Clear immigration and take Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner (from Narita) or the Tokyo Monorail / Keikyu (from Haneda) into central Tokyo for efficient city access.
Stay at a ryokan with private or public onsen to experience traditional hospitality and hot-spring bathing—book in advance; most onsens open afternoon to night.
Covered market street offering Kyoto street-food, pickles and souvenirs—perfect for sampling local snacks and purchasing gifts; many stalls open until evening.
Short ferry to Miyajima to see the famous floating torii and shrine—ferries run frequently; shrine open daily, best around high tide for classic views.
Full-day travel back to Tokyo by shinkansen from Hiroshima (approx 4–5h) with comfortable seats and scenic views; reserve seats for Golden Week-adjacent demand in May.
Enjoy fresh seafood breakfast and street-food at the outer market—early morning best for lively stalls (usually open from early morning to mid-afternoon).
Nikko offers UNESCO shrines, waterfalls and mountains (2h from Tokyo); Kamakura provides giant Buddha, temples and beaches (1h from Tokyo). Both are excellent May day trips—pick based on interest.
Visit nearby convenience stores, depachika or local bakery for souvenirs and breakfast; many department food halls open by 10:00 but bakeries and cafes open earlier.