Random qns abt Tokyo

[lostasor22]

ok thanks all for advice! will try to draw up a itinerary

 

[xiaojing11]

Which is the most cheapest and easier way (without carrying/dragging luggage) from narita airport to Tokyo city?

Does tsukiji fish market sells dried products like wakame, seaweed, etc? I am not going there for sushi, but to buy stuffs only. Is it similar to Kyoto nishiki market?

Thanks!

 

[xiaojing11]

Any solo traveller interested to go Disneyland or day trip in Tokyo area (if itinerary is similiar), can pm me. Sincere pple only ah.

 

[xtwis7]

Reporting from Tokyo. Amazing weather in the day today. High of 18deg. Now at night with the wind feels below 10.

 

[[M]aiev]

Which is the most cheapest and easier way (without carrying/dragging luggage) from narita airport to Tokyo city?

Does tsukiji fish market sells dried products like wakame, seaweed, etc? I am not going there for sushi, but to buy stuffs only. Is it similar to Kyoto nishiki market?

Thanks!

I will prefer to take the bus from NRT to tokyo, but depend on individual.

I am ok with carrying/dragging heavy loads thanks to NS and my previous job(s)..

 

[cpuer]

Which is the most cheapest and easier way (without carrying/dragging luggage) from narita airport to Tokyo city?

Does tsukiji fish market sells dried products like wakame, seaweed, etc? I am not going there for sushi, but to buy stuffs only. Is it similar to Kyoto nishiki market?

Thanks!

Aunties' stuff can get from Ueno's Ameyoko. a good place to experience a typical Tokyoite market.

 

[xiaojing11]

I will prefer to take the bus from NRT to tokyo, but depend on individual.

I am ok with carrying/dragging heavy loads thanks to NS and my previous job(s)..

U r guy mah.

The reason y i so worried abt dragging/carrying heavy stuffs (example: luggage) is becos i not much energy, somemore due to my weak shoulder i canot afford to do so anymore, or else will worse one.

 

[xiaojing11]

Aunties' stuff can get from Ueno's Ameyoko. a good place to experience a typical Tokyoite market.

Ya, i know abt Ameyoko. So there also got sell those dried products? I scared not many variety.

Btw, i am not auntie ah, jus helping my mum to buy.

 

[zenical]

Any solo traveller interested to go Disneyland or day trip in Tokyo area (if itinerary is similiar), can pm me. Sincere pple only ah.

when you going? lol

 

[lostasor22]

Is odaiba doable if i were to go there at 4pm till nite?

Is there anything nice for toyko dome or can i skip it?

Thanks

 

[evilerniex]

U r guy mah.

The reason y i so worried abt dragging/carrying heavy stuffs (example: luggage) is becos i not much energy, somemore due to my weak shoulder i canot afford to do so anymore, or else will worse one.

maybe u can pack light, like those seasoned backpackers. 2 sets of clothes is probably all u need. toiletries can buy when u get there.

 

[evilerniex]

Is odaiba doable if i were to go there at 4pm till nite?

Is there anything nice for toyko dome or can i skip it?

Thanks

depends on what u wanna do in odaiba. shld be sufficient to shop at venusfort and explore toyota megaweb, then walk over to see life-size gundam at divercity, and finally go decks for night view of statue of liberty and rainbow bridge

i didnt really explore tokyo dome. but the observatory at bunkyo civic centre is good for a sunset view of shinjuku area, with mt fuji in the backdrop on a clear day

 

[lostasor22]

depends on what u wanna do in odaiba. shld be sufficient to shop at venusfort and explore toyota megaweb, then walk over to see life-size gundam at divercity, and finally go decks for night view of statue of liberty and rainbow bridge

i didnt really explore tokyo dome. but the observatory at bunkyo civic centre is good for a sunset view of shinjuku area, with mt fuji in the backdrop on a clear day

juz wondering, wat the diff between tokyo skytree, tokyo tower and the observatory at bunkyo civic centre?

 

[evilerniex]

juz wondering, wat the diff between tokyo skytree, tokyo tower and the observatory at bunkyo civic centre?

hmmm... height and price?
i have not gone to the observatory at tokyo tower and skytree... only went for the free ones in bunkyo civic centre and metropolitan gov building

 

[cpuer]

juz wondering, wat the diff between tokyo skytree, tokyo tower and the observatory at bunkyo civic centre?

Tallest, taller and tall. Expensive, less expensive, free

Sorry, I actually wondering the same too. But since all three are located at different point of the Tokyo metropolitan, they will provide their own point of view. Most likely you will yearn to look out for Mt Fuji. Japan-guide says Bunkyo has nice Mt Fuji view on clear days.

The other free tall observation deck is Tocho(Tokyo Metropolitan Office Building). It has excellent view on surrounding Shinjuku and also on a clear day, you will get to see Mt Fuji. I went to this one, but due to reflection from the glass panels, I had a hard time shooting photos there(lack of skill too). So in the end just use my eyes to enjoy the view.

Another popular spot is the paid Mori Tower observation deck. This one is best as its open air and claimed to have one of the best night view of Tokyo. Photo kakis love Mori Tower, i heard.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3057.html

 

[lostasor22]

Oh ok, juz checked the price for tokyo skytree n the tower, a bit ex sia..

wah thanks for recommending me cheaper alternative

For imperial palace, booking is full for the tour. Will have to wait and see if there are places for early May. so in the event tat there is no tour, is there much things to see if i were to go there and walk around the perimeter?

 

[cpuer]

Oh ok, juz checked the price for tokyo skytree n the tower, a bit ex sia..

wah thanks for recommending me cheaper alternative

For imperial palace, booking is full for the tour. Will have to wait and see if there are places for early May. so in the event tat there is no tour, is there much things to see if i were to go there and walk around the perimeter?

Me el cheapo, so wont be paying those fees to see Tokyo from the top lah.

I tried to visit the palace, but only reached the front perimeter and turned back due to lack of time and my wife was reaching Ginza soon(we set off separately on our own). It's a huge place, and walking from Tokyo station to it has already tired me out

 

[gundamhamtaro]

Does tsukiji fish market sells dried products like wakame, seaweed, etc? I am not going there for sushi, but to buy stuffs only. Is it similar to Kyoto nishiki market?

Thanks!

Yep they do but for a similar feel to Nishiki market, either Ameyoko or Sugamo will be closer.

 

[lostasor22]

These are my available timing to tour around and i will reach Tokyo on 26 apr sat (reach hostel at asakusa area at abt 3pm)

26apr (from 3pm)

Odaiba
Shinagawa


27apr
Asakusa
uneo Park
Ameyoko
Yanaka Ginza
Aikihara (cancel if not enough time)
Tokyo Dome, observatory
return to hostel to check out and check in at shinjuku area hotel

28apr ( morning to 12pm)
Tsukji mkt for tuna auction
hama rikyu
tsukishima

30apr ( morning to 12pm)
places not able to cover above
ikebukuro???

2may ( morning to 12pm)
imperial palace
ginza


Roppongi (mori tower for one of the evening if i have the time)


the rest of my timing i will be at some event in harajuku area, hence after 12noon i will proceed to harajuku

Advice pls!!

 

[cpuer]

These are my available timing to tour around and i will reach Tokyo on 26 apr sat (reach hostel at asakusa area at abt 3pm)

26apr (from 3pm)

Odaiba
Shinagawa


27apr
Asakusa
uneo Park
Ameyoko
Yanaka Ginza
Aikihara (cancel if not enough time)
Tokyo Dome, observatory
return to hostel to check out and check in at shinjuku area hotel

28apr ( morning to 12pm)
Tsukji mkt for tuna auction
hama rikyu
tsukishima

30apr ( morning to 12pm)
places not able to cover above
ikebukuro???

2may ( morning to 12pm)
imperial palace
ginza


Roppongi (mori tower for one of the evening if i have the time)


the rest of my timing i will be at some event in harajuku area, hence after 12noon i will proceed to harajuku

Advice pls!!

On yanaka Ginza, you may visits when you run out of places to visit the next time. I don't find it a worth while place to go though it was advertised for the old Tokyo feel. It has those feel alright, but its quite some walking on your part and really not that outstanding. MHO.

When you are in Asakusa, go to the top floor of the Asakusa tourism building to have a view of Sensoji and Nakamise dori. Skytree is very near too.

From the Tourism Building: