Day 1: A day exploring Tokyo's traditional culture in Asakusa and modern pop culture in Akihabara.
2023-10-26
Sunny, around 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line to Asakusa Station, then a 5-minute walk.
Explore Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.
late morning
1 hour
2
Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
Located directly in front of Senso-ji Temple's main hall.
Traditional market street leading to Senso-ji Temple.
1000-3000 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: A great place for buying traditional Japanese souvenirs like fans and yukatas.
13:00
1.5 hours
3
Lunch in Asakusa
A short walk from the Senso-ji temple complex.
Enjoy a traditional Japanese meal in the Asakusa area.
Around 4000 JPY per person
Tips: Popular restaurants can have long queues; consider a reservation or off-peak dining.
afternoon
3 hours
4
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the Tsukuba Express line from Asakusa Station to Akihabara Station.
Immerse in the hub of anime, manga, and electronics.
not mentioned
Tips: Explore the multi-story arcades like SEGA or Taito Station for a classic experience.
evening
2.5 hours
5
Dinner and Gaming in Akihabara
Within Akihabara Electric Town.
Experience a themed cafe and play in a modern arcade.
3000-5000 JPY for dinner and games
Tips: Many themed cafes require advance reservations, check their websites.
Day 1: A day exploring Tokyo's traditional culture in Asakusa and modern pop culture in Akihabara.
2023-10-26
Sunny, around 22°C
morning
2 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple
Take the Ginza Line to Asakusa Station, then a 5-minute walk.
Explore Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.
late morning
1 hour
2
Nakamise-dori Shopping Street
Located directly in front of Senso-ji Temple's main hall.
Traditional market street leading to Senso-ji Temple.
1000-3000 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: A great place for buying traditional Japanese souvenirs like fans and yukatas.
13:00
1.5 hours
3
Lunch in Asakusa
A short walk from the Senso-ji temple complex.
Enjoy a traditional Japanese meal in the Asakusa area.
Around 4000 JPY per person
Tips: Popular restaurants can have long queues; consider a reservation or off-peak dining.
afternoon
3 hours
4
Akihabara Electric Town
Take the Tsukuba Express line from Asakusa Station to Akihabara Station.
Immerse in the hub of anime, manga, and electronics.
not mentioned
Tips: Explore the multi-story arcades like SEGA or Taito Station for a classic experience.
evening
2.5 hours
5
Dinner and Gaming in Akihabara
Within Akihabara Electric Town.
Experience a themed cafe and play in a modern arcade.
3000-5000 JPY for dinner and games
Tips: Many themed cafes require advance reservations, check their websites.
