Day 1: Exploring modern Shinjuku's gardens and skyscrapers, then the iconic Shibuya Crossing.
2023-10-15
Sunny, 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Take Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station.
A beautiful, large park with various garden styles.
not mentioned
Tips: Perfect for a peaceful morning walk. Check for seasonal blossoms.
morning
1 hour
2
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.
Free panoramic city views from the observation deck.
not mentioned
Tips: Go on a clear day for a chance to see Mt. Fuji.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take JR Yamanote Line from Shinjuku to Shibuya Station.
Experience the world's busiest intersection and see the famous statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Best view from the Starbucks on the 2nd floor of the Tsutaya building.
evening
1 hour
4
Dinner at Ichiran Ramen
Short walk from Shibuya Crossing.
Famous tonkotsu ramen chain with individual booths.
Approx. 1500 JPY per person
Tips: Customize your ramen using the order sheet. Expect a queue.
Day 2: A day of contrasts: traditional Asakusa, cultural Ueno, and electric Akihabara.
2023-10-16
Cloudy, 20°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a bustling market street.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early to avoid the biggest crowds. Try some street food.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Ueno Park & Tokyo National Museum
Take Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Large public park with several museums and a zoo.
not mentioned
Tips: Focus on one museum; the National Museum is highly recommended.
evening
2 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take Hibiya Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Center of anime, manga, and electronics culture.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit a multi-story arcade like Gigo. Many shops close around 8-9 PM.
Day 3: Youth fashion in Harajuku, tranquility at Meiji Shrine, and immersive digital art.
2023-10-17
Light rain, 19°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
not mentioned
Tips: The walk through the forest to the shrine is very serene.
morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
Located directly opposite Harajuku Station.
Epicenter of Japanese youth culture and street fashion.
not mentioned
Tips: Can get extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Take Yurikamome Line to Shin-Toyosu Station.
Immersive digital art museum where you walk through water.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online well in advance. Wear shorts or pants that can be rolled up.
Day 1: Exploring modern Shinjuku's gardens and skyscrapers, then the iconic Shibuya Crossing.
2023-10-15
Sunny, 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Take Marunouchi Line to Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station.
A beautiful, large park with various garden styles.
not mentioned
Tips: Perfect for a peaceful morning walk. Check for seasonal blossoms.
morning
1 hour
2
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.
Free panoramic city views from the observation deck.
not mentioned
Tips: Go on a clear day for a chance to see Mt. Fuji.
afternoon
1.5 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take JR Yamanote Line from Shinjuku to Shibuya Station.
Experience the world's busiest intersection and see the famous statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Best view from the Starbucks on the 2nd floor of the Tsutaya building.
evening
1 hour
4
Dinner at Ichiran Ramen
Short walk from Shibuya Crossing.
Famous tonkotsu ramen chain with individual booths.
Approx. 1500 JPY per person
Tips: Customize your ramen using the order sheet. Expect a queue.
Day 2: A day of contrasts: traditional Asakusa, cultural Ueno, and electric Akihabara.
2023-10-16
Cloudy, 20°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a bustling market street.
not mentioned
Tips: Go early to avoid the biggest crowds. Try some street food.
afternoon
3 hours
2
Ueno Park & Tokyo National Museum
Take Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Large public park with several museums and a zoo.
not mentioned
Tips: Focus on one museum; the National Museum is highly recommended.
evening
2 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take Hibiya Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Center of anime, manga, and electronics culture.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit a multi-story arcade like Gigo. Many shops close around 8-9 PM.
Day 3: Youth fashion in Harajuku, tranquility at Meiji Shrine, and immersive digital art.
2023-10-17
Light rain, 19°C
morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
not mentioned
Tips: The walk through the forest to the shrine is very serene.
morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
Located directly opposite Harajuku Station.
Epicenter of Japanese youth culture and street fashion.
not mentioned
Tips: Can get extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Take Yurikamome Line to Shin-Toyosu Station.
Immersive digital art museum where you walk through water.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online well in advance. Wear shorts or pants that can be rolled up.
