🇯🇵 3-day itinerary

3-Day Tokyo Itinerary

A day-by-day 3-day plan for Tokyo with cheapest flights, hotel picks and a transparent cost breakdown.

Daily plan

Day-by-day

  1. D1
    Arrival & first impressions
    Land at HND, drop bags, sunset stroll through the historic core. Casual local dinner.
  2. D2
    Old town & iconic sites
    Hit the must-see landmarks early. Lunch at a market, afternoon café crawl.
  3. D3
    Neighbourhood deep-dive
    Pick a local district and spend the day on foot — independent shops, gallery, coffee.
Budget

Cost for 3 days

CategoryPer day3 days
Accommodation$81$243
Food & drink$45$135
Transport (local)$22$65
Activities & entry$23$70
Buffer$9$27
Total (mid)$180$540
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Flights & hotels for your Tokyo trip

Flights · Aviasales
flight_takeoff Cheapest flights to Tokyo

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Hotels · Hotellook
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Cross-checks Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Hotels.com, Trip.com (+70 more) for the lowest price on the same room.

Typical mid-range night: $180.
FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Tokyo?add

3 days covers the must-see highlights at a brisk pace. Add 2 more for day-trips and slower mornings.

How much does a 3-day trip to Tokyo cost?add

Around $540 per person mid-range (excluding flights). Backpackers can do it for less, luxury travellers 3–4× more.

When should I book flights to Tokyo?add

6–10 weeks before for international routes; price-drop alerts (Aviasales, Hopper) catch the cheapest fares 35% of the time.

Where should I stay during a 3-day Tokyo trip?add

Pick one central neighbourhood for the whole stay and use public transit rather than switching hotels — saves 2–3 hours per move.