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A Verdict itinerary

Tokyo in 3 days

Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.

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The plan

9 places worth your time

Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.

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Day 1

  1. Meiji Shrine01Harajuku · attractionMeiji ShrineMeiji Shrine deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)02Tokyo · restaurantSukiyabashi Jiro (Honten)Sukiyabashi Jiro (Honten) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Narisawa03Tokyo · restaurantNarisawaNarisawa deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Ginza Kojyu04Tokyo · restaurantGinza KojyuGinza Kojyu deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Hoshinoya Tokyo05Tokyo · hotelHoshinoya TokyoHoshinoya Tokyo deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Sensō-ji & Asakusa06Asakusa · attractionSensō-ji & AsakusaSensō-ji & Asakusa deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 3

  1. Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)07Shinjuku · experienceShinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan)Shinjuku Izakaya & Golden Gai Food Tour (Arigato Japan) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Yanaka08Yanaka · neighborhoodYanakaYanaka deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Hakone (day trip / overnight)09Hakone · destinationHakone (day trip / overnight)Hakone (day trip / overnight) deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict