6 days F&E @ Tokyo

[destan]

I'm travelling with family of 4(2A2C) for the first time in Tokyo for 6 days in June 2015. Any places of interest and hotels to stay? Wish to stay near train station exploring Tokyo. Appreciate your feedbacks.

 

[marcho21]

I'm travelling with family of 4(2A2C) for the first time in Tokyo for 6 days in June 2015. Any places of interest and hotels to stay? Wish to stay near train station exploring Tokyo. Appreciate your feedbacks.

I am planning to stay Sunroute near Shinjuku. But am willing to know better alternatives. Where u planning to stay?

Not planning to travel to Hakone or further?

 

[dimitri_can]

if u all want cheap and good i can recommend. 4000 yen/night... a bit like motel kinda level, but surrounded by 7-11, 24 hours super market and Donki hote, at Asakusa area...
No breakfast. For twin is 6000 yen/night

Let me know.

 

[evilerniex]

another alternative is Ueno
Ueno is well connected to various train lines such as Yamanote line (to Shinjuku, Harajuku etc), Keisei line (to Narita ariport), and Metro Ginza line (to Asakusa, Ginza).
Ueno also has many choice for cheap dining coz the area is frequented by students

 

[destan]

I am planning to stay Sunroute near Shinjuku. But am willing to know better alternatives. Where u planning to stay?

Not planning to travel to Hakone or further?

My first time in Japn, wanna explore Tokyo first...

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[destan]

if u all want cheap and good i can recommend. 4000 yen/night... a bit like motel kinda level, but surrounded by 7-11, 24 hours super market and Donki hote, at Asakusa area...
No breakfast. For twin is 6000 yen/night

Let me know.

Sounds good. is it near train station?

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[destan]

another alternative is Ueno
Ueno is well connected to various train lines such as Yamanote line (to Shinjuku, Harajuku etc), Keisei line (to Narita ariport), and Metro Ginza line (to Asakusa, Ginza).
Ueno also has many choice for cheap dining coz the area is frequented by students

There are many hotels around there...will there be a language barrier if there are populated by students?

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[destan]

Wanted to visit their zoo and their amusement parks in Tokyo. Whether worth visiting in June or not...

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[evilerniex]

There are many hotels around there...will there be a language barrier if there are populated by students?

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there will definitely be language barrier no matter where in japan. in fact, students are more likely to be able to understand and speak a bit of english

 

[jizzbunny]

I'm heading up in Jan 16-20. First timer too. Going to just stick to Tokyo. Will expand my itinerary if I'm heading up again in future.

 

[destan]

I'm heading up in Jan 16-20. First timer too. Going to just stick to Tokyo. Will expand my itinerary if I'm heading up again in future.

Awesome...care to share planning?

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[destan]

any interesting places to visit in Tokyo?

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[samtcy]

I'm travelling with family of 4(2A2C) for the first time in Tokyo for 6 days in June 2015. Any places of interest and hotels to stay? Wish to stay near train station exploring Tokyo. Appreciate your feedbacks.

I usually try to stay near stations with direct train access to either Narita or Haneda airport (depending on which airport I would be using for that particular trip).
Although Shinagawa station area has not much attractions other than just hotels, but I liked staying at Shinagawa because there's direct train from there to Narita Airport, Haneda airport, Shinkansen, as well as various trains lines like JR Yamanote Loop line.

another alternative is Ueno
Ueno is well connected to various train lines such as Yamanote line (to Shinjuku, Harajuku etc), Keisei line (to Narita ariport), and Metro Ginza line (to Asakusa, Ginza).
Ueno also has many choice for cheap dining coz the area is frequented by students

I agree with Ueno being well connected, which is why I will be staying at a hotel near there for my upcoming trip in 2 weeks' time. Many hotels here might be a tad old, but the rates are also cheaper than many other parts of Tokyo. There's Ameyokocho street nearby as well as direct train to Narita airport (via Keisei line from Keisei-Ueno station).

any interesting places to visit in Tokyo?

Japan-guide website is a good place to start.

You can also get some ideas from my website if you want:
Go Away, Sam...: My Japan guides and articles

 

[destan]

I usually try to stay near stations with direct train access to either Narita or Haneda airport (depending on which airport I would be using for that particular trip).
Although Shinagawa station area has not much attractions other than just hotels, but I liked staying at Shinagawa because there's direct train from there to Narita Airport, Haneda airport, Shinkansen, as well as various trains lines like JR Yamanote Loop line.



I agree with Ueno being well connected, which is why I will be staying at a hotel near there for my upcoming trip in 2 weeks' time. Many hotels here might be a tad old, but the rates are also cheaper than many other parts of Tokyo. There's Ameyokocho street nearby as well as direct train to Narita airport (via Keisei line from Keisei-Ueno station).




Japan-guide website is a good place to start.

You can also get some ideas from my website if you want:
Go Away, Sam...: My Japan guides and articles

Nice...How about the hotels near Ueno? Any to intro...

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[evilerniex]

Nice...How about the hotels near Ueno? Any to intro...

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if u dun mind walking a bit, Super Hotel Iriyaguchi is good.
i like Super Hotel Chain for their breakfast, which include free flow of anything from their vending machine. also the little things like extra pillow of various hardness which u can get from the lobby, and facemask and bath soap for ladies.

only setback is that the ueno branch is about 5min walk from Iriya exit of Ueno station, which is at the other end of the station. if u are walking from Keisei station, it is about 10-15min.

 

[destan]

if u dun mind walking a bit, Super Hotel Iriyaguchi is good.
i like Super Hotel Chain for their breakfast, which include free flow of anything from their vending machine. also the little things like extra pillow of various hardness which u can get from the lobby, and facemask and bath soap for ladies.

only setback is that the ueno branch is about 5min walk from Iriya exit of Ueno station, which is at the other end of the station. if u are walking from Keisei station, it is about 10-15min.

thanks. good inputs!

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[destan]

I notice that when I choose a hotel, they din ask for credit card to confirm booking...anyone can share their experiences

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[evilerniex]

I notice that when I choose a hotel, they din ask for credit card to confirm booking...anyone can share their experiences

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not all hotels ask for credit cards for confirmation. usually those ryokan or small hotels dun, just an email or phone confirmation only.
note that for these accommodations, there is a possibility that they only accept cash payment.

 

[destan]

not all hotels ask for credit cards for confirmation. usually those ryokan or small hotels dun, just an email or phone confirmation only.
note that for these accommodations, there is a possibility that they only accept cash payment.

yes I've check with them that they accept most credit cards

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[fuzzybear]

Nice...How about the hotels near Ueno? Any to intro...

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i alwasy stay in ueno
due to the keisei line direct to narita
reommedated hotel is

UENO?HOTEL?Official?
2 min walking distance from JR Ueno station | UENO TOUGANEYA HOTEL | Official site
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno
Tokyo Ueno Hotel New Ueno
Ueno hotel:CUBE HOTEL UENO EXPRESS(officel website)Tokyo,japan
Sutton Place Hotel Ueno | Renaissance Hotel Group
Hotel Villa Fontaine - Tokyo Metropolitan Area and Osaka Hotel Chain