Quick Guide to Tokyo, JapanLet's explore Tokyo together! Here's some of the best spots to do a little shopping, see some immersive art, get some views, and more! Code: DISCOVERYAuthorsreadysetjetset
DestinationsTokyo (Prefecture)Itinerary

Day 1

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Conveniently located in Shinjuku, this hotel is famous for the giant godzilla on top of it. Of course you want to stay here.
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Meiji Jingu
Start your morning off by walking the grounds of Meiji Jingu, one of the most visited shrines in Tokyo.
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Takeshita Street
Harajuku, baby! This is where to go for rainbow snacks, crazy fashions, animal cafes, and more.
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Harajuku Mame Shiba Cafe
This is where to go if you want to play with shiba inu dogs! They don't take advance reservations, so you'll want to line up about 30 minutes before they open to grab a timeslot entry for the day.
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A Happy Pancake Shibuya
You'll find this chain all over Tokyo. They're known for their fluffy jiggly pancakes!
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MEGA Don Quijote
Did you even go to Japan if you didn't shop at a Don Quijote? Go big or go home, as this is the biggest one around! This is a great place to pick up all sorts of random shopping, like cheap Japanese cosmetics, or if you need an extra duffle bag for all your shopping (I'm speaking from experience).
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Walk across it a few times and head to the Starbucks along the crossing for a good view of the madness from a few floors up.
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Shibuya Sky
While there are several ways to get up high for views in Tokyo, the newest and trendiest is Shibuya Sky. I love that it's an outdoor viewing platform (you've probably seen the escalators all over social media). Tokyo Skytree is another great option!
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Shibuya Parco
This mall is a great pitstop for shopping. You'll find the only Nintendo store here, a Jump shop (for Shounen Jump comics merch - think Naruto, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, and more), a Pokemon Center, and more.
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Tower Records Shibuya
This massive record store is well worth a stop for any music fan. They even have a whole floor dedicated to K-pop!
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Kura Sushi Shibuya Ekimae
Kura Sushi is a very popular and affordable sushi chain you'll find all over Japan.
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Day 2

Sensō-ji
One of the most photographed shrines in Tokyo and a must-visit. If you want to get photos without it busy, you'll want to get here at sunrise.
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Gonpachi
Grab some tempura soba when you're done exploring Asakusa!
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Tokyo Cruise Asakusa Pier
If you have time, there are several boat lines that go from here, which you can use either as a mode of transport or a way to get to see a bit of Tokyo from the water!
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YAYOI KUSAMA Museum
Requires buying tickets weeks in advance. If you're a fan of Yayoi Kusama's art, like her famous infinity mirror rooms, you'll want to check out this small museum dedicated to her works.
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Gashapon Ikebukuro Main Store
The world's largest gashapon store! Bring lots of 100 yen coins and have fun buying lots and lots of capsule toys. You can find everything from anime merch to miniature shower stalls (it's really fun to look for the weirdest themed gachas). Sunshine City Mall, where this is located, is a great place to go shopping since it has so much, like a Ghibli store, a Pokemon Center, and so much more!
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Pikachu Sweets Cafe
Grab a Pokemon themed drink and exclusive merch items.
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animate Ikebukuro main store
The largest anime store in the world!
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Day 3

Muji Hotel Ginza
Stay in Ginza so you can get up bright and early for the Tsukiji fish market. If you're a fan of the brand Muji, this hotel is INSIDE the Muji flagship store, so you can really live that Muji lifestyle.
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Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market
This is where everyone comes for fresh seafood. It is VERY BUSY, so please do your research. If there particular sushi restaurants here you want to try, some of them require queuing up at 3am if you want to get in. I'm not joking!
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teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
teamLab is one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo and is super fun if you're into immersive art. Planets is my personal favorite (since you do the whole thing barefoot and spend time walking through water), but Borderless is the more popular of the two! If you have time, do them both!
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ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM
This in another art experience that's newer. If you find yourself with free time in the Ginza area, it's a much quicker one to check out, but nowhere near as cool as something like teamLab.
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yelo
Japanese shaved ice - called kakigori - is a must try while in Japan!
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Hie Shrine
If you're not visiting Kyoto on this trip, this is a great shrine to visit to still get to see some red torii gates.
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Harry Potter Cafe
Requires advance online reservation so do your research!
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Ninja Tokyo
You'll need to make a reservation months in advance to eat here, but it's worth it! This is a fun immersive dining experience with set courses that is also upscale dining. Servers do ninja magic tricks at your table, and you'll learn some ninja tricks of your own as you dine on wagyu beef.
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