Day 1: A day exploring traditional temples, cultural parks, and modern pop culture.
not mentioned
Sunny, 25°C
morning
2 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line or Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station.
Visit Tokyo's oldest temple and its bustling market street.
1000 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Ueno Park
Take the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Explore museums, shrines, and a zoo in a large park.
1000-2000 JPY for museum entry
Tips: Check the opening hours for museums like the Tokyo National Museum.
evening
2.5 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Experience the hub of anime, manga, and electronics.
4000 JPY for dinner and arcade games
Tips: Many smaller shops close around 8 PM, but arcades stay open later.
Day 2: A day of serene shrines, youth fashion, and iconic city views.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 23°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Walk through a forest to a peaceful, important shrine.
500 JPY for a wooden ema prayer plaque
Tips: The walk from the entrance to the main hall is about 10 minutes.
late morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
Located directly across from Harajuku Station's exit.
Explore the center of youth fashion and quirky street food.
1500 JPY for snacks and small purchases
Tips: It gets extremely crowded on weekends; try a weekday if possible.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Shibuya Crossing
Take the JR Yamanote Line one stop from Harajuku to Shibuya.
Witness the world's busiest and most famous intersection.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the 2nd floor of the Starbucks across the street.
evening
1 hour
4
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Take the Oedo Line to Tochomae Station, which is in the basement.
Enjoy free panoramic views of the city from 202 meters up.
not mentioned
Tips: Go before sunset to see the city in both daylight and at night.
Day 1: A day exploring traditional temples, cultural parks, and modern pop culture.
not mentioned
Sunny, 25°C
morning
2 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line or Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station.
Visit Tokyo's oldest temple and its bustling market street.
1000 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
3-4 hours
2
Ueno Park
Take the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Explore museums, shrines, and a zoo in a large park.
1000-2000 JPY for museum entry
Tips: Check the opening hours for museums like the Tokyo National Museum.
evening
2.5 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Experience the hub of anime, manga, and electronics.
4000 JPY for dinner and arcade games
Tips: Many smaller shops close around 8 PM, but arcades stay open later.
Day 2: A day of serene shrines, youth fashion, and iconic city views.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 23°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Walk through a forest to a peaceful, important shrine.
500 JPY for a wooden ema prayer plaque
Tips: The walk from the entrance to the main hall is about 10 minutes.
late morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
Located directly across from Harajuku Station's exit.
Explore the center of youth fashion and quirky street food.
1500 JPY for snacks and small purchases
Tips: It gets extremely crowded on weekends; try a weekday if possible.
afternoon
1 hour
3
Shibuya Crossing
Take the JR Yamanote Line one stop from Harajuku to Shibuya.
Witness the world's busiest and most famous intersection.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the 2nd floor of the Starbucks across the street.
evening
1 hour
4
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Take the Oedo Line to Tochomae Station, which is in the basement.
Enjoy free panoramic views of the city from 202 meters up.
not mentioned
Tips: Go before sunset to see the city in both daylight and at night.
