Review my Tokyo “hidden gem” itinerary (March 2025)

Hi everyone,

I've recently created a Tokyo itinerary for March 2025 with my girlfriend. We'll be travelling during Sakura week in Tokyo.

I've been mining this sub-reddit for hidden gem suggestions and must visit places. Here's a summary:

Sunday, 23 March

  • Arrive at Narita Airport at 2:30pm
  • Check-in at Akasaka Hotel (4:30pm)
  • Shimbashi (Miyazaki clock, early dinner at Buta-Daigaku)
  • Ginza (Shop @ Kyukodo / Gizakanra Honten, Charcoal Roast Coffee, Godzilla Statue)
  • Rooftop Bar @ Andaz Toranomon Hills

Monday, 24 March

  • Breakfast @ 365 Days
  • Stroll through Yoyogi Park
  • Shibuya
    • Scramble crossing
    • Hachiko Statue
    • Lunch @ Uogashi Nhon-Ichi Shibuya Dogenzaka
    • Chiffon Cake @ Chatei Hatou
  • Mipig Cafe Harajuku
  • Meiji Jingu OR Shinjuku Gyoen
  • Shinjuku
    • Sekaido
    • Cat Board
    • Dinner @ Michishirube
    • Golden-Gai

Tuesday, 25 March

  • DisneySea
  • Late night bites in Akasaka

Wednesday, 26 March

  • Stairs @ Suga Shrine Otokozaka
  • Train from Yotsuya to Iidabashi Station
  • Kagurazaka (Le Coin Vert, any recs?)
  • Stroll through:
    • Yasakuni Shrine
    • Kita-no-maru Park
    • Jimbocho Book Town
  • Late Lunch @ Kanda Matsuya Desserts @ Takemura
  • Sakura Tram from Minowbashi Station (hop on / off)
    • Asukayama (Park)
    • Koshinzuka (Dessert)
    • Omokage (Bridge)
  • Dinner in Arakicho (recs?)

Thursday, 27 March

  • Aoyama Cemetery (Cherry Blossoms)
  • Omotesando
    • Breakfast @ A Happy Pancake
    • Sakurai Tea Experience
  • Meguro
    • Late Lunch @ Tonki
    • Meguro Parasitological Museum
    • Cherry Blossom Walk @ Meguro River
  • Visit Little Shops:
    • Onibus Coffee
    • Fukusaya Meguro Shop
    • Tsutaya Books Daikanyama
    • Beltz Cheesecake
  • Late Dinner @ Sowado OR Ebisu Yokocho
  • Yebisu Garden Place (Night Illumination)

Friday, 28 March

  • Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum
  • Kichijoji
    • Lunch @ Ibuki Udon / Tsukemen Enji)
    • Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory
  • Inokashira Park
  • Ghibli Museum
  • Nakano Broadway & Dinner
  • Takadanoba Mikado Game Center
  • Onsen @ Hotel

Saturday, 29 March

  • Hie Shrine
  • Hotel New Otani Japanese Gardens
  • Yanaka Ginza
    • Shops / Lunch (recs?)
    • Kabaya Coffee
  • Ueno Park
  • Ameyoko Shopping Street
    • Mihashi Ueno
    • Niki no Kashi
  • Tokyo Station
    • Gifts
    • Dinner (Ramen Street / Isehiro)
  • Flight from Haneda Airport (23:55)

It's quite ambitious, but would really appreciate any feedback, suggestions or recommendations!

by caribouwolves

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