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 solitude. 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