Travel & transfer: Arrival at Haneda Airport and transfer
After landing, you take the Keikyu Line and the Asakusa Line directly towards Asakusabashi, usually without changing.
Flughafen Hanedaapprox. 600–¥700 pp
Weekend like a local · 16 stops
Tokyo: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Tokyo off the beaten tourist track: Saturday arrival with coffee, art and izakaya in Kuramae and Asakusabashi, Sunday in Shimokitazawa and Kichijoji with cafés, galleries and local food.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- April
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Arrival, coffee and crafts
Arrival at Haneda Airport, check-in in Asakusabashi and a relaxed afternoon in Kuramae with coffee, paper shops and a riverside walk, followed by an evening at an izakaya.
10:30
11:30
10 min on foot
12:00
12:30
Stay: Drop off luggage at Richmond Hotel Asakusa
8 min on foot
12:45
13:45
Lunch: Lunch at Kikko
Kikkoapprox. 1,000–¥1,600 pp6 min on foot
14:00
15:00
Café: Coffee at Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge
The lounge in a former warehouse in Kuramae is a relaxed place for coffee and cake. Good for settling in after the journey.
Nui. Hostel & Bar Loungeapprox. 600–¥1,000 pp8 min on foot
15:15
16:15
Sightseeing: Walk along the Sumida River
12 min on foot
16:30
17:45
Shopping: Browse stationery at Kakimori
Small notebook shop where you put together your own notebook from paper, cover and rings. A lovely, inexpensive souvenir.
Kakimoriapprox. 800–¥2,500 pp10 min on foot
18:00
18:45
Stay: Check-in and short break at the hotel
The room is now ready, so you pick up your luggage and freshen up briefly.
12 min on foot
19:15
21:00
Dinner: Dinner at Izakaya Toritsu
Casual izakaya with yakitori and small dishes, full of locals after work. Alternatively, try another izakaya under the railway tracks.
Izakaya Toritsu Asakusabashiapprox. 3,000–¥4,500 pp
Day 2 · Tokio
Art and coffee in the west
A relaxed departure day: breakfast in Asakusa, then coffee, vintage browsing and art in Shimokitazawa, curry in Kichijoji and the transfer to Haneda in the afternoon.
08:30
09:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Café de Lamb
Café de Lambapprox. 900–¥1,500 pp10 min on foot
09:40
10:10
Stay: Check-out at Richmond Hotel Asakusa
Check out and take your luggage with you, as you won't be coming back to the hotel.
1 h by public transport
11:10
12:25
Travel & transfer: Journey to Shimokitazawa
By metro and the Odakyu Line to the west of the city, about an hour including a change.
Shimokitazawa Stationapprox. 300–¥400 pp5 min on foot
12:30
13:15
Café: Espresso at Bear Pond Espresso
Iconic coffee spot for strong espresso and the famous pudding, fitting your coffee theme.
Bear Pond Espressoapprox. 600–¥1,000 pp5 min on foot
13:20
14:30
Shopping: Browsing vintage shops
Small second-hand shops in the side streets, ideal for clothes, records and knick-knacks, with no rush.
Vintage-Läden in Shimokitazawaapprox. 0–¥3,000 pp5 min on foot
14:35
15:35
Lunch: Soup curry at Magic Spice
The spicy Hokkaido-style soup curry is a Shimokitazawa classic and popular with locals.
Magic Spiceapprox. 1,400–¥2,000 pp5 min on foot
15:40
16:40
Activity: Small galleries in Shimokitazawa
A stroll through the neighbourhood's independent galleries and art shops.
Shimokitazawa Galerienapprox. 0–¥500 pp1 h 10 min by train
17:50
19:05
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Haneda Airport
By train via Shibuya and Shinagawa to the airport, with luggage and a generous time buffer.
Haneda Airportapprox. 500–¥700 pp
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FAQ
How many days should you plan for Tokyo?
3 to 4 days are enough for the main neighbourhoods. With 2 days, you focus on a few areas such as Asakusa, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Because of jet lag, it's worth building in a buffer.
Which neighbourhood is best to stay in?
For a first visit, Shinjuku is the most practical because of its transport links. Asakusa is quieter and cheaper, Shibuya livelier. Above all, being close to a train station is what matters.
Is Tokyo expensive?
Less than many people expect: food and public transport are affordable. Hotels are expensive in high season, but there are also simple business hotels and hostels. The exchange rate has a strong effect on costs.