Tokyo plan
Tokyo 3 Days Transportation Plan
Use IC card flexibility and consider a subway ticket only for dense sightseeing days.
Quick recommendation
Estimated single-ticket cost is ¥2,600. Start by comparing Tokyo Subway Ticket, then use IC cards for uncovered local rides.
Suggested daily route
- Day 1: Arrival airport to hotel
- Day 2: Asakusa, Ueno, Akihabara
- Day 3: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku
Estimated transport cost
¥2,600
Recommended pass
Tokyo Subway Ticket
When not to buy a pass
Skip a pass when your route is city-only, when private railway coverage is better, or when your expensive rides fall outside the pass validity window.
Airport arrival route
Plan airport transfer separately first. Then check if a pass should begin on arrival day or later, after the transport-heavy portion starts.
Common first-time visitor mistakes
- Activating a long-distance pass for low-value local travel days.
- Assuming airport transfer tickets and city passes are the same purchase.
- Ignoring luggage and station walking time in the route plan.
Use Pass Finder
Adjust cities, travel days, Shinkansen use, and airport plan to check this itinerary.
Open Pass FinderFAQ
Do I need JR Pass?
No. A Tokyo-only three-day trip does not justify a nationwide JR Pass.