Is 4 nights in Tokyo enough?

Equal parts traditional and modern, this megacity has so much to do, see, and eat it would take a lifetime to explore it all. If you don't have a lifetime, four days in Tokyo is enough — as long as you plan carefully. At over 800 square miles, Tokyo is huge; it can take hours to get from neighborhood to neighborhood.



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The ideal duration to explore Tokyo is at least 5 days to discover the main areas of the city and the outskirts of the prefecture. To explore Japan's best, spend at least 2 weeks here. Even then, you will realize that there are so many things to discover in Japan.

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If you have the flexibility, then I think a 5-day Tokyo itinerary is ideal. You can spend four days exploring Tokyo's top attractions and restaurants, then on the fifth day, you can go beyond the city as there are many fascinating places you can visit on a day trip from Tokyo.

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$5000 is more than enough for one person for at comfortable two-week trip after an economy airfare from the USA and economy to mid-range hotel reservations are arranged in advance.

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The areas with the largest number of crime incidents, namely Shinjuku, Setagaya, and Edogawa, are also areas with a comparatively high population. Likewise, few people live in the low-crime areas of Bunkyo, Meguro, and Arakawa.

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Overall, a budget traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day in Japan, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $150 to $250 per day. It's important to plan ahead and research activities and costs to create a budget that works for you.

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Travelling between Tokyo and Mount Fuji by local trains takes about 2 to 3 hours, and includes at least one transfer. At Shinjuku Station, you can catch the JR Chuo limited express train and arrive to Kawaguchiko Station in about an hour.

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In such a massive city, you won't be able to see it all in just 72 hours. That being said, you can cover a lot of ground on a Tokyo itinerary if you have a solid plan. READ MORE: Check out our list of the best things to do in Tokyo! Get ready for an awesome 3 days in Tokyo itinerary!

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Shinjuku and the rest of Japan is quite safe, day and night. Yes, very safe. Even the red light district is safe... other than annoying touts but they won't bother you if you are husband and wife together.

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Tokyo, although vast and essentially unknowable, can be a walkable city. Not all of it of course. If you walked from Koiwa to Ome, for example, it would probably take a few days. But central Tokyo is explorable and the things you find out when walking in the world's biggest city are profound and unforgettable.

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