What to do with 21 Hours in Tokyo

[samokan]

Originally Posted by MMM

It is the best train for big heavy luggage (like Rapito in Kansai) because of the bigger doors and wide space (though fewer seats). However, he is probably going to store his luggage at the airport, so no worries about that.

I still think the bus is a better call. You can see more, even if it is slower, and the seats are more comfortable.

oh i don't mean in the train, i mean going to the train.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by samokan

oh i don't mean in the train, i mean going to the train.

Aha...yes, it is a further walk than the limo. bus.

[WorkingToTravel]

Wow, Thanks for all the replies and advice. Based on what I have read elsewhere and your advice I plan to fit the following in:

If I could catch part of a baseball game or a sumo tournament or something out there on Friday night, that would be fun. After that, I would love to see the Shibua(?) intersection, sounds pretty cool. Late in the evening, I think I'll probably end up in the Shinjuko(?) area to take in the night life. The Tsukiji fish market sounds like a pretty cool thing to see - what do you think? I think it would be cool to see one of the shrines, or one of the parks/gardens.

Any suggestions on a whole timeline? Like catch a baseball game first, then nightlife/city type stuff. Then sleep (if I need to and have the time). I know the fish market is only an early AM thing, maybe see a shrine and back to the airport? I'd really love to see some sumo wrestling - I just think that would be a lot of fun and something you don't ever get to see here in the Midwest states.

Thanks again.

[JohnBraden]

I have a feeling that the baseball season would be over by then and the sumo tournament started this week and only runs for about 15 days. I have a feeling you won't be able to attend either spectacle.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by WorkingToTravel

Wow, Thanks for all the replies and advice. Based on what I have read elsewhere and your advice I plan to fit the following in:

If I could catch part of a baseball game or a sumo tournament or something out there on Friday night, that would be fun. After that, I would love to see the Shibua(?) intersection, sounds pretty cool. Late in the evening, I think I'll probably end up in the Shinjuko(?) area to take in the night life. The Tsukiji fish market sounds like a pretty cool thing to see - what do you think? I think it would be cool to see one of the shrines, or one of the parks/gardens.

Any suggestions on a whole timeline? Like catch a baseball game first, then nightlife/city type stuff. Then sleep (if I need to and have the time). I know the fish market is only an early AM thing, maybe see a shrine and back to the airport? I'd really love to see some sumo wrestling - I just think that would be a lot of fun and something you don't ever get to see here in the Midwest states.

Thanks again.

Sumo is over about 5pm, even it even is taking place in Tokyo at that time (like was stated, one tourney just started, and there are only 6 a year).

The Shibuya "scramble" intersection is just that, an intersection. It is an experience, but with only 21 hours, I wouldn't make it a priority.

I know the Tsujiki fish market opens early in the morning, not sure how late they are open. Giants baseball games tend to be well attended, and if there is a game that day it will be a playoff game. I wouldn't count on getting in.

[WorkingToTravel]

Bummer. So, with the likelyhood of no sumo or baseball, any other recommendations? So far the fish market and taking in some of the nightlife are all that is left on my list. Thanks again for your helpful suggestions and all of the info you have provided.

[Polar]

Sumo would have been out of question anyhow due to it being sold out, you would pay a hSefty price for a ticket if you could get one i.e. $250.

Oddly when I there in March I killed both those birds with one TV

Had sumo matches for awhile then a baseball game, japanese baseball commentary is flipping hilarious, lots of "Hmmmmm"s

Shinjuku nightlife is there and there are an insane amount of clubs and bars but they might not be a big size as your used to.



The "famous" Studio Alta meeting spot by Shinjuku station, it's once huge screen looks quite dated now