4-Day Tokyo Exploration: From Traditional Shrines to Modern Marvels

Day 1: Nature and Shopping

Ueno & Ameyoko, Tokyo, Japan on April 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Innsyoutei

Enjoy traditional Japanese breakfast in a serene setting inside Ueno Park to start your day amidst nature.
JPY3000, 1h

9:00am

Ueno Park

Explore spacious gardens, museums, and a zoo in this iconic Tokyo park, ideal for cherry blossom viewing in season. Open 5am-11pm.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Ameyoko Shopping Street

Browse lively stalls selling everything from fresh seafood to fashion bargains on this famous street market, open 10am-8pm.
Free entry, 2h

1:30pm

Lunch at Maruka Sushi

Taste fresh sushi and sashimi near Ueno station, best known for its value and quality.
JPY1500, 1h

3:00pm

Relax at a café in Ueno

Recharge with a coffee or tea at a cozy café before concluding your day.
JPY800, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Kushikatsu Tanaka

Enjoy tasty deep-fried skewers in a casual atmosphere near Ueno station.
JPY2500, 1h30m

Day 2: Anime & Electronics

Mitaka and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan on April 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at local café near hotel

Start your day with a quick and tasty Japanese-style breakfast nearby.
JPY1200, 1h

9:00am

Ghibli Museum

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli's animation art; tickets must be reserved in advance. Open 10am-6pm.
JPY1000, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Sanko Sushi near Mitaka Station

Enjoy a fresh sushi lunch close to the museum and Mitaka Station.
JPY2000, 1h

1:30pm

Travel to Akihabara district

Head to Akihabara to explore the epicenter of electronics, anime, and manga culture.
Transport fare approx. JPY300, 30m

2:00pm

Akihabara district

Explore vibrant shops selling electronics, collectibles, and gaming goods. Open 10am-9pm.
Free entry, 3h

5:30pm

Dinner at Maidreamin Maid Café

Experience the quirky and fun maid café culture unique to Akihabara.
JPY2500, 1h30m

Day 3: Shrines and Technology

Shibuya and Central Tokyo, Japan on April 28, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Café de L'Ambre

Enjoy expertly brewed coffee and light breakfast at this specialty café in Shibuya.
JPY1200, 1h

9:00am

Meiji Shrine

Visit this peaceful and iconic Shinto shrine surrounded by forest; open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Free, 1h30m

11:00am

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Experience one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world; a must-see Tokyo landmark.
Free, 30m

11:30am

Lunch at Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka

Try conveyor belt sushi for a fun, quick, and affordable meal near Shibuya crossing.
JPY1500, 1h

1:00pm

TeamLab Planets Tokyo

Explore cutting-edge digital art installations where you can immerse yourself interactively; open 10am-7pm.
JPY3200, 2h

4:00pm

Coffee break at nearby café

Rest and enjoy a light snack before dinner.
JPY800, 40m

6:30pm

Dinner at Nonbei Yokocho (Drunkard’s Alley)

Experience a traditional narrow alley with tiny atmospheric izakayas serving great izakaya fare.
JPY3500, 1h30m

Day 4: Culture and Shopping

Ginza and Central Tokyo, Japan on April 29, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ginza West Aoyama Garden

Enjoy western-style breakfast with a refined atmosphere in Ginza.
JPY2000, 1h

9:00am

Ginza shopping district

Explore luxury boutiques, department stores, and galleries in Tokyo’s premier shopping area. Shops open around 10am.
Free to look, 2h

11:30am

The Imperial Palace East Gardens

Tour the beautiful gardens of the Imperial Palace, open 9am-4:30pm (last entry 4pm); free entry.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Kyubey Sushi Ginza

Savor premium sushi in an acclaimed Ginza restaurant, reservation recommended.
JPY5000, 1h30m

3:00pm

Mega Don Quijote in Ginza

Shop for souvenirs, snacks, electronics, and quirky Japanese merchandise in a massive Don Quijote store, open 10am-midnight.
Free entry, 1h30m

5:00pm

Light Dinner or Snack at Ginza

Enjoy light bites or desserts at any elegant café in Ginza before concluding your trip.
JPY1500, 1h