Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo is Japan's sprawling capital and one of the world's most populous cities, blending ultramodern skyscrapers, ancient temples, and distinct neighbourhood personalities into one electrifying destination. It's globally renowned for its food scene — from Michelin-starred restaurants to late-night ramen stalls — as well as its cutting-edge fashion, pop culture, and nightlife districts like Shinjuku and Shibuya. Travellers explore historic sites such as Senso-ji in Asakusa, the Imperial Palace East Gardens, and the atmospheric backstreets of Yanaka. Tokyo also serves as a gateway to day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and Mount Fuji, making it a natural base for exploring the wider Kanto region.

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Tokyo, Japan · 4 days

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Tokyo Snapshot 4 Day — Self-Launched Edition

A DIY version of One Life Adventures' 4-day Tokyo Snapshot: the same four days in the city — Senso-ji after dark, Harajuku and Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, a sushi-making class, Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho and the Shibuya scramble — done independently from a hostel base in Yanaka/Nippori. Tokyo is one of the easiest cities in the world to travel solo: the metro is cheap and signposted in English, and every included activity on the original tour is bookable as a public class or free to visit. Costs below are rough backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights.

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~£237

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