Tokyo in 3 days

Travel & transfer: Arrival at Haneda and journey to Asakusa

After landing, take the Keikyu Line, which runs directly onto the Asakusa Line, to Asakusa. The journey takes a good hour.

Stay: Drop off luggage at the Asakusa Tobu Hotel

You drop off your luggage, as the room is only ready from about 15:00. Alternatively, the Hotel Gracery Asakusa would be an option.

Lunch: Lunch at Asakusa Mugitoro

Japanese home cooking with yamaimo purée over barley, a calm start away from the crowds. You can switch to Sometaro instead.

Sightseeing: Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise-Dori

Tokyo's oldest temple with the Kaminarimon Gate, pagoda and the traditional shopping street full of snacks and souvenirs.

Sightseeing: Kappabashi Kitchen Street

The street of kitchen utensils, with knives, ceramics and deceptively realistic plastic food models. Many shops close around 17:00.

Café: Coffee and matcha at Camera Coffee Kuramae

Kuramae is known as Tokyo's Brooklyn, with small roasteries and craft shops. Here you can treat yourself to a break with specialty coffee.

Dinner: Dinner at Daikokuya Tempura

A long-established tempura restaurant since 1887, famous for tendon with a dark, rich sauce and crispy prawns.

Arrive before 18:30 or expect a wait; reservations are not possible.

Breakfast: Breakfast at Kissaten Lion

A classic coffee house with a toast set and coffee, quiet and local, before Ueno properly wakes up.

Sightseeing: Tokyo National Museum in Ueno

Japan's largest museum, with samurai armour, swords and crafts. The Honkan offers the best overview of the country's history.

Start in the Honkan, which brings together the highlights of Japanese art; you can skip the other buildings if you are short on time.

Lunch: Sushi lunch at Sushizanmai Honten

Fresh sushi right at Tsukiji Outer Market, ideal for food culture at a fair price. Alternatively, Sushi Ichiba nearby.

Sightseeing: Stroll through Tsukiji Outer Market

Try tamagoyaki, seafood skewers and tsukudani at the small stalls.

Café: Coffee break at Café de L'Ambre

A traditional coffee house in Ginza since 1948 with aged coffee beans. A perfect breather between stops.

Sightseeing: Imperial Palace East Gardens

Remains of the Edo castle with mighty stone walls and ramparts, in the middle of greenery.

In April the garden closes around 17:00 and the last admission is earlier; head quickly to the Otemon entrance.

Sightseeing: Tokyo Station Marunouchi brick building

The red brick building from 1914 is an architectural highlight. Take a look at the restored dome halls in the main hall.

Dinner: Yakitori under the tracks in Yurakucho

Smoky izakaya under the railway arches, where office workers enjoy skewers and beer after work. Pick one of the places with free seats.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the Asakusa Tobu Hotel

Have a relaxed breakfast and check out before moving on with your luggage. If possible, leave your luggage at reception until you return.

Sightseeing: Nezu Shrine and Azalea Garden

One of Tokyo's oldest shrines, with rows of red torii and magnificent buildings from the Edo period. In April the first azaleas bloom.

Café: Coffee break at Kayaba Coffee

A traditional coffee house in a wooden house from 1938, stylishly renovated. Try the famous egg sandwich.

Shopping: Stroll through Yanaka Ginza

A small shopping street with old-town charm, snack stalls and shops. Perfect for souvenirs and street food.

Lunch: Menchikatsu at Yanaka Menchi

The street's classic crispy minced-meat croquette as a quick standing lunch. Good to take away and enjoy nearby.

Stay: Pick up luggage at the hotel

Pick up your luggage and prepare everything for departure.

Travel & transfer: Journey to Haneda Airport

Take the Asakusa Line, which runs directly to Haneda Airport. This gives you a generous buffer before departure.