3 Days in Tokyo — Complete Itinerary
Ueno Park & National Museum
Wander past 1,000 cherry trees at Ueno Park (3-10-24 Ueno, Taito City) before 9 AM to avoid crowds, then explore the National Museum’s Edo-period samurai armor collection. Budget tip: Free park entry; museum entry ¥1,000 (valid for 2 days with museum pass).
Yanaka Ginza Street
Stroll through this 19th-century merchant district (Yanaka, Taito City) for authentic handmade pottery at Kurokawa Pottery and matcha ice cream at Shirogane. Budget tip: Buy rice balls (onigiri) at 7-Eleven for €1.20 instead of street vendors.
Tsukiji Outer Market Lunch
Eat tuna sashimi at Daiwa Sushi (1-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City) before 11 AM to avoid tourist queues, then explore the market’s seafood stalls. Budget tip: Lunch set with 3 pieces of sashimi costs ¥1,500 (€10) – skip the ¥5,000 "tourist" sets.
Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
Meditate in the 170-acre Meiji Shrine forest (1-1 Yoyoji-cho, Shibuya) at dawn, then explore Takeshita Street’s vintage shops in Harajuku. Budget tip: Use JR Yamanote Line (¥200) instead of taxis; street food snacks cost under €2.
Tokyo Skytree Views
Ascend to the Tembo Deck (3-3-4 Oshiage, Sumida) for panoramic views of Tokyo Skytree (entry ¥2,000). Budget tip: Buy tickets online 30% cheaper via official site; avoid peak sunset hours (4 PM) for fewer crowds.
Shibuya Crossing & Yokocho Alley
Experience the world’s busiest crossing at 5 PM (Shibuya Scramble), then drink craft beer at Golden Gai (1-2-13 Shibuya, Shibuya) in a 2m x 2m alley. Budget tip: Drink at Golden Gai’s 60+ tiny bars for €5 (not ¥2,000) during early evening hours.
Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple
Visit Senso-ji Temple (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito) before 10 AM, then wander Nakamise Shopping Street for origami cranes (¥500 each). Budget tip: Buy 10 cranes at 7-Eleven for €1.50 instead of temple stalls.
TeamLab Borderless Digital Art
Explore the 30,000+ square meter digital art museum (5-5-3 Kameido, Koto) with no physical barriers. Budget tip: Book timed entry online (¥3,800) to skip 2-hour queues; arrive at opening (10 AM) for fewer people.
Shinjuku Golden Gai Night
End with cocktail tasting at Tsubaki (1-3-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku) in the world’s smallest bar (2m x 2m). Budget tip: Order the ¥1,200 "Golden Gai Special" cocktail instead of ¥3,000 "signature" drinks.
Local Insider Tip
Use Pasmo card for all transit (¥500 deposit, refundable) – saves 30% vs single tickets and works on trains/buses/stores.
About These Attractions
Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. The shrine does not contain the emperor's grave, which is located at Fushimi-momoyama, south of Kyoto.
Tokyo Skytree , a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It has been the tallest tower in Japan since opening in 2012, and reached its full height of 634 metres in early 2011, making it the tallest tower in the world, displac
Shinjuku Golden Gai is a district of Kabukicho within Shinjuku, a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys, connected by even narrower passageways which are about wide enough for a single person to pass through. Over 200 tiny shanty-style ba
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