I'm planning a two week solo trip to Japan in November. Unlike most itineraries I see posted, I am looking to base myself in Tokyo for the whole trip.
I'm looking forward to exploring different parts of this mega city at my own pace, without the hassle of changing hotels and trying to fit in too many cities. I get tired just reading the travel plans of some other posters, but of course, each to their own.
My plan is to spend a few days trawling record/CD stores, doing a variety of day trips by train, exploring the different zones of the world's biggest city, and searching for the best unagi I can get.
I spent two weeks in New York a few years back. One hotel. Felt like I didn't scratch the surface. So don't see any reason why Tokyo and surrounds would be any different.
So long as I set myself up somewhere with good transport links, I will be able to get around without too much hassle. Between Tokyo itself and the odd day trip I'll experience a variety of environments. No chance to get bored.
I'm pretty clear in my head about all this, but wanted to sense check here given my gameplan is so different to 99% of what I see here.
by thrak762