Hi all, we (brother and I) will be in Tokyo for two days at the start of our trip and two days at the end. I’m trying to plan the first two Tokyo days. To coordinate with the impending jet lag, we want to go Toyosu Fish Market on our first morning, since we’ll prob be up early anyway. I have a Shibuya appointment at 1, and we have a dinner res in Akasaka around 6. **What neighborhood should we stay?**
*Edit – not asking for hotel reco’s, just for opinions on neighborhoods for transit.*
Day 1:
* Flying into Narita in evening (630p)/pick up our passes etc.
* Dinner somewhere and sleep at hotel
**Day 2:**
* Early morning Toyosu Fish Market
* Likely do a bit of shopping in Ginza after since it’s nearby
* 1-3p appt in Shibuya
* *<free time…I would’ve liked to refresh at hotel before dinner but not sure if that can happen depending on where we stay. Not a deal breaker I suppose>*
* \~6p dinner res in Akasaka
* Post-dinner drinks/sleep at hotel
**Day 3:**
* Free day, eventual train to Kyoto
If it helps, we’re \~30 and like great food, and trendy/cool areas to walk around in.
Initially, I thought to stay in Ginza for these first two days, and was thinking of staying in Shibuya or Shinjuku when we come back to Tokyo at the end of our trip. But reviews on Ginza are confusing me – is it lively and fun even in evenings, or is it only lively for connected/wealthy/”Michelin-fun”? Is there good food there that doesn’t require res? On the other hand, should we just stay in Shibuya or will it be a pain to get to/from?
(FYI – I had a Roppong\`i placeholder booked bc it seemed conveniently located for all this, but it seems to have the worst sentiments from folks…and from what I could glean, I don’t think I disagree. That’s why I’m seeking to cancel and book elsewhere.)
4 comments
I recommend Shinjuku over Ginza
Have you checked out Asakusa? I think it’s much more interesting than Ginza for touristy stuff.
There’s marunouchi, which is next to Tokyo station and close to the imperial palace gardens. It’s really accessible and clean, with lots of nice restaurants and luxury department stores. I also like the nakameguro and daikanyama areas, which have lots of hipster shops and cafes if you’re into that.
Ueno is super chill we tons of museuems and a pretty connected station.