I will be in Tokyo for one day. Arriving late at night, grabbing a hotel near the HND airport. I will then have a full day and evening (depart at 12:30 am) to experience the city. Any suggestions or not to miss tips would be greatly appreciated.

Have you been before?

If so, let us know what you saw last time.

If not, recommend you have a good explore of http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html

Kavey;
Thanks for the link, great stuff there. I have spent a lot of time in southeast Asia. Other than getting stuck in Narita over night, this will be my first visit to Tokyo. Certainly not my last though..

Hi Powellnut
You're welcome.
For a first time visitor, the link I gave is probably the best way of narrowing down your choices.
Look at other pages on the site too for advice on using the metro system and on travelling from the airport into the city.
I have used both the Narita Express (also known as NEX) and the Keisei Skyliner for the airport journey, or there are limos and bus services as well.
I bought a SUICA on arrival to use in the metro but for a single day you'll be better off buying a one day pass, I think.
One thing to keep in mind is that, unlike many cities I've visited, Tokyo really has multiple centres, almost like several cities in one, so you need to get a feel for where your preferred attractions are on the map, perhaps try and group them by location.
If you're jetlagged, you might find you can manage the very early start to visit Tsukiji Fish Market in time for the auction. If not, still worth visiting for a look around, especially to see the outer market stalls, and find yourself a fabulous sushi breakfast.

Some random thoughts

Walk to Meiji Shrine staring in Shibuya passing Harajuku trendy area.

Roppongi Hills and a visit to Mori Museum with combination city view ticket, could be nice after twilight, they stay open to ten except Tuesdays.

Asakusa with Senso-ji temple area, (might omit if doing Meiji Shrine) boat ride to Hama Rikyu Gardens.

Tokyo Station area with Palace grounds, Marunouchi/ Nihonbashi
International Forum
Brick Square/Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
K I T T E Center
Takashimaya or Mitsukoshi dept. stores with great food floors

Thanks for the tips. I am staying near the airport, close to Kamata station. I will sleep, then get up and head to the fish market and Koishikawa Korakuen. Then head to wester Tokyo for the rest of the day, following the day trip suggestion in the link sent. Should be a blast..
Chris

Kamata Station has some fun things in the near vicinity in case you have to stick around there.

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/engli...s20110713.html

I just had an eight hour layover at Narita. It wasn't my first layover there, but it was the first time I'd ventured outside of the airport.

I had a fabulous time with Mr. Katsumi of Narita Rainbow Tours. http://naritatours.jp/ I can't recommend him highly enough, as I got to see things and visit places I would <b>never</b> would have on my own. He also added value as a cultural interpreter.

We will be in a similar situation in June. We went to Frommer.com web site and he suggests a couple of walking tours on one's own to do. we like that and plan on doing it.