[Sazzy]

I am planning a 10 day trip to Tokyo but I am wanting to travel abit in Japan as well. Can anyone recommend day trips from Tokyo? Is it worth going to Kyoto for a few days? Anywhere else I should consider?
Thanks

[discobay]

Hey Sazzy, scroll down and follow the links.

[aussielad]

Japan is a fantastic country. Do all the touristy things in Tokyo ... and make sure u get to the Harajuku train station on a weekend to see the Japanese Gothic culture --- freaks!

Koyoto is cool too, plenty of famous temples. Make sure you stay in a Ryoken for at least a couple of nights to sample old school Japan.

Hokkaido up north is great for Skiing, although the season is pretty much over now. But there's a good excuse for a trip next yr too!

Maybe buy the Lonley Planet guide book to Japan, it's cheating a bit, but Japan can be a bit tough to get around sometimes and the book helps.

The 7-day Japan Rail pass is great value if you want to visit more than two cities, you can only buy it outside of the country.

Enjoy!

[discobay]

If you're lucky and you're interested you could watch a Sumo wrestling competition. I regret missing out all three times that I visited.

[freeier]

its not easy to get the ticket for sumos, especially those close to the central ones. they are expensive and they are usually sold to the sponsors.
if u are too far away u can hardly see anything i'd think

[Sazzy]

yeah i heard that about the sumo wrestling. I think that you can buy tickets at the door but the seats will be right at the back so you will need binoculars. I also heard that the seats are a little tight at the back as well.

Anyway, I have now sorted out my itinarary and its jam backed !!! And yes thanks - I have heard about the rail pass and Im definitely going to get one of them.

[JonnyC]

Tokyo is a cool city to go and see but I think you might be struggling for things to do for 10 days, there isn't a huge amount of sightseeing type things to do. If you can get away to kyoto for a day or two I'd do that.
Have fun.

[applefan]

I used to live in Kyoto and it was one fascinating place. If your schedule allows it, I'd definitely go there.

[sylvesterjay]

From Tokyo, you can take day tours of the city including the Imperial Palace or a day trip to Mount Fuji and the Hakone region. Just make sure its a clear day, cuz if the mountain is clouded over, its pointless.

Kyoto is fascinating and well worth going. The Golden Paviliion, Hall of a 1000 Buddhas (Sanju-Sangendo), Kiyomizu Buddhist Temple, an afternoon trip to Nara close by for Todaiji.

Hiroshima is also well worth the trip if you can swing it.

[Sazzy]

Thanks everyone. Itinaray completed.

Tokyo - 4 days with day trip to Mt Fuji
Yakahama - 1 day
Kyoto - 4 days with day trip to Hiroshima

Jam packed!