3-day itinerary · Tokyo
3 Days in Tokyo: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of guided sightseeing, hands-on culture and outdoor exploration. Three stops each day pair historic walks and city highlights with craft, sushi and sumo experiences.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Historic streets and traditional crafts
Discover Asakusa through a temple walk, hands-on craftsmanship and a traditional rickshaw ride.
Morning
Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour
Explore Senso-ji and the old town with a guide for an introduction to Tokyo’s historic side.
Afternoon
Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class
Shape your own wooden chopsticks, adding a hands-on encounter with traditional craftsmanship to your first visit.
Evening
Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour
See Asakusa from a traditional rickshaw, enjoying an outdoor perspective on the district.
Day 2: Gardens, sushi and sumo
Balance an outdoor history walk with two distinctive cultural experiences: sushi making and sumo.
Morning
Tokyo: Imperial Palace and Shogun Historical Walking Tour
Walk the Imperial Palace East Gardens with a guide, connecting outdoor exploration with stories of shogun history.
Afternoon
Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef
Learn sushi-making techniques from a professional chef, turning a culinary highlight into a practical cultural experience.
Evening
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Watch a sumo show and take part in the experience for an introduction to this distinctive wrestling tradition.
Day 3: City highlights and local flavors
Finish with personalized sightseeing, a closer look at Shinjuku’s history and a guided exploration of local eateries.
Morning
Tokyo Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
Customize a guided introduction around your sightseeing priorities, rounding out the Tokyo highlights you most want to experience.
Afternoon
Tokyo: Shinjuku Historical Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets
Explore Shinjuku’s backstreets and history on foot, adding neighborhood context to your broader city sightseeing.
Evening
Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries
Follow a local guide to Shinjuku eateries, finishing your first visit with a food-focused look at the neighborhood.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.