Once you land at Narita Terminal 2 around 16:10, clear immigration, pick up luggage, and head out with a realistic departure window of about 17:00–17:30. The smoothest option is the Keisei Skyliner if you’re okay transferring once, or an airport limousine/rail combo if you want less hassle with bags; either way, budget about 75–95 minutes door to door to Shiomi. Because you’re arriving on a Monday evening, the trains will still be busy but manageable, and taxiing all the way to the hotel is usually not worth the cost unless you’re exhausted or carrying a lot. The hotel is a short walk from Shiomi Station, so this first leg is pretty straightforward.
After check-in, give yourselves 45–60 minutes to freshen up, unpack essentials, and have a quick rest. This is one of those small decisions that makes the whole night feel better — Tokyo is exciting, but starting with a shower, clean clothes, and a phone charge helps a lot. If you need convenience-store basics, there are easy options around the station for drinks, umbrellas, and any forgotten toiletries. Keep the evening light; you’ll thank yourselves once you get to Ginza.
Head into Ginza for a polished first-night wander, starting at Ginza Six, where the top floors and rooftop garden are a nice soft landing after the flight. Most shops here run roughly 10:30am–8:30pm, and the building itself is worth browsing even if you don’t buy anything. From there, walk over to Itoya Ginza on Chuo-dori, a Tokyo classic with multiple floors of stationery, notebooks, pens, and gift items; it’s one of those places that’s surprisingly fun even for non-shoppers, and it usually stays open until around 8pm. For dinner, stay in the Ginza area and choose a seafood-focused spot near Ginza Station — think set meals, sashimi, grilled fish, or a sushi counter dinner, typically around ¥2,000–¥5,000 per person depending on how fancy you go.
End with a relaxed walk through Higashi-Ginza and the quieter side streets of Ginza before heading back to Shiomi. This is the nicest way to digest dinner and enjoy Tokyo at night without overdoing the first day; the streets are clean, bright, and easy to navigate, and the train ride back from Ginza/Shimbashi-side connections is usually around 20–30 minutes with one simple transfer depending on where you start. If you still have energy, stop for a drink or dessert near the station, then call it an early night so you’re ready for the rest of the trip.
Start as early as you reasonably can and head to Tsukiji Outer Market first, because the best of it is in the first wave of the morning when the stalls are freshest and the crowds are still manageable. From Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel, it’s an easy train ride into central Tokyo, so aim to leave around 7:00–7:30am and you’ll be there with enough time to wander before the popular counters sell out. This is the day for a proper sushi breakfast or seafood bowl — think uni, ikura, tamagoyaki, or a simple chirashi don from one of the narrow counter shops. Budget about ¥1,500–¥3,500 per person, and don’t be shy about eating standing up; that’s normal here. Keep some cash on hand, and if a stall has a queue, it usually means it’s worth the wait.
After breakfast, take a short stroll to Tsukiji Hongwan-ji for a quieter reset before the temple-and-shopping part of the day. It’s one of those places that feels unexpectedly grand in the middle of all the market energy, and the contrast is nice. Allow about 30 minutes here; it’s free to enter, and it’s especially pleasant if you want a calmer moment before the busier sightseeing later. From there, continue on to Sensō-ji in Asakusa late morning, when the area is lively but still comfortable to walk. Spend about 1 to 1.5 hours taking in the main hall, the pagoda, and the atmosphere around the temple grounds.
Once you’re done at Sensō-ji, drift into Nakamise Shopping Street, which is really the fun part of Asakusa if you like browsing snacks and souvenirs without overthinking it. This is where you’ll find traditional sweets, folding fans, little bags, yukata accessories, and the usual magnet-and-keychain lineup, but with a much better old-Tokyo feel than generic souvenir malls. Give yourself 45 to 60 minutes here, and don’t feel pressured to buy everything at once — it’s a good place to compare prices before picking up gifts on the way back. For lunch, stay nearby and choose a tempura or soba restaurant in Asakusa; this keeps the day relaxed and avoids unnecessary transit. Expect around ¥1,500–¥4,000 per person depending on the restaurant, and a proper sit-down meal here is a nice break from all the walking. If you’re still feeling energetic after lunch, Asakusa is a very easy area to linger in for an extra coffee or dessert before heading back.
For the smoothest flow, try to keep the pace moderate rather than trying to rush through everything. Tsukiji is best in the early morning, Sensō-ji is most enjoyable before the late-afternoon tour groups, and Nakamise Shopping Street is perfect when you want to browse without a fixed agenda. Carry small coins and bills for snacks and temple offerings, wear comfortable shoes, and be mindful that some of the smaller food stalls may close earlier than expected once they sell out. If you want a less stressful rhythm, plan to finish the day with a slow return to Tokyo Bay Shiomi after lunch or early afternoon, leaving the rest of the evening open for laundry, a convenience-store snack run, or simply recovering for the next day.
Leave Asakusa early enough to reach Tokyo DisneySea before opening, because that’s the difference between a smooth day and spending your first hour stuck in the longest entry queue. From Asakusa, the most practical route is the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Asakusa Line via JR to Maihama, and it usually takes about 50–65 minutes door to gate, with fares around ¥500–¥700. If you want a really comfortable start, aim to leave by around 7:00–7:30am; the park can feel less overwhelming in the morning, and you’ll have a better shot at getting on the headline rides before wait times build. Once inside, keep your phone charged, use the park app for wait times, and don’t try to “do everything” — Tokyo DisneySea rewards a slower, strategic pace much more than rushing.
Around late morning or early afternoon, take a short break for the Hotel MiraCosta resort area photo stop. Even if you’re not staying there, the architecture and waterfront views make it one of the prettiest corners of the Disney resort, and it’s worth 20–30 minutes just to breathe and take photos. For lunch, Miguel’s El Dorado Cantina is a good in-park choice if you don’t want to waste time leaving the resort; expect roughly ¥1,500–¥3,000 per person and about 45 minutes. It’s themed, easy, and practical — the kind of meal that keeps the day moving without feeling like a compromise. In August, hydration matters more than anything else, so buy drinks when you see them and don’t wait until you’re already tired.
After lunch, spend the calmer part of the day around S.S. Columbia and the surrounding waterfront area. This is one of the best places to slow down, take a proper stroll, and enjoy the park’s atmosphere without always chasing the next ride. Late afternoon into evening is ideal here, especially if you want photos with softer light and fewer people lingering by the waterfront. If you’re still in energy-saving mode, make this your “last scenic stretch” before heading out. Once the park begins to wind down, return to Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel rather than trying to push into a complicated late transfer — from Maihama back to Shiomi, allow around 25–40 minutes, and that easy exit will feel very worth it after a full Disney day.
Leave Tokyo DisneySea with enough buffer to arrive in Toyosu around opening time for teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM. If you can secure the earliest ticket slot, do it — the experience feels much calmer before the midday wave, and you’ll also have an easier time moving through the water and mirror rooms without waiting behind groups. Plan on about 1.5 to 2 hours inside, and wear something you can comfortably roll up for the water sections. Lockers are available, but avoid bringing a bulky bag; a small crossbody is best. Afterward, take a slow 10–15 minute walk over to Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, which is one of the nicer places in this area to reset after the art museum atmosphere, with food stalls, souvenir corners, and that slightly old-Tokyo theme that makes it feel more fun than a standard mall.
Have lunch at a seafood donburi restaurant in Toyosu — this is the place to lean into the area’s market reputation with a bowl of fresh sashimi rice, grilled fish set, or a tuna-heavy chirashi. Budget about ¥1,800–¥4,500 per person, depending on how premium you go, and expect a comfortable 45–60 minutes if you’re not rushing. After lunch, continue to the Toyosu Fish Market area for a lighter stroll and a look at Tokyo’s modern seafood hub; it’s not as old-fashioned as people imagine, but it’s clean, efficient, and still interesting if you like food culture. A relaxed 45 minutes is enough unless you want to browse longer. This part of the day works best if you keep the pace easy — Toyosu is more enjoyable when you treat it like a slow food-and-design stop rather than trying to tick off too much.
Head over to Tokyo Tower later in the day, when the light softens and the views feel more atmospheric. A late afternoon or early evening entry works well, especially if you want the city skyline in both daylight and dusk. The main observatory area usually takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on how much time you spend taking photos, and tickets are usually in the ¥1,200–¥3,000 range depending on which deck and package you choose. Right beside it, Zojoji Temple gives you a calmer finish: it’s a very photogenic contrast to the tower, especially with the temple grounds, the rows of Jizo statues, and the city skyline behind it. It’s usually open in the late evening for grounds access, and 30–45 minutes is plenty unless you want to linger and shoot photos after dark. If you still have energy afterward, Shiba Park is a nice final wandering spot before heading back to Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel for a quiet night.
Your Mount Fuji day starts the practical way: be outside Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel around 7:00–7:30am for your coach or private tour pickup, because once you hit Friday traffic and the mountain roads, every extra 15 minutes matters. On a clear summer morning, the ride to the Fuji–Kawaguchiko area is usually about 2 to 2.5 hours, and the weather can shift quickly, so bring a light layer even in August, plus water and a small cash stash for toilets or snacks. The first stop, Lawson Fujikawaguchiko Town Hall, is the classic “blue-roof Lawson + Fuji” photo spot, and it’s best done early before haze builds and before other tour buses stack up along the roadside. Plan 20–30 minutes here — enough for your photos without feeling rushed.
From there, continue to Mount Fuji 5th Station on the Fuji Subaru Line if road and weather conditions are open. This is the most direct “I’m really on Mount Fuji” moment of the day, with cooler air, mountain shops, and wide views over the slopes; it’s usually a 45–60 minute stop. If cloud cover rolls in, don’t worry too much — the 5th Station is still worth it for the atmosphere, but on a hazy day the photos are often better from lower elevations than from trying to force a perfect summit view. Wear comfortable walking shoes, because even short paths there can be uneven, and keep some coins or small notes handy for drinks and souvenirs.
After you come back down, the pace gets gentler at Kachi Kachi Ropeway near Lake Kawaguchiko. This is the nice, low-effort scenic break in the day: the cable car ride is short, the views are easy, and you get a lovely look over the lake and surrounding hills without needing a hike. Budget about 1 hour total, including queues and photo time. If the weather is clear, this is one of the better places for a wide Fuji-and-lake panorama; if it’s cloudy, it still feels like a proper mountain-lake outing. Afterward, your guide will usually keep things moving toward the outlet area, so don’t overpack this part of the day — it’s enough to enjoy the ride and a few photos, then save your energy for shopping.
By late afternoon, settle into Gotemba Premium Outlets, which is smartest as the final major stop so you can browse at a relaxed pace after the sightseeing is done. Expect 2–3 hours here if you want to actually enjoy it; the complex is big, and walking shoes help a lot. The best approach is to do a quick lap first, then go back for anything you bookmarked, rather than buying on the spot and regretting it later. For dinner, keep it easy at a local udon or Japanese set-meal restaurant near Gotemba Premium Outlets — places in the area are used to tired day-trippers, so you’ll find solid, unfussy meals around ¥1,200–¥3,500 per person. After that, just ride the coach back to Tokyo and rest up for the next day; after a long Fuji day, the smartest plan is usually a quiet night and an early bedtime.
From Mount Fuji back into Shinjuku, the simplest move is the Fujikyu Highway Bus or Keio Highway Bus into Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal; if you leave around 8:00–9:00am, you’ll usually land in Tokyo in time for a late-morning reset without feeling rushed. The bus is the least stressful choice after a long Fuji day, especially with luggage—just keep your seats reserved in advance and give yourself a little buffer for summer traffic. Once you arrive, head straight to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for a slower start: it’s one of the best places in the city to breathe before the retail surge, with wide lawns, shaded paths, and enough space that you don’t feel packed in even in August. Expect around ¥500 entry and about 1.5 hours here; try to go in the earlier part of the day before the heat builds, and bring water because Tokyo summer can be sticky and intense.
After the garden, move into the shopping core around Takashimaya Times Square and Tokyu Hands Shinjuku. Takashimaya Times Square is the clean, efficient department-store stop for cosmetics, stationery, snacks, and polished souvenirs, while Tokyu Hands Shinjuku is where you pick up the fun practical stuff—travel gear, Japanese household items, beauty accessories, and little gifts that are actually useful back home. These two are easy to combine because they sit in the same Shinjuku zone and you can keep the pace flexible; budget about 1 hour for each if you’re browsing properly, and don’t forget the tax-free counters if you’re buying enough to qualify. For lunch, stay central and easy: a bowl of ramen or a simple yakitori set in Shinjuku is perfect here, since you’ll want something fast and satisfying rather than a long sit-down meal. Good no-fuss choices are the noodle floors inside department stores or a casual shop around Omoide Yokocho or the east-side streets; plan roughly ¥1,000–¥4,000 per person and about an hour so the day doesn’t get dragged down.
By late afternoon, take the train over to Ginza for a more polished shopping finish at Mitsukoshi Ginza. This is where the mood changes: brighter lighting, quieter luxury floors, excellent beauty counters, and very good food halls if you want to graze on sweets or packaged gifts. If you’re planning any cosmetics or skincare shopping, Ginza is a better bet than Shinjuku for a more curated department-store experience, and it’s usually easiest to visit after the midday crowd has thinned a bit. Give yourself around 1.5 hours here, then walk or take a short ride to Higashi-Ginza for Kabukiza. Even if you don’t catch a show, it’s worth seeing the building at dusk—the facade is classic Tokyo, and the surrounding streets are great for a final dinner or dessert stop. A quick stroll around the theater area is enough, but if you’re hungry, this is a nice place to end with an early dinner before heading back; aim to leave yourself a comfortable margin tonight so you’re not packing in a rush before your next day.
Check out of Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel by 11:00am and, if you have a few hours to spare, leave your luggage with the front desk so you can move around light. On departure day, the goal is to keep everything slow and buffer-friendly: for a 18:05 flight out of Narita Airport Terminal 2, I’d still aim to leave central Tokyo around 13:30–14:00 so you arrive with time for traffic, check-in, and a calm meal before security. From Shinjuku, the cleanest option is the Narita Express (N’EX), which takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and is very comfortable with suitcases; the Airport Limousine Bus is also convenient if you prefer a direct seat and less walking with luggage. Either way, don’t cut it close—Narita is efficient, but airport security and the international check-in queues can still move slowly in late afternoon.
Once you’re at Narita Airport Terminal 2, use the terminal’s dining and shopping areas as your final Tokyo stop rather than rushing straight to the gate. This is a good time for a proper last meal, a sweet snack, or a few small gifts from Japanese brands you didn’t want to carry around all week. The airport’s food courts and restaurants are usually easy to navigate, with options ranging from quick ramen and curry to sit-down set meals, and prices are generally a bit higher than the city but still reasonable for an airport meal. If you want souvenirs, look for compact items like Tokyo banana-style sweets, tea, snacks, or travel-size skincare so your bag stays manageable.
After eating, keep an eye on your boarding time and head through security with a comfortable buffer. Since it’s your last day, avoid planning anything outside the airport unless your flight timing changes—better to have a relaxed departure than a rushed one. If you arrive early enough, take advantage of the quieter waiting areas at Narita Airport Terminal 2, charge your phones, and sort any final taxi receipts, train cards, or travel documents before boarding.