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Another Japan thread.

I'm going over there for two weeks next month. Whilst I enjoy the idea of taking in the more traditional side of things (temples, mountains, etc) I'm really going more for the bright lights and skyscrapers of Tokyo. (I've been trapped in a tiny town for 22 years, can you blame me?)

So I guess what I'm asking is, how much time should I put aside for Tokyo? I'm only going to be there a couple of weeks so should I spend that time exploring all the various nooks and crannies of the great city itself, or should I spend a week in some other places like Kyoto?

The latter seems like the obvious answer, but only having a week to explore Tokyo might not be enough... I really have no idea.
>> Anonymous
/jp/
>> Anonymous
>>9082
/jp/ = bunch of weeaboos who've never left their basements

/trv/ = people who actually have experience in the outer-basement world.

LEARN THE DIFFERENCE. IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.
>> Anonymous
>>9083
/jp/ = bunch of weeaboos who've never left their basements

/trv/ = bunch of weeaboos who've never left their basements
>> Anonymous
>>9083
Delusion is a powerful thing.
>> Anonymous
>>9078

You could spend ages in Tokyo and not see everything. It's a huge city with a lot of different places to go and things to do.

That said, you probably shouldn't spend all your time there and if you can get elsewhere, do so because the rest of the country has a lot of interesting things to do and see as well. Kyoto's a nice city, though you could get temple & shrine'd out there easily (if you do go, set aside an afternoon to take a train out to Nara, the capital before Kyoto and see the big temples there).

But you should have put thought to this well more than a month in advance.
>> Anonymous Anonymous
>>9078
OK:
Meguro Kiseichu Hakubutsukan. Parasite Museum. Great place for an unforgettable photo.
Akihabara on Sunday when the street is closed to traffic and there are freaks out there. Camera required.
Ueno Park to walk late in the afternoon and see homeless and more normal people and freeks.
Shibuya in the evening just to see people, especially the vaunted crossing to watch people watch each other.
Stroll through kabukicho.
Shinjuku "Piss Alley" for the good food.
Take the Sobu line down to the south end of Bosu Peninsula from Tokyo station. It's a good way to see just enough of the countryside and seaside. Stop at Nokogiriyama for some hiking and see the daibutsu. Um...
Oh, eat at Jangara Ramen in Akihabara and order "Zenbuiri" (Everything in it) Ramen.
Avoid Roppongi unless you like clubs. Visit the Imperial Palace grounds, especially. If you like that kind of thing.
Um... Ginza station, the Marunouchi line subway, maybe Exit 3A--there's a great sushi-go-round that's kinda 70's funky. 100yen or around that a plate. Eat it.
As touristy as it may sound, take the HATO BUS. It's an English language tour that you won't get elsewhere that tells you a lot of stuff you would like to know.
Go to Tsukiji fish market before 6AM. It's worth getting up and hopping on the first train for it--you'll be jetlagged anyway. Do it.
Enjoy Jap-land. We all do.
>> Anonymous Anonymous
>>9078
...oh, and for fuck's sake, OP. Don't talk super loud on the train and please watch how people behave and copy them. You're traveling to a place that will show you respect, so give it back. Learn a few phrases, use them, give people small gifts when you meet them. Just don't fuck up this place with your goddamned loudmouth foreign culture. I'm not joking. Have a great time. Japan is a lovely place.
>> Anonymous
Uh, the Tokyo area is actually pretty dull. I spend a week there and not much happened.

OP should bring a book.