In November I hope to visit Tokyo...I will probably be based in Ochanomizu.
On my first full day, what part of Tokyo do you think I should visit first? Where will give me that feeling that thrill of being in Tokyo? Shunjuku? Shibuya? Roppongi? Ginza?
Following that, where else should I visit in the days beyond that?
2006-09-05 22:53:14 · 7 answers · asked by GLOWlad 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
I'd recommend Asakusa. You can visit Sensoji Temple and do some shopping near the temple. It's a very old area and has a combination of old and new. When I lived there there was a used kimono shop in that rea that had great prices - used kimonos make nice souvenirs/gifts. Ueno would also be good. You could go to the Tokyo National Museum, see Ueno Park, visit the zoo and also visit several temples in the area and then go to a restaurant for dinner. You'd have a chance to mix history, religion and modern city life/technology.
2006-09-06 09:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ginza is not really all that exciting, unless glitzy shopping and pricy bars are your thing. It all depends on the day of the week and the weather. If it's clear I would say go to the Sunshine 60 building (or any other really tall building) in Ikebukuro and see the city and Mt. Fuji from the top. If it's Sunday, go to Harajuku and check out all the dressed-up people Around Shinjuku it's going to be jumping any time of the day or night. Asakusa is a good place for traditional Japanese type stuff. Shibuya is always good fun, it has a great "scramble" crossing. If you go to Tokyo station you can see the imperial palace.
2006-09-07 01:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Asakusa is traditional Tokyo with a great temple.
Harajuku has goth freaks on the weekend and a huge park with a nice shrine deep within.
At Tokyo station you can go to the Imperial Palace Park - the palace grounds themselves only open twice a year.
Night-time: Shibuya and Roppongi. Lots of bars and clubs
2006-09-07 02:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by samurai_dave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your taste. Ginza, Asakusa and the other areas on the east side are more "Japanese" because they've been around the longest. Shinjuku and Shibuya feel much more cosmopolitan because they were built up more recently. Roppongi is pretty boring during the day, so save it for after hours.
If you have plenty of time, I also recommend Nikko (a day trip) and Yokohama (a half-day trip). I know a lot of people who love Kamakura but I'm not too big on the place personally.
2006-09-06 10:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by Taro Shinsei 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go visit asakusa kannon temple.busy area but nice.also go to roppongi if you want clubbing.shinjuku for endless shopping.also,the 100 yen store will make you feel like you`re the richest tourist in japan.mount fuji is a must and don`t forget the lake yamanaka and lake ashi.i also went to shiraito waterfall @ gotemba city.aslo have ferrari museum in that area.disneyland is great,disneysea doesn`t have much things.and a lot more.i`ve been there so many times that i can`t even remember those places that i`ve been to.check out www.sunrise tours.com.jp/eng where you can sign up for tours.
2006-09-07 01:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by bellisimo rossa 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ueno has nice museums, also make sure you don't miss the Harajuku girls in Shibuya/Harajuku on Sunday afternoons.
Awesome view of Tokyo at night:
http://www.tokyocityview.com/en/index.html
2006-09-06 22:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by blued79 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course, all of the above are great ideas, but if you like OTAKU stuff then I would definitely recommend "Maid Cafes" which you can find in Akihabara (the electric town). The girls dress up like maids and serve you hand and foot.
2006-09-07 03:29:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋