When we were in Tokyo...

We were in the Shidome area at the Conrad. It's a great location, just a short stroll to Tsukiji and Ginza, with the metro system nearby. Across the street is the Hama Riku Garden which is a scenic area that gets you away from the concrete jungle of the city. Inside the garden is a tranquil little tea house overlooking the large pond for a traditional tea ceremony and petit fours. Walk on the other side of the garden is the waterbus that takes you to various spots and you see the different bridges.

As for food, one of the best places I ever had sushi was at Kyubey in Ginza, absolutely delicious! If you want shabushabu there is Rangetsu ( search our WFED forum for the pics and review ). Sushi-Dai in Tsukiji Fish Market ( www.network54.com ) has a long wait since it's famous but well worth it standing in line. Don't forget to try the ramen places!

One of the most enjoyable meals I had there was at Waentei Kikko, food was outstanding, service impeccable, and you got a special treat with the owner-chef playing the Shamisen:

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I'll post some pics when I get a chance.

-MW

-MW

This message has been edited by DRMW on 2012-05-23 00:07:58

Best hotels/areas to stay in Tokyo?

By: Enriguf : May 22nd, 2012-22:03

I will be making a trip up to Tokyo in the coming month, and I would just like a little advice from the community as to where would be a good place to stay while I am there. I've never been to Tokyo before, or Japan for that matter, and seeing as most mem...

When we were in Tokyo...

By: DRMW : May 22nd, 2012-22:42

...and from ThePuristS Tokyo GTG..

By: DRMW : May 22nd, 2012-23:29

Our PHOTO forum mod Casey took us here: timeout.watchprosite.com The beef at Zakoru was fantastic! -MW

DRMW made some great suggestions. a few others...

By: ThomasM : May 23rd, 2012-00:01

Emrique, You mention cost isnt an issue, but you dont give us any leads as to other priorities. traditional? classic? modern? quiet? busy? close to...? personal, attentive service? professional but perhaps a bit cold? Park Hyatt is the business prestige c...

Hmmm.. Good point

By: Enriguf : May 23rd, 2012-00:16

Well I suppose I do tend to lean towards more modern, chic, fashionable sort of places, but still want somewhere quite luxurious and in an area that is generally convenient for the first time tourist I guess? That would involve being near interesting site...

Park Hyatt then...

By: ThomasM : May 23rd, 2012-01:40

Thanks man!

By: Enriguf : May 23rd, 2012-00:19

Yes, that beef looks ridiculous! So marbled infact, that I'm pretty sure there is more fat than meat! :O Enrique

here's a pic...

By: DRMW : May 23rd, 2012-00:30

from the Hama Riku Garden tea house ' Nakajima No Ochaya': -MW...

Last time I stayed at...

By: sidneyc : May 23rd, 2012-02:43

this hotel called Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel... pretty good and in a really convenient location. Not sure if it's luxurious enough... perhaps you could check it out. The concierge service is unbelievable - they could help with anything you want to ask the...

If I may suggest

By: Pur1st : May 23rd, 2012-03:21

At least during your stay try @ The Peninsula Tokyo, Ginza Area. I could say the service is top notch,room is huge especially if you re traveling with your spouse, , and opt for the imperial palace view, you wouldn't get disappointed. Rgds

I left there in 2007 right at the start.....

By: ik2000 : May 23rd, 2012-08:15

of when a lot of modern premium chains started opening there. The initial choices were the Imperial Hotel (next to the palace) and the New Otani (both pretty much premium but outdated). But then came the Park Hyatt (in Shinjuku, a very lively area, but di...