Shinjuku
For restaurants, city lights and a major transport base. Check your hotel’s station exit: the station area is large.
City itineraries · Japan
Tokyo, day by day
Three Tokyo days through Asakusa and Ueno, the shrine and streets of western Tokyo, then the palace gardens and central art districts. Train connections keep distant neighbourhoods from becoming an exhausting cross-city walk.
Updated 11 September 2026 · 5 official sources checked · report an error
One day, well spent
Temple lanterns to Shibuya lights.
Start with Sensoji and the streets of Asakusa, with time to browse before lunch. Take the subway across the city for Meiji Jingu and a walk towards Harajuku, then continue to Shibuya for the evening.
This is a day of contrasts, not a single walking route. If you want an observation deck, reserve it as your one timed highlight and shorten the shopping stops.
Have longer? Follow our 3-day route →Suggested day: eastern and western Tokyo connected by public transport. Choose a quieter single-area day if you prefer fewer transfers.
Find your neighbourhood
Stay close to the Tokyo you came for.
Asakusa
For mornings around Sensoji and a more traditional streetscape. Allow cross-city travel time for Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Ginza
For department stores and polished shopping streets, with Tokyo Station’s wider area nearby. Our pick for a central shopping-focused stay.
Tripwoa’s area picks. Compare your exact hotel location and dates before booking. Explore with the official tourism guide ↗
Spend on what matters
A few costs to plan around.
Choose the visits first. Leave some of the day free.
Free
Sensoji Temple
General temple admission. Shopping, food and any separately priced activities are extra.
Check official details ↗¥700
Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket
Adult ticket for Tokyo Metro lines only. JR and Toei services are not included; check your route before buying.
Check official details ↗¥1,100
Metro & Toei common day ticket
Adult one-day ticket covering Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. It is valid for a day, not rolling 24 hours; JR is excluded.
Check official details ↗Official rates checked 12 September 2026. Per person unless stated; concessions may apply. These are individual costs, not a full daily budget. Accommodation, meals and guided tours are separate.
A little planning before you go.
Compare the transport lines in your plan before choosing a pass. For a skyline visit, select an observation deck and time first; do not assume every ticket includes the same floors or rooftop access.
Choose your length
3 days in Tokyo
Before you go
Good to know in Tokyo
Gardens and museum calendars
- The Imperial Palace East Gardens are free and normally close on Mondays and Fridays, with national-holiday exceptions. Check the official calendar and seasonal last-entry time. Garden admission is separate from palace tours.Source: Imperial Household Agency · checked Sep 2026
Shrine and skyline visits
- Meiji Jingū’s opening hours change with the season. The main shrine precinct is free; use the shrine’s own information for separate garden and museum visits.Source: Meiji Jingū · checked Sep 2026
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