3-day itinerary · Tokyo
3 Days in Tokyo: Culture for First-Timers
This plan suits first-time visitors who want to explore Tokyo through temples, traditional arts and food. Three days combine guided walks, hands-on workshops and cultural experiences, with a custom tour for your shrine interests.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Temple traditions and sumo
Begin with old Tokyo, take part in a tea ceremony and finish with a sumo cultural show.
Morning
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour
Explore Senso-ji and old Tokyo with a guide for an introduction to the city's temple traditions.
Afternoon
Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo, Asakusa Maikoya
Wear a kimono and participate in a guided tea ceremony to experience a traditional cultural practice firsthand.
Evening
Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
Watch sumo entertainment and enjoy chicken hot pot, pairing a cultural show with Japanese food.
Day 2: Market food and sushi craft
Explore food culture through market tastings, sushi making and a traditional yakatabune cruise.
Morning
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings
Explore Tsukiji with a guide and sample food along the way for a tasting-led introduction to Japanese ingredients.
Afternoon
Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef
Make sushi with a professional chef, turning your interest in Japanese food into hands-on culinary practice.
Evening
Tokyo Yakatabune Cruise: 400yr Edo Tradition & Odaiba Route
Take a yakatabune cruise to experience a boating tradition rooted in the Edo period.
Day 3: Shrine interests and traditional arts
Shape a guided walk around shrine interests, try kintsugi and close with a local food tour.
Morning
Private Tokyo Tour: Local Guide, Custom Stops & Hidden Gems
Ask your guide to tailor the route around shrines and explain their customs, giving your cultural exploration a personal focus.
Afternoon
Authentic Kintsugi Workshop: Art of Golden Joinery in Tokyo
Try golden joinery in a kintsugi workshop for a hands-on encounter with Japanese repair artistry.
Evening
Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries
Follow a local guide through Shinjuku eateries to explore everyday dining culture through food.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.