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How to Spend Your Last Day in Tokyo

Last updated 9/3/2568
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If it’s your last day in Tokyo, you’ll want to make the most of it! This guide will take you through a full day of exploring, shopping, eating, and enjoying the best of Tokyo before you leave. Whether you love sightseeing, food, or last-minute shopping, this itinerary has something for you.

Start the Day with a Nice Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or a nearby café before heading out.

Recommended Breakfast Spots

  • Bills (Omotesando, Ginza, Shibuya) – Famous for fluffy pancakes and great coffee.

  • Komeda’s Coffee (Multiple Locations) – A Japanese café with thick toast and strong coffee.

  • Sarabeth’s (Tokyo Station, Shinjuku) – A New York-style breakfast spot.

  • T’s Tantan (Tokyo Station, Vegan-Friendly) – Serves plant-based ramen and breakfast sets.

Take a Morning Walking Tour or Cultural Experience

Your last day is a great time to join a short tour or cultural experience.

Traveler’s Tip: Morning tours usually last 2–3 hours, making them perfect before lunch.

Enjoy a Delicious Last Lunch in Tokyo

Choose a restaurant based on what you haven’t tried yet!

Recommended Lunch Spots

  • Sushi Dai (Tsukiji) – A top-rated sushi spot, but expect long lines.

  • Tonkatsu Maisen (Omotesando, Shinjuku, Tokyo Station) – Famous for crispy pork cutlets.

  • Afuri Ramen (Multiple Locations) – Light yuzu-flavored ramen.

  • Nagi Shokudo (Shibuya, Vegan-Friendly) – A cozy plant-based restaurant.

Do Last-Minute Shopping in Tokyo

Your last afternoon in Tokyo is a great time for souvenir shopping or picking up special gifts.

Best Shopping Areas for Last-Minute Gifts

Ginza – High-End and Unique Shopping

Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Ginza in Tokyo dazzles with its high-end boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and sophisticated ambiance, making it a premier destination for luxury and culture.

Mega Don Quijote

Explore MEGA Don Quijote Nagoya, a 24-hour store offering a vast selection of daily items and luxury goods in a vibrant, engaging atmosphere.

Akihabara – Anime and Electronics

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan

Akihabara Electric Town in Tokyo is a vibrant hub for tech enthusiasts, offering an array of electronics, anime merchandise, and unique pop culture experiences.

Harajuku & Omotesando – Fashion and Pop Culture

Harajuku, Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
  • Takeshita Street – A fun street with cute character goods and snacks.

  • Kiddy Land – A great place for Studio Ghibli, Pokémon, and Hello Kitty items.

  • Omotesando Hills – High-end fashion brands and trendy boutiques.

Traveler’s Tip: Many stores offer tax-free shopping for tourists if you spend over 5,000 yen, so bring your passport for savings!

Take an Afternoon Break at a Café

After shopping, relax at a café and enjoy a final Tokyo dessert.

Recommended Cafés

  • Aoyama Flower Market Tea House (Omotesando) – A café inside a flower shop.

  • Hoshino Coffee (Multiple Locations) – Known for hand-drip coffee and soufflé pancakes.

  • Blue Bottle Coffee (Ginza, Shinjuku, Roppongi) – High-quality espresso drinks.

  • Komeda’s Coffee (Multiple Locations) – A cozy Japanese café chain.

  • Wired BonBon (Vegan-Friendly, Ginza) – Serves plant-based sweets and matcha.

Traveler’s Tip: Tokyo’s themed cafés (like cat cafés, owl cafés, and robot cafés) are also fun options for your last day.

Enjoy a Special Last Dinner in Tokyo

For your final meal in Tokyo, choose something memorable!

Recommended Dinner Spots

  • Gonpachi (Kill Bill Restaurant, Roppongi) – A samurai-style izakaya.

  • Ichiran Ramen (Multiple Locations) – A popular ramen chain with private booths.

  • Uobei Sushi (Shibuya, Akihabara) – A fun conveyor belt sushi experience.

  • Sometaro (Asakusa) – A famous okonomiyaki (savory pancake) restaurant.

  • T’s Tantan (Tokyo Station, Vegan-Friendly) – A plant-based ramen restaurant.

End the Night with a View of Tokyo

Before heading back to your hotel, enjoy a beautiful view of Tokyo at night.

Best Places for a Final Night View

  • Tokyo Tower – Classic view of the city from 150m or 250m high.

  • Shibuya Sky – A rooftop observatory with a 360-degree view of Tokyo.

  • Roppongi Hills Mori Tower – A stunning night view of Tokyo Tower and Mt. Fuji (on clear days).

  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Free, Shinjuku) – A great view without an entrance fee.

Return to Your Hotel

After a full final day in Tokyo, head back to your hotel to rest before your departure.

  • If staying near Tokyo Station, you can walk or take a short train ride.

  • If staying in Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Ueno, take the Yamanote Line.