📍 Shinjuku
Central, dense with family hotels, major train interchange, Shinjuku Gyoen park 10 min walk. 7-Elevens on every corner for snacks.
3 days in Tokyo with kids
Tokyo in 3 days with kids: temple, zoo, park, and one neon night.
Family Score · 84/100 for Tokyo
3-day family trip to Tokyo
Tokyo in 3 days with kids: temple, zoo, park, and one neon night.
Day-by-day
- Day 1: Senso-ji temple + Nakamise snacks + Ueno Zoo + Ueno Park picnic (jet-lag day — low intensity)
- Day 2: teamLab Planets morning (book 2 months ahead), Shibuya crossing afternoon + Yoyogi Park, dinner Shibuya
- Day 3: Shinjuku Gyoen morning picnic, Harajuku + Meiji Shrine, Shinjuku skyscraper free observation deck for sunset
Where to stay for a 3-day trip
Short trips mean minimise transit — stay as central as your budget allows.
📍 Ueno / Asakusa
Older, calmer, next to Ueno Zoo + museums + Senso-ji. Easier for a slower first-trip-to-Tokyo pace.
📍 Shibuya
Shoppier and younger-energy, perfect base for teen trips; close to Yoyogi Park and Harajuku.
Budget for 3 days — family of 4
Budget tier estimate
€1,800–2,400 for a family of 4 across 3 nights in Tokyo (budget hotel, convenience-store breakfasts, Metro passes, free parks). Flights from Europe €2,500+ extra.
Saving tips (apply to any trip length):
- 💡 7-Eleven onigiri, bento, and sandwiches are kid-approved and €3–5 per meal
- 💡 Tokyo Metro 72-hour pass (¥1,500 ≈ €9) is the single best deal in the city
- 💡 Many museums (Ueno zoo, Science Museum) are free or €5 for kids
- 💡 Suica/Pasmo IC card auto-pays trains, vending machines, and convenience stores — never fumble for cash
Best time for a 3-day Tokyo trip
When: Late March–April (sakura), October–November (koyo, maples). Avoid July–August (humid 35°C) and major Japanese holidays (Golden Week in early May, Obon mid-August).
Getting there: Narita (NRT) is 60–90 min by Narita Express or bus to central Tokyo; Haneda (HND) is 30 min and preferable with kids. Direct flights from most European hubs (11–13h).
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