Things To Do In Tokyo In Three Days - Shibuya, Teamlab Planet Shinjuku, Temples, Food, Palace & More

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Explore Tokyo's highlights over three days, from immersive art at TeamLabs to historic temples, bustling Shibuya crossings, and panoramic city views from its iconic towers.

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TeamLabs Planets TOKYO DMM
Modern art museum · Koto City · 2.5 hours
4.5 (1,153)Open · until 10 PM
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A body-immersive digital art museum where you become part of the art. Divided into four themed areas: Water, Garden, Forest, and Open Air, featuring installations like walking through water and a floating flower garden with real orchids.
teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM, 6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan
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Tokyo Skytree
Tourist attraction
4.4 (514,560)Open · Closes 10 PM
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The world's second-tallest building, offering incredible panoramic views of Tokyo. Its unique design is inspired by ancient Japanese pagodas, making it earthquake-resistant. On clear days, you can even see Mount Fuji.
Tokyo Skytree, 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045
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Sensoji Temple
Tourist attraction · Taito City
4.6 (99,962)
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Tokyo's oldest and most popular temple, built around 628 AD. It's a huge complex with two large gates and lush green surroundings. Visitors can try their fortune by shaking a box for a numbered stick.
Sensō-ji, 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032
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Hachiko Statue
Sculpture
4.4Closed · opens Wednesday 12 AM
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A statue commemorating Hachiko, the world's most loyal dog, who waited for his deceased owner at Shibuya Station for nine years. It's a popular meeting spot and photo opportunity.
Hachiko Statue, 2 Chome-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
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Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Tourist attraction · Shibuya
4.5 (24,419)Open now
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The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, with over 3,000 people crossing simultaneously and more than 500,000 daily. Despite the massive crowd, order is maintained, making it a fascinating spectacle.
Shibuya Crossing, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
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Shibuya Sky
Observation deck · Shibuya
4.6Closed · opens tomorrow 10 AM
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A popular observation deck offering amazing panoramic views of Tokyo, including the Shibuya Scramble Crossing from above. It's highly recommended to book tickets well in advance, especially for sunset slots.
Japan, 〒150-6145 Tokyo, Shibuya, 2 Chome−24−12 スクランブルスクエア 14階・45階 Shibuya Sky, 46階・屋上
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Tourist attraction · Shibuya
4.7 (53,577)
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A serene Shinto shrine built in 1920 in memory of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. It's surrounded by a vast, peaceful forest, offering a quiet escape from the city's bustle. Unique sake barrels are donated by breweries as a tribute.
Meiji Jingu, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557
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Takeshita Street
Shibuya
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A famous street known for its cafes, unique shopping, and the craze for 'gachapon' (capsule toys). It's a vibrant and energetic area, especially popular among youth culture.
Takeshita St, 1-chōme Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
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Imperial Palace East Garden
Tourist attraction
4.4 (65,762)Open · Closes 6 PM
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Part of the vast Imperial Palace complex, offering beautiful Japanese gardens and historical remnants. It's a great spot for cherry blossoms in season and provides a peaceful escape. The East Garden entrance is well-connected by public transport.
Imperial Palace East National Gardens, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111
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Tokyo Tower
Tourist attraction
4.5 (497,473)Open · Closes 11 PM
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An iconic orange and white tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, built in 1958 to symbolize Japan's post-WWII rebuilding. At 333 meters, it offers observation decks with different views of Tokyo, especially unique on cloudy days.
Tokyo Tower, 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011
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Shinjuku 3D Cat Billboard
Fairground · Shinjuku City
4.5 (1,421)
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A popular 3D billboard near Shinjuku Station that creates an illusion of a cat coming out of the screen. It's a fun and unique visual attraction, especially lively at night.
Cross Shinjuku Space, クロス新宿ビル 1F - 3F 3 Chome-23-18 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Japanese-style business hotel
4.3
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A hotel known for its large Godzilla head feature, located in the lively Shinjuku area.
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, 1 Chome-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8466, Japan
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Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.
Cafe · Shinjuku City
3.5 (335)Closed · opens Friday 8 AM
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An Italian cafe on Shinjuku's main street, offering reasonable prices for pasta and drinks. They also have good cheesecake options.
Italian Tomato Café Jr. - Shinjuku Yasukuni-dori Avenue, 3 Chome-15-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

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Where to stay in Tokyo: Asakusa vs. Shinjuku?
Asakusa offers a quieter, more budget-friendly, and family-friendly experience with good public transport connections to both Narita and Haneda airports. Shinjuku is livelier, ideal for nightlife, parties, and bars, but can be more crowded and slightly less clean.
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Do I need a Suica card for Tokyo?
Yes, a Suica card is highly recommended for convenient travel on trains and subways. You can purchase one from vending machines at JR Line stations, with a deposit and refill options.
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