Tokyo in 3 days

Start at Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, explore Nakamise-dori for traditional snacks and souvenirs, and visit the nearby Asakusa Culture and Tourist Information Center observation deck for river views. Walk along the Sumida River toward Tokyo Skytree and consider a quick ascent for panoramic city views.

Take the Tobu or Tokyo Metro to Ueno; visit Ueno Park’s museums such as Tokyo National Museum or the National Museum of Nature and Science, and stroll around Shinobazu Pond. Grab lunch in Ameyoko Market where you can try yakitori, fresh seafood, or ramen from casual stalls and shops.

Return to Asakusa or head to Akihabara for electronics, anime shops, and themed cafés after dusk when neon lights come alive. For dinner, choose a yakiniku or izakaya near Akihabara Station or try an okonomiyaki restaurant in the area.

Begin at the Imperial Palace East Gardens (open in the morning) for a peaceful walk and views of the palace moat, then stroll toward Marunouchi to see Tokyo Station’s historic brick façade. Walk through Marunouchi Naka-dori for high-end boutiques and modern architecture.

Head to Ginza for lunch at a sushi counter or depachika food floor in Ginza Mitsukoshi or Ginza Six, then explore flagship stores, art galleries, and department stores. Visit the nearby Kabuki-za Theatre in Ginza to admire its architecture and, if interested, catch a short kabuki act or watch from the gallery.

Move to Odaiba for sunset views across Tokyo Bay—take the Yurikamome line from Shimbashi for a scenic ride over the Rainbow Bridge. In Odaiba, visit teamLab Borderless (or teamLab Planets), then dine at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza or the waterfront restaurants with Rainbow Bridge views.

Start at Meiji Jingu Shrine next to Harajuku Station for a tranquil forested shrine visit, then walk through Takeshita Street to experience Harajuku’s youth fashion and crepe stands. Continue to Omotesando for tree-lined shopping avenues and modern architecture like Omotesando Hills.

Head to Shibuya to see the famous Shibuya Crossing and visit the Hachiko statue; explore Shibuya Center-gai and try a casual lunch in a ramen or katsu restaurant. Optionally take a short train to Ebisu to visit the Yebisu Garden Place and the Museum of Yebisu Beer if you prefer a quieter lunch spot.

Finish in Shinjuku for evening entertainment—visit the Metropolitan Government Building observation deck for night views, then explore Omoide Yokocho or Golden Gai for small bars and izakaya dining. If you want nightlife, Kabukicho offers neon-lit streets and late-night options, or catch a live music show in Shinjuku.