Japan · Roamwell Travel Desk
Tokyo in five days
Choose a base around your evenings
Stay near Ueno if you want to start early in eastern Tokyo and end the evening somewhere quieter. Choose Shinjuku if dinner and nightlife are a bigger part of the trip. Compare the walk from the exact station exit to your hotel, especially if you’ll arrive with luggage.
Days 1–2 · Arrive and explore the east
Check whether your ticket lands at Haneda or Narita before choosing an airport transfer. Keep arrival day to a neighbourhood walk and dinner. The next morning, start in Asakusa, then pick Ueno’s museums or a walk through Yanaka depending on your energy.
Days 3–4 · Explore the west and leave room to wander
Group Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya on one day. Start with the quieter shrine grounds and finish near Shibuya for dinner. Use the next day for a single interest: gardens, design shops or a food-focused afternoon. That keeps time free for unexpected finds.
Day 5 · Make departure easy
Pick one stop close to your hotel and keep luggage collection and your airport transfer as the anchors. Check the airport and terminal on your ticket again before leaving. When comparing flights from Australia, count the airport transfer, baggage and any overnight connection alongside the airfare.