Tokyo Autumn Recommendations Needed

[thwysg]

Thanks for highlighting the specific location

Oh and Shake Shack fans... you can have your lunch/dinner next to the gingko tunnel too.

Shake Shack? Can go to other locations. Think it’s gonna be a long wait over there. Just like Luke lobster rolls. We went to the one at Yokohama, no queue. Walked past the one in Harajuku, long queue.

 

[Entropy]

Shake Shack? Can go to other locations. Think it’s gonna be a long wait over there. Just like Luke lobster rolls. We went to the one at Yokohama, no queue. Walked past the one in Harajuku, long queue.

Got to go off hours too... just eat middle of the afternoon. No queue.

 

[apeape]

not sure of the crowd now at Ebisu but the last time we were there (2018) only like 2/3 ppl in the queue.

 

[thwysg]

not sure of the crowd now at Ebisu but the last time we were there (2018) only like 2/3 ppl in the queue.

Oh I see. Not sure about other locations but we prefer not to queue hours for Shake Shack and wait for seats. Have tried it a few rounds before - only when there’s available indoor seats and not much of a queue. Queues are worth only for local food stalls (longest wait 2.5hrs for Narikura - no more next time in winter, way too cold), not fast food, that’s us.

 

[Entropy]

not sure of the crowd now at Ebisu but the last time we were there (2018) only like 2/3 ppl in the queue.

Ebisu is good.. less queue..as you mention, they are busy but queue is 2-3ppl at most thats where I grabbed a bite during a previous trip.

The one at Jingu Gaien gingko tunnel area seems to be a lot more crowded.. since the location has nice views of the trees.

 

[Entropy]

Oh I see. Not sure about other locations but we prefer not to queue hours for Shake Shack and wait for seats. Have tried it a few rounds before - only when there’s available indoor seats and not much of a queue. Queues are worth only for local food stalls (longest wait 2.5hrs for Narikura - no more next time in winter, way too cold), not fast food, that’s us.

LOL I also queued over an hour for another place, Nakiryu before.. sometimes I think its more worth it to come in half hour before such stalls open than to queue and hour or two when the main crowd is in.

 

[jackieatbtu]

I will be in Tokyo around the same time. I got Todai on my list for ginkgo yellow leaves.

 

[eleutheromania]

I will be in Tokyo around the same time. I got Todai on my list for ginkgo yellow leaves.

I'm on my way to Tokyo now. Will be there till 22 Nov.

Have quite a number of places on my list for hiking and the koyo!

 

[jackieatbtu]

Please share where you are planning to go? Or at least field reports. So far I got Meiji Jingu mae, Todai, rikugien, yoyogi park and Hikarigaoka Park. Overall more ginkgo than maples.

I'm on my way to Tokyo now. Will be there till 22 Nov.

Have quite a number of places on my list for hiking and the koyo!

 

[eleutheromania]

Please share where you are planning to go? Or at least field reports. So far I got Meiji Jingu mae, Todai, rikugien, yoyogi park and Hikarigaoka Park. Overall more ginkgo than maples.

Some of my places are too far from Tokyo.

Those doabale as day trips from Tokyo that I'm planning to go are the Yoro Valley, Mitake and the Todoroki Valley.

 

[apeape]

guys/gals, Mt Takao or Hakone better ah? comparing in terms of koyo, general amenities and more "worth-it" to go.

in terms of travelling cost, im covered with JR pass. Able walkers, amateur film photographers, shoppers (though i think nothing to shop there haha), foodies

 

[apeape]

Also to the foodies, Sushi Tokyo Ten at Newoman Shinjuku recommended?

its the cheapest highly rated omakase hence abit sceptical, but also dont want to miss if its a good deal.

 

[Gixxerfied]

guys/gals, Mt Takao or Hakone better ah? comparing in terms of koyo, general amenities and more "worth-it" to go.

in terms of travelling cost, im covered with JR pass. Able walkers, amateur film photographers, shoppers (though i think nothing to shop there haha), foodies

Hakone..

Takao is good 1/2 day escape and go some hiking..

 

[clementiboy]

guys/gals, Mt Takao or Hakone better ah? comparing in terms of koyo, general amenities and more "worth-it" to go.

in terms of travelling cost, im covered with JR pass. Able walkers, amateur film photographers, shoppers (though i think nothing to shop there haha), foodies

hakone of course by a mile.
got many onsens for you to enjoy.

hakone is higher in elevation than takao if i am not wrong so tend to be cooler.

but do note hakone ropeway is down for repairs till next year.

 

[purpleberry]

Also to the foodies, Sushi Tokyo Ten at Newoman Shinjuku recommended?

its the cheapest highly rated omakase hence abit sceptical, but also dont want to miss if its a good deal.

Yes, this can consider quite a good deal if you come at lunch time.

https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130403/13193560/

 

[clementiboy]

Yes, this can consider quite a good deal if you come at lunch time.

https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1304/A130403/13193560/

fwah! thank you
i will be here on my second last day of my trip on a sunday.

 

[dorae178]

hakone of course by a mile.
got many onsens for you to enjoy.

hakone is higher in elevation than takao if i am not wrong so tend to be cooler.

but do note hakone ropeway is down for repairs till next year.

The ropeway is down again? Last I checked it resumed operations on 26 Oct but just can't alight at owakudani station. May need to reconsider if both train and ropeway are down...

 

[sevensomerset]

hakone of course by a mile.
got many onsens for you to enjoy.

hakone is higher in elevation than takao if i am not wrong so tend to be cooler.

but do note hakone ropeway is down for repairs till next year.

railway is down for HAKONE YOMOTO to GORA stretch
ropeway re-opened on 26th OCT liao, but prev closed is unrelated to typhoon, but due to active volcanic activity

 

[saffronsatire]

guys/gals, Mt Takao or Hakone better ah? comparing in terms of koyo, general amenities and more "worth-it" to go.

in terms of travelling cost, im covered with JR pass. Able walkers, amateur film photographers, shoppers (though i think nothing to shop there haha), foodies

Hakone as the others mentioned. More touristy and relaxing. I think hakone-yumoto station the old st there can shop shop a bit, got snacks and souvenirs.

Takao nothing much to buy at the train station. More for hiking. Anyway, avoid weekends for both.

 

[apeape]

thanks again! i'll stick to Hakone.

I dont really mind the cable car, Wife wanted to go to the big shrine for her instagram hahahahaha.

I'll go and try the sushi ten. from experiences, recommended to make reservations through my hotel or can i just drop by and wait? (how long is the wait?)