Tokyo in 6 Days – DisneySea, City Highlights & Mt. Fuji

Today belongs to Tokyo DisneySea, the only Disney park in the world built around the sea, and many visitors find it the most beautiful of them all. The park is divided into themed ports: the Italian-style Mediterranean Harbor at the entrance, Mermaid Lagoon for younger children, the Arabian Coast, and the volcano of Mysterious Island with its Journey to the Center of the Earth ride.

Plan your day around the rides you most want and the evening show on the harbour. The newest area, Fantasy Springs, has Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan attractions and can need a separate paid pass on busy days. Meals and shopping inside the park are on your own. Transfers to and from the park are arranged by private coach.

At a glance: Time needed: ~9–10 hrs in the park · Travel: ~1 hr each way by coach · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 8:00 AM): Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tokyo DisneySea, about 1 hr. Reach before opening (usually 9:00 AM) to beat the first queues.

• Late morning: Head first to the most popular rides such as Soaring: Fantastic Flight or Journey to the Center of the Earth, which build long queues by noon.

• Noon: Lunch in the park (own cost). Restaurants get busy between 12:00 and 2:00 PM.

• Afternoon: Mermaid Lagoon, the Arabian Coast and smaller shows, 3–4 hrs.

• Evening: Night show on Mediterranean Harbor, around 30 min (timing varies by season).

• Night: Transfer back to the hotel by private coach.

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Tokyo DisneySea → hotel, about 1 hr each way by private coach.

Tips & what to carry

• Download the Tokyo Disney Resort app before you go to see wait times and book Priority Pass or paid Premier Access.

• Wear comfortable shoes; most visitors walk 15,000 steps or more in a day here.

• Weekends and Japanese school holidays are very crowded. A weekday visit is noticeably easier.

• Carry a water bottle, a cap and a light rain jacket. Outside food is restricted except light snacks.

• Some thrill rides have height limits, usually around 102–117 cm. Check before you queue with children.

Included today

• Park and Attraction tickets are Included

• 2 Way Transfers to parks are Included in Private Coach

Overnight: Tokyo

A day on the west side of Tokyo, travelling by subway on your own. Start at Meiji Jingu, the city's great Shinto shrine, reached by a wide gravel path under tall trees that feels a world away from the traffic outside. Yoyogi Park next door is good for a slow walk and, on weekends, for watching street performers and dancers.

From there it is a short walk to Takeshita Street in Harajuku, a narrow lane of fashion shops, crepe stands and colourful sweets that is packed by afternoon. In the evening carry on to Shibuya for the famous Scramble Crossing, where crowds cross from every direction at once, and a photo with the Hachiko statue, the loyal dog who waited for his owner at this station for ten years.

At a glance: Time needed: ~6 hrs sightseeing · Travel: Subway on your own, ~30–40 min each way · Pace: Moderate

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast, then subway to Harajuku or Meiji-jingumae station, about 30–40 min.

• Late morning: Meiji Jingu Shrine, about 1–1.5 hrs including the forest walk.

• Noon: Yoyogi Park, about 45 min. Lunch in Harajuku (own cost).

• Afternoon: Takeshita Street and Omotesando, 1.5–2 hrs for shopping and snacks.

• Evening: Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko Statue, about 1 hr. The crossing looks best after dark.

• Night: Dinner in Shibuya, then subway back to the hotel (own cost).

Travel for the day

• Hotel → Harajuku → Shibuya → hotel by subway on your own (transfers not included today).

Tips & what to carry

• At Meiji Jingu, bow once at the large torii gate and rinse your hands at the water basin before entering. Dress modestly.

• Takeshita Street is quieter before 11:00 AM; by afternoon and on weekends it is shoulder to shoulder.

• For a view down onto the crossing, try the upper floors of the Shibuya station buildings or a café overlooking the junction.

• Hold on to small bags in crowds; Tokyo is very safe but the crossing is crushing at rush hour.

Overnight: Tokyo

A long, rewarding day that covers Tokyo's gardens, its oldest temple, its tallest tower and its best-known digital art museum. Start early at Shinjuku Gyoen, a large park with Japanese, English and French gardens that is famous for cherry blossom in spring and autumn colour in November. Then cross the city to Ueno Park, with its ponds, museums and Ueno Zoo, best known for its giant pandas.

In Asakusa you walk Nakamise Street, lined with stalls selling rice crackers and souvenirs, to Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple. Next door, Tokyo Skytree rises 634 m and its observation deck gives you the whole city, and Mt. Fuji on a clear day. End the evening at teamLab Planets in Toyosu, walking barefoot through water and rooms of light. You make your own way between stops by subway.

At a glance: Time needed: ~9 hrs sightseeing · Travel: Subway on your own between stops · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (9:00–10:30 AM): Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, about 1–1.5 hrs. Opens at 9:00 AM; closed on Mondays.

• Late morning: Subway to Ueno, about 25 min. Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo, about 1.5–2 hrs. The zoo is closed on Mondays.

• Noon: Lunch around Ueno or Asakusa (own cost).

• Afternoon: Nakamise Street and Senso-ji Temple, about 1–1.5 hrs.

• Late afternoon: Tokyo Skytree observation deck, about 1 hr. A short walk or one stop from Asakusa.

• Evening: teamLab Planets in Toyosu, about 1.5–2 hrs, by timed entry. Then subway back to the hotel.

Travel for the day

• Shinjuku → Ueno → Asakusa → Skytree → Toyosu → hotel by subway on your own, about 25–40 min per hop.

Tips & what to carry

• This is a packed day. If you are travelling with children or seniors, keep the Skytree or the garden shorter.

• Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Zoo are both closed on Mondays; plan this day for another weekday.

• At teamLab you walk barefoot in water up to the knee. Wear shorts or trousers that roll up, and avoid skirts because of mirrored floors.

• Try melon pan or ningyo-yaki (small sponge cakes) on Nakamise Street; eat at the stall rather than while walking.

• Skytree is busiest at sunset. Go in the late afternoon for a shorter queue.

Included today

• Park and Attraction tickets are Included

Overnight: Tokyo

A full-day group coach tour to Japan's most famous mountain. The coach climbs to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station, about 2,300 m up, where on a clear day the snow-streaked summit seems close enough to walk to. It is colder up here than in Tokyo, so carry a layer even in summer.

From there you head into Hakone for a cruise across Lake Ashi, with the red torii of Hakone Shrine standing at the water's edge and Fuji in the distance on a good day. The Hakone Ropeway rises over Owakudani Valley, where volcanic steam still pours out of the hillside. You are back in Tokyo by evening for a last night in the city.

At a glance: Time needed: ~9 hrs tour · Travel: ~2–2.5 hrs each way by coach · Pace: Full

Schedule

• Morning (around 7:30–8:00 AM): Breakfast and make your way to the coach pick-up point. Drive to Mt. Fuji, about 2–2.5 hrs.

• Late morning: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, about 1 hr (weather permitting).

• Noon: Lunch on the way to Hakone (own cost).

• Afternoon: Lake Ashi cruise, about 30–40 min, and the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani, about 30 min.

• Evening: Coach back to Tokyo, arriving around 6:00–7:00 PM.

• Night: Free for a farewell dinner (own cost).

Travel for the day

• Tokyo → Mt. Fuji 5th Station → Hakone → Tokyo by SIC (shared) coach, about 9 hrs.

Tips & what to carry

• Mt. Fuji is often in cloud, especially in summer. The view is never guaranteed, but mornings and the cooler months are best.

• The 5th Station road can close in snow; the tour then uses a lower viewpoint.

• Try the black eggs boiled in Owakudani's hot springs; they are said to add years to your life.

• Group tours leave on time. Reach the pick-up point 10–15 min early.

Included today

• Transfers are in SIC Coach

• Hakone Komagatake Cruise Round-Trip Ticket are Included

Overnight: Tokyo

A relaxed final morning. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and, depending on your flight time, take a last walk through Asakusa or pick up snacks and souvenirs at a Don Quijote or a department store food hall.

Your transfer then takes you to the airport for your flight back to India.

At a glance: Time needed: ~1–2 hrs free time, flight permitting · Travel: ~1 hr airport transfer · Pace: Easy

Schedule

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Free for last-minute shopping (own cost).

• Noon: Check out from the hotel.

• Departure: Transfer to Tokyo airport, about 1 hr, reaching at least 3 hrs before an international flight.

Travel for the day

• Tokyo hotel → Tokyo airport ~1 hr.

Tips & what to carry

• Tax-free shopping needs your passport. Keep tax-free bags sealed until you leave Japan.

• Japanese snacks such as Tokyo Banana and Kit Kat in local flavours travel well and are sold at the airport too.

• Keep coins for vending machines or spend them; coins cannot be changed back in India.

Included today

• Airport Transfers is Covered