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Originally Posted by pat4u
Friends,
I am traveling to Tokyo for vacation between Nov 23 till Dec 3rd.
Since, I have never been to Japan before, I am wondering if someone could please suggest me some FAMOUS places, within Tokyo and/or nearby Tokyo
This what I am roughly looking for your suggestion(s):
- Day trips that are worth doing from Tokyo
- Self pace trips that one can make without much hassles. For example, going to train station and getting a train to place that is worth seeing.
- Any places that are approachable by Train and worth staying for few days. You may suggest more than 1 place.
- Things to do in Tokyo and any other near by place
Questions:
- How many days is suggested to spend in Tokyo?
- Any safe place to stay that are around 70-80 USD a night or lesser.
Regards,
Pat
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Start your research on Japan-Guide.com
Here are a few recommendations for day trips
- Kamakura
- Nikko/Kinugawa
- Yokohama
Within Tokyo - Depends on what you like to do, but the usual - Harajuku, Akihabara, Odaiba should do the trick... Roppogi hills and Omotesando if you want to spend money shopping
If you can afford to go away for 3 days, Kyoto is a must for first timer. Though traveling time is about 3 hours from tokyo and its pricey.
Hotels, there are plenty of safe hotels for that price, mostly business hotels.. you can go through a booking agent if that makes life easy:
JapanHotel.net Japanese Business Hotels, Ryokans, Minshukus, Guest Houses, Hot Springs and other accommodation
I had luck with Hotel Sun Targas at Uneo, as well as the Super Hotel chain previously