Tokyo Food and Night Views

Yokocho izakaya, Tsukiji and Toyosu markets, Yokohama Chinatown and ramen, plus Tokyo Tower and the Minato Mirai night view

Stay in Shinjuku and plan your days around food and night views. On the first night, enjoy the free observation deck at the Metropolitan Government Building, then head to Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai. On day two, get up early for Toyosu Market, snack at Tsukiji, and explore the food halls of Ginza department stores before taking in the night view from Tokyo Tower. On day three, head to Yokohama for ramen and Chinatown, then watch the Minato Mirai skyline at dusk and have a drink in Nogeyama. On the last day, enjoy street food in Yanaka and Ameyoko before leaving. This itinerary suits groups of friends and travelers who enjoy nightlife.

Day by day

Day 1 · Shinjuku night views and yokocho alleys

Central Tokyo（Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatory、Omoide Yokocho、Kabukicho, Shinjuku）

Take the Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku, about 50 minutes. In the evening, walk to the Metropolitan Government Building, then continue to Nishiguchi and Kabukicho.

Many small shops in the yokocho alleys and Golden Gai accept cash only, and some charge a seating fee.

Stay: Shinjuku

Day 2 · Toyosu and Tsukiji markets, Ginza and Tokyo Tower

Central Tokyo（Toyosu Market、Tsukiji Outer Market、Ginza、Tokyo Tower）

Early in the morning, take the subway and transfer to the Yurikamome Line to Toyosu, about 40 minutes. Take a taxi to Tsukiji, walk to Ginza, then take the subway to Tokyo Tower.

Toyosu Market is closed on Sundays and some Wednesdays. Tsukiji is least crowded before 9 a.m.

Stay: Shinjuku

Day 3 · Yokohama ramen, Chinatown and the harbor at night

Yokohama（Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum、Yokohama Chinatown、Minato Mirai 21、Noge Izakaya District）

Take the JR line from Shinjuku to Shin-Yokohama, about 40 minutes. Take the subway to the Kannai area and walk around. In the evening, take the JR line from Sakuragicho back to Shinjuku, about 50 minutes.

The Ramen Museum charges admission, so you can try several shops in small portions.

Stay: Shinjuku

Day 4 · Yanaka and Ameyoko street food

Central Tokyo（Yanaka Ginza、Ameya-Yokochō (Ameyoko)）

Take the JR line to Nippori, about 25 minutes. Walk along Yanaka Ginza to Ueno. In the afternoon, take the Keisei line and transfer to the Keikyu line, or take the airport bus, to Haneda.

Most shops on Yanaka Ginza open after 10 a.m.

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