Tokyo’s massive. Here’s the 3-day cut for engineers who want quiet cafés, deep bookstores, and rare maker spaces.
Day 1 — Shibuya + Daikanyama
Morning: Fuglen Tokyo coffee. Afternoon: Tsutaya bookstore Daikanyama (architecture + tech section is 2 floors).
Day 2 — Akihabara + Asakusa
Akihabara for components, then Akiba Maker Faire venue if open. Asakusa evening for ramen.
Day 3 — Shimokitazawa
Quiet day. Indie cafés, vinyl, vintage. Recharge.
Budget
~$120/day mid-range. Coffee $5, ramen $10, hotel $80.