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MiamiBeachMomma Jul 19th, 2016 05:13 PM

Tokyo Itinerary Help please ;)
 
We will be spending 4 full days in Tokyo...
Our first full day we have booked a guide of the modern aspects of Tokyo..

Hoping to gets suggestions to organize our next 3 days.

We have 2 teen boys and I missed out on Studio Ghibli tickets. I still need to get the Robot Rest. tickets, but I'm trying to determine which night is best.

kja Jul 19th, 2016 06:44 PM

Spend a lot of time with japan-guide.com -- an excellent source of information.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2164.html

mrwunrfl Jul 20th, 2016 08:45 AM

http://www.timeout.com/tokyo

FromDC Jul 20th, 2016 02:19 PM

You didn't say when you are going but if it coincides with a Sumo Tournament or Baseball game, I think your teen boys would really enjoy either one (or both). You can easily buy tickets on line in advance. Both were great fun.

MiamiBeachMomma Jul 21st, 2016 04:02 AM

Where do I look for sumo dates??

MiamiBeachMomma Jul 21st, 2016 04:04 AM

Found this....
https://buysumotickets.com/sumo_event_calendar.html

BigRuss Jul 21st, 2016 07:27 AM

When are you going? Sumo in Tokyo is in January, May and September only.

The baseball games are far different from US games - kind of a college football stadium atmosphere.

mrwunrfl Jul 21st, 2016 07:41 AM

Here is the official Nihon Sumo Kyokai website:
http://www.sumo.or.jp/en/index

I suggest that you don't want the box seats.

Boveney Jul 27th, 2016 01:16 AM

I second the baseball suggestion - Meiji stadium (outdoor) as opposed to the Tokyo Dome (indoor). The crowd chants/songs/umbrella waving are incredible, as are the many eating opportunities and the 'beer girls'. In August, there is a fireworks display at the top of the seventh inning. As well as the Timeout site, take a look at Tokyo Cheapo website for ideas of outings/activities. There should be discounts available for the Robot Restaurant. You can still get to Studio Ghibli as part of a tour - I'm not sure what the price differential is though. Would help to know dates of your visit - Japanese culture is famously sensitive to the seasons- the calendar is marked by a cycle of festivals.


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