3 Days in Tokyo: A Practical First Route Through East and West

Tokyo, Japan

3 Days in Tokyo: A Practical First Route Through East and West

A balanced Tokyo itinerary grouping Asakusa and Ueno, Harajuku and Shibuya, then Tsukiji and central Tokyo to limit long transfers.

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Day 1

Asakusa and Ueno

09:00 – 11:30

Sensō-ji and Nakamise

Explore Sensō-ji and Nakamise at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

12:00 – 15:00

Kappabashi and Ueno Park

Explore Kappabashi and Ueno Park at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

16:00 – 19:00

Ameyoko in the evening

Finish the day around Ameyoko in the evening. Keep the evening flexible for the weather, dinner and the return journey rather than adding another reservation.

Day 2

Meiji Jingu, Harajuku and Shibuya

09:00 – 11:30

Meiji Jingu

Explore Meiji Jingu at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

12:30 – 15:30

Harajuku and Omotesando

Explore Harajuku and Omotesando at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

17:00 – 20:00

Shibuya after dark

Finish the day around Shibuya after dark. Keep the evening flexible for the weather, dinner and the return journey rather than adding another reservation.

Day 3

Tsukiji, Ginza and Tokyo Station

09:00 – 11:30

Tsukiji Outer Market

Explore Tsukiji Outer Market at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

12:30 – 15:30

Ginza and Yurakucho

Explore Ginza and Yurakucho at an unhurried pace. The stops in this block are close enough to connect on foot, with time left for a café or a short break.

16:30 – 19:30

Tokyo Station and Marunouchi

Finish the day around Tokyo Station and Marunouchi. Keep the evening flexible for the weather, dinner and the return journey rather than adding another reservation.