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Tokyo

3 Days · Solo · Balanced
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Daily Plan
Day 1
3 Spots
Nakameguro · Shibuya Sky · Shibuya Crossing
Day 2
3 Spots
Takeshita Street · Omotesando · Tokyo Tower
Day 3
3 Spots
Kabukicho · Shinjuku Golden Gai · Shinjuku Gyoen
Trip Notes
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About this route

How this Tokyo walk is built

Why this order. Each day sticks to one side of the city so you walk neighbourhoods instead of the metro: Day 1 circles Shibuya, Day 2 runs Harajuku and Omotesando down toward Tokyo Tower, and Day 3 is all Shinjuku. The train only bridges the gaps between clusters.

How far each day. Roughly 4 to 6 km a day on flat ground. Tokyo is big but each day's stops sit close together, so the walking itself stays gentle.

What you can skip. Tokyo Tower if time is tight, since Shibuya Sky already gives you the view. Kabukicho is skippable by day; it only earns its place after dark.

If it rains. Lean on Day 2 and 3: Omotesando's covered shops and Shinjuku's department stores keep you dry. Swap the open crossing and the garden for indoor stops.

First time vs second visit. First-timers should keep Shibuya and Shinjuku. On a repeat trip, trade them for the old lanes of Yanaka or the second-hand shops of Shimokitazawa.

Day 1

Tokyo · 3 Spots
1
Nakameguro
Nakameguro
Neighborhood · 1.5-2 hours
Nakameguro (中目黒; pronounced [nakameꜜɡɯɾo]), is a residential district of Meguro, Tokyo. It is popular for its boutiques and cafes, and the area near the Meguro River is a popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) destination in mid-spring. It lends its name to Nakameguro Station, which serves the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tokyu Tōyoko Line. Nakameguro is sometimes abbreviated as Nakame (なかめ; pronounced [nakame]).
NoteThis area works best when you leave room to walk slowly, browse side streets, and stop for coffee or snacks.
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2
Shibuya Sky
Shibuya Sky
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Shibuya (渋谷区, Shibuya-ku; IPA: [ɕibɯja] ) is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. A major commercial center, Shibuya houses one of the busiest railway stations in the world, Shibuya Station. As of January 1, 2024, Shibuya Ward has an estimated population of 230,609 in 142,443 households and a population density of 15,262.01 people per square kilometer (39,528.4 people/mi2). The total area is 15.11 km2 (5.83 sq mi).
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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3
Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya Crossing
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点, Shibuya sukuranburu kōsaten), commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located near Shibuya Station in Shibuya, a major commercial and entertainment district in Tokyo. It has been described as the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with as many as 3,000 people crossing during a single green light cycle.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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Day 2

Tokyo · 3 Spots
1
Takeshita Street
Takeshita Street
Neighborhood · 1.5-2 hours
Harajuku (原宿; [haɾa(d)ʑɯkɯ] ) is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps of Shibuya ward as Jingūmae 1 chōme to 4 chōme. In popular reference, Harajuku also encompasses many smaller backstreets such as Takeshita Street and Cat Street spreading from Sendagaya in the north to Shibuya in the south.
NoteThis area works best when you leave room to walk slowly, browse side streets, and stop for coffee or snacks.
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2
Omotesando
Omotesando
Neighborhood · 1.5-2 hours
Omotesandō (表参道) is a zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya and Minato, Tokyo, stretching from the Meiji Shrine entrance to Aoyama-dōri (Aoyama Street), where Omotesandō Station can be found.
NoteThis area works best when you leave room to walk slowly, browse side streets, and stop for coffee or snacks.
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3
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
Landmark · 1-1.5 hours
Tokyo Tower (東京タワー, Tōkyō Tawā; pronounced [toːkʲoː taꜜɰᵝaː] ), also known by its official name Japan Radio Tower (日本電波塔, Nippon denpatō) is a communications and observation tower in the district of Shiba-koen in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, completed in 1958. At 332.9 meters (1,092 feet), it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012.
NoteAim for early morning or late afternoon light. Popular viewpoints often need timed tickets in peak season.
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Day 3

Tokyo · 3 Spots
1
Kabukicho
Kabukicho
Entertainment · 2-2.5 hours
Kabukichō (歌舞伎町, Kabuki-chō; pronounced [kabɯki̥ tɕoː]) is an entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Kabukichō is considered a red-light district with a high concentration of host and hostess clubs, love hotels, shops, restaurants, and nightclubs, and is often called the "Sleepless Town" (眠らない街, Nemuranai Machi; pronounced [nemɯɾanai matɕiꜜ]). Shinjuku Golden Gai, famous for its plethora of small bars, is part of Kabukichō.
NotePopular experiences often sell out first on weekends and holidays, so advance booking is safer.
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2
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Shinjuku Golden Gai
Neighborhood · 1.5-2 hours
Shinjuku Golden Gai (Japanese: 新宿ゴールデン街, Hepburn: Shinjuku gōruden-gai) is a district of Kabukicho within Shinjuku, a special ward of Tokyo, Japan. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys, connected by even narrower passageways which are about wide enough for a single person to pass through. Over 200 tiny shanty-style bars, clubs and eateries are squeezed into this area. The alleys are private roads, not public roads.
NoteThis area works best when you leave room to walk slowly, browse side streets, and stop for coffee or snacks.
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3
Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen
Park · 1.5-2 hours
Shinjuku Gyo-en (新宿御苑, literally 'Shinjuku Imperial Garden') or Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large public garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period. It later became a garden under the management of Japan Imperial Household Agency. It is now a national garden under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment.
NoteBring water and sun protection. Early morning or late afternoon usually feels the most comfortable.
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FAQ

Tokyo 3-day itinerary: FAQ

How many days do you need in Tokyo?
Three days is a comfortable amount of time to walk Tokyo's main areas without rushing. This itinerary gives each day to one part of the city, with room for meals and unplanned detours.
Is 3 days enough for Tokyo?
Yes. Three days covers the highlights of Tokyo on foot at an unhurried pace. With more time you can add day trips or slower neighbourhood wandering, but three days sees the essentials.
Can you do Tokyo in 2 days or one day?
Yes. For two days, follow Day 1 and Day 2 and drop the third; for a single day, walk Day 1, which covers the most iconic stretch. The route is split by area so it shortens cleanly.
How much walking is in this Tokyo itinerary?
Each day is a comfortable walk grouped into one neighbourhood, so you spend the day walking rather than commuting between far-apart sights. For the most relaxed pace, follow the day-by-day plan above and let a tram or taxi cover the longest gaps.
Can you edit or export this Tokyo itinerary?
Yes. It is a free, self-guided walking itinerary. Open it in the Tokyo planner to reorder or remove stops, share a link, or export an offline copy to follow on your phone.