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3 days in Tokyo

Neon districts, ancient shrines and the best food on earth. Here's how to spend 3 days in Tokyo: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Tokyo trip is March, April and October. Budget roughly ¥23,700/person/day before flights.

Length
3 days
Best time
March, April, October
~Cost/day
¥23,700
Currency
JPY
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Your 3 days Tokyo itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Day trip to Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi~13500
Nature • ~8h
16:00
Omoide Yokocho izakaya hopping~6750
Food • ~2.5h
2

Day 2

09:00
Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
Culture • ~2.5h
12:30
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden~600
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Ramen tasting in Shinjuku~2700
Food • ~1h
3

Day 3

09:00
teamLab Planets digital art museum~4200
Culture • ~2h
12:30
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Culture • ~1.5h
16:00
Ginza & Akihabara electronics + fashion
Shopping • ~3h

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What 3 days in Tokyo costs

What this trip costs

¥181,500
Flights¥93,00051%
Stay¥20,25011%
Activities¥27,75015%
Food¥20,25011%
Local transport¥8,1004%
Shopping¥5,4003%
Buffer¥6,7504%
¥60,500/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Tokyo: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Tokyo?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Tokyo without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Tokyo?+

Start with Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa, Day trip to Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi and Omoide Yokocho izakaya hopping. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Tokyo cost?+

Budget around ¥23,700 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly ¥71,100 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?+

The best months to visit Tokyo are March, April, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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