Tokyo, Japan
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Tokyo Reviews ( 50 reviews )
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by S8863
| 6 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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When to go to work and to back home time every day , the train is full of people ,it\'s make me feel bad...... |
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by emily
| 30 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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Tokyo is one of the few cities where trains run exactly to schedule, and policemen spend more time giving directions than catching criminals. Where everyone is beautiful dressed in either freshly pressed shirts and shiny straight hair or funky street clothes. It's also a place that clings to tradition, which means most banks still close at 3pm, few ATMs are internationally compatible and many merchants refuse credit cards. Your best bet is to be prepared with plenty of cash, and phone numbers of your hotel and/or close friends. Finding amazing things is easy for westerners, I stumbled across a Beatles bar where you can sing “All you need is rub ” along with the locals! Items at the top of your quick Tokyo list might include, a temple tour Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, a visit to the Imperial Palace, a stroll through Ueno Garden, especially during the cherry blossom season ( April, May). I consider myself a savvy traveler but here’s a scenario worth pondering, train carriages in the rush hour where they have woman only carriages. Why, because groping lady passengers is a problem and land you with a Y200,000 fine. The solution to the problem… opening bars that imitate the scenario of being on a busy train where Japanese men can go to grope paid Japanese woman! Very strange but true. I came across many more of these strange oddities in Tokyo, another one being a bar there men go to get kicked in the ‘privates’ by Japanese woman! It’s not a place where you just stroll into any ol’ bar. On a practical level, your mobile phone won’t work here unless it’s a made-for-Japan model. Purchasing a Sim card won’t help either but you can rent one in the airport. If you’re interested in abit of shopping you won’t want to miss Harajuku. The place is abuzz with bric-a-brac shops. Omote-sando is sleek wall-to-wall Dior, Armani, Burberry, Max Mara, Hanae Mori, Kenzo and more. The pride of the district is the new Omote Sando Hills development, a funky reconverted old building with an atrium and intriguing ramp-style angled walk-up to all floors without steps with the result everything appears to be tilting. To me, Tokyo's an interesting city were, on one level everything is very orderly and civilized on another there is total contrast in everyday oddities. |
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by Paloma
| 17 May 2007 | 100% |
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One of my favorite cities in the world. Really metropolitan with tons of pretty girls and cute guys. Watch out, do some make ups when you go out every day coz the girls there take care of themselves from toes to hair. High competition between girls I guess. Got some really cool friends there in Tokyo, so experienced quite a lot in depth. Don't miss the Fresh Sea Food Market in Ginza. You can stay in the Park Hotel which is a designed 5 star hotel in the city center has the view of Tokyo Tower and the city. Park Hyatt is also in a great area called Rippongi with all the fancy shops. Buy lots of DHC and other brands of cosmatics, they have great deals in the drug stores. If you like fashion, this is the place to shop till you broke. Visit Roppongi Hill, this is a new trendy place for the youth to gather around with museums, shops, restaurants in the building. New Otani Hotel city center is one of the biggest hotel in Tokyo. The unique thing for this hotel is it keeps the great large traditional Japanese Style Garden. Not very often to see in the city center since the land price is probably the most expensive place in the world. Overall, it's a cool place to visit! |
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by ainefeetand
| 16 Mar 2007 | 100% |
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There are plenty of things to do in Tokyo. It is a huge city with a whole load of culture. It can be very expensive at times but there are also many opportunities to spend very little money in the big city. Culture shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Ganbatte! |
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by jenmar9703
| 17 Mar 2007 | 60% |
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A busy crazy city that never sleeps. Tokyo has load to offer, irelevant of whatever you are into and what ever time of the day/week/year you come. It can be alittle expensive even when travelling on GBP, so watch out, you will be counting your pennies here, doesn't matter where you are from. But well worth the visit anyway, loads of culture, tea, nice food from all over and super friendly people who can speak English, generally. |
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by julie8398
| 30 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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All the cherry blossoms were the pretties thing I saw. Lots of people, but I was expecting more after London. Also, I was expecting more tourists +/-foriegners, but there were surprisingly few. Efficient metro, just took a bit of working out initially. Lots of young people speak english, and want to try speaking to you, so its easy to get about on your own. Awesome food, definitly be adventurous and try some the different stuff on offer there. Some of it is really cheap, if you dont go to the expensive business/tourist orientated restaurants. |
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by nics13639
| 19 Apr 2007 | 60% |
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In comparison Tokyo is pretty expensive, but you can get around on a budget. The subway is excellent! And the station attendants will tell you what the fare is and where to go if you need help. There's loads of food to eat at the Ebisu station (2nd floor). The parks and temples are nice, everyones is extremely helpful so dont be afraid to ask. |
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by maximunki
| 6 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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You can't really expect to more than scrape the surface of Tokyo even in a week long stay, so try to decide what you most want to see before you go. I highly recommend Nikko and Kamakura as day trips out of Tokyo if the city gets too much. Kamakura was one of my best days out of a three week trip. Also the Ghibli Museum is an amazing day out if you're interested in Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's films. But you have to book in advance so if you decide to go, buy your tickets online before you leave. Tokyo wasn't quite as friendly as the other places I stayed, but I still felt perfectly safe there as a lone female traveller. Things are a bit more expensive there, and it has the most awesome shopping, so allow extra money for Tokyo if you're staying in a few places! |
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by mattt4099
| 21 Mar 2007 | 60% |
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If you want shopping, bars and clubs then you'll have a great time in Tokyo. However, culturally it is a bit sparse compared to places like Nara, Kyoto and nearby Kamakura (a great day trip). Also the people aren't as freindly as Osaka folks. |
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by illbis
| 6 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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Loved the liveliness and vibrant feel of the city. People are friendly but many doesn't not speak english well, great food and great for sightseeing...well go back again!! |
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by Denebp
| 25 Mar 2007 | 100% |
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Where should I start, Tokyo's like the biggest city in the world, so obviously everything's there. Like my brother said, if you wanna see european artists chances are you're better off in Tokyo than somewhere in Europe since they'll be more often there than in most european cities. There really isn't anything you can't do, be it shopping, sightseeing, partying, food, everything's there. Best place on the planet! |
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by Jissi
| 1 Apr 2007 | 60% |
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Tokio - that was huge, loud, hectical, cheaper than I have thought, interesting. I often made mistakes according to beahavoiur and eating with chopsticks...But it is worth to vidit this town! |
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by ernienajar
| 17 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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i fell in love with this city, the people are extremly nice, helpfull and respectfull, japan is a model society that all countries should follow. |
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| 21 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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To my knowledge, there is little out of the ordinary happening in Tokyo in March. The weather is chilly-to-mild (~50F). Travelling around the city is extremely easy due to the subway and rail systems. If you are travelling during rush hour, be prepared to be a little crowded, but Japanese people are polite and will not push their way through the crowds. It is rather easy to use the subway/rail even without knowing any Japanese. |
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| 2 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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Very exciting place to travel to! A vast range of clothes and handicrafts can be bought. Delicious food too! An interesting city fused with traditional elements and modern city landscape. A MUST VISIT for all! |
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| 1 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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I saw a beautiful view here...the full blowning cherry blossoms all over this technology and fantistic city during end of March and beginning of April ! It is worthy to you visit this place! |
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by la-reina1523
| 15 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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Tokyo is expensive but not as bad as rumour has it and it is the safest place ive ever been too. Loads to do but you dont need much more than a week to explore. Watch out if you dont like fish though because they put it in everything! |
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| 23 Mar 2007 | 60% |
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Tokyo is a busy bustling city... Its good to go during the cherry blossom period. You can find blossoms in most of the parks and they are very beautiful to behold. Otherwise, its pretty much like other cities. |
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by psynergy2612
| 13 Mar 2007 | 100% |
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tokyo is absolutely less expensive than you think, cheaper than london or paris. food is half the fun! |
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by khanb1082
| 20 Mar 2007 | 100% |
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It's my third times in Japan. It's really really cool. I will go there again soon for sure. |
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| 5 Apr 2007 | 60% |
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The main door closes at 11.30 pm. U have to ask for the back door key. Asakusa is very nice at day time because there are many souvenir shops and the hotel is near the famous temple so there are a lot of people. At night time there is not a lot to do. If for example u want to go to Roppongi it is about 4000-4500 RM per Taxi. |
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| 4 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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Neon lights, temples, parks, history, culture, shopping, tradiitional, modern, funky, fun, who could ask for more - Tokyo is truly fab! It's also totally affordable and compared to London where I live bed, metro, and food definitely cheaper - much to my surprise, as the only thing that had put me off in the past from going to Japan was the expense - yes you can do it on a budget and have a great time to boot! Japan itself is just so fascinating. It's got so many different and contasting facets, the people are lovely, so helpful, and every day is just full of surprises. Japan, and Tokyo in particular, is definitely one of my favourtie places and I would recommend it whole-heartedly to fellow travellers. Explore and enjoy! Sharon, London, April 2007 |
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by retinafunk
| 26 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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great kombination between culture and shopping, very friendly and polite people. not as expensive as everyone thinks! we loved the city although it´s stressy sometimes. we´ll definitely come back! |
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by cathung22810
| 7 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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yes, TKY costs -esp. transport. food & lodging have a range, so we can budget & enjoy |
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by jerhild
| 12 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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Great city - has everything within 15 minutes by subway. Could definitely spend a week here and still not see everything. Should book at least 4 full days to see this city somewhat respectfully. |
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by creavsey
| 18 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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A bit of fun but loved other not so popular places better. Modern Japan -not so traditional. |
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by colm
| 7 Jun 2007 | 80% |
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Along with New York and London, Tokyo is the ultimate city. It has around 5 different Times Squares and in some places there are people everywhere. Can be expensive though. |
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by bf1304
| 29 Oct 2007 | 100% |
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Really liked Tokyo, great sites, really friendly people. Found the underground cheap and easy to use. Going out drinking can be very very expensive, so try and stick to happy hours. Eating out is dirt cheap and good value for money! Would definitely go back! |
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| 13 Nov 2007 | 80% |
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Everywhere you look there is nothing but shopping. There were some cool things like the Imperial Palace but mostly Tokyo is just shopping shopping shopping. |
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by ewgtsi
| 15 Nov 2007 | 100% |
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The city can be very expensive, but there are certainly ways to minimize the costs. Staying at this hostel is one, and eating at the \"vending machine paying\" restaurants is another...like $5 for a meal! Shopping is very expensive but fun to look. Metro system is great and affordable. Many sites are free or under $5. |
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by Jvazquezde
| 13 Nov 2007 | 80% |
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Great city, even better country, a little on the expensive side, but its a pleasure to visit. My fourth time and it never dissapoints |
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by TommyStone
| 24 Nov 2007 | 60% |
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Aside from shopping and every type of restaurant imaginable, Tokyo is a little dull. The buildings are grey, the skies often so, and natural beauty is sparse. The nightlife districts of Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Roppongi, are surprisingly small given the size of the city. They don't really exude fun, but more of a grim determination. So Tokyo, yes go, but maybe don't stay too long. |
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by rhianisnt
| 25 Dec 2007 | 60% |
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Very friendly staff - make your stay in this tiny dorm comfortable. If you are looking for cheap, this is it. Private rooms are pretty much part of the dorm and as big as a shoebox. Toilet clean, shower good and kitchen available. NO SEX ALLOWED! |
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| 29 Dec 2007 | 180% |
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What else can I say, you can\'t go to Japan without going to Tokyo |
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by greenpants8
| 17 Nov 2007 | 120% |
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Great for the money! I stayed 1 night before taking the Shink north to visit a friend. Very easy to get to. Very close to the Asakusa Sta. on the Ginza Line. The Asakusa market, several convenience stores/restaurants/noodle shops/department stores/temples are nearby. It was very easy to get everywhere from here while being a bit out of the hustle and bustle areas of Tokyo. Hot showers, free internet, all in all a great stay. |
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by greenpants8
| 21 Nov 2007 | 100% |
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Great for the money! Four of us stayed in a 4 bed private for 4 nights. We arrived late at night after check-in time, but the very helpful staff left the key on the office door and allowed us to check in the next morning. Great base from which to explore the city. Very easy to get to. Very close to the Asakusa Sta. on the Ginza Line. The Asakusa market and several convenience stores/restaurants/noodle shops/department stores/temples are nearby. It was very easy to get everywhere from here while being a bit out of the hustle and bustle areas of Tokyo. Hot showers, free internet, all in all a great stay! |
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by jemskywa
| 27 Oct 2007 | 120% |
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A great place to experience, a night life you find nowhere else, the cleanliness and quietness in spite of the crowd everywhere, Tokyo is a magical destination, a bit expensive though. |
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by fourthmage
| 24 Feb 2008 | 100% |
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This area of town was sull of restaurants and convenience stores, so it had everything we needed for a short stay. It was less accessible to the airport than we would have liked, but at least it was a short walk from the train station to the Ryokan. |
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by sujuncai
| 25 Mar 2008 | 200% |
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==================== 3DudesInToyko.com ==================== We three brothers - aka the 3 cool dudes :-), were looking for the best value-for-money hostel for our first time in Japan and we found it right here in Asakusa! Although not near from the city center, it's actually a pretty cosy, quiet and peaceful place to stay in. It's also a stone's throw away from the infamous Sensoji Temple. It was so convenient that we went there twice - once in the day and once at night. Great place I tell ya. Our room was small but not too small, and the bed was absolutely comfy enough for the 3 of us. Tokyo's simply the best place we've been to! All the lights, the nature, the weather, the shopping, the night life, the food, the people. WE LOVE IT! Want to view more photos of the hostel and the cool places we've been to in Tokyo, check out our blog at http://3DudesInTokyo.com Cheers, Cool Dudes |
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by Jaysmith
| 30 May 2008 | 200% |
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If your deciding on where to go next. It should be Japan. This country is both rich in culture and modernized. The transportation is easy, fast and accessible to almost every city. There are loads of sightseeing, partying and shopping!! The Japanese people are some of the most courteous people I\'ve ever met and will go out of their way to help you and make you feel at home!! I will definitely be going back next year. Thanks for the GOOD memories!! |
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