Day 5 Tokyo Itinerary: Ginza, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station & Tokyo Tower (Budget RM180–RM500)

After a busy Mount Fuji day trip, today is more relaxed.

You’ll explore Tokyo’s upscale districts, historic landmarks and one of Japan’s most iconic towers.

Exchange Rate Used:

¥100 = RM3.00

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Day 5 Summary

Main Areas:

• Imperial Palace
• Marunouchi
• Tokyo Station
• Ginza
• Tokyo Tower

Estimated Budget:

RM180–500

Expected Walking Distance:

8–10km

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8:00 AM – Breakfast

Recommended:

Komeda Coffee

Budget:

¥800–1,200

(RM24–36)

Doutor Coffee

Budget:

¥600–1,000

(RM18–30)

Convenience Store Breakfast

Budget:

¥400–700

(RM12–21)

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9:00 AM – Imperial Palace East Gardens

Opening Hours:

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission:

Free

Time Required:

1–1.5 Hours

Highlights:

• Historic Castle Grounds
• Stone Walls
• Japanese Gardens
• Moats

This is one of the few places where you can experience old Tokyo in the middle of the modern city.

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10:30 AM – Marunouchi District

Admission:

Free

Time Required:

1 Hour

Highlights:

• Modern Skyscrapers
• Luxury Shopping
• Business District

Photography Spot:

Marunouchi Plaza facing Tokyo Station.

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11:30 AM – Tokyo Station

Admission:

Free

Time Required:

1 Hour

Highlights:

• Historic Red Brick Building
• Character Street
• Ramen Street

Popular Shops:

Pokémon Store

Ghibli Store

Sanrio Shop

Jump Shop

Shopping Budget:

¥0–5,000

(RM0–150)

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12:30 PM – Lunch

Recommended:

Tokyo Ramen Street

Budget:

¥1,200–2,000

(RM36–60)

Tonkatsu

Budget:

¥1,500–2,500

(RM45–75)

Sushi

Budget:

¥2,000–4,000

(RM60–120)

Expected Spend:

¥2,000

(RM60)

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2:00 PM – Ginza

Travel Time:

5 Minutes

Fare:

¥180

(RM5)

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2:15 PM – Explore Ginza

Admission:

Free

Time Required:

2–3 Hours

Highlights:

• Luxury Shopping
• Department Stores
• Japanese Stationery
• Flagship Stores

Popular Stores:

Uniqlo Ginza

12 Floors

Muji Ginza

Itoya Stationery

Ginza Six

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Shopping Budget

Optional:

¥3,000–20,000+

(RM90–600+)

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4:30 PM – Coffee Break

Recommended:

Ginza Cafe

Budget:

¥800–1,500

(RM24–45)

Perfect opportunity to rest before the evening.

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5:30 PM – Travel to Tokyo Tower

Fare:

¥180–220

(RM5–7)

Travel Time:

20 Minutes

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6:00 PM – Tokyo Tower

Opening Hours:

9:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Admission:

Main Deck

¥1,500

(RM45)

Top Deck Tour

¥3,300

(RM99)

Recommended:

Main Deck

Best Value

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Best Time

30 Minutes Before Sunset

You’ll experience:

• Day View
• Sunset
• Night View

in a single visit.

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7:30 PM – Dinner

Recommended:

Yakiniku

Budget:

¥3,000–5,000

(RM90–150)

Izakaya

Budget:

¥2,500–4,500

(RM75–135)

Sushi

Budget:

¥3,000–6,000

(RM90–180)

Expected Spend:

¥3,500

(RM105)

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9:00 PM – Tokyo Tower Night Photography

Many photographers stay another 30–45 minutes after sunset.

Tokyo Tower is arguably more photogenic at night than during the day.

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Day 5 Budget Summary

Item	Cost (JPY)	Cost (RM)
Breakfast	¥1,000	RM30
Transport	¥600	RM18
Lunch	¥2,000	RM60
Coffee	¥1,000	RM30
Tokyo Tower	¥1,500	RM45
Dinner	¥3,500	RM105

Estimated Total

¥9,600

(≈ RM288)

Shopping not included.

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Common Mistakes

❌ Spending too much time shopping in Ginza

❌ Visiting Tokyo Tower only after dark

❌ Skipping Tokyo Station Character Street

❌ Visiting on a rainy day if photography is important

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Tomorrow: Day 6 Tokyo Itinerary

Highlights:

• DisneySea (Recommended)
  OR
• Tokyo Disneyland

Estimated Budget:

RM350–900

Depending on ticket and spending.