One week in Tokyo

Old Aug 27th, 2014, 02:06 PM
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One week in Tokyo

Travelling in April with my 12 year old granddaughter as a treat since she is interested in anime and all things Japanese. I have never travelled to Japan before and could use a few ideas on what to do, what's the best area to stay and should we venture outside the city - say bullet train to Kyoto? Thank you
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Old Aug 27th, 2014, 04:04 PM
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With only a week, I'm not sure Kyoto would be your best choice. Much as I loved Kyoto, IMO it really deserves at least 4 days, if not more.

Nikko makes a good day trip from Tokyo (and an even better overnight stay). Kamakura is another nice day trip.

For a wealth of very helpful info, see:
http://www.japan-guide.com
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Old Aug 27th, 2014, 06:29 PM
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Thank you, I'm quite happy to stay in Tokyo - I'm sure there are lots of things to do and see with a 12 year old little girl - just not sure where to start.
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Although I've travelled widely in Japan, I'm not into Anime so I cannot offer any personal recommendations. I suggest you (and your grand daughter) take a look through this list and see if anything appeals: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3052.html

I've heard that the Ghibli museum is good. The Cosplay scene in Harajuku might appeal: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3006.html

I hope you both have a good time.
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On our trip to Japan we especially loved the Edo Tokyo Museum. I think it would be great for kids too. Vivid displays and good English. http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/

Also consider staying in a more traditional neighborhood. We enjoyed Asakusa with its temples and markets. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3004.html

We stayed in the Shingetsu Ryokan style hotel there. You have traditional tatami mats and futon beds. Very atmospheric. http://shigetsu.com/e/

We didn't actually do it but there are also river boats in that area (and elsewhere) which can give a good perspective of the city http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html

Department stores are also great for food and souvenirs and great public restrooms. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2072.html

Finally, for a unique experience check out a home visit program. Here is one, but there are others. http://www.nagomivisit.com/
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Thank you for all your suggestions. I'll do my research and hope to be well organized before we go.
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Others have given you great suggestions. Something else you could do is take an excursion to Hakone, which would be a contrast to what you're seeing in Tokyo. You could visit the open - air museum, visit the volcanic valley, and take a lake cruise. If you're lucky, you may see Mt. Fuji. Hakone is best done with an overnight, but a day trip is possible if you leave early and plan on staying all day.
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Thank you tripplanner001, I'll have to look into that.

Cheers,

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