🇯🇵 Ultimate Tokyo Travel Guide! 🗼✨
(Costs, Attractions, Transportation, Flights, Food, Instagram Spots, Restaurants & Hotels)
Planning a trip to Tokyo? This super detailed guide will help you budget, save money, and visit the best spots while avoiding tourist traps! 💯
💰 Budget Breakdown (in MYR – Malaysian Ringgit)
| Category | Estimated Cost (5-7 Days) |
|---|---|
| Flight 🎫 | RM1,500 – RM3,000 (round trip) |
| Accommodation 🏨 | RM200 – RM600/night (budget to luxury) |
| Transportation 🚆 | RM100 – RM400 (metro + buses + JR Pass) |
| Food 🍣 | RM50 – RM200/day |
| Attractions 🎟 | RM100 – RM400 (entry tickets) |
| Shopping 🛍 | Personal budget |
| Total 💵 | RM3,000 – RM7,000 (varies by traveler) |
✈ Flight Prices (KUL ➝ Tokyo Narita/Haneda)
🔹 Direct Flights:
- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) – RM2,000+
- All Nippon Airways (ANA) / Japan Airlines (JAL) – RM2,500+
🔹 Budget Airlines (cheaper, but no checked luggage):
- AirAsia – RM1,500+
- ZIPAIR (JAL’s low-cost airline) – RM1,800+
💡 Tip: Book 2-3 months in advance to get the best deals. Avoid peak seasons (Cherry Blossom: March-April, Autumn Leaves: October-November, Winter Holidays: December).
🚆 Tokyo Transportation Guide
📌 Recommended Transport Cards
🚋 Suica/Pasmo Card – For Tokyo Metro, JR trains, buses (Top up RM100+)
🚄 JR Pass (for traveling to multiple cities) – RM1,000+ (7-day pass)
🚕 Taxis/Uber are expensive! Starting fare RM20+, use metro or bus instead
💡 Metro Pass Options:
✅ Tokyo Metro 24-hour Pass – RM30
✅ Tokyo Metro + Toei Subway 24-hour Pass – RM35
📍 Must-Visit Attractions & How to Get There
| Attraction | Highlights | Entry Fee | How to Get There & Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Tower🗼 | Iconic landmark, beautiful night view | RM50+ | Hibiya Line to Kamiyacho Station, 10-min walk (RM6) |
| Tokyo Skytree 🌆 | Tallest tower, stunning city views | RM100+ | Hanzomon Line to Oshiage Station, 5-min walk (RM6) |
| Sensoji Temple & Kaminarimon⛩ | Oldest temple, famous lantern | Free | Ginza Line to Asakusa Station, 3-min walk (RM5) |
| Meiji Shrine | Tokyo’s most famous shrine | Free | JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station, 5-min walk (RM6) |
| Akihabara🎮 | Anime, gaming, electronic shops | Free | JR Yamanote Line to Akihabara Station, 2-min walk (RM6) |
| Shibuya & Harajuku 🛍 | Trendy shopping, Shibuya crossing | Free | JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya Station (RM6) |
| Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea 🎢 | World-famous theme parks | RM300+ | JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station, 5-min walk (RM10) |
| Sanrio Puroland 🎀 | A must-visit for Hello Kitty fans | RM150+ | Odakyu Line to Tama Center Station, 10-min walk (RM15) |
🍣 Must-Try Foods & Recommended Restaurants
| Dish | Recommended Restaurants | Price (RM) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen 🍜 | Ichiran Ramen / AFURI / Tsuta Ramen | RM40 – RM60 |
| Sushi 🍣 | Nemuro Hanamaru / Kyubey / Sushi Dai | RM80 – RM300 |
| Yakiniku (BBQ) 🥩 | Gyu-Kaku / Kamakura Wagyu / Jojoen | RM100 – RM300 |
| Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) 🍱 | Wako / Maisen | RM50 – RM80 |
| Takoyaki (Octopus Balls) 🐙 | Gindaco | RM30 – RM50 |
| Tempura 🍤 | Tempura Kondo / Kaneko Hannosuke | RM80 – RM200 |
| Matcha Desserts 🍵 | Nana’s Green Tea / Tsujiri / Ippodo | RM30 – RM80 |
💡 Money-saving tips:
- 7-Eleven/FamilyMart/Lawson sell delicious & cheap rice balls, bentos (RM10+)
- Lunch sets are often cheaper than dinner at high-end restaurants
🏨 Recommended Hotels (by Budget)
💰 Budget (RM150 – RM300/night)
- UNPLAN Hostel Tokyo – Clean & modern, great for backpackers
- Ueno First Cabin Tokyo – Capsule hotel with excellent location
- SAKU REN Hotel Asakusa – Affordable and near tourist spots
💎 Mid-Range (RM300 – RM600/night)
- Shinjuku Granbell Hotel – Convenient location near Shinjuku Station
- Shibuya Excel Tokyu Hotel – Close to Shibuya’s shopping district
- Dormy Inn Asakusa – Includes an onsen, great value
🏆 Luxury (RM800+ /night)
- Mandarin Oriental Tokyo – 5-star hotel with stunning views
- Aman Tokyo – Ultimate luxury & relaxation
- Four Seasons Hotel Otemachi – High-end experience
💡 How to save on hotels:
- Airbnb is great for families & groups
- Capsule hotels are unique & budget-friendly
