Bro, I've already booked Airasia to Haneda Airport from Feb 12th to 22nd of 2014, total duration is 10 days. This is my first trip to Tokyo and decided to do self exploration of the city without tagging tour group. Will the weather be freezing cold during that period? I did a brief check it range from 10 degree in the day to 3 degree at night.

Airasia Tix for 2 pax cost me RM 2822.00, is this a good price?

I also listed down some hotels but not sure which is the best, I want a hotel that is close to train station and hopefully within walking distance to eateries and pubs, my main objective is plenty of seafood/sashimi, popular destination tour and some shopping.

Will it be good if I stay very near Tsukiji Fish Market? Below is my list of hotels;

1) Grand Pacific Le Daiba - Haneda Airport 8.3 KM
2) Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nihombashi - Haneda Airport 14.9 KM
3) Dai-Ichi Hotel Annex - Haneda Airport 13.3 KM
4) Shibuya Granbell Hotel - Haneda Airport 13.2 KM
5) The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon - Haneda Airport 18 KM
6) Sotetsu Freasa Inn Tokyo Kyobashi - Haneda Airport 14 KM

Is spending 10 days too much in Tokyo? Should I use it as a base and take few days else where?

This post has been edited by Xccess: Nov 30 2013, 03:37 PM

Thanks for your input. Still have 2 months for homework.

Noted on your recommendation, still compiling my homework.

Will make time for Yokohama. You got yourself a really good deal, from Airasia as well? I bought mine only today.

Just installed a free app from App Store.

TOKYO RAIL MAP + LITE
http://appshopper.com/travel/tokyo-rail-map-lite-2

Those bringing along your ipad can have it install, try play around with some of the function.

This post has been edited by Xccess: Nov 30 2013, 09:27 PM

Yes, you have it all at the back of your mind but this can be useful for newbies like me.

What time Izakaya normally close? Was it a nice place to hang out in terms of beers and authentic local snacks? Are they common in Shibuya and Shinjuku?

Appreciate the enlightenment of our fella bros. Thanks in advance.

Its a dilemma when taking Air Asia to Haneda due to touch down time is close to mid nite. If any delay means either sleep over at airport or take a expensive taxi ride to hotel. Not forgetting you already paid the room for the day itself.

Nice pix, love the vibrant colors. I'll be staying there in 2 months time, looks exciting to me. Late night snacks and beers at Izakaya.

Good planning for your second trip. Will also do the same after my maiden trip this February, hopefully never repeat the same silly mistake.

Bro, mind sharing your stay at Kabukicho? Any Izakaya with English menu available nearby? Will be travelling with my wife and staying at Best Western Astina for 10 nights. Thanks in advance.

Aiks....sorry, it was meant for Mikehuan but ended up replying to you. BTW wanna ask why didn't you visit Omoide Yokocho Izakayas since it's also on the western side.

Haha.....you had a fruitful trip packed with fun and excitement. I'm more of a food person so may not venture out of Tokyo that much, might do a day trip to Yokohama.

+1. Here..

Good to go!!! Enjoy your trip!!! Just make sure to renew your passport when you are back.

Thanks for your recommendation and beautiful photos. Much appreciated.

Already confirmed my stay with Best Western Shinjuku for 10 nights in mid of February, gonna use that as a base. Itinerary wise will be the usual tourist attraction and maybe two days trip to Yokohama and Hakone.

As this is a trip for relaxing therefore won't be packing tight schedule, free and easy tour around Tokyo for food and maybe some shopping. Hopefully won't be expecting a lot of rain during this period.

Anyone here heading Tokyo in February? I'm departing from 12th to 22nd.

Those are nice Bananas, how's the taste?

Hahaha....appreciate your comment. My sister wanted me to buy her some nice stuff from Tokyo, was thinking maybe get her few boxes of bananas since they looked cute. Guess have to find other items.

Ok, will buy one box of cute fluffy bananas.