10 Day Japan Travel Itinerary

At first, Tokyo can seem just like the photos. Fancy skyscrapers, scores of businessmen darting about in dark suits (especially at the busy Shibuya Crossing), flashy city lights, busy metro stations. But the contrasts soon come into view. Old Buddhist temples, obscure tea rooms, eclectic cafes, soothing green spaces. Even as someone who seeks a slower life on the countryside, I loved getting a feel of Tokyo, and recommend atleast two nights in the city.

Where to stay in Tokyo
Tokyo Station Hotel

The Tokyo Station Hotel is a quintessential Japanese icon, located in the 17th century Marunouchi – once the residence of Japan’s most powerful warriors, and now designated Japan’s living cultural heritage. Its restored red brick architecture, views over the Imperial Palace, and luxurious maisonette (duplex) rooms, make it an experience in itself. Its central location means you’d be walking distance from the Tokyo Station metro, shinkansen station, the popular neighborhood of Ginza, and the tree-lined Nakadori Avenue.

Hotel Chizanso

Once a garden devastated by the air raids of World War II, Hotel Chinzanso is a heritage hotel within a stunning Japanese garden, home to 10,000+ trees in the heart of Tokyo! That means you can experience cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in the summer and fall colors right in your backyard. It’s located an easy 10-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station, offering easy access to the rest of the city.

Other Space Asakusa

Asakusa, with its old town vibe, the ancient Sensoji Temple, walking streets filled with izakayas and hip cafes, and proximity to the Sumida River, was my favorite neighborhood in Tokyo. In the otherwise expensive city, Other Space Asakusa is a relatively affordable, no frills boutique hotel in the heart of Asakusa.