A First-Timer’s Full Day

Old Tokyo to neon Tokyo, in one day.

Full day · about 12 hours · Asakusa → Harajuku → Shibuya

The classic arc for a first visit: temples in the morning, fashion in the afternoon, skyline and neon at night.

08:30
Senso-ji before the crowds
Walk through Kaminarimon and Nakamise while Asakusa is still quiet.
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10:30
Views from TOKYO SKYTREE
See how far the city stretches from 350 metres up.
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13:00
Lunch & fashion in Harajuku
Takeshita Street, Cat Street and Omotesando for lunch and shopping.
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16:30
Sunset at Shibuya Sky
Catch the city turning gold, then blue, then electric.
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19:00
Dinner & night in Shibuya
Sushi or yakiniku, then cocktails and the glow of the Scramble Crossing.
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