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Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:45 pm
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My wife and I (mid 50s from the UK) are stopping over in Tolyo for 3
days at the end of the month. We have some idea of sights we want to
see - Ueno Museums, Akihabara (both of us are radio hams), Fish Market
(jet lag permitting an early start), shopping (trying to avoid the
usual tourist tat)
Where to stay? Would ideally like somewhere reasonably priced with good
access and preferably decent restaurants/bars in the evening, away from
the most mainstream tourist bustle. We thought the Ueno area might fit
the bill but would be open to suggestions.
Anyone like to suggest whether Ueno is a good choice for a base to see
as much as possible in such limited time (if not then what other areas
might be good). Also if anyone has specific hotel recommendations
they'd be appreciated as well as any 'must see' places.
Thanks
Brian |
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Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:45 pm
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iambrian wrote:
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My wife and I (mid 50s from the UK) are stopping over in Tolyo for 3
days at the end of the month. We have some idea of sights we want to
see - Ueno Museums, Akihabara (both of us are radio hams), Fish Market
(jet lag permitting an early start), shopping (trying to avoid the
usual tourist tat)
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The Tokyo National Museum (Japanese and other Asian art) and the Edo
Tokyo Museum (history) are the two best museums. I wouldn't recommend
any other museum on a 3 day trip unless you have a very specific
interest.
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Where to stay? Would ideally like somewhere reasonably priced with good
access and preferably decent restaurants/bars in the evening, away from
the most mainstream tourist bustle. We thought the Ueno area might fit
the bill but would be open to suggestions.
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Ueno is convenient for the sights you named above, but it is very
inconvenient for the best restaurants and bars and the interesting
modern neighborhoods of the city. I would recommend staying in
Shinjuku or Akasaka - both have many train connections. Akasaka is
more centrally located, while Shinjuku is a more interesting area.
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Anyone like to suggest whether Ueno is a good choice for a base to see
as much as possible in such limited time (if not then what other areas
might be good). Also if anyone has specific hotel recommendations
they'd be appreciated as well as any 'must see' places.
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As far as hotels, the number one question is your budget. There's a
lot of stuff in the $100-200 per night range, and not a lot below that. |
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Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:39 pm
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oneofcold@yahoo.com wrote:
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Akasaka is
more centrally located, while Shinjuku is a more interesting area.
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Thank you! Great information - I've looked around and agree that
Shinjuku would be right for us - now booked into the Shinjuku
Washington
We appreciate you taking the time to help.
Brian |
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Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:11 pm
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Just to thank everyone - we returned this weekend - the main trip was 4
weeks in NZ but the couple of days in Tokyo were great.
Firstly - thanks for the suggestion of Shinjuku - I can confirm that
the Washington is an excellent hotel to stay at, not too far from the
shops and station and, in the annex we got a room bigger than some
european hotels! The view from the restaurant in the main building is
pretty excellent to with some great photo opportunities if you like the
architecture of the adjacent government buildings which look something
straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Didn't get chance to see to much - Liz is a Girl Guide (Scout) leader
so we walked to the Japanese Girl Scout HQ which is hidden in suburban
backstreets a little way from Shibuya centre. Visited Shibuya, Asakusa,
Akihabara and the Meijin shrine (a nice walk from the Washington) and
took in the view from the government buildings (just across from the
hotel).
Would have liked some more time there. |
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