Start your morning with fresh sushi and seafood at Tsukiji Outer Market, the famous vibrant marketplace known for its wide selection of fresh catches and local delicacies. The market opens early around 5am and breakfast stalls close by 10am.
Explore Tokyo's oldest temple, a stunning historic site with beautiful gates and traditional shopping street Nakamise-dori leading up to it. Open daily from 6am to 5pm.
Head to Tokyo Skytree for panoramic city views from the observation decks. The tower is open from 8am to 10pm, allowing plenty of time to enjoy the skyline.
Dine at the restaurant that inspired Kill Bill’s famous fight scene. Gonpachi offers izakaya-style dining with grilled meats and local dishes. Open from 5pm to midnight.
Visit the peaceful Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken in the heart of Tokyo, surrounded by forest. Open from sunrise to sunset.
Savor some of the freshest sushi near Tsukiji Market in a cozy setting. Arrive early as it is very popular. Open until 2pm typically, but some branches open for dinner.
Experience Kyoto’s traditional atmosphere with dinner at a riverside restaurant in Pontocho Alley offering kaiseki or yakitori. Most open until 9pm or later.