# 4 days in Tokyo: an itinerary day by day

> Four days: three in Tokyo and one at Mount Fuji. The first three: Shibuya, Meiji Jingu, the palace and Senso-ji; Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu, Tsukiji and Ginza; Ueno, Ameyoko, Akihabara and Shinjuku at night. Day four is Lake Kawaguchiko at the foot of Fuji, Japan's highest mountain at 3,776 m — about two hours by bus from Busta Shinjuku or on the Fuji Excursion train — for views of the peak and the Chureito Pagoda.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/in-4-days

## Day 1

1. [Shibuya Crossing](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/shibuya-crossing.md) — YesGo score 57/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · free; Shibuya Sky ≈ ¥2,700–3,400
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Takeshita Street](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/takeshita-street.md) — YesGo score 49/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free
   ↓ 13 min on foot
3. [Meiji Jingu](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/meiji-jingu.md) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · free; Gyoen garden paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 29 min by transport
4. [Tokyo Imperial Palace](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-imperial-palace.md) — YesGo score 62/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free
   ↓ 31 min by transport
5. [Senso-ji](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/senso-ji.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · free

Total with walks: 7 h 17 min

## Day 2

1. [Tokyo Tower](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-tower.md) — YesGo score 56/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Main Deck ¥1,500; Top Deck ¥3,300 online
   ↓ 5 min on foot
2. [Zojo-ji](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/zojo-ji.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · free; gallery ¥700
   ↓ 19 min by transport
3. [Hamarikyu Gardens](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/hamarikyu-gardens.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ¥300; over-65s ¥150
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 14 min on foot
4. [Tsukiji Outer Market](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tsukiji-outer-market.md) — YesGo score 46/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free
   ↓ 14 min on foot
5. [Ginza](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ginza.md) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free

Total with walks: 7 h 32 min

## Day 3

1. [Akihabara](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/akihabara.md) — YesGo score 53/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h · free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
2. [Ameyoko](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ameyoko.md) — YesGo score 40/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 7 min on foot
3. [Ueno Park](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/ueno-park.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · park free; zoo ¥600
   ↓ 34 min by transport
4. [Kabukicho](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/kabukicho.md) — YesGo score 55/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · free
   ↓ 20 min on foot
5. [Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-government-building.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free

Total with walks: 8 h 20 min

## Day 4

1. [Mount Fuji](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/mount-fuji.md) — YesGo score 52/100 (Yes, go) · 4 h · free to view; climbing ≈ ¥4,000

Total with walks: 4 h

## How the four days work

The first three days are the 3-day itinerary. Day four is Fuji — put it on the clearest day in the forecast.

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## Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo

The easiest option is Lake Kawaguchiko: a bus from Busta Shinjuku or the Fuji Excursion train, about two hours. Looking at the mountain is free at any time; climbing is in season only, roughly July to 10 September, for about 4,000 yen.

## Other day trips

[Mount Takao](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/mount-takao) is a short hike 50 minutes from Shinjuku, with Fuji views on a clear day. [Tokyo Disneyland](https://yesgo.io/japan/tokyo/tokyo-disneyland) makes a family day, and [Kamakura](https://yesgo.io/japan/kamakura) has the Great Buddha and temples.

## Tips

- Choose your Fuji day by the forecast: clouds hide the mountain.
- Book the Kawaguchiko bus ahead.
- Keep quiet at temples and shrines and take your shoes off before entering halls; photos inside halls are often not allowed. There is no tipping in Japan.
- Japan uses the yen. Foreign cards work almost everywhere, but temples, markets and small cafés want cash. A Suica or PASMO card pays for trains, metro and shops by the station.
- Fuji is visible more often in the morning than later in the day.

## Questions

### What to do with 4 days in Tokyo?

Three days in the city and a fourth at Fuji by Lake Kawaguchiko.

### How do I get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo?

By bus from Busta Shinjuku or the Fuji Excursion train, about two hours.

### When can you see Fuji?

Most often from November to February, and in the morning.

### Can you climb Fuji?

Only in season, roughly July to 10 September.

### Is 4 days in Tokyo enough?

For Tokyo and Fuji, yes.

### How much is the Fuji trip?

Looking is free; you pay for the bus or train.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes; the lake has walks and viewpoints.

### Where else can I go from Tokyo?

Kamakura or Mount Takao.

### When is the best time?

Spring, November and winter for Fuji views.

### How do I pay in Japan?

Japan uses the yen. Foreign cards work almost everywhere, but temples, markets and small cafés want cash. A Suica or PASMO card pays for trains, metro and shops by the station.

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