Day 1

Asakusa & Traditions

Temple visits, pottery art, and cute animal cafe

9:00 AM Must Do

โ›ฉ๏ธ Senso-ji Temple

Tokyo's oldest temple. Walk Nakamise Street for snacks and souvenirs. Go early!

๐Ÿ“ 5 min walk Free
Optional Family Fun

๐Ÿ‘˜ Kimono Rental

Dress up in traditional kimono for perfect family photos at the temple.

ยฅ5,000-8,000/person
Book on Klook โ†’
1:30 PM Kid Fav

๐Ÿท Mipig Cafe

Adorable micro pig cafe! Perfect for your 8-year-old. Book in advance.

๐Ÿ“ 15 min walk ยฅ2,200-3,300
Book at mipig.cafe โ†’
3:00 PM Wife's Pick

โœจ Kintsugi Workshop

Learn Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold. Create a unique souvenir!

๐Ÿ“ 3 min from hotel ยฅ16,500/person
Book Workshop โ†’
6:00 PM

๐Ÿฎ Evening Walk & Dinner

Senso-ji is beautiful at night. Try Tsukiji for fresh seafood dinner.

Taxi ~ยฅ1,500

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • Senso-ji opens 6 AM โ€” early = best photos
  • Book Mipig Cafe 1 week ahead
  • Kintsugi needs advance booking
Day 2

Skytree & Aquarium

Epic views, penguins, and origami art

9:00 AM Must Do

๐Ÿ—ผ Tokyo Skytree

Japan's tallest tower (634m)! Breathtaking panoramic views. Book tickets online.

๐Ÿ“ 15-20 min walk ยฅ2,100-3,100/adult
Book Tickets โ†’
11:30 AM Kid Fav

๐Ÿ  Sumida Aquarium

Penguins, jellyfish, and beautiful planted tanks. At Skytree base.

๐Ÿ“ Skytree Town ~ยฅ2,500/adult
1:30 PM

๐Ÿฑ Lunch at Solamachi

300+ shops & restaurants. Great food court with options for everyone.

~ยฅ1,000-2,000/person
3:30 PM Kid Fav

๐Ÿฆข Origami Kaikan

Museum & shop for Japanese paper folding. Great souvenirs!

๐Ÿ“ 10 min taxi Free entry

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • Get combo Skytree + Aquarium ticket
  • Weekdays much less crowded
  • Origami Kaikan closed Sundays
Day 3

Tech & Digital Art

Akihabara gadgets + teamLab magic

9:30 AM Tech Heaven

๐Ÿค– Akihabara

Tokyo's famous tech district. Yodobashi Akiba, retro games, arcades!

๐Ÿ“ 10 min taxi ๐Ÿ‘ง Arcades!
2:30 PM Don't Miss!

๐ŸŒŠ teamLab Planets

Walk through water with digital koi, explore infinity rooms. Mind-blowing!

๐Ÿ“ 25 min taxi ยฅ3,600-4,800/adult
Book teamLab โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • Wear shorts/roll-up pants for teamLab
  • Book teamLab 1+ month ahead!
  • Bring passport for tax-free shopping
Day 4

Culture & Fashion

Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Shibuya Crossing

9:00 AM Peaceful

๐ŸŒฒ Meiji Shrine

Serene shrine in a forested park. More peaceful than Senso-ji.

๐Ÿ“ 20 min taxi Free
11:00 AM Kid Fav

๐ŸŒˆ Harajuku

Colorful Takeshita Street โ€” kawaii fashion, rainbow cotton candy, crepes!

๐Ÿ“ 5 min walk from shrine
2:30 PM Iconic

๐Ÿšถ Shibuya Crossing

World's busiest crossing! Then head up to Shibuya Sky for sunset views.

๐Ÿ“ 10 min walk Sky: ~ยฅ2,200
Book Shibuya Sky โ†’
Alternative Princess Dreams

๐Ÿฐ Tokyo Disneyland

Swap Day 4 for Disney! Unique rides, excellent food. Book way ahead.

๐Ÿ“ 30-40 min taxi ~ยฅ8,400-9,400
Book Disney โ†’
Tips

Essential Info

Everything you need to know

๐Ÿ’ฐ Estimated Budget (Family of 3)

~ยฅ20,000 Transport
~ยฅ40,000 Attractions
~ยฅ30,000 Food
~ยฅ90,000 Total (~$900 AUD)
๐Ÿ“ฑ

Essential Apps

Google Translate (camera mode!), Google Maps, Suica/Pasmo app

๐Ÿ’ด

Money

Japan uses lots of cash! ATMs at 7-Eleven work. ยฅ100 โ‰ˆ $1 AUD

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Transport

Uber works! Taxis easy, no tips. Most places 10-30 min taxi from hotel.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ

Language

Use our Translator! "Sumimasen" (excuse me), "Arigatou" (thanks)

๐ŸŽฎ Japan-Exclusive Tech Finds

Sony Reon Pocket ยฅ20-30k Wearable neck cooler/heater
Pokรฉmon Anker ยฅ3-10k Japan-exclusive power banks
Instax Mini Link ยฅ10-15k Phone photo printer
Ambie Ear Cuffs ยฅ10-15k Sony spin-off clip-on earbuds

๐Ÿ“ Best shops: Yodobashi Akiba, Bic Camera. Bring passport for tax-free!