Enjoy fresh seafood, tamagoyaki and small sushi stalls — a lively way to start in Tokyo. Many stalls open from 7:00am–12:00pm; hours vary by stall so arrive early.
Immersive digital art (TeamLab) or contemporary art with city views at Roppongi; check opening hours (typically 10:00am–7:00pm to 10:00pm depending on venue).
Return south through Honshu via shinkansen to Sendai then local train to Ishinomaki (gateway to Tashirojima). This is a travel/transit day—expect several hours on trains.
Day trip to the Nukumori-no-Mori craft village area (often a photogenic, handcrafted cottage village near the coast/forests of central Honshu). Confirm exact location and local bus times before travel.
Longer travel day into Kyushu: take shinkansen from Shin-Osaka to Hakata, then transfer on limited express to Oita/Beppu. Book reserved seats for comfort.
No-flight requirement means taking a passenger ferry from Kagoshima to Naha; options include overnight ferries and cargo-passenger services — duration often around 24–30 hours. Book cabin or reclining seats in advance.
If you want a serene mountain temple day, visit Nikko (longer train trip) or return to Kamakura for coastal calm; check train schedules and shrine hours (Nikko Toshogu often 8:00am–5:00pm).