Coming to Tokyo in 2 weeks!!

[fujikuro2]

Originally Posted by MMM

I don't know what that means "richer in diversity".

In this case,very simple.Many restaurants from all over the world and Japan. These restaurants never pretend they are originally from Tokyo.
Kansai-jin never pretend too.
You said,"Kobe is a very international city with terrific restaurants with chefs from everywhere from India to Brazil."
I say,"Tokyo is a very international city with terrific restaurants with chefs from everywhere from India to Brazil."

Going west for a couple days costs more eating some of Kansai style food in Tokyo.

Originally Posted by MMM

I doubt the OP is in love with Kansai food, soba noodles or soy sauce, my point is food is better in Kansai.

different from "richness in diversity",soba noodles and soy souce are the icons of Kantou cuisine. No one think soba and Tenpura in Kansai is better than in Kantou.
My point is all　food is not better in Kansai.not better in Kantou.

Originally Posted by MMM

It's like going to Disneyland but only going to Tomorrowland, saying we will visit the other sections in future visits as the People Mover rolls by.

If they want,no problem. Especially,when they live near and have chances of next visit.Actually,Tokyo Disneyland is full of repeaters.

[siokan]

Originally Posted by lmp1984

Hey all,
My name is Lisa, and I'm a 26 year old gal' from Australia.
My family and I are heading to Tokyo for 15 days in a few weeks, and we were after some advice! What do you believe are the 'must-sees' and 'must-dos' in Tokyo?? We're after the things that you don't find in the travel guides, cool little neighbourhoods, weird things to see and eat, etc etc.
Also...
*Does anybody know any cool places to find toys ala kidrobot?
*Does anybody know of any flea markets that are worth a visit?
Thank you all for your time!!
Lmp1984

Toys
Biccamera Store Guide
http://www.yodobashi-akiba.com/info/access.html

Appliance Store. A lot of toys are handled.
Yodobashi Camera(Akihabara) sowings are abundant.
Big Camera has Reward Card for the traveler.

KIDDY LAND: For the human smile, celebrating 60 years of history
There are a lot of kinds(price is high)

Hi----------price--------Low
kiddyland>>>>>>Yodobashi>BigCamera

wide variety
Yodobashi=kiddyland>>>BigCamera


Ueno is a maze! There are a lot of shops also in the alley, and looking for is serious.
Tokyo is a city where a lot of cultural assets following Kyoto and Nara exist.
The mountains part of Tokyo where it can go easily recently is also popular.
(Mt.mitake, Mt.takao, okutama)

[edelweiss]

I have no problem spending two weeks in Tokyo with only a couple of day trips out to other areas. I get pulled into so many interesting things in every neighborhood I visit I need at least a day for each, sometime two if I run out of time. There are a few flea markets but I have only managed to get to the one on the first Sunday of the month that's at the Togo Shrine in Harajuku. I've picked up some cool antique and vintage things.

Tokyo is currently the holder of the world's most Michelin three star (highest rating) restaurants which was a huge deal last year when they beat out Paris for the most three star dining spots. I think you'll find some perfectly good food when visiting Tokyo if you're a foodie.

[lmp1984]

Originally Posted by siokan

Toys
Biccamera Store Guide
http://www.yodobashi-akiba.com/info/access.html

Appliance Store. A lot of toys are handled.
Yodobashi Camera(Akihabara) sowings are abundant.
Big Camera has Reward Card for the traveler.

KIDDY LAND: For the human smile, celebrating 60 years of history
There are a lot of kinds(price is high)

Hi----------price--------Low
kiddyland>>>>>>Yodobashi>BigCamera

wide variety
Yodobashi=kiddyland>>>BigCamera


Ueno is a maze! There are a lot of shops also in the alley, and looking for is serious.
Tokyo is a city where a lot of cultural assets following Kyoto and Nara exist.
The mountains part of Tokyo where it can go easily recently is also popular.
(Mt.mitake, Mt.takao, okutama)

Thank you! Your information was very usefull!

[samokan]

I think Inokashira Park have flea markets every weekend, especially sunday.
and the park itself is worth a visit too.

I am not a flea market fan, but I think there is a website where u can check flea market schedule all over tokyo. maybe just google flea market tokyo.

[lmp1984]

Originally Posted by samokan

I think Inokashira Park have flea markets every weekend, especially sunday.
and the park itself is worth a visit too.

I am not a flea market fan, but I think there is a website where u can check flea market schedule all over tokyo. maybe just google flea market tokyo.

Yeah, I have tried that, but a lot of the websites are out of date, and don't tell you when the markets are actually being held. Thanks so much for the info!

[lmp1984]

Originally Posted by edelweiss

I have no problem spending two weeks in Tokyo with only a couple of day trips out to other areas. I get pulled into so many interesting things in every neighborhood I visit I need at least a day for each, sometime two if I run out of time. There are a few flea markets but I have only managed to get to the one on the first Sunday of the month that's at the Togo Shrine in Harajuku. I've picked up some cool antique and vintage things.

Tokyo is currently the holder of the world's most Michelin three star (highest rating) restaurants which was a huge deal last year when they beat out Paris for the most three star dining spots. I think you'll find some perfectly good food when visiting Tokyo if you're a foodie.

Thanks fo much for replying!! Do you know if the Harajuku market is still on?? I heard somewhere on the internet that it was cancelled earlier this year. Gutted, because it sounds amazing!
Cheers again!
Lisa.

[mira]

うらやましいなあああ!

[samokan]

Originally Posted by lmp1984

Yeah, I have tried that, but a lot of the websites are out of date, and don't tell you when the markets are actually being held. Thanks so much for the info!

I'm not sure if you have checked this out already but sakura house compiled some flea market areas which might be worth your time

Flea market in Tokyo Japan | Tokyo apartment, Guest house, guesthouse room in Japan - Sakura House

[siokan]

flea markets Schedule (JP Language only)

東京のフリーマーケット情報
フリーマーケットへ行こう！（フリマ開催情報）
フリマ開催日程 - フリーマーケット楽市楽座

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