Solo weekend guides

Practical routes in Tokyo and nearby destinations, with approximate time, budget, stations and map links. Check official sources before travelling.

Shinjuku solo half-day course

Shinjuku Gyoen, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatory and a day spa.

A public-transport route through a park, shrines, temples and historic streets.

The East Gardens, Marunouchi lunch and a free museum near Tokyo Station.

A cable-car-assisted route to Yakuoin Temple and the 599-metre summit.

Shoes, rainwear, layers, water and phone power for a first day hike.