Day 1 — The traditional east: Asakusa and Ueno
The Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, Nakamise street, then Ueno park and museums, and buzzing Akihabara at the end of the day.
Day 2 — Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku
The famous Shibuya crossing, the Meiji shrine and Takeshita-dori in Harajuku, then Shinjuku (Gyoen garden by day, neon by night).
Day 3 — Modern Tokyo and views
The Toyosu market, a viewpoint (Shibuya Sky or Tokyo Skytree), or teamLab and Odaiba. Day-trip option: Kamakura or Nikko.
The logic: group by district
First put your places on a map to see the clusters. If you have a Google Maps favourites list, start by exporting it or pasting your list. With MyFavsMap, you visualise your Tokyo spots, filter by category and build your days around each Yamanote station — so you enjoy more and rush less.
Practical tips
- IC card (Suica/Pasmo) for trains and metros without thinking.
- JR Yamanote: the loop that links the major districts.
- Early morning for temples and markets.
- Cash is still useful in many places.
- A 4th day? A trip to Mount Fuji (Hakone/Kawaguchiko).
FAQ
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
Three days for the major districts (Asakusa, Shibuya, Shinjuku) and a view. One more for a day trip (Kamakura, Fuji).
How do you get around Tokyo?
Train and metro with an IC card. The Yamanote line links most tourist districts.
How do you organise your days in Tokyo?
By district: keep each day around one or two nearby stations to avoid long journeys.