Arrive at Narita/Haneda; take Narita Express/Keisei Skyliner (Narita) or Keikyu/monorail (Haneda) to central Tokyo to drop bags — allow time for immigration and luggage. This sets you up centrally for the day.
Start with fresh sushi or tamago at one of the stalls — lively, iconic Tokyo morning food scene (Outer Market generally active from early morning to early afternoon).
Historic Asakusa temple and colorful Nakamise shopping street; easy walking, photo ops and traditional souvenirs (temple grounds open early, visit before late afternoon).
Lavish UNESCO World Heritage shrine complex dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu; intricate carvings and historical architecture warrant a long visit (open ~8:00–17:00).
Ride the ropeway (weather permitting) to see volcanic valley views and try the black egg specialty; ropeway operations can be suspended on high volcanic activity—check status.
Interactive museum where you can create a custom Cup Noodles and learn food history — open typically 10:00–18:00 (check exact hours and reserve if possible).
Walk the waterfront, visit the mall and take a ride on the Cosmo Clock Ferris wheel for harbor views (operating hours vary but often open midday–evening).