3 days in Tōkyō: How to travel in Tokyo as a first timer

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    A 3-Day Odyssey through Tradition and Innovation

    Aug 21, 2023

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    Travel Itinerary
    Duration: 3 days

    Tōkyō

    Suitable for: Outdoor & Nature, Culture & Art, Sightseeing, Foodie, Shopping, Nightlife

    Itinerary Overview

    Important Notes Before Traveling

    • • The best way to get around Tokyo is by using the metro subway system. It is fast, efficient, and covers most of the city. You can buy a 72-hour Tokyo metro ticket for a discounted price on Klook or get a Suica IC card to pay for various transportation modes and vending machines.

    • • Tokyo is an expensive city, so you should budget accordingly. You can expect to spend around $100-$200 per day on accommodation, food, transportation, and activities. You can save money by staying in hostels, eating at convenience stores or cheap restaurants, and taking advantage of free attractions.

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    Day 1
    Tradition and Tech Delight: Exploring Asakusa to Akihabara
    Asakusa Shrine

    Place

    2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Kaminarimon

    Place

    2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Kineya Nakamise main store

    Food & Beverage

    1-chōme-30-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Sensō-ji

    Place

    2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Ueno Park

    Place

    4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

    Akihabara

    Place

    Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0006, Japan

    Robot restaurant

    Food & Beverage

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−7−7 B1F

    Shinjuku Golden Gai

    Food & Beverage

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−1−6 2F

    Day 2
    Sushi Sunrise to Mario Kart Thrills: A Tokyo Adventure Unleashed
    Toyosu Market

    Food & Beverage

    6-chōme-6-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan

    Harajuku Station

    Place

    1 Chome-18 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Yoyogi Park

    Place

    2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

    Meiji Jingu

    Place

    1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

    Takeshita Street

    Food & Beverage

    Takeshita St, 1-chōme Jingūmae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    Shibuya Scramble Crossing

    Place

    21 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

    Shinagawa Station JR Ticket Counter (op. East Japan Railway)

    Place

    Japan, 〒108-0074 Tokyo, Minato City, Takanawa, 3-chōme−26−27

    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Place

    2-chōme-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001, Japan

    Samurai Museum

    Place

    Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 2-chōme−25−6 ホライズン・ビルディング 1F・2F

    Day 3
    Imperial Elegance to Culinary Marvels: Tokyo's Rich Tapestry
    Imperial Palace

    Place

    1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan

    Hibiya Park

    Place

    1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0012, Japan

    Tokyu Plaza Ginza

    Place

    5-chōme-2-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    Roppongi Hills

    Place

    6-chōme-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6108, Japan

    Tokyo Tower

    Place

    4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

    Rokkasen

    Food & Beverage

    Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1-chōme−3−1 新宿サンフラワービル 6F/7F

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