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What area will you be in?

I've only been to Tokyo, we stayed at the Conrad which I highly recommend. It's conveniently located in the Shidome area, right next to Ginza and Tsukiji. Some quick links below, more if you use the 'SEARCH' function and specifically in the TimeOut forum section:

An amazing dinner and entertainment at Waentei-Kikko (the chef owner Fukui Kodai is one of the rare instructors and master of the traditional Japanese instrument, the Tsu-garu Shamisen. Staff and owner were so wonderful as was the meal:

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fellow Purist 'cen@jkt' trip to Japan:

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Had some of the best sushi at Kyubey in Ginza and the sushi breakfast at Sushi Dai inside Tsukiji Market was well worth the wait:

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PuristS on Tour Tokyo:

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Recent recommendation for accommodations:

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ED-209's review on Din Tai Fung in Tokyo:
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Tea Ceremony at Hamarikyu Garden:

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We did a city tour that is half day (they offer full day as well), it was a good way to check out some of the major landmarks of the city (the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Castle, Roppongi, and Akihabara) We also took the Waterbus that is at the Park next to the Conrad down to the Asakusa, along the way it passes over several colorful bridges.

This message has been edited by DRMW on 2013-05-19 15:46:55

Suggestions for Short Trip to Japan?

By: Whirling : May 19th, 2013-14:03

Hello guys! I've already sent off a PM to Ken (KIH) asking for his advice, but I was wondering if anybody else would have advice for great things to do in Japan during a very short trip (June 3rd-8th) to Japan. Favorite restaurants? Favorite museums? Favo...

What area will you be in?

By: DRMW : May 19th, 2013-15:34

I fly in and out of Narita

By: Whirling : May 19th, 2013-15:54

Thank you for the very helpful reply...so many great things to do there. Other than knowing I will be arriving late on June 3rd at Narita and leaving afternoon on the 8th from the same place, I have no specific plans yet. I will try to emphasize "cultural...

re: Narita

By: DRMW : May 20th, 2013-01:27

We flew into and out of Narita as well. Very friendly staff at Narita, even more so when you compare them to TSA! LOL. Sounds like you got quite a few days. Akihabara is very interesting. Lots of neon and lights, they got all kinds of electronics and if y...

I assume it's to Tokyo...

By: patrick_y : May 20th, 2013-15:56

You provide very few details. But no matter what, you'll have fun! Just make sure you bring an appetite and eat as much as you can. Too many good restaurants to list. From high end to every-day stuff. Also, if you like fountain pens, Tokyo is known to hav...

Yes, Tokyo, but not absolutely certain initially.

By: Whirling : May 21st, 2013-12:46

On something of a whim, I decided to use a spare week to visit Japan from my home in Philadelphia. Initially, other than the plane ticket, I had no plans...but with the help of Ken (KIH), DRMW, and other great Purists, I'm working out some details. I deba...