Almost every Japan itinerary starts or ends in Tokyo, so getting the city right sets the tone for the whole trip. The challenge is choice: Tokyo offers more than any client can do in a few days. As your ground operator, Explera shapes the city around each traveller's interests and sequences it so they see more and queue less. Here is a shortlist you can sell, organised by what your client cares about.
Why Tokyo rewards a curated plan
Tokyo is enormous and dense, and a scattergun itinerary wastes hours on the rail map. A curated, interest-led plan — built around the JR loop and timed to avoid crowds — turns three or four days into a highlight reel. That curation is exactly what a DMC adds.
A shortlist by interest
Culture and history
- Senso-ji and Asakusa, the Meiji Jingu shrine, and the Imperial Palace gardens.
- A guided morning that explains, not just points — via our guide services.
Food
- Tsukiji outer market for a seafood breakfast and a guided street-food crawl.
- Michelin counters, ramen streets and izakaya alleys — handled with dietary needs in advance through our culinary tours.
Family
- teamLab digital art, DisneySea, and the aquariums and museums kids love — timed tickets secured.
Modern and nightlife
- Shibuya Crossing and Sky, Akihabara, themed bars and a neon night out.
Shopping and design
- Ginza boutiques and depachika, Harajuku street style, and design districts.
Day trips
- Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and the Fuji lakes — all within reach, all operated by us.
See the full Tokyo destination guide for more.
How agents package Tokyo
- Base clients in one district for 3–4 nights and day-trip out — it beats constant hotel changes.
- Lead each day with one anchor and a signature experience.
- Let us sequence it around the rail network and crowd calendars.
FAQ
How many nights should agents plan for Tokyo? Three to four nights in one district works well, with day trips out rather than constant hotel changes. A curated, interest-led plan built around the JR loop and timed to avoid crowds turns those days into a highlight reel.
Which day trips from Tokyo can Explera operate? Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone and the Fuji lakes are all within reach of Tokyo and all operated by us. They suit clients based in one district for several nights who want variety without changing hotels.
What are good things to do in Tokyo for families? teamLab digital art, DisneySea, and the aquariums and museums children love are the family highlights, with timed tickets secured in advance. We sequence each day around the rail network and crowd calendars so families see more and queue less.
Build a Tokyo itinerary
Tell us your client's interests and dates, and we'll return a costed, sequenced Tokyo plan. Reach the Explera trade desk at b2b@explera.jp or +66 93 656 8090, or sign in to the B2B portal. IATA 96215733, ASTA member 900408341, whole-of-Japan and strictly B2B.
