17 days in Tokyo Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tokyo: Kamakura (Kōtoku-in, Hase-dera Temple, &more), Hakone-machi (Owaku-dani Valley & The Hakone Open-Air Museum) and Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea). The adventure continues: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower, and get a sense of history and politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Tokyo road trip planning website.

Mexico City, Mexico to Tokyo is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 15 hours traveling from Mexico City to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mexico City in February, expect nights in Tokyo to be a bit cooler, around 2°C, while days are colder, around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.