TripSmithTokyo — for first-timers
Tokyo for first-timers: 21 hand-vetted venues from our catalog, ranked with what to see, where to eat, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Sensō-ji 4.6★ (97,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- Shibuya Sky 4.6★ (26,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- Tokyo Skytree Town 4.5★ (14,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- Tokyo National Museum 4.5★ (31,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · National museum
- Tokyo Tower 4.5★ (99,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- Tokyo Skytree 4.4★ (118,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · $$$
- Shinjuku Golden-Gai 4.3★ (13,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane 4.2★ (15,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
- TOKYO Word Mark Monument 4.1★ (71 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Maidreamin Shibuya Store 4.9★ (10,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Cafe
- mipig cafe Harajuku 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Animal cafe
- THE ROASTERY BY NOZY COFFEE 4.3★ (2,400 reviews) · an iconic stop · Coffee shop
- Fuglen Tokyo 4.3★ (3,800 reviews) · an iconic stop · Coffee shop
- NOBU Tokyo 4.3★ (1,200 reviews) · an iconic stop · Japanese
Where to drink
- Bar Benfiddich 4.4★ (936 reviews) · a local hidden gem · Bar
- The SG Club 4.5★ (1,500 reviews) · an iconic stop · Bar
A sample shape
Day 1
- Morning: Sensō-ji
- Afternoon: Tokyo National Museum
- Dinner: Maidreamin Shibuya Store
- Nightcap: Bar Benfiddich
Day 2
- Morning: Shibuya Sky
- Afternoon: Tokyo Tower
- Dinner: mipig cafe Harajuku
- Nightcap: The SG Club
Day 3
- Morning: Tokyo Skytree Town
- Afternoon: Tokyo Skytree
- Dinner: THE ROASTERY BY NOZY COFFEE
Frequently asked
How many for first-timers spots are in Tokyo?
Our catalog lists 21 for first-timers venues in Tokyo.