Pros: Lot's of things to see and do Cons: VERY EXPENSIVE!!!
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsSightseeing in Tokyo On your first trip to Tokyo you will undoubtedly be surprised at just how modern and spread out the city really is. It shouldn't come as a surprise considering that ...
Pros: You don't have to be able to speak Japanese to enjoy the park. It is wonderfully DISNEY! Cons: A bit crowded on Sundays.
This review is number 6 in a series of reviews that highlight the top 5 Attractions at each of the Disney parks around the World. This series of reviews was originally inspired by Jasonkirk.
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsWhen I landed in Japan at Narita Airport I was very excited. I was on my way to Bangkok but I would have a one day stop over in Japan and I was...
Pros: Much to see and do, great food everywhere. Cons: Transportation system confusing and can be expensive.
The first time I went to Japan, I worried about spending most of my time in Tokyo. The second time I visited Japan, I worried I wouldn't have enough time in Tokyo.
Tokyo is crowded, noisy, confusing, clean, and doesn't have to be expensive....
Pros: Great food, different music, learning experience, Cons: Expensive, rest of Japan more interesting
If your life goals include cooking an octopus pancake, carrying huge wads of yen, and learning the kanji characters for “toilet seat temperature,” you’re gonna love it here…
I started to wonder what was up when I noticed the mini...
Pros: Wide variety of cuisines.
Mix of high technology with ancient charm.
Cons: High cost.
Crowded.
What brought me to Tokyo I came to Tokyo to participate at the summer session at Sophia University. I got to spend a summer here learning about the culture, meeting friends, and eating a lot of good food. Also, I have some family in Tokyo ...
Pros: Exotic for people from the west, it is a very safe place, toilets :-), Cons: Expensive accommodation, language barrier can cause problems, a bit crowded
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Pros: everything is on time, precise, good quality food and products Cons: expensive, minimal english explanation, very few people speak English, people look dull and expressionless
I just came back from a trip to Tokyo for 8 days. I am a Japanese who has not been back in Japan for the last 10 years. I never had a desire to visit a place I already have been, so I went elsewhere for traveling. But boy, this was the best trip I've ...
Pros: Non-stop things to do and see, ease of travel around the city via subway. Cons: Language barrier, little tourist info available to foreign visitors
Tokyo rocks! Me and my husband just got back from an intense week in Tokyo (with one day at the Wild Monkey Park near Nagano). The city is overwhelming with all of its shops, restaurants, arcades, bars and parks. Highlights included visiting the...
Pros: Big City, Lots to do, full of lights Cons: Expensive...far from USA
Tokyo is one of the worlds largest cities. It is a major transportation hub for Asia and those traveling from other parts of the world to Asia. Narita airport serves as an Asian hub for several airlines. It is a great stopping point for US travelers...
Pros: There Are Lots of Things To Do Cons: Crowded, Very Crowded
While many people know about the nightlife of Tokyo, especially Shinjuku, not many people talk about what Shinjuku offers while the sun is still shining. On my recent trip to Tokyo, I decided to get plenty of sleep (i.e. no nightlife) and experience...
Pros: part of Japanese business, nothing like this in the US Cons: expensive , don't go alone
Weird, yet wonderful .. and expensive. To a Westerner, the hostess club
is an exercise in understanding the Japanese way. Think of them as generally very small bars, where you are waited upon by charming young hostesses. In the US we go straight...
Pros: You Can Convert Dollar to Yen in Many Ways Cons: Easier to Convert Dollar in France & Germany than Japan
I try to visit Japan at least once a year, and recently (mid-August), I went there again. I'm writing this Epinion to help you get cash, especially if you are an American tourist. This is very important as only major establishments accept credit cards,...
Pros: Efficient for business travel Cons: lacked character and ambience, stark, 1970 ish decor in the rooms
In life before kids I had a career, in life before kids I traveled (at least overseas), in life before kids I visited Tokyo. And that visit (for business) led me to this hotel. The Akasaka Prince Hotel in Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan. I was living in Singapore...
Pros: History, safety, an electronic world the likes of which you've never seen before. Cons: Expensive as any city in the world.
Before your plane even lands in Tokyo, the first thing that hits you is the efficiency of the place. As you look out the window at the ground below, you notice that every piece of land below is utilized in some way, be it in housing, manufacturing or...
Pros: 360 degree view of Tokyo, Night view is not bad Cons: Views do not leave a lasting impression, Major League Tourist Trap
As a child, I went up the Tokyo Tower many times, as my dad would entertain business clients, and I'd tag along. The visits never left much of an impression. When I played tour guide to friends in October 1998, I decided to take them to Tokyo Tower and...
Pros: Beautiful scenery, nice people, hospitable Cons: Expensive if you don't know your way around
I first became interested in Japanese culture when I did an internship at a Japanese owned hotel on Guam in my last year of college. There were visitors from all over the world, but especially a lot from Japan. I picked up a little of the language then...
Pros: good train system, many stores Cons: expensive, difficult to navigate, too many people
I've been to Tokyo many times in my life, maybe more than 20 times. My hometown is northern part of Japan, called 'Sendai' city, and not too far away from Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours by bullet train or 5 hours by car from Sendai to Tokyo. I went to...
Pros: Easy, fast, efficient Cons: You might have to wait up to 30 minutes before you leave the airport
Most international travellers who arrive in Tokyo fly into the Narita International airport. And some of them will make their first mistake before leaving the terminal building: by taking a taxi to get downtown. Sure, if you're on an expense report,...
Pros: Wide variety of choices Cons: Not enough time to sample them all
Review Topic: Practical Information
Here, not necessarily in any order, are my suggestions as to the top ten foods to try while you are in Tokyo. None include anything raw, so you don't have to worry if you're not too...
Pros: Many choices, convenient Cons: Why can't the airplanes land at Haneda Airport?
You have just landed at "New" Tokyo International Airport, but guess what? Your journey to Tokyo, which is still more than an hour away, is not over yet. Are you in a hurry? Do you want to go directly to your hotel? Are you on a budget? These...
Pros: Stunning views, great design, excellent service Cons: High priced...
My favourite hotel in Tokyo, without a doubt, is the Park Hyatt. On top of a skyscraper in the Shinjuku business district, this hotel occupies the 38th through the 52nd floor. Views in all directions: the city lights of the Shinjuku business and...
Pros: Lots to See, Buy, and Eat Cons: Expenses can go out of hand
Here's my personal guide to Tokyo, from a native. Be prepare to do a lot of walking! Also, what's so cool about Tokyo is that you can walk in to almost any restaurant and be served good food. Politeness/customer service is ingrained in the Japanese...
Pros: Neat place, pretty new and very popular hangout. Cons: Popular so crowded, especially on the weekends.
Hello there it's me again with another review of a nice place to visit in Tokyo. Odaiba is relatively new to Tokyo, it's an island that they constructed out in Tokyo Bay. Odaiba could be called an island of shopping and recreation. It may be out in...
Pros: Department Stores, Not as many people Cons: More expensive
Most people know bout the typical tourist attractions in Tokyo, such as the various temples, pachinko and shopping districts in Tokyo, but what I'm going to talk bout are the areas more geared toward the younger generation, and not the typical tourist...
Pros: Shopping, Food, People Watching Cons: Too crowded, Way too Crowded
Most people know bout the typical tourist attractions in Tokyo, such as the various temples, pachinko and shopping districts in Tokyo, but what I'm going talk bout are the areas more geared toward the younger generation, and not the typical tourist...
Pros: Convenient, Efficient, Runs on Time Cons: Complex, May Take Time to Learn, Crowded
One of the most enjoyable and economical way to travel in Japan is by using trains and subways. I'm writing this epinion as an "Edokko" (a term used to describe a Tokyo-born native) to help you navigate the maze of trains in one of the biggest...
Pros: Fascinating culture and every imaginable electronic gadget. Cons: Japan's an expensive place to visit in general.
Shinjuku is arguably the heart of modern day Tokyo. Heart in the sense that Shinjuku is where the life of the city is, sure there are other hot spots to go to, but there's a reason that the city government moved it's headquarters to Shinjuku several...
Pros: Exciting and safe Cons: Language difficulties, summer weather
I've lived in Tokyo and traveled there many times on vacation, as well. I love cities, and I find Tokyo to be incredibly exciting and accessible. One of the greatest qualities of Tokyo is its safety -- it's wonderfully liberating to be able to go...
Pros: Clean, convenient, affordable, friendly Cons: Not the Taj Mahal
Based on the reviews in this site and others, options for hotels in Tokyo seem limited to $500 a night palaces. Actually, options exist - youth hostels, love hotels, capsule hotels - but the one I suggest is Kimi Ryokan.
Pros: Amazing video game attractions, Free Dreamcast play, FUN FUN FUN! Cons: Entrance fee, expensive games.
Play away in the most sophisticated and largest arcade in Tokyo. Shinjuku Joyopolis Sega. It's really easy to drop bucks here having a blast, but I doubt that you'll see attractions like these elsewhere (or at least it won't be for a few years). There's...
I studied abroad in Tokyo, Japan during the fall for four months. I had a phenomenal time. I loved to soak in the onsens, natural hot baths, as a mode of relaxation. I loved doing karaoke "the real way," in secluded "boxes" where...
Pros: Unique Experience, Generally Safe, Great Museums/Parks/Attractions Cons: Expensive
Tokyo is an absolutely unique experience. It is a massive city/suburb area both in terms of land and the number of people. After coming into Narita International, you will most likely go on one of the trains bound for Tokyo’s Central Station which is a...
Pros: Plentiful, colorful and exotic Cons: Often expensive
One of the most common questions that I am asked is, "Do you like sushi?" Over the years, I've tried to answer that question and inform the inquirer at the same time.
Pros: Centralized partying area, language not a problem, you get what you pay for. Cons: Like I said...You get what you PAY for! (expensive)
As I stated in the last installment of Unkonate Rates..., Tokyo nightlife closes EARLY - most conventional bars close down around 11:30pm, but the city is full of establishments which go on even until 4 or 5 am. These places generally get by doing this...
Pros: The largest fishmarket in the world... a great adventure. Cons: Watch out for the carts!
Since you will arrive in Japan with a serious case of jet-lag, you might as well make the most of it on your arrival in Tokyo. When you find yourself awake at 3 in the morning and no amount of counting sheep will get you back to sleep... go to...
Pros: Osaka "welcomes" you Cons: Higher probability of unwelcome stares
I have spent years living and working (not as an English teacher) in various cities of Japan, and my hands down favorite city is Osaka. If you have the option of selecting Osaka as your city of residence, here are some reasons to consider it.
Looking for cheap clean housing in central Tokyo that is easily accessible?
Go check out the Asia Center of Japan. It's inexpensive Western style accomodations in the center of Tokyo, ideal
if you plan on going out late to see the famous...
Pros: Good chance to use your language skills Cons: Subways are a maze of confusion
So you've landed at Narita International Airport and are now faced with the gloomy prospect of somehow getting into Tokyo, a mere 25 miles from Narita...you could take a taxi and shell out around $200 for the ride, or find a seat on a shuttle bus (still...
Pros: Doing something you never thought possible Cons: Those pesky squirrels
Akiko-san? Where are you? I've had enough of this.
Coming Rex-sensei.... what's wrong?
I've got 4 students waiting in there, and guess how many squirrels I have?
Excuse me?
I'll tell you. 4. 4 squirrels, 5 students. How am I...
Pros: You can get much better than free in the world's most expensive city Cons: Accomadation and transport are still expensive
Tokyo for Free Tokyo is often ranked as the most expensive city in the world, which is probably not what travellers planning a visit want to hear. The good news that there are plenty of places around which are free to visit, cheap to eat at and some ...
Pros: Excellent Train/subway system, People with Hospitality
Cons: Too complicated transportation system for first time visitors EXPENSIVE!!!
I have been to Tokyo with my japanese friend, thus I was not really afraid of being lost in the middle of city. Thanks to JR Pass, the subway/train cost was taken care of, but for those people just visiting tokyo area, they REALLY need to think where ...
Pros: The Disney experience at its very best. Cons: Absolutely nothing!
Though just inside Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo DisneySea is considered a local attraction for Tokyo area residents and visitors alike. It is located alongside Tokyo Disneyland on a probably man-made peninsula that juts into the north end of Tokyo Bay. Rail ...
In form and function, Tokyo Disneyland is exactly like Disneyland in Los Angeles. However, due in part to the Japanese fascination with all things American, there is a sense of excitement here, not just among kids but in the adults as well, that is not...
Pros: Quick, unusual opportunity to get an idea of Japan Cons: Pay close attention to the time - don't miss your flight!
For some reason, it seems that many flight connections through Narita International Airport leave you hanging around the airport terminals for a couple of hours. So what is there to do? Of course, you could just go and sit in one of the airport lounges...
Pros: safe, clean, fun, exciting Cons: can be pricey
I have visited Tokyo two times, very recently might I add. Tokyo is an amazing place to visit. The city is a splendor of music, lights, and buildings. Some say the city is ugly or just a concrete city but there is so much to see and do. Tokyo is a ...
Pros: Cheaper than Ginza, wide variety, fabulous temple Cons: very busy and crowded
After you've blown all your Yen in the Ginza shopping district. this is the place to go to get those 'tourist' gifts for the folks back home. Plus you get to visit the Asakusa Sensoji Temple as an added bonus.
Pros: Bright lights, Las Vegas on SPEED Cons: Unless you are VERY wealthy spend your time else where...
Being an American student attending a Japanese University, I can tell the best places with out leaving your wallet empty. Tokyo is definitely NOT a place to go. If you want to experience TRUE Japan, go to Osaka, Nara, or Kyoto... There they have...
Pros: great electronics available Cons: very expensive
There is a commonly held misconception that Japan is one of the most expensive countries in the world where everything is available – but at a crippling price. This is only true for anyone hoping to buy property – anyone going on holiday and used to...
Pros: years ahead of everywhere else in the world Cons: expensive
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
For anyone who's interested in knowing what electronic devices will hit the North American market in six months' time, head to Akihabara in Tokyo and you'll see. You can get there by...
While living in Japan, I made frequent trips to Tokyo for both business and pleasure. Tokyo has something to offer everyone. You can visit centuries old historical sites or spend the day at Tokyo Disneyland. You can buy traditional Japanese crafts or...
Pros: See amazing fish, Japanese workers, Taste fresh sushi Cons: Wake up really early.
One of the best FREE attractions to check out in Tokyo is the Tsjkiji Fish Market. See and eat the freshest fish in the world! One of the largest fish markets in the world, 90% of the country's fish come through here. See huge frozen tuna almost as big...
Pros: Wonderful social experience--a MUST do if you can Cons: EXTREMELY ASTRONOMICAL PRICE (unless your boss picks up the check, of course!)
My first encounter with the idea of GEISHA GIRLS was as a kid in school. There of course I was led to believe that Geisha Girls were on the same lines as the Notorious "B" Girls of questionable repute....Boy, was I WRONG!!
Pros: Great price, pretty comfy, nice bath Cons: Not much privacy, only three nights allowed
Avoid extortionate hotel rates and stay in the world's finest youth hostel! At $40/night, it's hardly a pittance, but compared with multi-hundred dollar hotel rooms, it's a good place to be.
The Tokyo International Youth Hostel is on the 18th...
Pros: Lots of restaurants and stores Cons: Bad areas that sell porn or worse
This spring, I stayed at the Century Hyatt Tokyo in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. Just on the other side of the Shinjuku station from the Century Hyatt (I believe it is the east side) there's a area that comes alive in a massive explosion of neon. I was in...
Pros: Completely different view on everything compared to western society. Cons: Cost and Traffic
I lived in a small town outside of Tokyo called Honshu for about a year while I served in the U.S. Navy. I found the Japanese people to be very honest, trustworthy and intelligent. I made several friends while stationed there which gave me an in depth...
Pros: There are so much stuff in Shibuya. Cons: There are dirty parts of Shibuya.
Shibuya is the best fashionable place in Tokyo Shibuya is one of the most fashionable places in Tokyo and Japan. There are many kinds of shops, boutiques, and playing places. Especially, Shibuya is popular in people who are teenager ...
Pros: Ease of travel with the trains and buses Cons: Lost in translation
Just got back from a quick weekend surf and exploration trip to Tokyo. Left LAX on Friday, got into Narita on Saturday, and planned on taking the Narita Express train into town, but opted for the limousine bus, which dropped me off right at the ...
Pros: Lots of fun and exciting place. Cons: Nothing!
Tokyo is the most famous city in Japan. Everybody enjoy and excited to sightseeing and buy something. I think there are three good places in Tokyo. I went to Tokyo many times, but I am excited all the time. For the first time I went to Tokyo was 15 years ...
Pros: Tokyo Narita airport has some shops and efficent service. American dollar accepted Cons: Connecting travelers are trapped in airport with few facilities or comfortable chairs
We were forced to kill almost four hours in terminal one at Tokyo's Narita airport between flights. What a nightmare! Can you say boring!
We thought about trying to visit suburban Tokyo during our long layover or visit terminal two but the...
Pros: very traditional yet super modern! Cons: be careful the transport here is super complexin n messy!
I've been staying in Tokyo for bout 2 and a half years already. here i recomend u some of the quite ok-price n quite nice restaurants for u to visit! 1.) Kushiya monogatari it's some fry food buffet n there always is a branch in a big town like ...
Pros: Fun for the whole family, unique, beautiful landscaping, designing, etc. Cons: Long line ups in the busy season, some rides are pretty short (i.e. Gadget Coaster).
My family just got back from visiting Tokyo's Disney Resort in January 2004. I highly recommend you go if you are going to be in Japan for a while (we are living in Hokkaido for 1 year). We went on a package deal for 4 days and 3 nights at the Sheraton ...
Pros: Very reasonable prices - can actually be cheap Cons: can be very expensive if you don't ask for price
I've lived in japan for 5 years and as a foreigner i want value for money for food. In Japan you can 4 times the price for the same food depending where you go.
Food can cost as little as $6-10 for lunch and $7-20 for dinner or up to $200....
Tokyo is the city in Japan that is most like the New York City. Everywhere you see, there are people, lights, endless stores, and mostly, it's very crowded. You must be very careful of the taxi rides, because the rate are unimaginably high. The meter is...
Pros: Tokyo can be cheap if you're adventurous Cons: tourist traps are rip-offs
Review Topic: Practical Information
Most travelers think Tokyo is expensive, and it is if you don't move off the tourist track. For those of you who like a little adventure and don't panic at the sight of raw fish, take a chance...
Some month ago I was in Tokyo just for some days. Here is som advice how you could spent your time most efficient and exciting at least one night that I just want to describe.
Start in Ropongi, the most favourite place in Tokyo for going out at...
Pros: Nature, hiking trails Cons: Not usually covered in guide books
While most people who visit Japan gravitate to the major attractions, Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji, etc., there are those who like "the road less traveled". Having lived in Japan for a number of years, I have had the joy of finding some of these...
I love this country, I love the buildings and I love the culture, it is so original and historic but at the same time so modern. From day one to my last day I was always intrigued, I was shocked from the women and how modern and trendy they are. You can...
Pros: Signs in English, maps everywhere, excellent mass transit Cons: Very hot, with thunder storms in July
Recently took my son on a nine day vacation covering Tokyo, Kyoto and a few side trips. Worried about getting around, language and what I had read was one of the most expensive countries for those converting from the American dollar. Have never done a ...
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