro pass covers all Tokyo journeys. Nikko and Kamakura day trips use local trains included in the package.