3-Day Tokyo Travel Guide

Iconic crossings, neon lights, and modern Tokyo

• Morning: Explore Shibuya Crossing and visit Shibuya Sky for panoramic city views.
• Afternoon: Walk through Harajuku and Meiji Shrine, then shop on Takeshita Street.
• Evening: Head to Shinjuku for dinner, nightlife, and views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Historic temples and cultural treasures

• Morning: Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s oldest and most sacred sites.
• Afternoon: Explore Ueno Park, visit its museums, zoo, and tranquil gardens.
• Evening: Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine or explore Ameya-Yokocho Market.

Luxury shopping, dining, and waterfront views

• Morning: Shop and stroll through Ginza, Tokyo’s premier luxury district.
• Afternoon: Visit teamLab Planets or explore Odaiba’s futuristic attractions.
• Evening: Enjoy fine dining or a scenic waterfront walk at Tokyo Bay.

• Sukiyabashi Jiro — sushi-jiro.jp — World-renowned traditional Edomae sushi.
• Narisawa — narisawa-yoshihiro.com — Innovative Michelin-star Japanese cuisine.
• Ichiran Shibuya — ichiran.com — Famous tonkotsu ramen with private booths.
• Tempura Kondo — tempura-kondo.com — High-end tempura dining in Ginza.
• Gyukatsu Motomura — gyukatsu-motomura.com — Crispy beef cutlet grilled at your table.

• The Peninsula Tokyo — peninsula.com — Luxury hotel overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens.
• Park Hyatt Tokyo — hyatt.com — Iconic setting from "Lost in Translation" with skyline views.
• Mandarin Oriental Tokyo — mandarinoriental.com — Five-star hotel with some of Tokyo’s best restaurants.
• Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu — tokyuhotels.co.jp — Stylish, modern hotel in the heart of Shibuya.
• Hotel Niwa Tokyo — hotelniwa.jp — Boutique Japanese-style hotel offering comfort and serenity.

• Sushi: From Michelin-star counters to affordable conveyor-belt sushi.
• Ramen: Explore tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, and innovative modern ramen shops.
• Street Food: Try takoyaki, yakitori, taiyaki, and tempura snacks.
• Department Store Depachika: Premium food halls with gourmet bentos and desserts.

• Shinjuku Golden Gai (Shinjuku) – Tiny themed bars packed into narrow alleys. Map
• Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho (Shibuya) – Retro alleys with izakayas and local bars. Map
• Roppongi Nightclubs (Roppongi) – High-end clubs popular with expats. Map
• Ebisu Yokocho (Ebisu) – Indoor alley of food and drink stalls. Map
• Shimokitazawa Bars (Shimokitazawa) – Indie bars and live music lounges. Map

• Ginza District (Ginza) – Luxury brands and department stores. Map
• Shibuya Center Street (Shibuya) – Youth fashion and mega-stores. Map
• Takeshita Street (Harajuku) – Trendy pop culture boutiques. Map
• Omotesando (Omotesando) – Flagship designer stores. Map
• Akihabara Electric Town (Akihabara) – Electronics and anime. Map

• Transport: Use Suica/PASMO cards for easy train and metro travel.
• Timing: Visit temples early and avoid peak commuter hours.
• Money & Safety: Tokyo is very safe; cash is helpful at smaller shops.
• Culinary Highlights: Try ramen, sushi, tempura, yakitori, and matcha desserts.