Originally Posted by
captainchipotle
I’ve gone to japan a few times. My wife and I love it. Stay anywhere close to a metro stop and transportation is easy. Last time we stayed next to the main Tokyo station and it was reasonably priced for Tokyo (about $100/nt 3 stars). It’s right by metro lines and JR railways. You’re a 30 min metro ride to HND, and a 1hr bus ride to NRT (for $10! And the bus was really nice and comfortable).
We went to a Tokyo Giants baseball game this trip, if you like baseball I’d highly recommend it, it was an awesome experience. Also if you’ve got young ones, Tokyo Disneyland and Disney sea would be good. Again, all a short metro ride if you stay close to the main station.
Shinjuku and kabukicho for nightlife... ...check out the robot bar/restaurant. We loved it and there were families that brought their kids (it has a reputation for being swanky but the ladies were covered up)
The Tokyo skytree tower is amazing too. One of the best observatories in the world
I agree with all, if your military related, you can sometimes get last minute rooms at the New Sanno which is in the heart of Tokyo. My kids loved the Pokemon store as well at that age.
For a small excursion, take the train to Hakone for a night, there is a cable car overlooking a great lake and lots of hotsprings.
Lastly, the morning after you arrive don't let a good case of jet lag pin you down, head out to Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo (goes from about 4:30am till 9am) where all the sushi restaurant buyers get their daily catch of fresh ocean creatures that are kept alive till the very last second. Many of the creatures look like they are from a different planet. Your kids will be amazed and there are Tuna being auctioned off for thousands of dollars every morning.
Also second the Tokyo Giants game if able, unlike any baseball game in the US with organized chants and ladies serving beer from pony kegs attached to their backs. Lastly, if you can attend any sumo event, that is great as well.
Sayonara