📍 Shinjuku
Central, dense with family hotels, major train interchange, Shinjuku Gyoen park 10 min walk. 7-Elevens on every corner for snacks.
7 days in Tokyo with kids
7 days unlocks a Hakone or Nikko day plus proper slow-trip rhythm.
Family Score · 84/100 for Tokyo
7-day family trip to Tokyo
7 days unlocks a Hakone or Nikko day plus proper slow-trip rhythm.
Day-by-day
- Days 1–5: As the 5-day plan
- Day 6: Hakone day trip (90 min; Mt. Fuji view, pirate ship across the lake, outdoor onsen for older kids)
- Day 7: Nikko day trip (2h; Toshogu Shrine, waterfalls, red bridge — forest break from Tokyo intensity)
Where to stay for a 7-day trip
A longer trip rewards a quieter, more residential base. You will not be rushing out the door every morning.
📍 Ueno / Asakusa
Older, calmer, next to Ueno Zoo + museums + Senso-ji. Easier for a slower first-trip-to-Tokyo pace.
📍 Shibuya
Shoppier and younger-energy, perfect base for teen trips; close to Yoyogi Park and Harajuku.
Budget for 7 days — family of 4
Comfort tier estimate
€5,000+ for 3 nights (4-star Shinjuku hotel, private day guide, kaiseki dinner, Shinkansen day trips).
Saving tips (apply to any trip length):
- 💡 7-Eleven onigiri, bento, and sandwiches are kid-approved and €3–5 per meal
- 💡 Tokyo Metro 72-hour pass (¥1,500 ≈ €9) is the single best deal in the city
- 💡 Many museums (Ueno zoo, Science Museum) are free or €5 for kids
- 💡 Suica/Pasmo IC card auto-pays trains, vending machines, and convenience stores — never fumble for cash
Best time for a 7-day Tokyo trip
When: Late March–April (sakura), October–November (koyo, maples). Avoid July–August (humid 35°C) and major Japanese holidays (Golden Week in early May, Obon mid-August).
Getting there: Narita (NRT) is 60–90 min by Narita Express or bus to central Tokyo; Haneda (HND) is 30 min and preferable with kids. Direct flights from most European hubs (11–13h).
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