DAY 1 IN TOKYO
Please note the schedules are for reference only.
1️⃣ The Ghibli Museum (optional 🎥) - 10:00 AM
(For Ghibli movie lovers) Start your day with a magical visit to the Ghibli Museum (¥1,000 ~ €7).
📅 Advance booking required—tickets are released on the 10th of the previous month on their official website.
2️⃣Nagano broadway - 11:30 AM
A must-visit for anime and manga fans! This small shopping center is packed with anime and manga goodies at very attractive prices.
3️⃣ Shibuya Highlights 🚶♂️ - 1:00 PM
Hachiko Statue 🐶 and the famous Shibuya Crossing 🌍
Shopping at Shibuya Parco (home to the first official Nintendo store 🎮)
If you're curious, visit the Love Hotel Street in Dōgenzaka 👀
4️⃣ Omotesando, & Harajuku 🛍️🍡 - 2:30 PM
Explore Omotesando Avenue, home to high-end stores and stylish cafés. Don’t miss Alice on Wednesday & Tokyu Plaza.
Dive into pop culture at Takeshita doori street. and try the famous Japanese crepes 🍓! (~¥600)
📸 Snap a fun photo in a Purikura (Japanese-style photo booth). (~¥500)
🔄 Alternative: Jiyugaoka , Tokyo’s "Little Europe," for a more relaxed vibe..
5️⃣ Yoyogi park & Meiji jingu, 🌳 - 4:00 PM
Relax in Yoyogi Park and visit the stunning Meiji Jingu Shrine ⛩️
🔄 Alternative: Start your morning here if you prefer reaching Shinjuku earlier & do 5 > 4 > 3
6️⃣ Shibuya Sky🌅 - 5:30 PM
Enjoy a breathtaking sunset view from Shibuya Sky (¥1,800 ~ €12, online reservation recommended).
🔄 Free Alternative: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Headquarters in Shinjuku.
7️⃣ Shinjuku by Night 🌆 - 7:30 PM
Giant Godzilla. 🦖 (comes to life every hour from 12 PM to 8 PM; view from the street or the 8th floor of the Gracery Hotel).
Kabukicho & Shinjuku golden gai for the vibrant nightlife, but avoid dining here—prices are high, and some places scam tourists.
Omoide yokocho. A nostalgic alley full of small eateries, perfect for yakitori & a drink 🍢🍺 (optional dinner spot BUT i do not recommend, prices are higher & lots of taxes, toursits scams)
