🇯🇵 3-Day Tokyo Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

🗓️ Day 1: Traditional Tokyo – Temples, Culture & Old Japan

📍 Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple (Morning)

• Start your trip with a visit to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple.

• Walk through Nakamise Shopping Street for traditional snacks and souvenirs.

• Try: Taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) or Ningyo-yaki (doll cakes).

📍 Ueno Park & Museums (Afternoon)

• Head to Ueno Park for cherry blossoms (spring) or a relaxing stroll.

• Visit the Tokyo National Museum for samurai armor and Japanese art.

• Optional: Ueno Zoo if you’re traveling with kids.

📍 Akihabara (Evening)

• Dive into Tokyo’s anime, gaming, and electronics paradise.

• Explore retro arcades and maid cafés for quirky fun.

• Eat at: A ramen shop like Ichiran or Afuri.

🗓️ Day 2: Modern Tokyo – Neon Lights & Shibuya Style

📍 Harajuku & Takeshita Street (Morning)

• Shop for cute fashion, snacks, and souvenirs on Takeshita Street.

• Visit Meiji Shrine — a peaceful Shinto escape in the city.

• Snack on: Crepes, rainbow cotton candy, or matcha ice cream.

📍 Shibuya Crossing & Center-Gai (Afternoon)

• Snap a photo at the famous Shibuya Scramble — one of the world’s busiest crossings.

• Say hello to Hachiko Statue, Tokyo’s most loyal dog.

• Shop or window-browse along Center-Gai and Shibuya 109.

📍 Shinjuku (Evening)

• Explore Omoide Yokocho or Golden Gai for tiny bars and yakitori alleys.

• Optional: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a free skyline view.

• Dine: Enjoy izakaya food like karaage, gyoza, and cold beer.

🗓️ Day 3: Hidden Gems & Relaxation

📍 TeamLab Planets (Morning)

• Experience immersive, interactive digital art in this futuristic exhibit.

• Pro tip: Book your tickets early — they sell out!

📍 Odaiba (Afternoon)

• Head to Odaiba for waterfront shopping, arcades, and views of Rainbow Bridge.

• Check out: Gundam Statue, DiverCity Mall, and Palette Town.

📍 Tokyo Tower or Skytree (Evening)

• End your trip with a beautiful panoramic view.

• Choose Tokyo Skytree (taller) or Tokyo Tower (iconic).

• Enjoy dinner nearby with a night view of Tokyo Bay.

🧳 Travel Tips for Tokyo

• Get a Suica/Pasmo card for easy train rides

• Pocket Wi-Fi or eSIM helps you navigate with Google Maps

• Use Google Translate or the Yomiwa app to read signs in Japanese

• Always carry cash — many small places don’t accept cards