So excited to share my itinerary (scroll down for typed version) and recs with you! Tokyo was my first destination as a solo female traveler, and I thought that it would be a good warm-up because I heard that Japan was very solo traveler-friendly. Unfortunately, I sometimes felt lonely and anxious because I visited the week leading up to Christmas, which is basically Valentine's season in Japan. Almost everyone went around with a friend or significant other, which made me hyper-aware of my aloneness. I think that I would have enjoyed solo traveling more if I visited Tokyo at a different time of the year. I was always the only person eating by myself in izakayas, which felt a bit awkward because izakayas have a very social environment. People usually go in groups because the plates are designed to be shared, and eating alone can be expensive. The food was always fantastic though! Dia time

I found myself with more spare time than preferred with 6 days, and I think that 3-4 days would be plenty to see the best sights. I'd highly recommend spending a day in my favorite neighborhoods: Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara/Asakusa. The other neighborhoods are nice but not essential if you're short on time. If I were to do it again, I would have skipped browsing in Shinjuku's department stores, Times Square, and Tokyo Tower. DisneySea disabled skip-the-line passes at the time I went, and the long lines tainted my experience. The park is super cool though, so it's probably worth it if you go during a low season. Also, be sure to book your time slot to Shibuya Sky a few days in advance! They fill up quickly.

MY 6-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 - 0:00
- Shibuya - iconic sights and lots of shops and restaurants
○ Shibuya Crossing
○ Sports pub to watch World Cup Final
○ Late-night ramen

Day 2 - 2:01
- Harajuku - colorful street art and trendy shops
○ Thrift stores
- Shimokitazawa - vintage stores and cute cafes
○ Thrift stores
○ Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory
○ Izakaya

Day 3 - 3:20
- Roppongi - cultural hub and vibrant nightlife with strong international presence
○ National Art Center - free for students!
○ Sailor Moon Museum - $17 (not worth it unless you're a huge fan)
- Chiyoda - central district with national centers
○ Imperial Palace and East Gardens
- Shinjuku - most famous district for nightlife
○ Izakayas
○ Bar-hopping and karaoke in Golden Gai
○ Clubbing at Warp Shinjuku

Day 4 - 7:16
- Shinjuku
○ Shopping in department stores: Odakyu, Keio, and Isetan
○ Times Square
○ Ichiran Ramen
○ Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Shibuya
○ Shibuya Sky time slot
○ Tokyo Tower
- Akasaka - affordable restaurants and good nightlife
○ Izakaya

Day 5 - 9:21
- Itamae Sushi
- Ginza - upscale shopping and art district
○ Walked around and went in and out of shops
- Akihabara - cool vibes with electronics, anime, and manga stores
○ Yodobashi
- Asakusa - traditional shops and food stalls
○ Kaminarimon Gate
○ Nakamise Street - shopping
○ Sensoji Temple
○ Hoppy Street - izakaya

Day 6 - 10:42
- DisneySea - beautiful sights but wished that the roller coasters were more intense, and the waiting times were terrible during the holiday season

Hope that this was helpful, and let me know if you have any questions!