Tokyo, Japan - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-05

Tokyo is a vibrant metropolis blending ancient traditions with futuristic innovation, offering a unique experience of serene temples alongside dazzling skyscrapers. Visit to experience exquisite cuisine, groundbreaking fashion, advanced technology, and a rich culture unlike any other.

Top things to do in Tokyo

Things to do in Tokyo include Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Yoyogi Church. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Tokyo

Here is what 3 days in Tokyo look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Ghibli Museum · Mitaka
  2. Meiji Jingu Shrine · Shibuya
  3. Shibuya Crossing · Shibuya
  4. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building · Shinjuku
  5. Shibuya Sky
  6. Shinjuku Golden Gai · Shinjuku
  7. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden · Shinjuku
  8. National Art Center, Tokyo · Roppongi
  9. Mori Art Museum · Roppongi

Day 2

  1. Senso-ji Temple · Asakusa
  2. Tokyo Skytree · Sumida
  3. Tokyo National Museum · Ueno
  4. Edo-Tokyo Museum · Ryogoku

Day 3

  1. Tokyo Station · Marunouchi
  2. Tokyo Tower · Minato
  3. Kabuki-za · Ginza
  4. Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art · Chiyoda

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Tokyo?

Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, Yoyogi Church, Tokyo Skytree, Shinjuku Nakamuraya, Tokyo Tower and 9 more. Senso-ji Temple: Tokyo's oldest temple, with its famous Kaminarimon Gate and lively Nakamise-dori street, a must for lovers of Japanese history and culture.

What can you do in 3 days in Tokyo?

Day 1: Ghibli Museum, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Day 2: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo National Museum, Edo-Tokyo Museum. Day 3: Tokyo Station, Tokyo Tower, Kabuki-za, Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art.

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