Tokyo, Japan
This is your complete Tokyo master plan, including specific transit lines, walking directions, and timing for your viral photo spots.
Getting Around: The Basics
* Transit Pass: Use your iPhone or Android to add a Suica or Pasmo card to your digital wallet before you land. You can tap this for every train and bus listed below.
* Connectivity: Download Google Maps. It is the gold standard for live train platform numbers and walking directions in Tokyo.
Day 1: Arrival & Shibuya Night (21 April)
* 12:15 PM | Arrival at Narita (NRT): Follow signs for "Trains."
* The Route: Take the JR Narita Express (N’EX) directly to Shibuya Station.
* Time/Cost: ~80-90 minutes | ~¥3,250.
* The Walk to Airbnb (Proto Shibuya Shinsen): From Shibuya Station, it is a 12-15 minute walk (~1.3 km) or a 2-minute taxi ride (~¥1,200).
* Tip: If you arrive before your 5:00 PM check-in, use the "Coin Lockers" at Shibuya Station to store your bags.
* 5:00 PM | SHIBUYA SKY (Sunset/Night Session):
* Route: Walk back to Shibuya Scramble Square (the tall glass building at the station).
* Timing: Arrive for your pre-booked 5:00 PM slot. The sunset is at 6:20 PM. Stay until 7:00 PM to see the city lights.
* 7:30 PM | Shinjuku Night Tour:
* Route: Take the JR Yamanote Line (Platform 2) from Shibuya to Shinjuku Station (7 mins).
* Walking: Follow signs for the East Exit to reach Kabukicho (Godzilla Head) and Omoide Yokocho.
Day 2: Mt. Fuji & The Neon Crossing (22 April)
* 08:00 AM | Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour: Meet your tour group at the designated pickup point (usually near Shinjuku Station West Exit or Tokyo Station).
* 8:30 PM | Shibuya Crossing (Night Mode):
* Route: Upon returning to the city, head back to Shibuya Station.
* Best View: Go to the 2nd floor of the Shibuya Mark City walkway or the Starbucks in the Tsutaya building for the best "above the crowd" night photos.
Day 3: The "Early Bird" & Viral Blue Hour (23 April)
* 06:00 AM | Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine):
* Route: Take the JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Harajuku Station (1 stop, 2 mins). The shrine entrance is right next to the station.
* 07:30 AM | Harajuku & Takeshita Street: Walk directly across the street from Harajuku Station to Takeshita Street.
* 09:00 AM | Asakusa (Sensō-ji Temple):
* Route: Take the Ginza Subway Line (Orange Line) from Omote-sando Station (near Harajuku) directly to Asakusa Station (~32 mins).
* Food: Asakusa Chaya Tabanenoshi and Imo Pippi are within a 5-7 minute walk of the temple.
* 12:30 PM | Tokyo Tower Parking Center (Staircase Photo):
* Route: Take the Toei Asakusa Subway Line from Asakusa to Daimon Station (~17 mins).
* Walking: It is a 10-minute walk from Daimon Station to the parking lot entrance.
* 6:40 PM | The Viral 7-Eleven Night Shot (Shiba 3-chome):
* Route: From Tokyo Tower, it is a 6-9 minute walk to the Seven-Eleven Minato Shiba 3-Chome.
* The Shot: This is "Blue Hour"—perfect for the glowing orange tower and the 7-Eleven sign.
* 8:00 PM | Return to Shibuya:
* Route: Walk 10 minutes to Mita Station and take the Mita Line to Shirokane-takanawa, then transfer to the Hanzomon Line to Shibuya (~20-25 mins total).
Day 4: Departure for Osaka (24 April)
* 10:30 AM | Heading to the Shinkansen:
* Route: Take the JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Shinagawa Station (12 mins, ~¥160).
* Why Shinagawa? It is much smaller and easier to navigate with luggage than Tokyo Station.
* 11:00 AM | Boarding: Board the Nozomi Shinkansen for the ~2.5-hour trip to Shin-Osaka.
* Tip: Sit in Seat E (right side) to see Mt. Fuji from the train.