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Great deal for Tokyo with strategic layovers in Shanghai on both outbound and return flights
Itinerary: London Tokyo with Extended Shanghai Layovers
Outbound 9 November
11:05 Depart London Gatwick (LGW)
Economy, 1 stop, 22h05 total.
18:10 (1) Arrive Tokyo Narita (NRT)
Two checked bags (23kg each), hand baggage, personal item included.
Shanghai Layover (7h55) 10 November
You arrive 06:30 at PVG and depart 14:25.
Recommended plan:
– Clear international transit and obtain Temporary Entry Permit (issued at officer discretion).
– Take Maglev to Longyang Road (8 minutes).
– Taxi to Lujiazui for skyline views.
– Walk the Bund riverfront for photographs.
– Early lunch at IFC Mall or Super Brand Mall.
– Return to PVG by 12:30 for security and boarding.
Tokyo Stay 10 to 19 November
– Days 12: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku.
– Day 3: Asakusa, Sensoji, Sumida River.
– Day 4: Akihabara and Ueno Park.
– Day 5: Day trip to Yokohama or Kamakura.
– Day 6: Odaiba and TeamLab Planets.
– Day 7: Ginza shopping and Imperial Palace East Gardens.
– Day 8: Free day for final shopping or onsen.
Return 19 November
15:00 Depart Tokyo Narita (NRT)
Economy, 1 stop, 24h55 total.
Shanghai Layover (9h) 19/20 November
Arrive 17:25, depart 02:25 (1).
Recommended plan:
– Clear immigration for evening entry.
– Taxi to The Bund for night skyline photography.
– Walk Nanjing Road or visit the Yu Garden area (closes 21:30).
– Late dinner in the Bund/Peoples Square district.
– Return to PVG by 23:30 for security and overnight departure.
Key Notes
– Both layovers allow visafree transit via the Temporary Entry Permit, subject to immigration approval.
– PVG is efficient but queues vary always allow 2 hours for return to airport and security.
– Night layover gives the best view of Shanghais skyline.
