The Ultimate One-Day Tokyo Tour Guide! No Backtracking!

#TokyoItinerary First time in Tokyo with only one day? How to explore without backtracking? This article explains it all clearly.

⭐Route Plan: Senso-ji Temple ➡ Tokyo Skytree ➡ Akihabara ➡ Imperial Palace ➡ Ginza ➡ Tokyo Tower ➡ Shibuya ➡ Shinjuku ➡ Kabukicho

✅Attraction Tips:
🔵Senso-ji Temple: A must-visit temple in Tokyo. Photo spots: Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Street, Five-Story Pagoda. You can draw fortune slips and buy amulets here. ⚠Avoid: Tie bad luck slips to the trees.
🔵Tokyo Skytree: The tower has an observation deck; on clear days, you can see Mount Fuji. Enjoy the exclusive sky pudding at the 350F observation deck.
🔵Akihabara: The paradise for anime fans, full of figurines and anime merchandise, a haven for otaku!
🔵Imperial Palace: The residence of the Emperor. Book a visit to the "East Gardens" on the official website two weeks in advance.
🔵Ginza: A shopping paradise. The 8th floor duty-free shop at Mitsukoshi Department Store offers a 5% discount with a passport + airport pickup. You can also enjoy the view here!
🔵Tokyo Tower: You can 🧭 find the photo spot at Kaledo Tower to capture Tokyo Tower.
🔵Shibuya: Japan’s busiest crossing. Don’t forget to take a photo with the loyal dog Hachiko.
🔵Shinjuku: One-stop experience for dining, drinking, and entertainment. The nightlife is super vibrant!
🔵Kabukicho: Asia’s largest red-light district, experience Tokyo’s nightlife!

📷Photo Spots:
1⃣ The 8th-floor observation deck of the "Asakusa Culture Center" at the end of Nakamise Street, turn right, offers free panoramic shots of the Five-Story Pagoda.
2⃣ Roppongi Hills Observatory is one of the best places to view Tokyo’s nightscape.
4⃣ The stone wall of the castle near the Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace is perfect for wide-angle shots.
3⃣ The second-floor window seat at "Starbucks Reserve" next to the Hachiko statue offers a crosswalk view, perfect for movie-style photos.

Post by 黃嘎不理 | Apr 9, 2025

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