Best One-Day Tokyo Itinerary: Efficient City Walk Without Backtracking for Tourists

One-Day Tokyo Itinerary (Subway + Walking): (See Image 1)
Asakusa Temple (15 min by subway) ➡️
Akihabara (18 min by subway) ➡️
Ginza (10 min by subway) ➡️
Tokyo Tower (20 min walk) ➡️
Roppongi (12 min by subway) ➡️
Harajuku (3 min walk) ➡️
Omotesando (13 min walk) ➡️
Shibuya

⚠️ To copy this route directly to your map, refer to Image 4.

For Tokyo’s attractions and food map, see Image 2. Screenshot is from the “Shiliufan” map (Image 3), highly recommended for Japan trips. It covers various cities in Japan with travel maps, including attractions, food, and routes—perfect for hassle-free exploration. Check Images 5-9. The route in Image 1 was also created using this map.

**Tips Summary:**
1. Always carry a plastic bag when shopping—trash bins are hard to find.

2. **Asakusa Temple:** Free entry, open 06:00-17:00. The main gate features a giant lantern, a must-visit photo spot. Recommended visit time: 2-3h. Suggested route:
Asakusa Station (subway) ➡️ Asakusa Culture & Tourism Center ➡️ Kaminarimon ➡️ Nakamise Shopping Street ➡️ Hozomon Gate/Five-Story Pagoda ➡️ Asakusa Temple ➡️ Asakusa Shrine

3. **Akihabara Route:** Akihabara Station ➡️ Radio Kaikan (10-floor anime/game complex) ➡️ GIGO (claw machine paradise) ➡️ Hey (basement bookstore) ➡️ Big Camera (electronics store) ➡️ Animate Main Store (anime goods) ➡️ Don Quijote (discount store) ➡️ Maidreamin (maid café)

4. **Ginza:** Divided into three areas:
– **Main Street:** Luxury brands line the streets.
🌟 **Tip:** Stores open around 10:00 and close by 20:00.

5. **Tokyo Tower:**
– Main Observatory: ¥900
– Special Observatory: Additional ¥700
– Open: 9:00-23:00

6. **Roppongi Route:** National Art Center ➡️ Yukizaki ➡️ Fukagawa Porcelain ➡️ Living Motif ➡️ Tsutaya Books ➡️ TV Asahi ➡️ Mori Garden ➡️ Roppongi Hills

7. **Harajuku Route:** Harajuku Station ➡️ Cosme Tokyo (beauty heaven) ➡️ Harajuku HARAKADO ➡️ Meiji-dori ➡️ Omurice (restaurant) ➡️ Takeshita Street ➡️ Hachiman Shrine

8. **Omotesando:** A hub for luxury and niche brands, plus vintage shops.

9. **Shibuya:** Must-see landmarks: Hachiko Statue and Shibuya Crossing.
Recommended route: Hachiko Statue + World’s Busiest Crossing → 109 Mall → Shibuya Center Street → PARCO → Disney Store + Cat Street → Shibuya Sky