Tokyo 3 Days Itinerary

## **Day 1: Deep Dive into Asakusa** **Theme:** *Traditional Tokyo, Street Food & Sumida River* ### **Morning** - **7:30–8:30 AM**: Breakfast at **Komugi’s Café** (Japanese toast set or melon pan). - **8:30–10:00 AM**: **Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street** - Visit Tokyo’s oldest temple (arrive early to avoid crowds). - Try *kaminari-okoshi* (sweet rice crackers) or *ningyo-yaki* (pancake cakes). - **10:00–11:00 AM**: **Sumida River Walk & Tokyo Skytree (optional)** - Stroll along Sumida Park for great Skytree views (skip going up unless you want panoramas). ### **Afternoon** - **11:30 AM–12:30 PM**: **Lunch at Asakusa Gyukatsu** (beef cutlet) or **Tempura Daikokuya**. - **1:00–3:00 PM**: **Kappabashi (Kitchen Town) & Dempoin-dori** - Shop for unique kitchenware or samurai souvenirs. - **3:30–5:00 PM**: **Sumida Aquarium (Skytree Town)** or **Edo-Tokyo Museum** (if interested in history). ### **Evening** - **6:00–7:30 PM**: **Dinner at Kamiya Bar** (Japan’s oldest Western-style bar) or **Asakusa Imahan** (sukiyaki). - **8:00 PM+**: **Hoppy Street Izakayas** – Try *hoppy* (beer-like drink) with yakitori. --- ## **Day 2: Akasaka Exploration & Nightlife** **Theme:** *Modern Tokyo, Shrines & Upscale Dining* ### **Morning** - **8:00–9:00 AM**: Breakfast at **Andersen Bakery (Akasaka Sacas)**. - **9:30–11:00 AM**: **Hie Shrine & Akasaka Palace** - Walk through the iconic red torii gates (like a mini Fushimi Inari). - See the Neo-Baroque **State Guest House (Akasaka Palace)** (outside only). ### **Afternoon** - **11:30 AM–1:00 PM**: **Lunch at Butagumi (tonkatsu)** or **Ramen Kagari (truffle chicken ramen)**. - **1:30–3:30 PM**: **National Art Center Tokyo** (if you love art) or **TV Asahi Building** (for anime fans). - **4:00–5:30 PM**: **Akasaka Sacas & Shopping** - Trendy boutiques, cafés, and people-watching. ### **Evening** - **6:00–8:00 PM**: **Dinner at Uohide (standing sushi) or Toriyoshi (yakitori)**. - **8:30 PM+**: **Nightlife at The Bellwood (craft cocktails) or Bar Oak (whisky bar)**. --- ## **Day 3: Hidden Gems & Relaxed Exploration** **Theme:** *Local Experiences & Leisurely Strolls* ### **Morning (Asakusa)** - **8:00–9:00 AM**: Breakfast at **Kagetsudo (melty melon pan)**. - **9:30–11:00 AM**: **Sumida River Cruise to Hamarikyu Gardens** - Scenic boat ride with skyline views, then relax in a traditional tea house. ### **Afternoon (Akasaka)** - **12:00–1:30 PM**: **Lunch at Akasaka Oden Miyako (hotpot) or Afuri (yuzu ramen)**. - **2:00–4:00 PM**: **Togu Palace Gardens or Suntory Art Museum** (for a quiet escape). - **4:30–6:00 PM**: **Last-Minute Shopping at Akasaka Blitz or Asakusa’s Don Quijote**. ### **Evening (Flexible)** - **6:30–8:30 PM**: **Final Dinner at Gyukatsu Motomura (Akasaka) or Unagi Hirokawa (Asakusa)**. - **9:00 PM+**: **Night Walk in Asakusa (lantern-lit Senso-ji) or Rooftop Drinks in Akasaka**. --- ### **Bonus Tips:** - **Transport**: Use **Pasmo/Suica IC cards** for easy metro transfers (Ginza Line connects Asakusa & Akasaka). - **Alternatives**: Swap **Akasaka for Roppongi** (more nightlife) or **Ueno Park** (museums/zoo). - **Food Must-Tries**: Gyukatsu (beef cutlet), monjayaki (savory pancake), and matcha desserts.