Tokyo Trip ・ Dario & Zoe

Mar 26 – Apr 4 · Tokyo
Fri, Mar 27 — Arrival / Ginza light day▾
22°C / 12°C (72°F / 54°F) — Warm, partly cloudy. Great arrival day.
Ginza base
Low energy day Optional sakura Stay close to hotel
7–11
Fixed Arrive at Haneda, then transit to Ginza
Goal: stay functional, hydrate, keep the radius tight.
Transit Haneda → Ginza
Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport Terminal 1·2·3 to Sengakuji (18 min), transfer to Toei Asakusa Line to Higashi-Ginza (5 min). Total approx. 30–40 min. IC card accepted. Follow signs for Keikyu at arrivals.
Keikyu Line Toei Asakusa Line Directions
11–13
Fixed Hotel check-in
13–15
Meal Ginza lunch
Tonkatsu Marushichi Ginza / Tempura Tsunahachi Ginza / Ippudo Ginza
15–21
Sakura Chidorigafuchi
Optional cherry blossom stop depending on arrival energy.
Meal Ginza dinner
Sushimaru / Ippudo / Tsunahachi
Sat, Mar 28 — Sakura day — Chidorigafuchi + Asakusa + Ueno Yozakura▾
26°C / 17°C (78°F / 63°F) — Very warm, sunny. Peak cherry blossom day.
Peak sakura day
Chidorigafuchi Senso-ji Ueno sakura Yozakura Optional Akihabara
8–9
Transit Ginza → Chidorigafuchi
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line from Shibuya-Ginza (transfer at Nagatacho or Otemachi) to Kudanshita (Z06), approx. 15 min. Exit 2, then 5 min walk to the canal path. Alternatively, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line from Nihonbashi to Kudanshita, 5 min.
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Directions
9–11
Sakura Chidorigafuchi sakura walk
Best sakura spot in Tokyo. Walk the canal path under the canopy. Rowboat rental available — arrive early, lines build fast on sunny weekends. About 800m path one way.
11–11:30
Transit Chidorigafuchi → Asakusa
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line from Kudanshita (T07) to Kayabacho (T10), 7 min, transfer to Hibiya Line northbound to Ueno (H17), then 1 stop back to Asakusa on Ginza Line (G19). Total approx. 25 min. IC card accepted.
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Directions
11:30–14
Planned Senso-ji + Nakamise
Crowds will be high on a sunny Saturday — move through Nakamise quickly and find quieter side streets around the temple.
Meal Asakusa lunch
Plenty of options around Nakamise and the side streets. Daikokuya tempura is a local classic.
14–17
Transit Asakusa → Ueno
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Asakusa (G19) to Ueno (G16), approx. 6 min, direction Shibuya. Or walk 20 min south along Kaminarimon-dori.
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Directions
Sakura Ueno sakura route — afternoon
Best flow: Park Exit → central blossom avenue → fountain plaza → Shinobazu Pond boardwalk → Bentendo. Afternoon light is excellent for photos.
17–18
Activity Optional: Akihabara quick browse
10 min walk south from Ueno along Chuo-dori, or 3 min on Hibiya Line (Ueno H17 → Akihabara H15). Skip if energy is low — yozakura is the priority.
Walking directions
18–20
Sakura Ueno yozakura — evening sakura
Ueno park is illuminated at night during peak bloom — one of the best yozakura spots in Tokyo. Lanterns along the main avenue, atmospheric and less rushed than daytime. Return to the park from Akihabara or stay if you skipped it.
20–21
Meal Dinner in Ueno / Ameyoko area
Ameyoko market stalls, Daitoryo, or Sumiyaki Yakitori Sasanoya nearby. From: Ueno area — update if location changes.
21+
Transit Ueno → Hotel (Ginza)
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Ueno (H17) to Higashi-Ginza (H08), approx. 15 min, direction Naka-Meguro. IC card accepted. From: Ueno dinner area — update if dinner location changes.
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Directions
Sun, Mar 29 — AnimeJapan▾
17°C / 5°C (63°F / 41°F) — Cool drop, partly cloudy. Light shower possible.
High-stimulation day
AnimeJapan Tokyo Big Sight Early arrival Light dinner afterward
7–10
Fixed AnimeJapan day
Prioritize highest-value booths first. Pack water and snacks.
Transit Ginza → Tokyo Big Sight
Walk or metro to Shimbashi Station (10 min), then Yurikamome Line from Shimbashi to Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimonguchi, approx. 25 min. Exit directly into Big Sight. Total approx. 40–45 min. Buy Yurikamome ticket separately (320¥).
JR Yamanote Line Yurikamome Line Directions
10–18
Fixed AnimeJapan event block
Keep it intentionally open inside the venue until Zoe's franchise priorities are finalized.
18–21
Meal Ginza dinner
Ippudo / Tsunahachi / easiest nearby fallback
21+
Transit Return to hotel
Dinner is in Ginza — hotel is walking distance (5–10 min). From: Ginza dinner area — update if dinner location changes.
Mon, Mar 30 — TeamLab Borderless▾
16°C / 5°C (60°F / 41°F) — Cool, partly cloudy. Light shower possible.
Fixed booking
TeamLab Azabudai Fixed booking
7–9
Activity Slow morning
9–11
Activity Ginza walk
11–13
Meal Tsukiji area lunch
13–14:30
Activity Tokyo Station / Marunouchi browse
Tokyo Character Street / Donguri Store. Keep it light before TeamLab.
14:30–15:15
Transit Ginza → Kamiyacho (TeamLab)
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Ginza station to Kamiyacho (3 stops, approx 8 min). Use Exit 5, then 5 min walk to Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B entrance.
Hibiya Line Directions
15:30–18:30
Fixed TeamLab Borderless
Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1F, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku. Booked 15:30. Allow 2.5–3 hrs. Shoes on, photography encouraged, no tripods or selfie sticks.
Google Maps
18:30–21:00
Meal Dinner in Azabudai
Restaurant TBD — use Near me to find options around Azabudai Hills.
21+
Transit Azabudai → Hotel (Ginza)
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Kamiyacho (H06) to Higashi-Ginza (H08), approx. 8 min, 2 stops. IC card accepted. From: Azabudai Hills area — update if dinner location changes.
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Directions
Tue, Mar 31 — Nakano + Shinjuku▾
10°C / 6°C (50°F / 43°F) — Cool and cloudy. Rain likely — layer up.
Anime + skyline day
Nakano Broadway Shinjuku Gyoen Good dinner night
9–14
Planned Nakano Broadway
Anime/manga shopping — Nakano Broadway is the main draw.
Transit Ginza → Nakano
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from Ginza (M16) to Shinjuku (M08), approx. 20 min, then JR Chuo-Sobu Line from Shinjuku to Nakano, 4 min. Total approx. 30 min. IC card covers both legs.
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line JR Chuo Line Directions
Meal Nakano lunch
14–18
Transit Nakano → Shinjuku
JR Chuo-Sobu Line from Nakano to Shinjuku, 4 min, direction Shinjuku/Tokyo. Departs frequently. IC card accepted.
JR Chuo-Sobu Line Directions
Sakura Shinjuku Gyoen
High-quality cherry blossom viewing with more breathing room than Ueno.
18–21
Meal Shinjuku dinner options
Omoide Yokocho / Sumiyaki Yakitori Sasanoya / Takeshi Oden
21+
Transit Shinjuku → Hotel (Ginza)
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from Shinjuku (M08) to Ginza (M16), approx. 20 min. IC card accepted. From: Shinjuku dinner area — update if dinner location changes.
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Directions
Wed, Apr 1 — Kamakura▾
7°C / 4°C (45°F / 39°F) — Cold and wet. Rain likely — bring umbrella.
Day trip
Temples Great Buddha Food gap still open
7–9
Transit Ginza → Kamakura
JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station (approx. 55 min, direct) or Shimbashi to Kamakura. Depart from Track 1/2 basement level at Tokyo Station. IC card accepted. Depart by 7:30 to reach Kamakura before 9:00.
JR Yokosuka Line Directions
9–11
Planned Kamakura temples
11–13
Meal Komachi Street lunch
13–15
Planned Great Buddha
15–18
Transit Kamakura → Ginza
JR Yokosuka Line from Kamakura to Tokyo Station (55 min, direct). Trains run every 15–20 min. Last comfortable departure around 17:30.
JR Yokosuka Line Directions
Transit Return to hotel
Yokosuka Line arrives at Tokyo Station — hotel is a short walk or one metro stop (Ginza Line, Tokyo → Ginza, 2 min). IC card accepted.
Walking or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Directions
Thu, Apr 2 — Inokashira Park + Ghibli Museum▾
14°C / 6°C (57°F / 42°F) — Mild recovery, partly cloudy.
Hard-ticket day
2:00 PM Ghibli Kichijoji Strong sakura day
9–13
Transit Ginza → Kichijoji
Tokyo Metro to Shinjuku (Marunouchi Line, 20 min), then JR Chuo Rapid Line from Shinjuku to Kichijoji (18 min, direction Takao). Total approx. 45 min. IC card covers both legs. Exit North or Central for Inokashira Park.
JR Chuo Line Directions
Sakura Inokashira Park
Excellent fit with Ghibli day. Rowboats optional if energy and lines allow.
Meal Kichijoji lunch
Meal gap still open.
14–18
Fixed 2:00 PM — Ghibli Museum
Treat as the main event of the day. Do not overpack the schedule.
18–21
Meal Dinner in Kichijoji or fallback in Ginza
21+
Transit Kichijoji → Hotel (Ginza)
JR Chuo Rapid Line from Kichijoji to Shinjuku (18 min), then Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from Shinjuku (M08) to Ginza (M16), approx. 20 min. Total approx. 45 min. IC card covers both legs. From: Kichijoji area — update if dinner moves to Ginza (walking distance then).
JR Chuo Line Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Directions
Fri, Apr 3 — Shibuya + Harajuku▾
11°C / 8°C (51°F / 46°F) — Cool, partly cloudy.
Youth culture day
Meiji Shrine Harajuku Strong food cluster
9–13
Planned Meiji Shrine + Harajuku wandering
Good balance before Shibuya density later in the day.
Transit Ginza → Harajuku / Shibuya
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line from Higashi-Ginza (H08) to Ebisu (H02), 10 min, then JR Yamanote Line 1 stop to Shibuya or 2 stops to Harajuku. Alternatively, Ginza Line from Ginza to Shibuya direct (19 min, G01). IC card accepted.
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line JR Yamanote Line Directions
13–18
Meal Shibuya lunch
Gyukatsu Motomura / Katsugyu
Planned Shibuya Crossing + surrounding exploration
Good day for your dense Shibuya food list and shopping density.
18–21
Meal Shibuya dinner
Ikura / Yakiniku Kokokara / Negiya Heikichi
21+
Transit Shibuya → Hotel (Ginza)
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line from Shibuya (G01) to Ginza (G09), direct, approx. 19 min. IC card accepted. From: Shibuya dinner area — update if dinner location changes.
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Directions
Optional swap — Fuji day trip
If conditions are favorable, swap this day for a Fuji trip: JR Chuo Ltd. Express from Shinjuku to Otsuki (75 min), transfer to Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko (50 min). Depart Shinjuku by 7:30. Last return from Kawaguchiko around 18:00. Reserve Chuo Express seats in advance. All transit details and directions are preserved from the original plan.
Sat, Apr 4 — Narita departure▾
18°C / 6°C (65°F / 42°F) — Mild, partly cloudy. Good departure day.
Departure day
Low complexity Leave buffer
7–9
Fixed Pack
9–11
Transit Ginza → Narita Airport
Narita Express (N'EX) from Tokyo Station (Track B3F) to Narita Airport T1 or T2·3, approx. 53 min. Depart by 14:00 for a 16:45 flight. Reserved seat required, book day before. IC card not valid — buy N'EX ticket at JR ticket office.
Narita Express (N'EX) Directions
11–13
Fixed Airport
13–15
Fixed Flight
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