Tokyo in 2 Days: The Ultimate Best-of Guide

Arrival at Airport & Transfer to Shinjuku

Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport and take the Narita Express (N'EX) or Keikyu Line to Shinjuku. Check your luggage in at the hotel or use coin lockers if check-in is not yet available.

Tamagoyaki Set Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

Start your Tokyo adventure with a traditional Japanese breakfast featuring freshly grilled tamagoyaki (rolled egg omelette), miso soup, grilled fish and steamed rice at a classic market stall in Tsukiji Outer Market.

Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street, Asakusa

Explore Tokyo's oldest and most iconic Buddhist temple, Senso-ji, in the historic Asakusa district. Walk through the Kaminarimon Thunder Gate, stroll along Nakamise Shopping Street lined with traditional snacks and souvenirs, and explore the temple grounds and five-story pagoda.

Tokyo Skytree Observation Deck

Head a short walk from Asakusa to Tokyo Skytree, the world's second-tallest structure. Ride to the Tembo Deck at 350m for sweeping panoramic views over the Tokyo metropolitan area, with Mount Fuji visible on clear days.

Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen) at Fuunji, Shinjuku

Enjoy one of Tokyo's most beloved noodle styles — tsukemen — where thick, chewy noodles are dipped into a rich, concentrated fish-and-pork broth. Fuunji in Shinjuku is widely regarded as one of the best tsukemen shops in the city.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Stroll through one of Tokyo's most beautiful and spacious parks, blending French formal, English landscape and traditional Japanese garden styles. With over 20,000 trees, it is a serene escape from the neon buzz of surrounding Shinjuku.

Explore Kabukicho & Shinjuku Golden Gai

Wander through Kabukicho, Tokyo's vibrant entertainment district, and discover the legendary Golden Gai — a maze of narrow alleyways packed with over 200 tiny, atmospheric bars each seating only 5 to 8 people. Even in the afternoon, the area's character and history are fascinating to explore.

Yakitori Dinner at Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), Shinjuku

Squeeze into one of the tiny yakitori stalls in Shinjuku's legendary Omoide Yokocho — a smoky, atmospheric alleyway just outside Shinjuku Station's west exit. Enjoy skewers of grilled chicken, vegetables and offal washed down with ice-cold Japanese beer.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Free Observatory

Ride to the free observation deck on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for spectacular night views over the entire city including Shinjuku's glittering skyline, Tokyo Tower and on clear nights, Mount Fuji.