Itinerary: 5 Days In Tokyo In April For Cherry blossom, Shopping And Temples.

by Rosy
May 06, 15:25
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We had a wonderful 5 day trip in Tokyo. We enjoyed the April cherry blossom, cheap shopping and beautiful temples there. It's great experience in our lifetime. Would come back there again.

Duration 5.0 days
Estimated cost 331.60 USD
Total travel distance 100.0 km
Number of places 15 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Temple Cultural Market Nature Shopping People watching (street) People watching
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 4 places

09:30

Shibuya Detail Map

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya (渋谷; [1]) is a shopping and eating district popular with a lot of young Tokyoites. It's within walking distance from two other large shopping districts - Omotesando and Harajuku.

Shibuya's restaurants and bars start to get busy around 7 pm (any night of the week). They stay busy until last train. Tokyo people generally stay out until their last train.
Dogenzaka is one of Shibuya's main streets that's a good direction to walk for dining and nightlife options.
For Shibuya is really crowd, you need to pay attention to your personal belongings. Especially those who go with kids, keep eyes on your kids when you are in the Shibuya Station.
Shibuya Crossing is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. It's one of the best spots to photograph Japan.
Lost in the enormous crowds waiting for friends at Hachiko square is a small statue of the famous dog who gives the square its name. Hachiko was a dog who waited at Shibuya station each day for his master. He continued to wait each evening after his master passed away.

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6.14 USD

10 mins

1.78 km

11:15

Harajuku Detail Map

Tokyo 150-0001 Japan

Harajuku is the center of Japan's most extreme teenage cultures and fashion styles, but also offers shopping for adults and some historic sights.

This place offers a lot of peculiar fashion items from clothing, shoes, accessories.
Most fun to watch are the harajuku girls. They come in all sorts of anime/ cos play costumes.
A lot of souvenirs can be found in this area too if you are thinking to get some!
The harajuku girls doesn't like their pictures to be taken as it can be deemed as rude.
It is VERY busy on weekends, but sometimes on weekdays too.
It's a fashion capital for cool fashion, most of the stuff is on the cheap side so you don't need to spend too much.
The food areas around are also quite nice.
What is not to be missed are the lovely crepes which are on sale for a very reasonable 500 yen or so.

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5 mins

0.48 km

13:30

Takeshita Dori Detail Map

1 Chome Jingumae, 渋谷区 Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Takeshita Street is a pedestrian-only street lined with fashion boutiques, cafes and restaurants in Harajuku in Tokyo, Japan.

Fascinating place with seas of people with multitudes of sub cultures that Harujuku is famous for.
If you don't like crowds, don't go to Takeshita-dori.
A must if you're in Tokyo but avoid if you have small children as it's very easy to become separated.
The food areas around are also quite nice.
It is definitely worth a look even if you don't want to buy or show off your cutting edge Tokyo fashion

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6.14 USD

5 mins

1.6 km

15:00

Meiji Jingu Detail Map

Meiji Jingu 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557 Japan

Meiji Jingu Shrine is famous for its picturesque views and the beautiful garden with lovely birds that will touch your hands when you come inside.

You should bring your cash
Many couples choose this place for a their wedding ceremony.
There are instructions to follow; one of them is to clean yourself before praying.
You must not eat, drink or smoke in the Shrine.
Amulets as souvenirs for your friends and family can be purchased in this shrine
Check the weather condition before going as there is no shelter from the main entrance to the main Shrine. You should go there early as there are much more people later

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 2 places

08:30

Lake Kawaguchiko (Fuji Five Lakes) Detail Map

Lake Kawaguchi Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Kawaguchiko Lake is known as the starting point for climbing Mt. Fuji, as well as a mecca for sports fishing.

You can have lunch at a small tempura restaurant near the train station was a surprise bonus.
Don't forget to bring jackets and your camera.
It's better to buy the scenic boat, cable car and bus ride combined ticket because that saved you a lot of money.
Don't forget to check weather forecast before your trip. It can be sunny in your hotel (Tokyo) but the weather can turn bad in Kawaguchiko.
It's better to go early for a clear view.
Be aware if you go by bus in this area.The bus system here doesn't work as good as it is in Osaka or Tokyo. The bus driver can skip some stations so it's better for you to ask them for 2 times at the place you want to stop.

Pickup a taxi

178.99 USD

1 hour 30 mins

57.82 km

13:30

Hakone Detail Map

Hakone, Japan

Hakone (箱根) is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji

Try the black eggs (黒玉子 kuro-tamago) at Owakudani. Boiled on site, their shells are a mottled black due to a chemical reaction with the sulphurous water, but the inside is quite tasty. According to Japanese legend, every one you eat will add seven years to your life. 5 eggs (and hence 35 years) will set you back just ¥500.
Many tourist spots in Hakone are accessible via the Hakone Tozan Railway. It is unique in that the train repeats switchbacks three times to go up the steep slope from Yumoto, the entrance of Hakone, to Gora. The train runs on the steepest slope (80/1000) among the railways in Japan.
Around Kowakidani Station, there is a hot spring theme park named Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, a Mediterranean-style public bath
It's better to start your day trip early because it can be very crowded at some touristy spots.