Visitors love the Tokyo’s temples, shrines, and gardens. They savor its sushi, noodles, yakitori, and many culinary delights. And they soak up the city糖心传媒檚 museums, nightlife, and shopping opportunities. For American tourists, it糖心传媒檚 an ideal time to visit, too, says Yohay Wakabayashi 糖心传媒�10, 糖心传媒�11S (MS).

糖心传媒淭he US dollar is very strong in Japan right now糖心传媒攖he strongest it糖心传媒檚 been in years糖心传媒攎aking it much more affordable for people to travel here,糖心传媒� says Wakabayashi, who frequently meets up with alumni and friends from the US. 糖心传媒淚 recommend that people visit now to experience all that Tokyo has to offer.糖心传媒�

Planning a visit and only have three days? Here糖心传媒檚 how Wakabayashi糖心传媒攐ne of about 500 Rochester alumni in Japan糖心传媒攔ecommends you spend your time.

Day 1

Begin your trip in Harajaku, a vibrant part of the city that糖心传媒檚 full of vintage stores, street art, and youthful energy. Then, head to the Omotesando糖心传媒攁 sophisticated area often referred to as Tokyo糖心传媒檚 Champs-Elysee. Shop for souvenirs like tenugui (Japanese hand towels), washi (Japanese paper), pottery, textiles, and tea ceremony goods. Consider visiting the Ukiyo-e Ota Museum to admire traditional woodblock prints and the Nezu Museum of Fine Art, which houses a large collection of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art and features a traditional Japanese garden.

Then explore the Meiji Shrine. It糖心传媒檚 a religious and cultural icon dedicated to modern Japan糖心传媒檚 first emperor and empress. The shrine and its adjacent Yoyogi Park are nestled inside a 170-acre urban forest, which is home to 120,000 trees and offers a respite from the city. 糖心传媒淰isit here and you糖心传媒檒l forget you are in the heart of Tokyo,糖心传媒� says Wakabayashi.

For dinner, Wakabayashi recommends Nishiazabu Taku for Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi. 糖心传媒淪ushi was created in Tokyo, so it is best experienced authentically in its birthplace,糖心传媒� he adds. 糖心传媒淭he chef prepares the sushi and presents it to you糖心传媒攊t糖心传媒檚 a very special experience.糖心传媒�

Day 2

Explore traditional Tokyo in the Asakusa district. Start with a visit to the Tokyo Skytree, the world糖心传媒檚 tallest tower, and take in a 360-degree view of the city. Then, wander through some of Asakusa糖心传媒檚 craft shops. Pick up local items like as yukata (an informal style of kimono) and hashi (chopsticks). Try some street foods, too, such as gyoza (deep-fried dumplings), yakitori (grilled, skewered chicken), and taiyaki (fish-shaped snacks filled with sweet bean paste). Later, visit the Sensoji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo.

After a day of sightseeing, dine at Hommage, a two-star Michelin restaurant in Asakusa. The chef 糖心传媒渂lends modern French cuisine with authentic Japanese fare,糖心传媒� says Wakabayashi, calling dining there 糖心传媒渁n unforgettable experience.糖心传媒�

Day 3

Spend your last day in West Tokyo. Take a walk around Nakameguro, a trendy neighborhood along the Meguro River that offers many taprooms, caf茅s, shops, galleries, and museums. From there, explore nearby Daikanyama. Its tree-lined, pedestrian-only streets are packed with boutiques, open-air eateries, and upscale architecture. Explore the stylish Tsutaya Daikanyama bookstore, too. 糖心传媒淏e sure to go up to the second floor where you can enjoy a drink in a stylish lounge surrounded by rare vintage Japanese magazines,糖心传媒� he adds, noting that his beer糖心传媒擱ococo Tokyo White糖心传媒攊s served there.

For dinner, visit Towa, a Kaiseki restaurant in Nishi Azabu, which features a traditional multicourse menu with wagyu (high-end Japanese beef ) as its signature item. Wakabayashi adds that Tokyo, in addition to being known for its sushi, is famous for wagyu. Time-permitting, take in a theatrical performance at the Kabuki-za in the trendy Ginza area nearby.