Three Perfect Days: Tokyo, By Hemispheres

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"Tokyo is a futuristic playground, where ancient temples live alongside neon worlds and culinary artistry."

Hemisphere Staff

September 6, 2024

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Day 1

Ancient architecture, poetic gardens and famous foods

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Day 2

Trains, rooftop adventures, immersive art and sushi

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"The Yamanote line is the most popular and goes in a circle around the center of Tokyo."

Sensoji in Asakusa is Tokyo's oldest temple. Photo courtesy of Eric Rubens and Shutterstock.

"There are also a variety of temples you can visit, but we recommend, at the very least, seeing the oldest temple in Tokyo: Sensoji in Asakusa. After you’re done at the temple, it’s worth sticking around this part of town. Asakusa has a lot of small booths and food stalls that you should stop by."

"In terms of food, day two is sushi day. If you’re looking for a place tourists love, check out Sushiro. You order on a tablet, and your sushi will come straight to you on a conveyor belt. There are both traditional rolls and fusion rolls, like pancetta and broccoli. If you want a fancier meal, stop by Sushi Mitsukawa for a 14-course sushi omakase."

Day 3

Shopping, temple cats and unique foods

The Gotokuji temple in is a must-visit for cat-lovers. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

"If you want to shop while you’re in Tokyo, you need to go to Ginza. This area is known for its glamor, but it’s also where you’ll find antenna shops. At these stores you can find local goods from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. This includes Hiroshima’s momiji manjū, maple leaf–shaped pastries, Ishikawa sake and Okinawa pottery.

For a temple to visit on day three, go to Gotokuji. This temple is peaceful even though it’s still part of Tokyo city. It's also home of maneki-neko, or the lucky waving cat statue.

If you need a jolt of energy for an activity-packed day, head to Café de L’Ambre for coffee. People travel from all over the world just for this cup of joe, and it’s well worth it."