Day 1: Exploring traditional Asakusa, cultural Ueno, and vibrant Akihabara at night.
not mentioned
Sunny, around 25°C
morning
3 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line or Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
4 hours
2
Ueno Park & Tokyo National Museum
Take the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Large public park with museums, shrines, and a zoo.
¥1000 for museum ticket
Tips: The park is very large, so wear comfortable shoes.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Center for anime, manga, and electronics stores.
Dinner and shopping
Tips: Best experienced at night when all the neon signs are lit up.
Day 2: Iconic Shibuya Crossing, trendy Harajuku, and the serene Meiji Jingu shrine.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya Station.
World's busiest intersection and a famous loyal dog statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the second floor of the Starbucks across the street.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Meiji Jingu Shrine
One stop on the JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji.
¥500 for an ema (wooden wishing plaque)
Tips: The walk through the forest to the shrine is very calming.
late afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
A short walk from Meiji Jingu and Harajuku Station.
Center of Japanese youth culture and street fashion.
Shopping and snacks
Tips: Can be extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
Day 1: Exploring traditional Asakusa, cultural Ueno, and vibrant Akihabara at night.
not mentioned
Sunny, around 25°C
morning
3 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line or Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest and most significant Buddhist temple.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds.
afternoon
4 hours
2
Ueno Park & Tokyo National Museum
Take the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Ueno Station.
Large public park with museums, shrines, and a zoo.
¥1000 for museum ticket
Tips: The park is very large, so wear comfortable shoes.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno to Akihabara Station.
Center for anime, manga, and electronics stores.
Dinner and shopping
Tips: Best experienced at night when all the neon signs are lit up.
Day 2: Iconic Shibuya Crossing, trendy Harajuku, and the serene Meiji Jingu shrine.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya Station.
World's busiest intersection and a famous loyal dog statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the second floor of the Starbucks across the street.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Meiji Jingu Shrine
One stop on the JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji.
¥500 for an ema (wooden wishing plaque)
Tips: The walk through the forest to the shrine is very calming.
late afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
A short walk from Meiji Jingu and Harajuku Station.
Center of Japanese youth culture and street fashion.
Shopping and snacks
Tips: Can be extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
