Harajuku to Shinjuku
- 9:00HarajukuSight
- 11:30ChiyodaSight
- 14:00AsakusaSight
- 16:30OshiageSight
- 19:30Shinjuku neon evening walkShinjukuWalk
One full day across Tokyo, from the quiet forest shrine of Meiji Jingu to the neon of Shinjuku after dark. The morning covers Meiji Jingu and the Imperial Palace East Gardens, the afternoon heads east to Senso-ji, Nakamise Shopping Street and Tokyo Skytree, and the evening ends back west in Shinjuku. Trains link every stop, so there's no need for a car.
One day covers the main sights if you stick to an efficient route. Use IC cards on the subway to move between west and east areas without delays.
Standard observation deck tickets can be bought on site. Reserve only for timed or premium access during busy periods.
Take the Ginza Line from Asakusa to Kanda, then the JR Chuo Line to Shinjuku. Allow about 35 minutes; the fare is a few hundred yen.
Entry is free and no advance booking is required on most days. Arrive before 11 a.m. to clear security without waiting.