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Originally Posted by poe
I just checked out Roppongi.. seems a little too western. I think I want the full tokyo treatment!
Looking at a map, I thought that Shibuya was nice because it's close to Yoyogi Park.
How is Shibuya?
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Roppongi (along with Ginza) are probably the two most expensive areas in Tokyo. Shibuya is lots of fun - many cool stores. Shinjuku is good if you want to get down and dirty (live sex shows, etc).
You have to check out Harajuku on a Sunday afternoon...funny stuff.
If you are into electronics, then make sure to hit Akihabara - it's tech geek paradise.
Poe, you said you are in SF (I'm in the Bay Area too), so cruise over to the Kinokuniya bookstore in Japantown and pick up some guidebooks, because you will find there is more to do than you will have time for.
Kinokuniya also carries magazines and newspapers that list upcoming events and special things to see and do.
Depending upon your available time and money, a Japan Rail Pass can be a good investment. You can use the Shinkansen (bullet train), to visit all of the major cities, and it even works on many of the local lines (JNR, etc).
My next trip to Japan will either be this fall or next Spring...can't wait.
Have fun and take lots of pictures...
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