Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo, check into Shinjuku, and explore a garden and nightlife.
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afternoon
2 hours
1
Arrival at Narita Airport
Take the Narita Express (N'EX) to Shinjuku Station.
Immigration, baggage claim, and currency exchange.
N'EX ticket approx. 3,250 JPY
Tips: Purchase a Suica or Pasmo card for easy travel on public transport.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Short walk from Shinjuku Station.
A large, beautiful park with traditional Japanese landscapes.
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Tips: Check closing times as they vary by season.
evening
2 hours
3
Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
Located near the west exit of Shinjuku Station.
Atmospheric narrow alleys with small yakitori restaurants.
Dinner approx. 2,000-4,000 JPY per person
Tips: Most places are cash-only and very small.
night
1 hour
4
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
A 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.
Panoramic night views of Tokyo from the observation decks.
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Tips: The observation decks are free to enter.
Day 2: Explore traditional Tokyo in Asakusa and the modern pop culture of Akihabara.
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morning
2.5 hours
1
Tsukiji Outer Market
Take the Toei Oedo Line to Tsukijishijo Station.
Bustling market with fresh seafood and street food.
Breakfast/snacks approx. 1,500-3,000 JPY
Tips: Go early to avoid crowds and bring cash.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a vibrant shopping street.
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Tips: Explore the Nakamise-dori street leading to the temple for souvenirs.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line or Hibiya Line to Akihabara Station.
Center for anime, manga, and electronics culture.
Dinner approx. 1,500-3,500 JPY
Tips: Visit a multi-story arcade like Taito Station or GiGO.
Day 3: A day of youth culture, fashion, and the world's busiest intersection.
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morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
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Tips: The shrine is located in a large, tranquil forest.
late morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
Directly opposite Harajuku Station.
Epicenter of Japanese youth culture and quirky fashion.
Snacks approx. 500-1,000 JPY
Tips: Can get extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing
A 15-20 minute walk from Harajuku or one stop on the JR Yamanote Line.
The world's busiest intersection and Hachiko statue.
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Tips: Grab a coffee at the Starbucks overlooking the crossing for a great view.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Shibuya Sky
Directly connected to Shibuya Station.
360-degree open-air observation deck on Shibuya Scramble Square.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online in advance for a discount and to secure a spot.
Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo, check into Shinjuku, and explore a garden and nightlife.
not mentioned
not mentioned
afternoon
2 hours
1
Arrival at Narita Airport
Take the Narita Express (N'EX) to Shinjuku Station.
Immigration, baggage claim, and currency exchange.
N'EX ticket approx. 3,250 JPY
Tips: Purchase a Suica or Pasmo card for easy travel on public transport.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
2
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Short walk from Shinjuku Station.
A large, beautiful park with traditional Japanese landscapes.
not mentioned
Tips: Check closing times as they vary by season.
evening
2 hours
3
Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
Located near the west exit of Shinjuku Station.
Atmospheric narrow alleys with small yakitori restaurants.
Dinner approx. 2,000-4,000 JPY per person
Tips: Most places are cash-only and very small.
night
1 hour
4
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
A 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station.
Panoramic night views of Tokyo from the observation decks.
not mentioned
Tips: The observation decks are free to enter.
Day 2: Explore traditional Tokyo in Asakusa and the modern pop culture of Akihabara.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
2.5 hours
1
Tsukiji Outer Market
Take the Toei Oedo Line to Tsukijishijo Station.
Bustling market with fresh seafood and street food.
Breakfast/snacks approx. 1,500-3,000 JPY
Tips: Go early to avoid crowds and bring cash.
afternoon
2 hours
2
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a vibrant shopping street.
not mentioned
Tips: Explore the Nakamise-dori street leading to the temple for souvenirs.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the JR Yamanote Line or Hibiya Line to Akihabara Station.
Center for anime, manga, and electronics culture.
Dinner approx. 1,500-3,500 JPY
Tips: Visit a multi-story arcade like Taito Station or GiGO.
Day 3: A day of youth culture, fashion, and the world's busiest intersection.
not mentioned
not mentioned
morning
1.5 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take the JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
not mentioned
Tips: The shrine is located in a large, tranquil forest.
late morning
2 hours
2
Harajuku - Takeshita Street
Directly opposite Harajuku Station.
Epicenter of Japanese youth culture and quirky fashion.
Snacks approx. 500-1,000 JPY
Tips: Can get extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2.5 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing
A 15-20 minute walk from Harajuku or one stop on the JR Yamanote Line.
The world's busiest intersection and Hachiko statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Grab a coffee at the Starbucks overlooking the crossing for a great view.
evening
1.5 hours
4
Shibuya Sky
Directly connected to Shibuya Station.
360-degree open-air observation deck on Shibuya Scramble Square.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online in advance for a discount and to secure a spot.
