Tokyo 5-day itinerary 2026
A clear 5-day plan: Shinjuku base, two zones per day, honest budget.
Tokyo
Tokyo Guides
From Shinjuku to Asakusa, from family trips to Mt. Fuji day excursions. (18 in-depth guides)
Tokyo · Itinerary
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Fuji-Q Highland: tickets, priority passes & is it worth it?
Free entry, three ticket layers — dynamic 1-day pass pricing, the priority-ticket system, and the big four coasters after Do-Dodonpa retired.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Kawaguchiko Music Forest: tickets, closures & Titanic organ
Weekday vs weekend pricing, the Tue-Wed closure trap, the real Titanic organ story, and when the rose garden peaks on Lake Kawaguchiko.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Kachi Kachi Ropeway: fares, passes & is it worth it?
3 minutes up Mt. Tenjo for the lake-and-Fuji frame — fares, four official passes, the ¥500 swing, and the 40-min hike down.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Oishi Park: lavender & kokia calendar, access guide
The free Fuji-and-flowers spot on Kawaguchiko — official bloom calendar, lavender and kokia timing, and access.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Chureito Pagoda: is the 398-step climb worth it?
The pagoda-and-Fuji postcard after 398 steps — 2026 festival cancellation, timing, and access.
Tokyo · Disney
Tokyo Disney Halloween 2026: Dates, Costume Rules & Prices
Disney Halloween 2026 runs Sept 16–Oct 31 at both parks. Full costume is limited to two windows, peak Saturdays hit ¥12,400, and the villains parade DPA is ¥3,500 — pick the right date and park.
Tokyo · Winter
Tokyo Winter Illuminations: 5 Venues, Free vs Paid
Marunouchi, Roppongi, Midtown and Omotesando are free; only Yomiuriland charges. Dates, vibe, and a one-night route compared.
Tokyo · Winter
Tokyo Winter Day Trips: 6 Escapes Compared
Six winter escapes within a day of Tokyo — Nikko snow, Chichibu ice pillars, GALA ski, Hakone onsen, Kawagoe and Kamakura, compared by time and highlight.
Tokyo · Trains
Tokyo Train & Subway Guide 2026: JR, Metro & Toei
Tokyo's rail map looks terrifying, but a single Suica solves 90% of it. The Yamanote loop as your backbone, JR vs Metro vs Toei, whether the Tokyo Subway Ticket pays, and which rush-hour direction to dodge — demystified.
Tokyo · Observation
Tokyo Tower vs Skytree 2026: Which Is Worth It?
Tokyo Tower (333m) or Skytree (634m)? For the classic red-tower night skyline one wins; to stand at Japan's highest deck, the other. Deck height, tickets, views and crowds compared, with a verdict.
Tokyo · teamLab
teamLab Planets vs Borderless 2026: Which to Pick?
Only doing one teamLab? Planets in Toyosu wins for barefoot, knee-deep immersion. A full breakdown of concept, tickets, access, what to wear, who each suits, and whether to do both in a day.
Tokyo · Observation
Shibuya Sky vs Tokyo Observatories 2026: Worth It?
Which Tokyo observatory for the best night view? Shibuya Sky's open-air 230m rooftop vs Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Roppongi and the free 202m Tocho deck — price, height and timing compared, with a verdict.
Tokyo · Disney
Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea 2026: Which Park to Pick?
Disneyland for young kids, DisneySea for adults, couples and the new Fantasy Springs. Tickets, DPA and a side-by-side Land vs Sea table to pick your park.
Tokyo · Rainy Day
Tokyo in the Rain: 10 Indoor Spots 2026
Ten indoor picks for a wet day: teamLab, Skytree, LaQua onsen, Pokémon Center — the plays that save a trip.
Tokyo · Disney
Tokyo Disney Premier Access 2026: Is DPA Worth It?
The verdict on paying ¥1,500–2,500 to skip 90-minute queues, broken down from official DPA pricing.
Tokyo · Family
Tokyo with kids: the honest family guide
Stroller routes, kid-friendly restaurants, and the attractions worth the tantrum risk.
Tokyo · Mt. Fuji
Tokyo to Mt. Fuji day trip guide
Kawaguchiko, Oshino Hakkai, Arakurayama — bus times, prices, must-knows.
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JR Pass, regional passes, airport transit — the difference between an easy and an expensive trip.
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eSIM, Visit Japan Web, tax-free, insurance, weather — every pre-trip essential covered.
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