⚡ Before You Go — Essentials
🚄 Shinkansen and IC Cards
Buy a 14-day Japan Rail Pass before you fly — it covers all Shinkansen bullet trains between cities and most JR local trains. Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card at any station for subways, buses, and convenience store payments. Tap and go everywhere.
🗾 First-Time Japan Tips
Bow slightly when greeting. Remove shoes when entering homes, temples, and some restaurants. Don't tip — it's considered rude. Carry cash for small shops (7-Eleven ATMs accept foreign cards). Trash cans are rare — carry a small bag. Be quiet on trains.
🌸 Golden Week Alert
Your trip overlaps with Golden Week (Apr 29–May 5), Japan's biggest holiday stretch. Expect crowds at popular spots and higher hotel prices. Book Shinkansen seats in advance. The upside: festive atmosphere, special events, and incredible energy everywhere.
🚗 Car Culture Tips
Daikoku PA is busiest Friday/Saturday nights (9pm–1am). The Nissan Gallery and Toyota museums are free or cheap. For go-karting, you need an International Driving Permit (get from AAA before your trip). Super Autobacs in Shinonome is the ultimate car parts megastore.
Welcome to Tokyo — Neon Overload
Land in Tokyo and dive into the sensory explosion. Check in at Shinjuku, stretch your legs through the city, and end the night in Kabukicho.
Afternoon
Arrive & Settle In
Activate JR Pass at airport, grab Suica IC cards, take Narita Express to Shinjuku.
JR Pass activation at airport station
Suica cards for trains, buses, vending machines
Shinjuku is the perfect central base
Evening
Shinjuku & Kabukicho Night Walk
Shake off jet lag in Shinjuku. Godzilla watches from above. Omoide Yokocho alleys lead to yakitori and izakayas.
Godzilla Head at Hotel Gracery — iconic photo spot
Omoide Yokocho — tiny smoke-filled yakitori alleys
Golden Gai — 200+ tiny bars in 6 alleys
Dinner
Fuunji Tsukemen
Legendary dipping ramen — thick noodles with intensely rich fish-pork broth. One of Tokyo most celebrated bowls.
$ · Shinjuku south exit · Cash only
Temples, Parks & Akihabara Overload
Tokyo ancient heart meets its electric soul. Senso-ji at dawn, Ueno museums, then Akihabara — anime, arcades, and model car shops.
Morning
Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise-dori
Tokyo oldest temple. Thunder Gate lantern, Nakamise-dori shopping street.
Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) — the iconic red lantern photo
Try ningyo-yaki and melon pan from stalls
Shops open 9am — arrive early for tranquility
Afternoon
Ueno Park & National Museum
Ueno Park with zoo (giant pandas) and Tokyo National Museum samurai armor.
Ueno Zoo — giant pandas and Japan oldest zoo
National Museum — samurai swords, scrolls, pottery
🚗 Akihabara — Electric Town & Model Car Paradise
Car fan heaven: Tamiya and Tomica die-cast JDM legends, Initial D arcade simulators, floors of electronics.
🏎️ Tamiya Plamodel Factory — build-your-own kits
🎮 Initial D Arcade Stage — race on the classic mountain passes
🤖 Yodobashi Camera Akiba — 9 floors of tech
Lunch
Ueno Yabu Soba
Historic soba noodle house serving handmade buckwheat noodles since the 1800s.
$$ · Ueno
Evening
Dinner
Kura Sushi Akihabara
Conveyor belt sushi with touch screens and capsule-toy prize games between dishes. Kids love it.
$$ · Akihabara · Family-friendly
Shibuya Crossing, Harajuku & Street Go-Karting
Pure Tokyo energy. Cross the most famous intersection on earth, explore Harajuku fashion street, then go-kart through real Tokyo streets in costume.
Morning
Shibuya Crossing & Hachiko
Watch 3,000 people cross at once. Shibuya Sky observatory (230m) for the best aerial view.
Shibuya Sky — best bird's-eye view of the crossing
Hachiko statue — famous loyal dog meeting spot
Meiji Shrine
Towering torii gate leads into a forested sanctuary — ancient forest inside a mega-city.
Free entry — open sunrise to sunset
170,000 trees planted 100 years ago from all over Japan
Afternoon
Harajuku & Takeshita Street
Takeshita-dori: crepe shops, wild fashion stores, kawaii culture. Kids love the candy shops.
Marion Crepes — original Harajuku crepe since 1976
Kiddy Land — 5 floors of toys and character goods
🚗 Street Go-Karting Experience
Dress up in costumes and drive go-karts through real Tokyo streets alongside regular traffic. Legal, guided, and unforgettable.
🏎️ Book with JapanKart or Street Kart
📋 International Driving Permit required — get from AAA before your trip
⏱️ 1-2 hour courses — 2-hour route covers more landmarks
Lunch
Shake Shack Harajuku
Familiar comfort stop for the kids. Japan-exclusive matcha shake alongside classic burgers.
$$ · Harajuku
Evening
Dinner
Gyukatsu Motomura
Deep-fried beef cutlet cooked rare inside, served with a hot stone to sear yourself at the table. Uniquely Japanese.
$$ · Shibuya · 20-30 min queue — worth it
🚗 Yokohama — Nissan Gallery & Daikoku PA Car Meet
Pure car heaven. Free Nissan Global HQ Gallery, Cup Noodles Museum for the kids, then the legendary Daikoku PA JDM car meet at night.
Morning
🚗 Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery
Free Nissan showroom in Yokohama — GT-R, heritage race cars, concept vehicles, interactive tech. 7 min walk from Yokohama Station.
🏎️ FREE entry — GT-R, Z Proto, Formula E car, heritage Skylines
📸 Racing history from 1960s Hakosuka to modern GT-R
🎮 Interactive driving simulators
🕐 Open 10am–8pm daily
Afternoon
Cup Noodles Museum
Design your own Cup Noodles with custom flavors, learn ramen history, play in the noodle factory playground.
Design your own Cup Noodles package and flavor combination
Chicken Ramen Factory — hand-make your own (book ahead)
Entry: around 500 yen
Minato Mirai Waterfront
Yokohama harbor district: Cosmo World amusement park, Red Brick Warehouse, beautiful waterfront walk.
Cosmo Clock 21 — one of the world largest Ferris wheels
Red Brick Warehouse — shopping, cafes, seasonal events
Lunch
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Ramen museum built to look like 1958 Tokyo. Sample famous regional ramen in mini sizes.
$$ · Shin-Yokohama
Evening
🚗 Daikoku PA Night Car Meet
THE legendary JDM car meet. Hundreds of modified cars — GT-Rs, Silvias, Supras, RWB Porsches, bosozoku vans. Book a guided tour since there is no public transit.
🏎️ Book guided tour — Viator or Samurai Car Japan
📸 Bring a camera with good low-light capability
🌙 Busiest 10pm–1am — Golden Week nights are very active
⚠️ Respect the cars — do not touch, ask before photographing
Dinner
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan largest Chinatown — 500+ restaurants. Street dumplings, Peking duck buns, sesame balls.
$$ · Yokohama Chinatown
Odaiba, Super Autobacs & Tokyo Tower Sunset
teamLab digital art, Unicorn Gundam, Super Autobacs (the ultimate car parts megastore), then Tokyo Tower at sunset to close your Tokyo chapter.
Morning
teamLab Borderless — Azabudai Hills
The world most famous digital art museum — immersive rooms where art moves and responds to touch.
Book online at teamlab.art — sells out fast during Golden Week
Wear white or light colors — projections look incredible on you
Allow 2-3 hours to explore
Afternoon
Odaiba — Unicorn Gundam & DiverCity
Yurikamome monorail across Rainbow Bridge. Life-size 20m Unicorn Gundam. Gundam Base shop, Round One entertainment.
Unicorn Gundam — 19.7m tall, transforms at scheduled times
Round One — bowling, arcade, basketball, trampoline park
🚗 Super Autobacs Shinonome
Two floors of JDM parts, wheels, aero kits, model cars, and accessories. Japan largest Autobacs — a car lover toy store.
🏎️ Japan largest Autobacs — two massive floors
🛒 Die-cast models, JDM license plate frames — great souvenirs
🔧 Parts from HKS, Cusco, Rays, WORK wheels
Lunch
Aqua City Odaiba Food Court
Family-friendly food court with Rainbow Bridge views.
$ · Odaiba
Evening
Tokyo Tower at Sunset
Tokyo original icon. Watch the city go from golden hour to a sea of lights. Glass floor panels kids love.
Main Deck: 1200 yen — Top Deck: 3000 yen
Arrive 30 min before sunset for the full transition
Dinner
Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu
The restaurant that inspired the Kill Bill fight scene — multi-level traditional setting with yakitori, soba, sushi.
$$$ · Nishi-Azabu · Book ahead
Bullet Train to Osaka — Dotonbori Street Food Night
Board the Shinkansen — Tokyo to Osaka in 2.5 hours at 300km/h. Settle into Namba, then unleash on Dotonbori neon-lit street food paradise.
Morning
🚄 Shinkansen to Osaka
Your first bullet train. Board at Tokyo Station. Mt. Fuji on the right side (Row A/B). 300km/h — smoother than most cars.
🗻 Sit right side (A/B seats) for Mt. Fuji views near Shin-Fuji
🍱 Buy an ekiben (station bento) at Tokyo Station — it is a ritual
📋 Reserve seats during Golden Week — they fill up
Afternoon
Namba & Shinsaibashi
Check in near Namba Station and explore the 600m Shinsaibashi covered shopping arcade leading straight to Dotonbori.
Shinsaibashi-suji — one of Japan longest covered arcades
Glico Running Man sign at the Dotonbori end
Evening
Dotonbori Street Food Crawl
Neon signs, giant 3D food displays, and the best street food in Japan. Eat everything.
Takoyaki — Kukuru or Gindaco for the crispiest octopus balls
Okonomiyaki — Mizuno or Fukutaro for Osaka-style savory pancake
Kushikatsu Daruma — deep-fried skewers (no double dipping!)
Dinner
Dotonbori Street Food
Graze across multiple stalls — takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu. This is how Osaka eats.
$ · Dotonbori · Budget 2000-3000 yen per person
Universal Studios Japan — Full Family Day
Full day at USJ — Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, Jurassic Park, Minion Park. Let the kids run wild.
Morning
USJ — Morning Rush
Arrive early. Head to Super Nintendo World or Harry Potter first. Express Pass saves hours of waiting.
Super Nintendo World — Mario Kart ride is the star attraction
Harry Potter — Hogwarts Castle ride is incredible
Buy Express Pass online well in advance — essential during Golden Week
Afternoon
More Rides & Shows
Jurassic Park water ride, Minion Park, Jaws, Spider-Man. Afternoon parade is spectacular.
Jurassic Park — bring a poncho, you will get soaked
Minion Park — meet-and-greets and dark ride
Afternoon parade features all franchises
Lunch
Three Broomsticks
Eat inside the Harry Potter world — Shepherd pie, fish and chips, and Butterbeer. The theming is unreal.
$$ · Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Evening
Nighttime Spectacular
Projections, fireworks, and music mapped onto Hogwarts Castle. Magical end to a magical day.
Check schedule for show times
Best viewed from the lake in front of Hogwarts
Dinner
Ichiran Ramen Dotonbori
Tonkotsu ramen in individual booths — customize everything. Dotonbori branch has river views.
$$ · Dotonbori
Osaka Castle, Shinsekai & Local Osaka Vibes
Osaka historic and retro side. The magnificent castle, Shinsekai district with Tsutenkaku Tower, and Abeno Harukas — Japan tallest building.
Morning
Osaka Castle
One of Japan most famous landmarks. Huge grounds with moats and stone walls. Museum covers samurai history inside the tower.
Castle tower entry: 600 yen — Grounds are free
Best photos from the southwest corner across the moat
Nishinomaru Garden is beautiful in spring
Afternoon
Shinsekai District
Osaka retro downtown — Tsutenkaku Tower, Biliken statue, and the best kushikatsu in the city.
Tsutenkaku Tower — Osaka original tower, quirky and charming
Kushikatsu — Shinsekai invented it, try Yaekatsu or Daruma
Retro arcades and pachinko parlors everywhere
Abeno Harukas
Japan tallest building (300m). 360-degree observation deck views over Osaka.
Abeno Harukas 300 — observation deck with city views
Tennoji Park Japanese garden nearby
Lunch
Kushikatsu Yaekatsu
Shinsekai legendary deep-fried skewer shop. Crispy, golden, addictive. Remember: no double dipping!
$ · Shinsekai
Evening
Dinner
Wagyu Yakiniku
Premium Japanese BBQ. Grill A5 Wagyu beef at your table. The marbling is unreal.
$$$ · Dotonbori area · Book ahead for window seats
Kyoto Day Trip — Temples, Bamboo & Torii Gates
The epic Kyoto day trip. Fushimi Inari 10,000 torii gates at sunrise, Arashiyama bamboo grove, Kinkaku-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera at sunset.
Morning
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Thousands of vermillion torii gates wind up Mt. Inari. Push higher for solitude and stunning valley views.
FREE entry — open 24/7, arrive by 7am to beat crowds
Full summit hike about 2 hours round trip
Fox statues everywhere — Inari sacred messengers
JR Nara Line from Osaka to Inari Station (30 min)
Afternoon
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Walk through towering bamboo stalks that sway above you. Ethereal, otherworldly, unforgettable.
500m path — short but completely unforgettable
Iwatayama Monkey Park nearby — wild macaques with city views
Togetsukyo Bridge — scenic river crossing photo spot
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Zen temple covered in gold leaf, reflected perfectly in the mirror pond.
Entry: 500 yen — calligraphy charm as your ticket
Reflection shot is best on a still, clear day
Lunch
Arashiyama Yoshimura
Handmade soba with views of the Togetsukyo Bridge and river.
$$ · Arashiyama · River views
Evening
Kiyomizu-dera at Sunset
Kyoto most famous temple perched on wooden pillars over a hillside. Sunset views over Kyoto are breathtaking.
Entry: 400 yen · Open until 6pm
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka — charming stone-paved lanes with shops
The wooden stage view at golden hour is iconic
Dinner
Nishiki Market Area
Dinner near Nishiki Market before heading back to Osaka. Grilled fish, dashimaki tamago, mochi.
$$ · Kyoto downtown · Take train back to Osaka after dinner
🚗 Nagoya — Toyota Commemorative Museum
Bullet train to Nagoya — Toyota birthplace. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is unmissable for car lovers. Then Nagoya Castle and the Osu shopping district.
Morning
🚄 Shinkansen to Nagoya
Shin-Osaka to Nagoya in 50 minutes on the Nozomi. Nagoya is Japan industrial heartland — birthplace of Toyota.
Shin-Osaka to Nagoya: 50 min (Nozomi) / 80 min (Hikari, JR Pass)
Store luggage at Nagoya Station coin lockers
Toyota Commemorative Museum is 15 min walk from Nagoya Station
Afternoon
🚗 Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Housed in Toyota original red-brick factory, tracing the journey from textile looms to world-class automobiles. Hands-on exhibits, robot demos, production line simulations.
🏭 Original Toyota factory building — massive red brick
🏎️ Automobile Pavilion: design, testing, build process
🤖 Partner Robot demo — robots that play musical instruments
500 yen adults, 200 yen kids · Closed Mondays
Allow 3-4 hours — there is so much to see
Nagoya Castle
One of Japan most important castles, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Golden shachihoko on the roof are iconic.
Entry: 500 yen · Honmaru Palace is a must-see
Golden shachihoko on the roof — Nagoya symbol
Lunch
Yabaton Miso Katsu
Nagoya signature dish — tonkatsu smothered in sweet red miso sauce. Yabaton is the most famous spot.
$$ · Near Nagoya Station
Evening
Osu Shopping District
Nagoya answer to Akihabara meets Harajuku. Retro shops, anime stores, street food, lively temple market atmosphere.
Osu Kannon Temple — start your walk here
Retro game shops and anime stores
Street food stalls — try Nagoya tebasaki (fried chicken wings)
Dinner
Sekai no Yamachan — Tebasaki Wings
Nagoya legendary spicy fried chicken wings. Crispy, peppery, completely addictive. The original Nagoya comfort food.
$ · Multiple Nagoya locations
🚗 Toyota Automobile Museum — 140 Cars Across 100 Years
The crown jewel day for car lovers. 140+ cars spanning 100+ years of automotive history — Japanese, European, and American classics across 3 beautifully curated floors.
Morning
🚗 Toyota Automobile Museum
140+ cars from the 1890s to modern day. Three floors of automotive history — Toyota 2000GT, Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 356, American muscle, and more.
🏎️ Japanese classics: Toyota 2000GT, Nissan Fairlady Z, Honda S800
🇪🇺 European classics: Jaguar E-Type, Porsche 356, Ferrari
🇺🇸 American muscle — Corvettes, Mustangs, Cadillacs
1200 yen adults, 600 yen kids · Open 9:30am–5pm
30 min by Linimo train from Nagoya — Geidai-dori Station
Afternoon
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Japan train history museum — from steam locomotives to the 603km/h magnetic levitation Shinkansen. Kids can ride Shinkansen driving simulators.
Full-size trains you can walk through — Shinkansen to steam
Driving simulators for different train types
1000 yen · Near Nagoya Port
Lunch
Nagoya Kishimen Noodles
Flat udon noodles in dashi broth — a Nagoya specialty. Simple, warming, delicious. Platform stands at Nagoya Station are great.
$ · Nagoya Station platform
Evening
Dinner
Yamamotoya Honten — Misonikomi Udon
Nagoya signature udon — thick noodles in a rich red miso broth, bubbling in an earthenware pot. Break a raw egg into it.
$$ · Yamamotoya Honten, central Nagoya
Hakone — Hot Springs, Mt. Fuji Views & Onsen Night
Travel from Nagoya to Hakone — a mountain resort famous for hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and Mt. Fuji views. The winding mountain roads will thrill any car enthusiast. Soak in onsen tonight.
Morning
🚄 Nagoya to Hakone
Shinkansen from Nagoya to Odawara (1h40m), then Hakone Tozan train into the mountains. Buy the Hakone Free Pass for unlimited transport.
Hakone Free Pass covers all local transport for 2-3 days
Hakone Tozan Railway — switchback mountain train
Clear days offer Mt. Fuji views throughout Hakone
Afternoon
Hakone Open-Air Museum
Stunning sculpture park set against mountain backdrops. Picasso Pavilion, huge outdoor installations, and a foot bath with mountain views.
Outdoor sculptures by Picasso, Henry Moore, and more
Natural hot spring foot bath inside the museum
1600 yen adults · Kid-friendly play sculptures
Owakudani Valley
Active volcanic valley with sulfurous vents. Hakone Ropeway for aerial views. Eat a black egg — boiled in volcanic springs.
Kuro-tamago (black eggs) — 500 yen for 5
Hakone Ropeway — stunning aerial views
Active volcanic zone — sulfur smell is strong
Lunch
Hakone Mountain Cuisine
Fresh tofu, soba, and seasonal set meals with forest views in the Gora area.
$$ · Gora area
Evening
Onsen (Hot Spring Bath)
Your first Japanese onsen. Hakone is famous for its hot springs. Many ryokans offer private family baths — the ultimate way to relax.
Many hotels and ryokans have private family onsen baths
Etiquette: wash thoroughly before entering the bath
Ryokan stay usually includes traditional kaiseki dinner
Dinner
Ryokan Kaiseki Dinner
Multi-course Japanese haute cuisine served in your room. Each dish is a work of art — seasonal ingredients, beautiful ceramics.
$$$$ · Your ryokan · Usually included with ryokan stay
Lake Ashi Cruise, Hakone Shrine & Back to Tokyo
Morning cruise on Lake Ashi with Mt. Fuji reflections, the floating torii gate at Hakone Shrine, then the Romance Car express back to Tokyo for your final two days.
Morning
Lake Ashi Pirate Ship Cruise
Board a replica pirate ship and cruise across Lake Ashi. On clear mornings, Mt. Fuji reflects in the water.
Pirate ship departs from Togendai or Hakonemachi
Mt. Fuji views best in early morning before clouds form
Covered by Hakone Free Pass
Hakone Shrine
Ancient shrine in a cedar forest. The vermillion torii gate standing in the lake is one of Japan most photographed scenes.
The lakeside torii gate — arrive early to avoid photo queue
Beautiful forest walk to the main shrine
Lunch
Bakery and Table Hakone
Popular cafe overlooking Lake Ashi. Fresh bread, sandwiches, and incredible lake views.
$$ · Hakonemachi · Lakeside terrace
Afternoon
Return to Tokyo via Romance Car
Take the Odakyu Romance Car express from Hakone-Yumoto directly to Shinjuku — comfortable, scenic, no transfers.
Odakyu Romance Car — reserved seats, panoramic windows
Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku: ~85 min
Get window seats on the left side for valley views
Evening
Shinjuku Reunion Night
Back in Tokyo for the finale. Visit the Isetan department store basement food hall for gourmet souvenirs.
Isetan depachika (basement food hall) — gourmet paradise
Omoide Yokocho revisit — try different stalls
Dinner
Torikizoku Izakaya
Japan famous 399-yen izakaya chain. Every item — beer, yakitori, edamame — is 399 yen. Fun, cheap, authentic.
$ · Shinjuku · Everything is 399 yen
Tsukiji Market, Ginza & Tokyo GR Garage Farewell Night
Second-to-last day in Tokyo. Early sushi breakfast at Tsukiji, luxury shopping in Ginza, Toyota GR Garage car fix in Aoyama, then a farewell night in Shibuya.
Morning
Tsukiji Outer Market — Sushi Breakfast
The outer market is thriving. Fresh sushi, tamagoyaki, grilled seafood on sticks, and the best sashimi of your life.
Sushi Dai or Daiwa Sushi — legendary breakfast sushi (long queues)
Tsukiji Yamachou — fresh tamagoyaki sweet egg omelet
Street vendors with grilled scallops, uni, and crab sticks
Best 7-10am — most stalls close by early afternoon
Afternoon
Ginza — Tokyo Luxury District
Japan most upscale shopping district. Even just browsing, the architecture and food are worth the visit.
Ginza Six — stunning luxury mall with rooftop garden
Uniqlo Ginza flagship — 12 floors, Japan-exclusive items
Wako clock tower at Ginza 4-chome crossing — iconic
🚗 Toyota GR Garage Aoyama
Toyota Gazoo Racing lifestyle showroom. See the GR Supra, GR Yaris, GR86 and racing heritage up close. Free entry.
🏎️ Free entry — GR Supra, GR Yaris, GR86 on display
Racing simulators and GR merchandise
Short walk from Aoyama-Itchome Station
Lunch
Ginza Sushi Aoki
Intimate omakase sushi counter in Ginza. The chef selects the freshest fish. A refined farewell lunch.
$$$$ · Ginza · Reservations essential
Evening
Shibuya Night Farewell
One last night at Shibuya Crossing — it hits different when you know it is your last time. The neon, the energy. Karaoke to close the night.
Night crossing photos from Shibuya Sky or Mag's Park rooftop
Karaoke — no Japan trip is complete without it
Craft beer bars in Shibuya if karaoke is not for you
Dinner
Uobei Genki Sushi Shibuya
High-speed conveyor belt sushi — plates fly to your seat on mini bullet trains. Touch-screen ordering, crazy fast. Kids go wild.
$$ · Shibuya · Plates arrive on mini bullet trains
Sayonara, Japan — Last Bites & Departure
Your last morning in Japan. Shinjuku Gyoen national garden for a peaceful farewell, a final convenience store run for Kit Kats and snacks, then departure.
Morning
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
A peaceful goodbye. This stunning garden combines Japanese, English, and French garden styles. Perfect for a quiet morning stroll before departure chaos.
Entry: 500 yen · Open 9am–4:30pm
Japanese garden with tea house, English landscape, French formal garden
A serene contrast to the Tokyo madness — beautiful final memory
Last Convenience Store Run
Do not underestimate Japan convenience stores. Stock up on Kit Kats (Japan-exclusive flavors), onigiri for the plane, and snacks.
Kit Kat flavors: matcha, strawberry cheesecake, sake, wasabi
Onigiri — salmon, tuna mayo, umeboshi for the flight
Cup noodles in weird flavors as souvenirs
Afternoon
Airport and Departure
Head to Narita or Haneda. Both airports have incredible shopping — last chance for Tokyo Banana, Royce chocolate, and Japanese whisky.
Allow 3 hours for international flights
Airport has amazing souvenir shops — Tokyo Banana, Royce chocolate
Airport sushi is actually excellent in Japan — one last roll
Lunch
Airport Departure Meal
One final Japanese meal. Both Narita and Haneda have excellent restaurants — ramen, sushi, udon, and bento. No sad airport food here.
$$ · Airport terminal · Japan airports have outstanding food