Start with fresh seafood, grilled fish and tamago at the outer market — lively mornings and many stalls open from ~5:00am to early afternoon, best to go before 1:00pm.
Historic Buddhist temple with a long shopping street for souvenirs and snacks — temple grounds are open early (around 6:00am) but shops close mid-evening; plan 1–2 hours.
Interactive digital art at teamLab Planets (often 10:00–19:00/21:00; book ahead) or contemporary exhibits at Mori (usually 10:00–22:00); check availability and reserve tickets.
Visit the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno (typical hours 9:30–17:00) or rotate to the National Art Center (10:00–18:00) — check for exhibition closures and Monday closures.
Ginza is best for upscale shopping and department store food halls (depachika) open ~10:00–20:00; Imperial Palace East Gardens often open 9:00–16:30 and closed on some days — check ahead.
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi/Hikari) from Tokyo Station to Nagoya (approx 1h40m). Reserve seats to save time; Nozomi is fastest but JR Pass exclusion applies.
Visit Atsuta Shrine (open from early morning to dusk) for a calm cultural experience, or stroll Osu for shops and street snacks (shops generally open by 10:00 and into evening).
Tokugawa showcases samurai treasures and gardens (check open days) or SCMAGLEV displays Japan's rail history (usually 10:00–17:00) — plan visits around opening times.
If you prefer theme parks, spend the day at USJ (opening hours vary, typically 8:30–20:00). Buy timed-entry or express passes in advance to minimize lines.
For a final Osaka night, choose an izakaya with river views or a dinner cruise on the Dotonbori canal; check dinner cruise schedules and reservation requirements.
Pick up souvenirs or snacks in airport-accessible areas; most shops open by 10:00, but department store basements (depachika) are open earlier on weekends.
If you missed the market earlier, grab a final bite or relax at a café before heading to the airport; market hours typically wind down by mid-afternoon.