A recommended tour to explore the city and suburbs
Sensoji Temple & Asakusa Nakamise shopping Street
Start your day from Senso-ji Temple, which is said to be the oldest temple in Tokyo. After visiting the temple, walk through busy Asakusa Nakamise Shopping Street to look for some souvenirs and try ningyo-yaki, a popular Tokyo snack. In the morning, the streets are relatively less busy, so you can stroll around at your own pace in a relaxed way.
Kappabashi Dougugai Street
On top of shopping for a staggering variety of kitchenware and tableware at reasonable prices, check out the hyper-realistic food replicas. A place any food lover will adore.
Ueno Park
From the zoo to the many galleries and museums found throughout the grounds, the park is fun for people of all ages. If lucky enough to view the famous cherry blossoms here, hop aboard a boat for a different kind of Hanami.
Anime Tokyo Station
A hub of promoting Japanese anime. Admission is free, and visitors can experience the charm of anime through thematic exhibitions collaborating with popular works, as well as permanent exhibition featuring a valuable archive.
Shibuya Scramble Square
A large-scale complex rising 47 stories high. Take the ultimate selfie from the viewing deck SHIBUYA SKY, against the backdrop of a sweeping panorama of Tokyo. The daytime scenery is brilliant, but the sunset and the night view will take your breath away.
Miyashita Park
Shops, a hotel, and a park are woven together in this complex. On the first floor, local cuisine from all over Japan comes together in 19 eateries along “Shibuya Yokocho” (Shibuya Alley). Finish the day with zest!
Itinerary
- Get off at Asakusa Station (Subway, Tobu, TX)
- Have a short 5 – minutes’ walk to the Sensoji Temple & Asakusa Nakamise shopping Street
- From there, walk for another 10 minutes to get to the Kappabashi Dougugai Street.
- After strolling on the shopping street, walk for 5 minutes to get to the Tawaramachi Subway Station, where you will take the Yellow Ginza line to get off after 3 minutes at the Ueno (subway) station.
- After exiting the subway station, have a short 5 minutes’ walk to get to Ueno Park.
- Head to the Ueno (JR) station where you will take a JR train to Ikebukuro. The ride will take you about 17 minutes.
- Get off at Ikebukuro Station and after 5 minutes’ walk, you will reach the Anime Tokyo Station.
- Return to the Ikebukuro (JR) Station to take another JR train heading for Shibuya. After 15 minutes of a ride, you will get off at the Shibuya Scramble Square.
- Stroll around the area and finish your day in Miyashita Park.
Date: 2025-04-24
Author: Beti – A passionate traveler and lover of Asian cuisine, especially Thai and Japanese dishes, Bernadeta brings her culinary and cultural experiences to life in her writing. Beyond her travels, she’s an avid technology enthusiast with a deep interest in data processing, merging her love for exploration with analytical insights.
Photographer: Adalbert – An aficionado of computers and photography, Adalbert captures the essence of diverse cuisines with a discerning eye. A connoisseur of rich flavors and particularly fond of meat-based dishes, he combines his technical skills with his passion for the culinary arts in every shot.
