Best Tokyo One-Day Itinerary Guide: Must-See Landmarks & Hidden Gems for 2025

Stop relying on tourist guides! Here’s a relaxed, foolproof one-day Tokyo itinerary crafted by a seven-year Japan 🇯🇵 veteran—just copy this!

1️⃣ Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace → 2️⃣ Sensoji Temple → 3️⃣ Tokyo Tower → 4️⃣ Shibuya → 5️⃣ Harajuku → 6️⃣ Omotesando

**Perfect for:** Covering Tokyo landmarks, trend hubs, and shopping paradises in one day.

⚠️ **Intensity level:** ⭐️⭐️⭐️
💰 **Transportation cost:** 722 JPY (~35 RMB)

### 1️⃣ Tokyo Station & Imperial Palace 💰 Free
🌟 *Skip this if you’re not arriving via Shinkansen at Tokyo Station—head straight to 2️⃣ Sensoji Temple.*
📍 **Exit:** Marunouchi Central Exit, Tokyo Station
Walk straight from the exit to reach the Imperial Palace’s outer gardens. If time allows, cross the palace grounds to visit the famous cherry blossom spot, Chidorigafuchi.

### 2️⃣ Sensoji Temple 💰 Free
🚇 **Route:** Tokyo Station (JR) → Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro)
💰 **Cost:** 324 JPY
⏳ **Time:** ~15 mins
📍 **Nearest exit to Kaminarimon Gate:** Exit 2 or 3
🌟🌟 The iconic red lantern of Kaminarimon! At the far end, you’ll find the fortune-telling tubes—insert 100 JPY, shake, and match the number to your fortune slip.

*Be cautious—lots of bad fortunes here!* If you draw a bad one, tie it to the designated pole to ward off bad luck.
⏰ **Omamori (charms) sold from 8 AM–5 PM**, but the shopping street stays open longer.
🍡 The street is a foodie’s paradise (see Fig. 7 for recommended snacks). Skip the touristy souvenirs.

### 3️⃣ Tokyo Tower 💰 Free up to the 5th floor
🚇 **Route:** Asakusa Station (Toei Asakusa Line) → Akabanebashi Station (Oedo Line)
💰 **Cost:** 220 JPY
⏳ **Time:** ~25 mins
📍 **Exit:** Akabanebashi Exit
Step out for an instant photo op! Ticket prices and hours are in Fig. 7, with more photo spots in Fig. 8. On clear days, the 150m observatory offers views of Mt. Fuji!

### 4️⃣ Shibuya
🚇 **Route:** Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line) → Shibuya Station (Tokyu Line)
💰 **Cost:** 178 JPY
⏳ **Time:** ~17 mins
📍 **Exit:** Miyamasuzaka Exit, JR Shibuya Station
A must-visit for Asia’s trendiest district! Short on time? Just hit the scramble crossing and Shibuya 109.
**Highlights:** Hachiko Statue, Shibuya 109, the famous crossing, Shibuya Sky (*reserve ahead*).
*P.S. If you want to explore Shibuya deeply, skip Harajuku and Omotesando.*

### 5️⃣ Harajuku
🚶 **Walk from Shibuya (~13 mins)**
The birthplace of kawaii culture! Must-sees: Takeshita Street (food recs in Fig. 11), @cosme TOKYO (wall of top-ranked cosmetics).

### 6️⃣ Omotesando
🚶 **Walk from Harajuku (~13 mins)**
Luxury shoppers, this is your spot! *Rumor has it LV here has no lines and full stock.*

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