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Tokyo 3-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Tokyo plan that groups each day by neighborhood, from Asakusa & Ueno to Shinjuku. Every stop lists travel time, opening hours and regular closing days.

  1. Day 1Asakusa & Ueno — Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Shopping Street, Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Park
  2. Day 2Shibuya & Aoyama — Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya, Meiji Jingu Gaien
  3. Day 3Shinjuku — Shinjuku Gyoen, Shinjuku Isetan
18 stops · paid admissions about ¥1,500 per person (free sights excluded)
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Day 1 · Asakusa & Ueno

Starts 09:30 · 6 stops

  1. 09:30

    Sensoji TempleSight

    Asakusaabout 80 minFree
    Open 06:00–17:00

    Arrive before 6am for a peaceful, magical experience with no crowds.

  2. ↓ Walk about 5 min
  3. 10:55

    Nakamise Shopping StreetShopping

    Asakusaabout 40 minFree
    Open 10:00–17:00

    250m souvenir arcade. Best paired with a Sensoji visit.

  4. ↓ Train / bus about 21 min
  5. 11:55

    Tokyo National MuseumSight

    Uenoabout 90 minAdmission ¥1,000
    Open 09:30–17:00 (Fri 09:30–20:00, Sat 09:30–20:00) · Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday) · closed over New Year (not yet officially verified)

    World's largest collection of Japanese art.

  6. ↓ Walk about 13 min
  7. 13:40

    Ameyoko MarketLunch

    Uenoabout 50 minBudget ¥1,500

    Started as a post-war black market; now a bustling 200-stall arcade.

  8. ↓ Walk about 7 min
  9. 14:35

    Ueno ParkSight

    Uenoabout 70 minFree
    Open 05:00–23:00

    Tokyo's top cherry blossom spot in spring.

  10. ↓ Train / bus about 21 min
  11. 15:45–18:20 free time · rest at the hotel or shop nearby
  12. 18:20

    Kanda Matsuya (Soba)Dinner

    Jinbochoabout 40 minBudget ¥1,200
    Open 11:00–20:30 (Sat 11:00–19:30) · Closed Sundays & Mondays (not yet officially verified)

    Soba in a Meiji-era wooden house.

Day 2 · Shibuya & Aoyama

Starts 09:30 · 9 stops

  1. 09:30

    Meiji ShrineSight

    Shibuyaabout 70 minFree
    Open 06:00–17:30

    Best visited early morning. The cedar forest feels like another world.

  2. ↓ Walk about 10 min
  3. 10:50

    Yoyogi ParkSight

    Shibuyaabout 60 minFree
    Open Open 24 hours

    Tokyo's largest urban forest park.

  4. ↓ Train / bus about 19 min
  5. 12:10

    Uobei ShibuyaLunch

    Shibuyaabout 40 minBudget ¥1,500
    Open 11:00–23:00 (Sun 10:30–23:00, Sat 10:30–23:00)

    Tablet ordering and high-speed sushi lanes.

  6. ↓ Walk about 5 min
  7. 12:55

    Shibuya Scramble CrossingSight

    Shibuyaabout 40 minFree
    Open Open 24 hours

    Best photo time is 6–8pm. Grab a 2F Starbucks window seat before 8am.

  8. ↓ Walk about 5 min
  9. 13:40

    MEGA Don Quijote ShibuyaShopping

    Shibuyaabout 60 minFree
    Open Open 24 hours

    Huge 24-hour discount store.

  10. ↓ Train / bus about 22 min
  11. 15:00

    Meiji Jingu GaienSight

    Aoyamaabout 50 minFree
    Open Open 24 hours

    Famous for golden ginkgo leaves in November.

  12. ↓ Walk about 13 min
  13. 16:05

    Café Kitsuné AoyamaCafé

    Aoyamaabout 30 minBudget ¥700
    Open 09:00–19:00

    Café hidden in a bamboo garden.

  14. ↓ Walk about 6 min
  15. 16:35–18:05 free time · rest at the hotel or shop nearby
  16. 18:05

    Tonkatsu Maisen AoyamaDinner

    Aoyamaabout 60 minBudget ¥2,500
    Open 11:00–21:00

    Main branch in a former bathhouse.

  17. ↓ Train / bus about 19 min
  18. 19:50

    Shibuya Sky ObservatoryNight view

    Shibuyaabout 60 minBudget ¥2,700
    Open 10:00–22:30

    Golden hour entry is best. Book online ahead, often cheaper than at the door.

Day 3 · Shinjuku

Starts 09:30 · 3 stops

  1. 09:30

    Shinjuku GyoenSight

    Shinjukuabout 90 minAdmission ¥500
    Open 09:00–16:30 · Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday) · closed over New Year (not yet officially verified)

    Cherry blossoms peak in early April.

  2. ↓ Walk about 11 min
  3. 11:10

    Shinjuku IsetanShopping

    Shinjukuabout 90 minFree
    Open 10:00–20:00

    The B1 food hall is the real highlight. Great for cosmetics and luxury.

  4. ↓ Walk about 5 min
  5. 12:45

    Ichiran Ramen ShinjukuLunch

    Shinjukuabout 45 minBudget ¥1,200
    Open Open 24 hours

    Solo dining booths. Open 24 hours.

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Getting around Tokyo

You'll mix subway and JR lines, so a Suica or PASMO IC card is the easiest way to pay. Kamakura is about an hour from Shinjuku or Shibuya by JR, which makes it an easy day trip.

FAQ

How much are admissions on a 3-day Tokyo trip?

On this route, paid admissions add up to about ¥1,500 per person. Food, transport and hotels are not included.

How do I check which places are closed?

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Do I need a transit pass in Tokyo?

You'll mix subway and JR lines, so a Suica or PASMO IC card is the easiest way to pay. Kamakura is about an hour from Shinjuku or Shibuya by JR, which makes it an easy day trip.

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