Sample sushi, grilled seafood and tamagoyaki from stalls; outer market is lively and a great intro to Tokyo food culture. Note: market stalls mostly open 5:00am–2:00pm (some vendors close earlier).
Shinto shrine set in a large forested area, peaceful walk and ritual sake-barrel displays; shrine grounds open from sunrise to sunset (approx 5:00am–6:00pm).
Experience the busiest pedestrian scramble and visit the Hachiko statue; best seen mid-afternoon when shops are open (Shibuya area shops ~10:00am–9:00pm).
Rooftop observation for sweeping evening views of Tokyo; typically open 10:00am–10:30pm (last entry earlier), buy tickets in advance for busy evenings.
High observation decks with panoramic city views and Solamachi shopping complex below; Skytree typically open 8:00am–10:00pm, purchase tickets in advance during peak season.
Ropeway offers volcanic valley views and Lake Ashi panoramas; note Owakudani may close temporarily for volcanic activity — ropeway typically 9:00am–5:00pm.
Pleasant sightseeing boat across the lake with views of Hakone Shrine's torii gate; cruise schedules vary but run across daylight hours into early evening.
Charming museum dedicated to Studio Ghibli with short films and exhibits — tickets must be purchased in advance for a timed entry; museum hours roughly 10:00am–6:00pm, closed on Tuesdays.
Visit the Tokyo National Museum or the National Museum of Nature and Science (museums typically open 9:30am–5:00pm, closed Mondays) and browse Ameyoko market for snacks and bargains.
Modern wholesale fish market with restaurants in the market building; early morning is best — visitor hours typically start around 5:00–6:00am for wholesale, retail and restaurants from 7:00–11:00am.
If you want a special final-week meal, reserve a counter sushi or refined bistro in Ginza well in advance; dinner service commonly starts around 6:00pm–7:00pm.
Visit the sumo museum and check for tournaments or stable visit schedules; Kokugikan museum open most days but stable practice visits require prior arrangement.
Haneda ~20–50 minutes by taxi or airport express; Narita ~60–90 minutes by Narita Express or airport limousine bus — leave plenty of buffer for morning traffic.