This plan balances classic sights, neighbourhood wandering and memorable meals, with each day focused on nearby areas to keep travel manageable. Costs are rough per-person estimates in Japanese yen (¥), excluding accommodation.
Budget
About ¥14,000–¥30,000 per person for the listed food, activities and local transport; accommodation and major shopping are not included.
Best time to visit
Late March to May for mild weather and spring blossoms, or October to November for crisp days and autumn colour.
Asakusa and Ueno
See old Tokyo around Asakusa, then head a short distance west for Ueno’s park and museums.
Morning
Explore and Nakamise-dori
Start at Tokyo’s best-known Buddhist temple, then browse the snack and souvenir stalls along Nakamise-dori. Allow about 5 minutes to walk between the temple and the street.
About ¥0Afternoon
Visit
From , take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Ueno Station and walk to the park; allow about 20 minutes door to door. Enjoy the greenery or choose a museum such as the Tokyo National Museum.
About ¥0Evening
Dinner at
Walk about 10 minutes from to this lively market street, where you’ll find casual seafood, yakitori and izakaya options.
About ¥2,000–¥4,000
Harajuku and Shibuya
Pair the leafy Meiji Shrine grounds with Harajuku’s energetic streets and Shibuya’s iconic crossing.
Morning
Walk through
Take a quiet stroll along the forested approach to this major Shinto shrine. The shrine grounds are a short walk from Harajuku Station, about 5 minutes.
About ¥0Afternoon
Browse
Walk about 10 minutes from ’s Harajuku-side entrance to this colourful shopping street, known for fashion, sweets and people-watching.
About ¥1,000–¥3,000Evening
See Shibuya Crossing and have dinner nearby
Take the JR Yamanote Line from Harajuku to Shibuya, about 5 minutes on the train, then walk a few minutes to the crossing. Pick a nearby restaurant for dinner and soak up the neighbourhood’s bright-night atmosphere.
About ¥2,000–¥5,000
Tsukiji and Ginza
Make a relaxed food-and-shopping day of the central districts, with a short hop from Tsukiji to Ginza.
Morning
Taste your way around
Arrive hungry for grilled seafood, tamagoyaki and other market bites. From Ginza Station, it’s about 10 minutes by subway and on foot to the market.
About ¥2,000–¥4,000Afternoon
Visit
Walk about 15 minutes from to this peaceful garden, with ponds, teahouses and a striking view of the surrounding towers.
About ¥300Evening
Stroll Ginza and choose a special dinner
Take a taxi or transit from to central Ginza, about 10–15 minutes. Browse the department stores and shopfronts, then settle in for sushi, tempura or a relaxed izakaya meal.
About ¥3,000–¥8,000
Good to know
Getting around
Use an IC card such as Suica or PASMO for convenient train and subway rides. Google Maps works well for routes and station exits.
Market etiquette
At Tsukiji, follow vendors’ guidance, avoid blocking narrow lanes, and enjoy food near the stall where you bought it.
Temple and shrine visits
Keep voices low around worshippers, and check posted signs before taking photos inside sacred buildings.