Tokyo Itinerary Advice Needed

[evilerniex]

Thesal, is it convenient to travel around if we are staying in asakusa? Like to narita airport or maybe to other areas like shinjuku/shibuya etc? The train line really confuse me because I read Asakusa is not on the "main line" and they said Asakusa gets very quiet at night. We may want to pop by to other places like shinjuku/shibuya in the evening since we probably won't sleep so early. As for tokyo skytree, we don't plan to go up but just like tokyo tower, maybe just take a pic from outside.

Evilerniex, I read up on ameyoko. This place looks interesting! I didn't know about this place since it wasn't really mention much. Thanks for the recommendation. Will drop by on the last day then

if u want more happening places, u can consider staying at shinjuku. ueno is not too bad either. both are on the yamanote line, which makes it easy to get to most places in tokyo

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Hi everyone, i just revised my itinerary. Appreciate if you guys can share some input to see whether this itinerary is ok? Thanks in advance!

Day 1 (Mon)
- 9.50am arrive at Haneda Airport
- Check in Airbnb 12pm (Already booked at Shinjuku)
- Lunch at Shinjuku area
- Walk around Shinjuku (Takashimaya Tokyu hands etc..)
- Tokyo metropolitan gov building

Day 2 (Tue)
- Ueno (Worth to go? If no time I will take out since no cherry blossoms to see in June anyway)
You can visit the Zoo (Panda) or Tokyo National Museum
- Asakusa,
- Sensoji Temple
- Odaiba

(I did not put this day on day 11-13 as 2 of our friends won't be joining for the 2nd part of the trip. Though i know it's more feasible)

Day 3 (Wed)
- Meiji Shrine
- Harujuku
- Shibuya
- Roppongi
Go To Mori Tower observation deck which is outdoor. Great for taking photo of Tokyo from the top without a windows blocking the camera
- Tokyo tower (not planning to go up. Maybe snap a pic if happen to pass by?)

Day 4 (Thurs)
- Tsukiji Fish Market (Eat breakfast at Sushi Dai. Not going tuna auction)
Sushi Dai got super long queue, maybe u need to wake up extremely early
- Day trip to Yokohama (Visit Nissin Cup Noodle museum)
- Shop at 1 of the shopping malls in Minato Mirai area
- Go Chinatown. Maybe have dinner there? Else go back to shinjuku or other places

Day 5 (Fri)
- Finish up shopping at shinjuku/nearby
- 5.10pm flight to USA (5 days) via Narita Airport

Day 6-10 (Sat - Wed)
- USA

Day 11 (Thurs)
- Touch down Narita Airport (2.10pm)
- Check in Airbnb (planning to book at Asakusa but heard that transport not so accessible. Should i just stay at Shinjuku again?)
- Ginza
- Akihabara Electric Town

Day 12 (Fri)
- Day trip to Nikko (decided to cancel my hakone and fuji plan)

Day 13 (Sat)
- No plans yet
- 6.10pm flight back to Sg (Via Narita Airport)

Reply in red

 

[VD]

Actually day 4 is possible with asakusa, there is a ferry to Odaiba from asakusa

 

[VD]

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html

I have taken ferry from Hinode to Odaiba before

 

[rainbow123]

Day 2 is too packed i feel

Odaiba is huge to explore from mall to mall .
The Gundam show at diver city is at 7.30pm , 8.30pm and 9.30pm .
You might want to plan your time around it if you intend to see it .

 

[Devil7]

- anyhowsaysay, thanks for the feedback. Will take a look at those suggestions that you mentioned. if Sushi dai got long q, we may eat at other restaurants around the market. But we will try to wake up early for it

- VD, are you referring to Day 2 or are you asking me to shift my day 2 itinerary to day 4?

- rainbow123, we will try to go asakusa early morning and try to leave there by noon. I think the rest of the day should be enough for us since none of us are gundam or anime fan. Just want to walk around and explore what's interesting over there. If not enough time i still got the 2nd leg of my trip which i can go again if i want to

 

[Devil7]

On a side note, does anyone here knows roughly how many large size locker are there at shinjuku station that is big enough for a 30 inch luggage? I read that there is limited quantity and it's based on first come first serve. A bit worried that all will be fully utilized since i am booking airbnb and my flight is in the evening. The host told me late checkout is subjected to whether there is incoming guest on that day. Or is there any manned luggage counter at the station that i can pay a fee to deposit my luggage?

 

[thesal]

Locker type, locations and quantity

http://www.excite-webtl.jp/world/en...wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=3&wb_submit=+%96%7C+%96%F3+

 

[rainbow123]

- anyhowsaysay, thanks for the feedback. Will take a look at those suggestions that you mentioned. if Sushi dai got long q, we may eat at other restaurants around the market. But we will try to wake up early for it

- VD, are you referring to Day 2 or are you asking me to shift my day 2 itinerary to day 4?

- rainbow123, we will try to go asakusa early morning and try to leave there by noon. I think the rest of the day should be enough for us since none of us are gundam or anime fan. Just want to walk around and explore what's interesting over there. If not enough time i still got the 2nd leg of my trip which i can go again if i want to

I see , i am a huge fan of them of them.

madame tussauds might hold some interest to you ? Not many people goes there on weekday and you can have a great time taking photos with them and playing some sport games inside .

Currently Levi at venus fort having a buy 2 get 1 free promotion for bottom .
Also sale for navy blue at divercity.

 

[purpleberry]

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html

I have taken ferry from Hinode to Odaiba before

Best is to take it from Asakusa so you can enjoy the ride.

 

[beanstalk6]

See my opinions inline.

Hi everyone, i just revised my itinerary. Appreciate if you guys can share some input to see whether this itinerary is ok? Thanks in advance!

Day 1 (Mon)
- 9.50am arrive at Haneda Airport
- Check in Airbnb 12pm (Already booked at Shinjuku)
- Lunch at Shinjuku area
- Walk around Shinjuku (Takashimaya Tokyu hands etc..)
- Tokyo metropolitan gov building

Day 2 (Tue)
- Ueno (Worth to go? If no time I will take out since no cherry blossoms to see in June anyway) visit on last day
- Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Odaiba opportunity for Sumida River cruise
-

(I did not put this day on day 11-13 as 2 of our friends won't be joining for the 2nd part of the trip. Though i know it's more feasible)

Day 3 (Wed)
- Meiji Shrine
- Harujuku
- Shibuya
- Roppongi
- Tokyo tower (not planning to go up. Maybe snap a pic if happen to pass by?)

Day 4 (Thurs)
- Tsukiji Fish Market (Eat breakfast at Sushi Dai. Not going tuna auction)
- Day trip to Yokohama (Visit Nissin Cup Noodle museum)
- Shop at 1 of the shopping malls in Minato Mirai area
- Go Chinatown. Maybe have dinner there? Else go back to shinjuku or other placesChinatown= Yokohoma? Or do you mean Kabukichō?

Day 5 (Fri)
- Finish up shopping at shinjuku/nearby
- 5.10pm flight to USA (5 days) via Narita Airport

Day 6-10 (Sat - Wed)
- USA

Day 11 (Thurs)
- Touch down Narita Airport (2.10pm)
- Check in Airbnb (planning to book at Asakusa but heard that transport not so accessible. Should i just stay at Shinjuku again?)
- Ginza
- Akihabara Electric Town

Day 12 (Fri)
- Day trip to Nikko (decided to cancel my hakone and fuji plan)

Day 13 (Sat)
- No plans yet
Good day to go to Ueno Park after you U checkout. Can take the Skyliner from here to Narita; Nice museums in Ueno
- 6.10pm flight back to Sg (Via Narita Airport)

 

[VD]

- anyhowsaysay, thanks for the feedback. Will take a look at those suggestions that you mentioned. if Sushi dai got long q, we may eat at other restaurants around the market. But we will try to wake up early for it

- VD, are you referring to Day 2 or are you asking me to shift my day 2 itinerary to day 4?

- rainbow123, we will try to go asakusa early morning and try to leave there by noon. I think the rest of the day should be enough for us since none of us are gundam or anime fan. Just want to walk around and explore what's interesting over there. If not enough time i still got the 2nd leg of my trip which i can go again if i want to

Dunno, got lost , initially saw the first post without realising there is actually 2 pages of reply . Anyway, just take it as a note if you choose to include Odaiba and Asakusa together

 

[Devil7]

Thanks all for the feedback. Really appreciate it. You guys really help a lot in my planning! I will revise my itinerary to below then:

Day 1 (Mon)
- 9.50am arrive at Haneda Airport
- Check in Airbnb 12pm (Already booked at Shinjuku)
- Lunch at Shinjuku area
- Walk around Shinjuku (Takashimaya Tokyu hands etc..)
- Tokyo metropolitan gov building

Day 2 (Tue)
- Asakusa,
- Sensoji Temple,
- Odaiba (Take Sumida River cruise)

(I did not put this day on day 11-13 as 2 of our friends won't be joining for the 2nd part of the trip. Though i know it's more feasible)

Day 3 (Wed)
- Meiji Shrine
- Harujuku
- Shibuya
- Roppongi
- Tokyo tower (not planning to go up. Maybe snap a pic if happen to pass by?)

Day 4 (Thurs)
- Tsukiji Fish Market (Eat breakfast at Sushi Dai. Not going tuna auction)
- Day trip to Yokohama (Visit Nissin Cup Noodle museum)
- Shop at 1 of the shopping malls in Minato Mirai area
- Go Yokohama Chinatown. Maybe have dinner there? Else go back to shinjuku or other places

Day 5 (Fri)
- Finish up shopping at shinjuku/nearby
- 5.10pm flight to USA (5 days) via Narita Airport

Day 6-10 (Sat - Wed)
- USA

Day 11 (Thurs)
- Touch down Narita Airport (2.10pm)
- Check in Airbnb (Decided to stay shinjuku for more happenings at night)
- Ginza
- Akihabara Electric Town

Day 12 (Fri)
- Day trip to Nikko (decided to cancel my hakone and fuji plan)

Day 13 (Sat)
- Ueno Park (take the Skyliner from here to Narita)
- Ameyoko
- 6.10pm flight back to Sg (Via Narita Airport)


Is the above itinerary good to go?

 

[floppy]

Thanks all for the feedback. Really appreciate it. You guys really help a lot in my planning! I will revise my itinerary to below then:

Day 1 (Mon)
- 9.50am arrive at Haneda Airport
- Check in Airbnb 12pm (Already booked at Shinjuku)
- Lunch at Shinjuku area
- Walk around Shinjuku (Takashimaya Tokyu hands etc..)
- Tokyo metropolitan gov building

Day 2 (Tue)
- Asakusa,
- Sensoji Temple,
- Odaiba (Take Sumida River cruise)

(I did not put this day on day 11-13 as 2 of our friends won't be joining for the 2nd part of the trip. Though i know it's more feasible)

Day 3 (Wed)
- Meiji Shrine
- Harujuku
- Shibuya
- Roppongi
- Tokyo tower (not planning to go up. Maybe snap a pic if happen to pass by?)

Day 4 (Thurs)
- Tsukiji Fish Market (Eat breakfast at Sushi Dai. Not going tuna auction)
- Day trip to Yokohama (Visit Nissin Cup Noodle museum)
- Shop at 1 of the shopping malls in Minato Mirai area
- Go Yokohama Chinatown. Maybe have dinner there? Else go back to shinjuku or other places

Day 5 (Fri)
- Finish up shopping at shinjuku/nearby
- 5.10pm flight to USA (5 days) via Narita Airport

Day 6-10 (Sat - Wed)
- USA

Day 11 (Thurs)
- Touch down Narita Airport (2.10pm)
- Check in Airbnb (Decided to stay shinjuku for more happenings at night)
- Ginza
- Akihabara Electric Town

Day 12 (Fri)
- Day trip to Nikko (decided to cancel my hakone and fuji plan)

Day 13 (Sat)
- Ueno Park (take the Skyliner from here to Narita)
- Ameyoko
- 6.10pm flight back to Sg (Via Narita Airport)


Is the above itinerary good to go?

if taking skyriner remember to buy the value ticket with 1-3 day metro pass.

 

[Devil7]

Talking about skyliner, actually i am a bit confused about the different transport method and what pass to buy. Can someone enlighten me based on my itinerary what pass (if any should i buy and how much is it?).

I also wonder what transport should i take to and fro from airport because i read about limousine bus (will kena traffic jam or not?), then there is JR pass which they said no need to buy if only travel within tokyo. And then travel from place to place within tokyo just buy their ex link card?

I don't know how to speak japanese. So the directions around kinda make me worry a bit. Haha... Does most of the jap people there understand english anyway?

 

[zhirong]

Talking about skyliner, actually i am a bit confused about the different transport method and what pass to buy. Can someone enlighten me based on my itinerary what pass (if any should i buy and how much is it?).

I also wonder what transport should i take to and fro from airport because i read about limousine bus (will kena traffic jam or not?), then there is JR pass which they said no need to buy if only travel within tokyo. And then travel from place to place within tokyo just buy their ex link card?

I don't know how to speak japanese. So the directions around kinda make me worry a bit. Haha... Does most of the jap people there understand english anyway?

There are a few options if you are flying in and out from Narita.
There is the Narita Express operated by JR, Keisei Skyliner and the Limousine buses. It all depends on your preference.

If the bus goes to your Hotel, then it will be the easiest way as you wun need to carry your luggage around from the statiom to your hotel.

If you are staying in the west side of Tokyo, in places like Shinjuku and Shibuya, then the Narita express goes there.

If you are staying in the slightly eastern side of Tokyo like Ueno or Nippori, then the Keisei Skyliner goes there.

 

[beanstalk6]

The Narita bus is fine. Along the way you can see rice fields. Unlikely to meet jams. Try to see which stop is nearest your hotel. Tokyo Station is fairly inconvenient to get anywhere from.

 

[evilerniex]

Talking about skyliner, actually i am a bit confused about the different transport method and what pass to buy. Can someone enlighten me based on my itinerary what pass (if any should i buy and how much is it?).

I also wonder what transport should i take to and fro from airport because i read about limousine bus (will kena traffic jam or not?), then there is JR pass which they said no need to buy if only travel within tokyo. And then travel from place to place within tokyo just buy their ex link card?

I don't know how to speak japanese. So the directions around kinda make me worry a bit. Haha... Does most of the jap people there understand english anyway?

since u are staying in Shinjuku, narita express or airport bus will be good. keisei line stops at ueno or nippori, so u will need to change train to get to Shinjuku.


from the look of ur itinerary, u dun need any pass. just get their store value card, SUICA, which is similar to our ezlink card.


most ppl in the city can understand a bit of English, but they will be hesitant to speak coz they are not proficient in it. it is easy to get around coz the signage in train stations are in English. u can always talk to information counter staff if unsure

 

[VD]

the directional signs are plentiful and easy for non japanese speaking tourist (only applicable to city area)