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3-Day Tokyo Itinerary
Neon districts, ancient shrines, and the world’s best food
Tokyo runs on contrast: neon-drenched Shibuya crossings and serene shrines, Michelin sushi and $8 ramen, hyper-modern towers beside wooden teahouses. The greatest food city on earth.
BEST TIME
March–May (cherry blossoms) and October–November
BALLPARK
$700–$1,350 per person
Your 3-day Tokyo itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Tokyo with something low-key nearby. Buy a Suica card and carry cash — many great small spots are cash-only.
Day 2 · Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: senso-ji temple in asakusa.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — tsukiji outer market sushi breakfast if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in Tokyo
- Shibuya Crossing and Harajuku
- Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- Tsukiji outer market sushi breakfast
- teamLab digital art museum
- Shinjuku nightlife and Golden Gai
- Day trip to Mt. Fuji or Nikko
More detail: the best things to do in Tokyo →
LOCAL TIP
Buy a Suica card and carry cash — many great small spots are cash-only.
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