Day 1: A day exploring Tokyo's modern culture, from serene shrines to bustling crossings.
not mentioned
Sunny, 24°C
morning
2 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station, South Exit.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
A short walk from Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Epicenter of youth fashion, quirky shops, and street food.
1000-2000 JPY for snacks
Tips: Can be extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take JR Yamanote Line one stop from Harajuku to Shibuya.
Iconic scramble crossing and famous loyal dog statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the 2nd floor of the Starbucks across the street.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Take JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Shinjuku Station.
Beautiful, spacious park with three distinct garden styles.
not mentioned
Tips: Check closing times as it closes early (around 16:30).
evening
2 hours
5
Dinner in Omoide Yokocho
Short walk from Shinjuku Station's West Exit.
Nostalgic alleyway with tiny yakitori restaurants and bars.
2000-4000 JPY per person
Tips: Most places are cash-only and have very limited seating.
Day 2: A journey through Tokyo's history in Asakusa and its pop culture in Akihabara.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 21°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise-dori Street
Take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a bustling market street.
1500 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Try the Omikuji (paper fortunes) but be prepared for a bad one!
afternoon
2 hours
2
Tokyo Skytree
20-minute walk across the Sumida River from Asakusa or take Tobu Skytree Line.
Broadcasting tower with panoramic city views from observation decks.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online in advance to skip long lines.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take Toei Asakusa Line to Higashi-nihombashi, then JR Sobu Line to Akihabara.
Center of otaku culture, anime, manga, and electronics.
Varies based on shopping
Tips: Best experienced at night when all the neon signs are lit up.
Day 1: A day exploring Tokyo's modern culture, from serene shrines to bustling crossings.
not mentioned
Sunny, 24°C
morning
2 hours
1
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Take JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku Station, South Exit.
Peaceful shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.
not mentioned
Tips: Visit early in the morning to avoid large crowds.
late morning
1.5 hours
2
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
A short walk from Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Epicenter of youth fashion, quirky shops, and street food.
1000-2000 JPY for snacks
Tips: Can be extremely crowded, especially on weekends.
afternoon
2 hours
3
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko Statue
Take JR Yamanote Line one stop from Harajuku to Shibuya.
Iconic scramble crossing and famous loyal dog statue.
not mentioned
Tips: Get a great view from the 2nd floor of the Starbucks across the street.
late afternoon
1.5 hours
4
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Take JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Shinjuku Station.
Beautiful, spacious park with three distinct garden styles.
not mentioned
Tips: Check closing times as it closes early (around 16:30).
evening
2 hours
5
Dinner in Omoide Yokocho
Short walk from Shinjuku Station's West Exit.
Nostalgic alleyway with tiny yakitori restaurants and bars.
2000-4000 JPY per person
Tips: Most places are cash-only and have very limited seating.
Day 2: A journey through Tokyo's history in Asakusa and its pop culture in Akihabara.
not mentioned
Partly cloudy, 21°C
morning
2.5 hours
1
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise-dori Street
Take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Station.
Tokyo's oldest temple with a bustling market street.
1500 JPY for snacks and souvenirs
Tips: Try the Omikuji (paper fortunes) but be prepared for a bad one!
afternoon
2 hours
2
Tokyo Skytree
20-minute walk across the Sumida River from Asakusa or take Tobu Skytree Line.
Broadcasting tower with panoramic city views from observation decks.
not mentioned
Tips: Book tickets online in advance to skip long lines.
evening
3 hours
3
Akihabara Electric Town
Take Toei Asakusa Line to Higashi-nihombashi, then JR Sobu Line to Akihabara.
Center of otaku culture, anime, manga, and electronics.
Varies based on shopping
Tips: Best experienced at night when all the neon signs are lit up.
