3-Day Tokyo Exploration: Culture, Cuisine, and Cityscape

Day 1: City Highlights

Tokyo, Japan on June 4, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

Enjoy a fresh sushi breakfast or traditional Japanese street food at the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, which opens from 5:00am to 2:00pm.
JPY1500, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Meiji Shrine

Stroll through a serene forested area to the Meiji Shrine, one of Tokyo’s most important Shinto shrines, open from sunrise to sunset.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Explore Harajuku and Takeshita Street

Discover trendy shops and youth fashion culture on Takeshita Street, a vibrant shopping alley open from 11:00am to 8:00pm.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Afuri Ramen in Harajuku

Savor yuzu-flavored ramen at Afuri, known for its light and refreshing broth, open daily until 10:00pm.
JPY1200, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Statue

Experience the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and visit the nearby Hachiko Statue, iconic symbols of Tokyo’s energy. Open all day, outdoor free access.
Free, 1h0m

4:00pm

Visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Relax in this large, beautifully landscaped garden that offers a peaceful retreat in central Tokyo, open from 9:00am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4:00pm).
JPY500, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner in Omoide Yokocho

Dine in the nostalgic alleyways of Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku, known for its cozy yakitori (grilled chicken) stalls, typically open from late afternoon to midnight.
JPY3000, 1h30m

Day 2: Historical & Cultural

Tokyo, Japan on June 5, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Ueno Ameyoko Market

Start your day with street food and local snacks at Ueno Ameyoko Market, open from 10:00am but some stalls open earlier during weekends.
JPY1000, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Senso-ji Temple

Explore Tokyo’s oldest temple in the historic Asakusa district, open from 6:00am to 5:00pm; enjoy the traditional shopping street Nakamise nearby.
Free, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Daikokuya Tempura

Savor classic tempura dishes at Daikokuya, an iconic Asakusa eatery famous for its tendon (tempura rice bowl), open from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
JPY2000, 1h0m

1:30pm

Tokyo National Museum

Discover Japan’s largest collection of art and antiquities at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, open from 9:30am to 5:00pm (closed Mondays).
JPY1000, 2h0m

4:00pm

Stroll Ueno Park

Enjoy walking through Ueno Park's beautiful open spaces and pond areas, perfect for a relaxing afternoon, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Innsyoutei

Experience traditional kaiseki cuisine at Innsyoutei in Ueno Park, open until 9:00pm, offering elegant Japanese meals in a historic setting.
JPY4000, 1h30m

Day 3: Modern Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan on June 6, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Bills Odaiba

Enjoy a western-style breakfast with views over Tokyo Bay at Bills in Odaiba, open from 7:00am to 9:00pm.
JPY2000, 1h0m

9:30am

Explore teamLab Planets

Experience immersive digital art installations at teamLab Planets, open from 10:00am to 7:00pm, a must-see for modern art lovers.
JPY3200, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza

Dine at DiverCity’s food court or one of the many restaurants featuring varied cuisines, open typically from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
JPY1500, 1h0m

1:30pm

Visit Odaiba Seaside Park and Statue of Liberty

Take a relaxing walk along the Odaiba waterfront and see the replica Statue of Liberty, ideal for photos with the Tokyo skyline, open all day.
Free, 1h0m

3:00pm

Roppongi Hills and Mori Art Museum

Explore Roppongi Hills complex and visit the Mori Art Museum, open from 10:00am to 10:00pm, offering contemporary art and panoramic city views from the observation deck.
JPY1800, 2h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu (Inspired Kill Bill)

Enjoy traditional Japanese izakaya cuisine in an atmospheric setting famously known as the inspiration for the Kill Bill movie scene, open until midnight.
JPY3500, 1h30m