13 days in Tokyo Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Senso-ji Temple and Imperial Palace will appeal to history buffs. You'll get in some beach time at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park) and Katase Higashihama Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Tokyo: Hakone-machi (Lake Ashi (Ashinoko), The Hakone Open-Air Museum, & more), Lake Kawaguchi (in Fujikawaguchiko-machi) and Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Fuji). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Tokyo National Museum, take a stroll through Ginza, get a taste of the local shopping with Asakusa, and make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Tokyo trip site .

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Narita International Airport and Hyakuri Airport. April in Tokyo sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.