Tokyo 2-Day Classic Route

Tokyo · 2 days · 9 places

1. Fish Market Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場)
Best time: Morning to lunch · Admission: Free to browse — Busiest in the morning; many shops close from about 2 pm / Many shops are closed on Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays
2. Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世商店街)
Best time: Early morning or around dusk · Admission: Free to browse — Most shops close early in the evening (around 5–6 pm) / Lots of snack shops — ningyo-yaki, rice crackers
3. Sensō-ji (浅草寺)
Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Wikipedia
Best time: Early morning or at night (lit up) · Admission: Free — The grounds stay open at night — the lit pagoda is far less crowded / The main hall closes around 5 pm (varies by season)
4. Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー)
Tokyo Skytree, a.k.a Tokyo Sky Tree, is a broadcasting and observation tower, located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. Wikipedia
Best time: Sunset on a clear day · Admission: Paid · book online — Timed tickets bought in advance mean a shorter wait / On cloudy days you may see almost nothing — check the weather

1. Meiji Jingu (明治神宮)
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken. Wikipedia
Best time: Early morning · Admission: Free — Opens around sunrise and closes around sunset — don't plan it for the evening / About a 10-minute forest walk from the torii gate to the main shrine
2. Takeshita Street (竹下通り)
Best time: Weekday morning · Admission: Free to browse — Weekend afternoons get packed / Known for crêpes and cotton-candy dessert shops
3. Hachiko Statue (忠犬ハチ公像)
Best time: Any time (quick photo) · Admission: Free — There's often a line for photos — a quick stop / Right outside Shibuya Station's Hachiko exit, a classic meeting spot
4. Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点)
Shibuya Scramble Crossing, commonly known as Shibuya Crossing, is a scramble crossing in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Wikipedia
Best time: Evening rush hour · Admission: Free — Walk it, then watch from above (station corridors or nearby cafés) / Busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings
5. Shibuya Sky (SHIBUYA SKY)
Best time: Sunset (enter ~30 min before) · Admission: Paid · timed tickets — Sunset slots sell out early — book as soon as your date is set / The rooftop is windy; hats and large bags go in lockers

These courses are compiled from public sources. Hours, prices, and closing days can change — check official info before you go.