I recently experienced the overwhelming, magical, and entirely unforgettable rush of Tokyo — and I learned one major lesson: planning is everything, but so is protecting your energy!

This is my carefully planned 7-day Tokyo itinerary.

Tokyo is a foodie playground where every street corner tempts you with sizzling plates, colourful desserts, and flavours you didn’t even know you needed. Whether you’re a curious traveller, an anxious diner seeking comfort, or a dessert-loving dreamer on a mission, here are the best places to eat in Tokyo—straight from my tastebuds to yours.

The first adventure was literally just getting to Shinjuku. We made the mistake of taking the metro to Shinjuku Station directly. It’s known as being the world’s most notoriously confusing metro station, and it definitely was stressful to navigate.