Tokyo operates at a frequency unlike any city on Earth — ancient temples in the shadow of neon towers, Michelin-starred ramen, bullet trains and the world's most meticulous hospitality culture.
Plan My TripTokyo is the world's largest city and arguably its most rewarding. The sheer density of experience — 13 Michelin-starred restaurants per square kilometre in some districts, thousands of years of history steps from the newest technology — makes every visit feel inexhaustible.
Tokyo's cultural range is staggering: ancient Shinto shrines neighbour neon-lit gaming arcades, Michelin-starred ramen shops sit below capsule hotels, and the teamLab digital art installations represent something genuinely new in human creativity. No other city rewards aimless walking more generously.
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Make the most of your time in Tokyo with these day-by-day itineraries, designed to minimise travel time and maximise experiences.
3-day highlights
Arrive early (before 8am) to experience Senso-ji before the crowds. The Nakamise shopping street leading to the temple gate sells traditional crafts and snacks. Explore the surrounding Asakusa neighbourhood — rickshaws, kimono rental and the finest traditional craft shops in Tokyo.
Book well in advance — teamLab Planets is Tokyo's most extraordinary experience: immersive digital art environments that are genuinely unlike anything else on Earth. The "water area" and "flower" installations are particularly spectacular. Allow 2–3 hours.
The Shibuya Scramble Crossing at rush hour (6–8pm) is one of the world's great spectacles. Pre-book Shibuya Sky for rooftop views of the crossing and city at golden hour and into the night.
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Cover the essential highlights on Days 1–3.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (¥500 entry) is Tokyo's finest park — particularly magical during cherry blossom (late March–April) and autumn leaves (November). Nearby, the tiny Golden Gai district has over 200 bars in six alleys.
Takeshita Street in Harajuku for Tokyo's wildest street fashion and crepes. Meiji Shrine (free, 10 minutes walk) offers tranquillity amid a 170-acre forest. Omotesando's tree-lined boulevard has Tokyo's finest shopping architecture.
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Follow the 5-day itinerary for Tokyo's core attractions.
Nikko (2 hours by Tobu limited express, ¥2,860) offers UNESCO-listed Tosho-gu shrine complex in mountain cedar forests. Alternatively, Hakone (75 min by Romancecar, ¥2,310) has Mount Fuji views, outdoor onsens and the Open Air Museum.
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Generate My Tokyo Itinerary with AI →The main hall of Senso-ji is free to enter. The surrounding Asakusa neighbourhood, Nakamise shopping street and the riverside walk by the Sumida River cost nothing.
Walking through the 170-acre forested approach to Meiji Shrine is one of Tokyo's great free experiences. The adjacent Yoyogi Park on Sundays features extraordinary street performers and cosplay groups.
Standing at the world's busiest pedestrian crossing is free. Takeshita Street in Harajuku (street fashion, crepes) and the Omotesando boulevard cost nothing to walk.
The Tsukiji Outer Market (the wholesale market moved to Toyosu; the outer market remains) is free to browse and is the best place in Tokyo for breakfast — fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and street food from ¥300.
March–May is cherry blossom season (sakura) — the most spectacular and most crowded time to visit. Peak bloom in Tokyo is typically late March to early April. Book accommodation 6+ months in advance for this period.
June–August is rainy season followed by intense summer heat and humidity (35°C+). Not ideal for outdoor exploration but excellent for museums, covered markets and Tokyo's indoor culture scene.
October–November brings autumn foliage (koyo) — red and gold maples in Shinjuku Gyoen and Hamarikyu. Perfect weather (18–22°C), fewer crowds than spring and the clearest skies of the year.
Explore Tokyo Experiences →Tokyo Metro & JR Lines form one of the world's most comprehensive rail networks. Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and tap in/out at every gate. Day passes are available for tourists on the Tokyo Metro (¥600–¥900).
JR Pass is worth buying before you arrive if you plan day trips to Nikko, Kamakura or Hakone, or the bullet train to Kyoto. The 7-day pass (¥50,000) covers unlimited JR travel nationwide.
Narita Express (N'EX) connects Narita Airport to Shinjuku in 90 minutes (¥3,070). The Keikyu line connects Haneda Airport to the city centre in 30 minutes (¥300–¥600) — significantly faster and cheaper.
Explore Tokyo Experiences →The city's beating heart — Kabukicho entertainment district, Golden Gai's tiny atmospheric bars, the vast Shinjuku Station (the world's busiest) and the Metropolitan Government Building's free observation deck.
Home to the world's busiest pedestrian crossing and the youth fashion culture of Takeshita Street in nearby Harajuku. The Shibuya Sky rooftop observation deck offers the best view of the famous scramble.
Old Tokyo at its most atmospheric — the Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street and rickshaws along the Sumida River. The closest you'll get to the Edo-period city that preceded modern Tokyo.
Tokyo's answer to Paris's Champs-Élysées — flagship luxury boutiques, the incredible Tsukiji Outer Market nearby for the finest sushi breakfast, and the teamLab Borderless digital art installation.
