Start at Kitsuneya in Tsukiji Outer Market when it opens, usually around 6:30 a.m.; its rich beef-stew bowl is a warming, filling breakfast, generally ¥1,000–¥2,000. Allow about 45 minutes, and bring cash in case card payment isn’t accepted. Then head to Senso-ji in Asakusa: from Tsukiji, take the Hibiya Line to Higashi-Ginza and transfer to the Toei Asakusa Line for Asakusa, roughly 20–30 minutes door to door. The temple grounds are open around the clock, but the main hall’s winter hours are typically about 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; give yourself 1.5 hours to explore.
After visiting the temple, browse Nakamise-dori on your way toward the temple gate, as planned. The traditional snack and souvenir stalls generally open around 9–10 a.m. and wind down by late afternoon; allow about 45 minutes to browse and pick up something sweet. For lunch, settle in at Daikokuya Tempura, a long-running Asakusa favorite known for its dark, savory sauce—budget roughly ¥2,000–¥4,000 per person and allow an hour. It can be popular, so expect a possible wait at peak lunch time.
Finish at Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage, about 10–15 minutes from Asakusa by train or a pleasant 25–30-minute walk if you’d rather stay above ground. Allow 1.5 hours for the observatories, security and lift queues; weekday hours are usually around 10 a.m.–10 p.m., but check the official schedule for Monday, December 21, and book a timed entry in advance if you want sunset views. The evening outlook can be beautiful, but sunset slots are the first to sell out.
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