I went to Tokyo for the first time on my own. After entering Haneda Airport, I am very ambitious not only to visit Asakusa, Ueno, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza and other places from central Tokyo, but also to Disneyland, Yokohama and other places in the suburbs. Arranging a one-park and two-food hot spring trip in Nikko City in the north was really quite fulfilling, but it had to happen that there was a way to take multiple days off at that time.
The second Tokyo free tour is to arrange a five-day trip that spans the two days of the week, just like ordinary office workers. Many low-cost airlines fly to Narita Airport, so that office workers can go abroad to recharge at any time. Something.
Next, let's take a look at Wendy and Anya's free travel itinerary for a short trip to Tokyo during their free time at work.
2015.Five days and four nights Tokyo pop-up tour
first day. May 5th (Friday): Airport Entry and Shunyou Shiba Park
- Tigerair Taiwan → Arrival at Narita Airport → Kafude·Do·Kriwa Hamamatsucho branch (lunch) → Airbnb@Hamamatsucho (Check-in) → Shiba Park → Zojoji Temple → Kumano Shrine → Tonkotsu Sauce らーめん Fukui Ramen Shop (Dinner) → rest
the next day. May 5 (Sat): Special Market and Sumida River Cruise
- Hotel → Tokyo Monorail → Oi Racecourse Flea Market → の出桟桥→ Sumida River Line Cruise → Sensoji Temple → まぐろそば浅草店 (Lunch) → Tokyo Tower → Light House (Dinner, old name: Tsukura) → Rest
The third day. May 5st (Sun): One-day trip to Odaiba, Rinkai Fukutoshin
- Ryokan → Odaiba → Diver City → Food Court (Lunch) → JINS Odaiba branch → Café de Miki with Hello Kitty (Afternoon Tea) → VenusFort → MEGA WEB → Ferris wheel → The King of Dumplings (Dinner) → Airbnb@Tsukiji (Check-in) → rest
The fourth day. June 6st (Monday): Enjoy iris flowers and go shopping
- Ryokan → Matsuya (lunch) → Iris Seven Deities of Good Luck → Horikiri Twelve Gods → Horikiri Ayame Garden → KONCENT Zomae Main Store → Friends of Baxi → Smile (dinner) → Rest
The fifth day. June 6 (Tuesday): Departure from Narita Airport
- Get up → Narita Airport → Tigerair Taiwan → Taoyuan Airport
Day XNUMX: Arrival at the airport and travel to Shiba Park
Taiwan flies to Tokyo Narita Airport's low-cost airlines, including: Vanilla Air, scoot, Scoot, Tiger Airways, etc. More and more people take low-cost airlines to Tokyo for small trips, and some even come for a one-day pop-up shopping itinerary. If you choose the location of the hotel carefully beforehand, the Tokyo small tour is really suitable for busy office workers, which is why our second Tokyo free tour is possible.
I tried Airbnb service for the first time in Tokyo. There are a lot of room choices in Hamamatsucho and Tsukiji, Minato-ku. After I actually checked in, I realized that it is really convenient. Not only is it convenient to travel between Narita and Haneda Airport, but there are also many special attractions nearby. With a well-developed transportation network, it is also very convenient to go to other scenic spots. After we checked in this time, we walked directly around and spent the whole afternoon.
Extended reading: "2015 newly opened hotels in Tokyo in 26.Hotel.Capsule Hotels and Youth Hostels"
◎ Traffic description
Just as Kansai Airport has JR West and Nankai Electric Railways, the transportation from Narita Airport into downtown Tokyo also has two options: JR East and Keisei Electric Railways. The private railway Keisei Electric Railway usually only costs JR East. Half of the price, but JR East Japan also has a cheap package to buy, you can compare it first.In addition, Keisei Electric Railway and Toei Subway cooperated through trains, if you choose the right one, not only the price is cost-effective, but the transportation is fast and convenient.
This time we stayed at the Airbnb in Hamamatsu-cho, Minato-ku, and from Narita Airport to the station where the hotel is located, we must take the Keisei Narita Airport Line, Keisei Oshijo Line, and Toei Asakusa Line. It seems complicated, but there are direct connections. You can get there by car, and you can reach the hotel without changing cars at all, which is very convenient.It is recommended that those who enter the country from Narita Airport on low-cost airlines can choose hotels near the stations along the Toei Asakusa Line before and after the trip. It will be very convenient to travel to and from the airport.
- Narita International Airport official website (Chinese):http://www.narita-airport.jp/ch2/
- Keisei Electric Railway Official Website (Chinese):http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/tc/
- JR East official website (Chinese):http://www.jreast.co.jp/tc/pass/nex_round.html
◎ Detailed itinerary
- Airport entry:Tigerair Taiwan (Taoyuan Airport, 07:00AM ► Narita Airport, 11:10AM) → Narita Airport Terminal 2 → Keisei Narita Airport Line Acquis Limited Express + Keisei Oshijo Line Acquis Limited Express + Toei Asakusa Line エアポート Express (Airport No. 2 Station) ► Keisei Takasago Station ► Oshiage Station ► Daimon Station, no-transfer through train, 1 hour 8 minutes, ￥1,330/person) → Daimon Station
- Yushiba Park: Walk → Kafade·Do·Kriwa Hamamatsucho shop (lunch) → Airbnb@Hamamatsucho (Check-in) → Shiba Park → Zojoji Temple → Kumano Shrine → Tonkotsu Sauce らーめん Fukui Ramen Shop (Dinner) → rest
▲Take Tigerair Taiwan to Tokyo, busy office workers can take a flash trip at any time.
▲ If you go to the city from Narita Airport, you can take the Keisei Electric Railway and stay in hotels in Asakusa, Ueno, Shinagawa, etc., which is more convenient!
▲ I tried to stay at Airbnb for the first time in Tokyo, and I really felt like I was home.
▲ On the way to Shiba Park, you can see beautiful bonsai everywhere. Hamamatsucho is really a convenient and beautiful neighborhood.
▲ You can see the Tokyo Tower in Shiba Park. I wanted to kill it at night, but unfortunately it rained in the evening, so I had to come back the next day to make up for this regret.
▲ When returning to the accommodation in the evening when it rains, hide in the ramen shop and enjoy the food, next to the drug store, you can also replenish the goods first.
Day XNUMX: Special market and Sumida River cruise
In Tokyo, Japan, where there is no night market, and the itinerary for office workers to go abroad is often included in weekends and holidays. At this time, getting up early in the morning to visit the various markets opened on the holiday is a pretty good itinerary. Taking the monorail is also a pretty good experience. Shopping and eating in Tokyo is definitely a necessary itinerary, but it is also possible to dig out special attractions and activities to enrich the itinerary.
After visiting the flea market and returning to Hamamatsucho, I then stopped by the pier to take a boat to Asakusa. Originally, I was just coveting the freshness of the boat. I didn’t expect to use the subway on the return journey to complete the one-day trip to the twin towers easily. From Skytree to Tokyo Tower, although we mainly focused on Sensoji Temple that day, it is definitely not a problem to experience the modern and retro style of high towers in one day.
- Information on Tokyo Flea Market:https://trx.jp/
◎ Traffic description
From Hamamatsucho to Oi Racecourse flea market, you can take the Tokyo Monorail (Tokyo モノレール). The carriages and windows of the monorail are beautiful, and you can have a pretty good riding experience.It should be noted that some routes of the monorail do not stop at stations. They mainly connect to Haneda Airport. We accidentally took the direct service to Haneda Airport. By the way, we went around Haneda Airport and did it back. About 15 minutes was wasted, which shows that the route is dense and fast.
After returning to Hamamatsucho from Oi Racecourse, we walked to the water bus boarding ground of Hinode Pier. From here, we can take a boat to Odaiba or Asakusa. You can enjoy the river bank without changing to various railway lines. With the sea scenery, the price is about twice as expensive, and the one-way price is less than 1 yen. Wendy finds it acceptable and highly recommends everyone to experience it.
- Tokyo Monorail Official Website (Chinese):http://www.tokyo-monorail.co.jp/tc/
- Tokyo Cruise Ship official website (Japanese and English):http://www.suijobus.co.jp/
◎ Detailed itinerary
- Flea market: get up → walk → Hamamatsucho Station → Tokyo Monorail (Hamamatsucho Station ► Oi Racecourse Mae Station, ¥270/person) → Oi Racecourse Flea Market → Tokyo Monorail (Oi Racecourse Front Station ► Hamamatsucho Station, ¥270/person) → Hamamatsucho Station
- Tokyo Cruise: On foot (800 meters) → Old Shiba Rikyu Garden (passing) → Hinode Hanabashi Minakami Bus Rika → Sumida River Line Cruise (Japanese out of the bridge ► Asakusa, 40 minutes, ￥780/person) → Sumida River Line → Sensoji Temple → まぐろそば浅草店 (Lunch) → Asakusa Station
- Tokyo Tower: Toei Asakusa Line (Asakusa Station ► Daimon Station) → Toei Oedo Line (Daemon Station ► Akabane Bridge Station) → Tokyo Tower (￥900/large observatory, ￥700/special observatory) → Taxi → Tantoya (dinner, old shop name: Tsukura) → Rest
▲ Taking the monorail is easy, fast and fun. If you are not careful, you can also come to Haneda Airport for a tour, haha!
▲ Take a cruise along the Sumida River, and you can enjoy the view of Tokyo Skytree erected from the surface of the river.
▲ When you come to Asakusa, of course you have to walk around Sensoji Temple. By the way, ask for a lottery and buy an Omori.
▲ Come to Tokyo Tower in the evening and complete the one-day trip of the twin towers.
Day XNUMX: One-day trip to Odaiba, Rinkai Fukutoshin
Odaiba, which is next to the sea, is just like Tokyo Disneyland. It is very suitable for parents and couples to come here for a day trip. The cost is much lower than Disneyland. It is recommended to go online to see the main attractions of Odaiba beforehand and choose the area you want to play first. The line arrangement is even simpler, as long as you come to Odaiba, you can play in this area all day long!
We chose DiverCity Odaiba Shopping Plaza and Palette City as two key points. Not only can you enjoy shopping and shopping, but you can also make a pilgrimage to Mobile Suit Gundam and Toyota's new and concept cars. Finally, you can sit on the Ferris wheel. I want to say that if I have time, I have to go to Odaiba Seaside Park to take pictures of the night view, but the whole day's schedule is too fulfilling, and I have to give up.
- Introduction of Taiwan Scenes (Chinese):https://www.gotokyo.org/tc/tourists/areas/areamap/odaiba.html
Extended reading: "Coin Locker: Tokyo coin locker practical strategy and experience"
◎ Traffic description
In addition to the Tokyo Cruise Ship water bus to Odaiba, there are mainly two railway lines: Yurikamome and Rinkai Line.If you live in the Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro areas, because the Rinkai Line and JR Saikyo Line run mutually, they can be connected directly without transferring, which is the best choice.As for the Yurikamome’s starting station is Shimbashi Station, it is actually quite convenient to transfer to the three major railway lines of JR East, Toei Asakusa Line, and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
If you live in Asakusa, it is recommended to take the Tokyo Cruise Ship water bus directly to Odaiba’s Odaiba Kaihama Park Pier, which is the best choice.We had to transfer to Airbnb near Tsukiji on the same day. We chose to arrive at Shimbashi Station first, use coin lockers to store luggage, and then take a ride directly to Odaiba, without wasting time at all, for your reference.
- ゆりかもめ线。Lily Gull (Chinese):http://www.yurikamome.co.jp
- りんかい线。Linhai Line (Chinese):http://www.twr.co.jp/lg/chtw/index.html
◎ Detailed itinerary
- Shopping mall: Get up → JR Yamanote Line (Hamamatsucho Station ► Shimbashi Station) → Coin locker (Leave your luggage) → Yuri Yuri (Shimbashi Station ► Odaiba Station) → Odaiba → Diver City → Food Court (Lunch) → JINS Odaiba branch (With glasses) → Café de Miki with Hello Kitty (Afternoon Tea) → Mobile Suit Gundam → Hydrangea
- Ride the Ferris wheel: Walk → VenusFort Shopping Center (ヴィーナスフォート) → MEGA WEB Automobile Exhibition Center → Ferris wheel → ゆりかもめ Lily Gull (Qinghai Station ► Shimbashi Station) → Dumpling King (dinner) → Coin locker (collecting luggage) → Taxi → Airbnb@Tsukiji (Check-in) → rest
▲ Coin-operated lockers, which are necessary in major stations and shopping malls, can be said to be a good helper for travelers, especially when staying in Airbnb rooms without service counters.
▲ You are going to take the Yurikamome to Odaiba. You can purchase a one-day ticket, but if you only go back and forth twice, you can use an IC card.
▲ After getting off at Odaiba Station, first walk to Diver City shopping mall.
▲ Come to Odaiba to experience the quick service of matching glasses, it is really fast and cheap!
▲ Hello Kitty theme restaurant in Diver City.
▲ Mobile Suit Gundam!This is the place where every anime fan must come to the pilgrimage.
▲ It was the hydrangea season, and there is a beautiful path in Odaiba where you can admire the hydrangea.
▲ Continue to the Venus Fort shopping mall.
▲ Although I experienced the Tokyo Tower earthquake the night before, I still muster my courage to ride the Ferris wheel!
▲ Japanese small electric cars are cute and practical. I really want to take one home directly.
▲ After retrieving the suitcase from the locker at the station, take a taxi to the next Airbnb.
Day XNUMX: Appreciating calamus flowers and shopping
I stayed at Tsukiji the previous night on Airbnb. I could walk to the Tsukiji market early in the morning, but I was too tired the night before, so I had to give up the morning trip, and then I planned to go shopping in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ginza. The itinerary, but I went to Odaiba to enjoy a stroll, and changed the itinerary to the sights in the suburbs of Tokyo. In fact, many areas in Tokyo are quite unique, and there is no need to go to the crowded people.
We locked the Horikiri Ayame Garden in Katsushika District, mainly for the iris blooming season. However, Katsushika District can also be said to be the place of anime pilgrimage. The Captain Tsubasa and Oolong Police Station are the second pillars, but we finished watching the iris. After the flower, it will continue the Shinjuku shopping itinerary originally planned.If you have the chance, come here to cherish the memory of the Oolong Police Station, which has been serialized for 2016 years and finished in XNUMX.
◎ Traffic description
People who are planning to travel freely in Tokyo for the first time are usually confused by the complicated Tokyo subway route map. People who have trouble viewing maps or route maps are advised to familiarize themselves with the transportation query apps such as NAVITIME and the transfer desk. People who like to look at the route map are recommended. You can download the operating route map of Toei and Tokyo Metro separately. It is best to download the Japanese version directly, and then use it with the query APP. I believe it will be easier to get started.
If you simply plan the Tokyo city excursion, you can take the two subway lines of Toei and Tokyo Metro, which is quite enough. You can purchase one-day tickets separately (Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket is 600 yen, Toei one-day ticket 700 yen), or a one-day pass (1 yen) in common between the two, but if the itinerary is not tight, in fact, it is the most convenient way to directly swipe an IC card such as Suica, and you will not save much money by buying a one-day pass.
This time, Wendy and Anya set up a temporary intention to go to Horikiri Ayame Garden. The location is just like Tokyo Disneyland. It is located in the suburbs far from the center of Tokyo. You have to take the JR East route together. Therefore, the Suica watermelon card is used to make the trip. The most flexible approach is to treat the range of travel and itinerary planning for various one-day travel coupons as pure research for leisure.
- Toei Subway Official Website (Chinese):http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/ch_h/
- Tokyo Metro Official Website (Chinese):http://www.tokyometro.jp/tcn/
- Railway operation route map (download):Toei Subway.Tokyo Metro.JR East Japan
◎ Detailed itinerary
- Iris Garden: Get up → Walk → Tsukiji Market (pass) → Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Tsukiji Station ► Ueno Station) → Walk → McDonald's (Breakfast) → Keisei Line (Keisei Ueno Station ► Horikiri Iris Garden Station) → Iris Seven Deities→ The Twelve Gods of Horikiri → Horikiri Ayame Garden → Matsuya (lunch)
- Shopping: Keisei Line (Horikiri Irisen Station ► Aoto Station) → Keisei Oshijo Line + Toei Asakusa Line (Aoto Station ► Kuramae Station, through train) → KONCENT Zomae Main Store → Toei Oedo Line (Kuramae Station ► Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station) → Yuto Hashi → Smile (Dinner) → Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (Shinjuku Station ► Ginza Station) → Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Ginza Station ► Tsukiji Station) → rest
▲ I wanted to get up early to go to Tsukiji Market, but living in Airbnb is too much like living at home, so I just sleep in bed!
▲ The iris flowers on the banks of the Arakawa River have been very famous since the Edo period, and there are really many types!
▲ Before heading to Shinjuku, I came to KONCENT first to purchase diatomaceous earth absorbent mats.
▲ When I came to this big station in Shinjuku, I couldn't help but go to Yodobashi to see the latest version of Macbook laptop, haha!
Day XNUMX: Departure from Narita Airport
On the last day of the Tokyo pop-up trip, I was preparing to take the flight departing at noon. I still had the opportunity to get up early to make up for the itinerary of shopping in the Tsukiji market, but I still had more than enough energy, haha!Originally, the Tsukiji Market was scheduled to relocate to the new location of Toyosu Market in 2016, but it was postponed due to land pollution problems in the new venue. I hope that there will be a chance to make up for this attraction in the future!
Extended reading:"Tokyo Reservation Notes" Information on newly opened hotels and hotels in Tokyo in 2016
◎ Traffic description
When you travel to and from Narita Airport in Tokyo, if you take Keisei Electric Railway, choose to live in Asakusa, Ueno, Ginza, Shimbashi, Shinagawa, etc., there are direct trains to reach, and if you live in Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, If you are near the station in Ikebukuro, Yokohama, etc., you can choose to take the JR East route, and it will be more cost-effective to purchase the "N'EX Tokyo return ticket" at the discounted price.
Choosing to stay in a hotel with direct access to and from Narita Airport is of course the best situation. However, everyone chooses to stay in a hotel in different situations. In fact, it is the best practice to be familiar with the railway line query APP tool, and it can also help the journey more smoothly.We checked into the Tsukiji area before departure. If we check through the app, we can quickly find out that after transferring one stop to Ningyocho Station through Tokyo Metro, there is a direct train to Narita Airport, which is quite convenient.
Extended reading:"Transit to NAVITIME" The best railway information query software for free travel in Japan
◎ Detailed itinerary
- Narita Airport: Get up → Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Tsukiji Station ► Ningyocho Station) → Toei Asakusa Line Express + Keisei Oshiage Express + Keisei Line Express (Ningyocho Station ► Oshiage Station ► Keisei Takasago Station ► Airport No. 2ビル station, transfer-free through train, 1 hour and 30 minutes, ￥1,290/person) → Narita Airport
- Airport departure: Tigerair Taiwan (Narita Airport, 12:10PM ► Taoyuan Airport, 03:00PM)
▲ Office workers are ready to return to work after charging up for the XNUMX-day flash trip in Tokyo!
Conclusion
This small tour of Tokyo will not focus on arranging shopping trips in the city center, but visiting areas and attractions in the suburbs of Tokyo, and provide you with a reference when planning your trip.Because there is a lot of information on Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza and other places, it is recommended that you arrange a small trip to Tokyo. After shopping in the center of Tokyo, you can intersperse one or two days in the suburbs of Tokyo, from Odaiba, Yokohama, Katsushika To Disneyland, they are all pretty good attractions!
