Meiji Shrine + Shibuya + Shinjuku
Modern Tokyo, iconic sights, nightlife
Day 6 Locations
Itinerary
- 7:30 AM Meiji Shrine
25 min metro from Asakusa. Arrive early to beat crowds. Walk through the towering torii gate and forested path.
- 8:30 AM Meiji Jingu Gyoen
Inner garden. Iris garden and serene woodland.
- 9:30 AM Yoyogi Park
Adjacent. Spacious and beautiful. Cherry blossoms.
- 10:30 AM Ota Memorial Museum
Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Small, focused, excellent. ~45 min.
- 11:30 AM Takeshita Street & Cat Street
Harajuku's fashion corridors. Sensory overload, fun to people-watch.
- 12:30 PM Lunch in Harajuku/Shibuya
Many options in the area.
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See the famous crossing from street level. Touch the Hachiko statue.
- 2:00 PM Shibuya Sky
Rooftop observation deck — book ahead. Outstanding 360° views.
- 3:30 PM Shinjuku Gyoen
Metro to Shinjuku. 58-hectare garden with Japanese, French, and English sections. Check blossom-season extended hours.
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Free observation deck, 45th floor. Sunset views. No ticket needed.
- 6:30 PM Dinner in Shinjuku
Shabu-shabu at MO-MO-PARADISE or ramen near the station.
- 8:00 PM Golden Gai
Tiny alley of 200+ micro-bars. Atmosphere and architecture worth a walk-through even without drinking. Some serve coffee/soft drinks.
Tips
- This is the biggest walking day — trim Golden Gai or Shinjuku Gyoen if flagging
- Book Shibuya Sky tickets in advance online
- Tokyo Met Gov Building sunset is free and uncrowded
- Taxi back to Asakusa from Shinjuku is totally fine if legs are done (~¥3,000)