Day 2
I would suggest you start your day earlier. Trains are operational around 5. Nothing to see also at the fish market after 9. Most people already left or queuing for sushi.

Take a look at the metro map online. You're basically traveling unnecessary distance if you go around like that. Where is your hotel?

And Shibuya and shinjuku only half day? Sure you can do it if you just spend an hour or two in each place but what's the point in that?

This post has been edited by mikehuan: Jan 8 2014, 12:12 PM

I have pictures of the view inside the palace muahahhaha! But yeah the outside nothing much except big sized bonsai trees

Can't watch from the side. Like I said after 9 everyone preparing to leave so basically you don't get to see anything lol.

Should take advantage if you're staying near Tsukiji. Queue up for the sushi. Won't regret. If you're earlyi don't think you need to wait that long

To note you need to make reservations for the romance car so need to at least buy the pass the day before.

Abit all over the place imo. What I did in the end when I was in the planning phase is to group all the attractions i want to go according to location and time needed. Then take out the metro map circle out the stations to stop to go to the attractions. This makes it was easier to plan out the itinerary.

As some attractions are closed on certain days you can put a foot note and keep that in mind when planning

Another thing to note is that it's possible to get the train from haneda to shinjuku when you land. If I could do it being a first timer anyone can. Risky for sure but it was exciting haha

As for suggestions, fuji f fujio museum in kawasaki if you're a doraemon fan. Didnt regret going there. Dorayaki was awesome

This post has been edited by mikehuan: Jan 9 2014, 06:12 PM

kudos to you man! i could never do that with my work schedule zz.

but anyways, i would say you HAVE to try to understand the system because if you dont you wont be going anywhere efficiently. just the metro system is enough. the jr line system i couldnt understand because iinm there isnt an english version.

ah, i see. that makes sense i suppose

for example, mondays the imperial palace gardens are closed, wednesday the mochi tea house in hakone is closed. small stuff like that. since you're only going once might as well go when everything is open right?

Stayed in e hotel. Room was really really small but then again I would imagine most hotels are like that. Location wise it was great. Lawson on one side, 711 on the other side. Don quixote within walking distance. The Red light district also nearby.

The Square Enix building was right across the street too. Service wise they were excellent. Room immaculately cleaned everyday without fail and the water bottle, towels, toiletries re supplied everyday. Hotel staff helpful, speaks English, but not all are friendly.

Metro station is literally right next to the hotel entrance, which I find is the best feature of the hotel. Sort of a moral boost for me every morning because you start your day the most efficient way possible lol.

Café downstairs was pretty meh. Coffee is really weak. Tbh the coffee there the best I had was starbies and the hot canned one that is sold in the vending machine. Restaurant ones were really really weak.

Shinkansen dunno, but metro is the same in every metropolitan City. Avoid going around 8am and 5pm

Enjoy!

Usually the entry point got officers. They very friendly and more than willing to help. Those who can't usually is because their English not that good