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Number One Sight in Tokyo

barbara

Posted by barbara on August 07, 2009

While in Tokyo for a short time, what is the one thing you'd suggest not missing?

michaelhudson

Reply by michaelhudson on September 05, 2009

It's a tricky one. I guess Shibuya Crossing or Shinjuku Station at rush hour. I don't think there's really one must-see museum, temple or palace unless you include Nikko or maybe Kamakura, which are both over an hour away.
It's the city itself, more than just one thing, that people shouldn't miss.

barbara

Reply by barbara on September 06, 2009

I'm going to Japan on Tuesday, but I'll only be in Tokyo for a couple of days. I've settled on having fresh sushi in the fish market, but I will add Shibuya Crossing and Shinjuku Station per your recommendation. Thanks!

michaelhudson

Reply by michaelhudson on September 06, 2009

If you're going to the fish market you could get the boat down the river from Asakusa, right next to Sensoji Temple. The area around the temple is a pretty good place for souvenir shopping too.

michaelhudson

Reply by michaelhudson on September 06, 2009

And the free view from the Metropolitan Government Building (a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station's west exit isn't bad either.

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