Tokyo Top 10 Sites: 3-Day Itinerary From Top-Rated Guide, Eriko Shiratori
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As travel slowly opens up post-pandemic, we've asked our guides what are the must-see places to visit in their destination. Eriko Shiratori tells us which attractions she recommends for a three-day Tokyo itinerary, with a few extra highlights she just couldn't resist sharing with us!
Tokyo Top 10 Sites: 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Traditional Tokyo - East Side
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Asakusa
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Sensoji Temple - Tokyo’s oldest and biggest Buddhist temple paired with Nakamise shopping street selling traditional crafts and sweets.
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Ueno
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Ueno Park - an oasis of the city dotted with unique temples and world-class museums. Locals love paddling a boat in the Shinobazu Pond in the park.
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Ameyoko Market - a bustling open-air market along the train tracks that offers various stores selling a massive selection of fashion, cosmetics, sweets, and even fresh food at cheap prices.
Day 2: Modern Tokyo - West Side
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Harajuku
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Meiji Jingu Shrine - Tokyo’s biggest shrine nestled in a tranquil forest in the middle of the city. The spacious shrine grounds offer walking paths that are great for a relaxing stroll.
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Takeshita Street - the epicenter of Tokyo’s youth culture and is full of boutique shops, animal cafes, colorful sweets stands, and all the things girls love. It’s a great place for some people-watching for unique fashion styles, window shopping, and snacking.
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Shibuya
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Shibuya Crossing - the world's busiest intersection decorated by neon advertisements and giant video screens. Shibuya is Tokyo's most colorful and busy district, packed with shopping, dining, and nightclubs.
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Shibuya Sky - catch the best views of Tokyo at this 360° open-air observation deck at the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square (230m above ground). Especially beautiful at sunset.
Day 3: Tokyo Bay - South Side
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Tsukiji
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Tsukiji Fish Market - A maze-like market filled with retail shops and restaurants along narrow lanes. Endless opportunities for sushi, fresh seafood, and kitchen goods (good to visit in the morning).
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Hamarikyu Japanese Garden - a beautiful Japanese garden with a tea house overlooking the garden; you can get a ferry to Odaiba from here and enjoy a river cruise with views of the Tokyo waterfront.
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Odaiba (futuristic manmade island)
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teamLab Digital Art Museum - an interactive digital art exhibition where there is no boundary between the viewer and the artwork. Walk through bursting colors, sparkling crystals, and flowers blooming from every direction.
And if you have some extra time:
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Akihabara - the center of Japan’s anime culture filled with video game arcades, colorful figures, and electronic stores.
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Shinjuku - formed around the world’s busiest station, Shinjuku station, with 3.6 daily passengers. It’s a drinking district with endless billboards and a massive Godzilla head in the center. It becomes a neon light paradise in the evening.
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Ginza - high-end shopping district. Great for modern architecture lovers and quality shopping enthusiasts. Check out “depachika” or basement of department stores which is foodie heaven.
And so many more…!
Take a livestream virtual tour around Tokyo with Eriko while planning your vacation and see where you'd like to spend more time:
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