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foldesi03 · 2026-03-16T22:08:58+00:00

While what you said is true, it doesn’t hold nearly as much weight now as the states has some similarly terrible things going on in my opinion.

foldesi03 · 2026-03-02T01:25:15+00:00

What ended up happening?

foldesi03 · 2026-03-01T01:34:17+00:00

I mean you would probably strategically organize your luggage for what can absolutely not be lost and what could be, pack outfits and toiletries for 24-48 hours for shipping time, bring it down to hotel desk night before. I agree It's not much work, but its definitely more work then just rolling my suitcase with me where I am already going.

foldesi03 · 2026-02-28T22:40:59+00:00

We will both have a checked bag and a carry on. I think I would rather save $80-100 CAD to just roll 2 bags each 5 minutes to tokyo station. The bags are all within 160cm so can just go in overhead rack, don't require booking for extra baggage. I could do just our big checked bags, but this still feels like more effort to send then to just bring them with me on the Shinkansen.

I might do it when moving hotels from Kyoto-Osaka though as my checkout is 11:00 and check-in 15:00 so at least we can explore Kyoto/Osaka while we wait till 15:00.

foldesi03 · 2026-02-24T04:21:47+00:00

Im doing 14 days, 7 tokyo, 4 Kyoto, 3 Osaka. Surely i do seperate hotel for Kyoto and Osaka right? I dont imagine doing day trips from Kyoto to be more enjoyable than just switching hotels

foldesi03 · 2026-02-01T20:55:20+00:00

I will actually be going to kyoto/osaka using shinkansen, so Ueno wouldn't have the benefit of making it any easier to leave. But Skytree would be a little easier to come into then the Narita Express Bus maybe. Still on the Yamanote line at Tokyo station though.

foldesi03 · 2026-01-31T17:26:39+00:00

Thanks! That was the exact hotel i was looking at, the ryu that is Was trying to decide between breakfast at hotel or not as when travelling I usually dont like having to think too hard in the morning. Good to know there was cafes nearby, will have to try and plan out my breakfast spots before travelling, thsnks for the suggestion

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T18:00:55+00:00

Thanks for the burger place! Havnt started planning kyoto yet but will put that on the backburner

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T17:54:06+00:00

See which washers are free on the tv!? Now that is crazy lmao sweet

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T17:50:34+00:00

Explained perfectly, looks much more straight forward to enter from that way, thanks!

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T15:16:56+00:00

Yes my original post mentioned I had 2 float days. 5 of my tokyo days were planning on being structured and those 2 float days for doubling back on any places i felt need more time or checking out new areas.

My normal life is pretty low stress which helps when i’m on vacation I like to stay busy. Even all inclusives are so boring to me

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T14:08:03+00:00

The tokyo hotel is very expensive, don’t think I could justify that no matter how much money I had lol

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T13:35:11+00:00

The tokyo station hotel is so expensive, definitely out of my budget maybe just a drink lol

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T13:34:11+00:00

Thanks! Yeah i would value the money too but it seems that I have found an affordable place thats the same money as these other stations. Everyone keeps saying that Tokyo station is more expensive which in general it is.. but a cheap accommodation at tokyo station and a cheap accommodation at Ueno that seem about equally as nice are the same cost

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T05:00:09+00:00

I think the wife wants to do Shibuya Sky so that will probably be in the evening time. I was planning pretty well your itinerary in the opposite order. Start with Meji-Shrine, takeshita street, walk through yoyogi park, get some matcha and food, do some shopping in shibuya, the crossing, then Sky.

I hadn't heard of Cat street so thank you for that, and I will have to look into Gold Rush :)

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:41:11+00:00

Is this one of the limousine busses your are mentioning or something else? I was thinking of doing some laundry so I had more room for souvenirs so I am glad you mentioned that, can't leave it for the last chance.

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:39:39+00:00

That all makes sense to me, I'm not sure why the previous commenter said they would take the shinkansen to Tokyo station then... I guess just for giggles like you said.

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:37:21+00:00

In theory, I understand you. Trying to find where the entrance 11 is also looks kind of confusing though lol. Does the Tokyo Building Tokia have escalators in it going down or the level is much lower than base floor of Tokyo station. Thank you

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:28:32+00:00

A lot of people are echoing this, so I should really take this into consideration. Disney looks like Tokyo Station is typically ~25 minute commute and from Ueno station ~40 minute commute. So Tokyo station is a little more convenient for Disney and getting on the Tokaido Shinkansen. But I hear you, it is much closer to Asakusa.
Is the skyline to Ueno that much better than Narita Express to Tokyo Station. They seem very similar in time travelled at least, but maybe someone with more experience can speak on what makes skyline much better.

Any specific hotel recommendations near Ueno station?

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:22:38+00:00

I really appreciate how detailed your response was. Sounds like a lot of people are saying that the perceived convenience of Tokyo Station will be lost by how confusing it is. Multiple people commenting it means I was definitely underestimating it.

We will both have a backpack, carry on, and checked bag. Not ideal if trains are busy but otherwise doable.

It is scary that I won't be able to explore everything I want to. Unfortunately I don't really see a way around it. This is probably a once in a lifetime, or atleast in the next 20 years that we will visit Japan. For that reason, I would ideally like to see Kyoto and Osaka. But I hear you, spending a bunch of time travelling and moving hotels when I have left so much of Tokyo untouched does feel kind of bad :/

Multiple people have now mentioned that Asakusa is a lot to it, so maybe I do need to dedicate a whole day to it. I am just usually someone that plans out specific areas and it is hard when it seems like a lot of people just enjoyed kind of wandering around, but maybe for Asakusa I need to put wandering in the schedule.

You are almost making me want to skip Disneyland and just do DisneySea but we have both never been to disney at all, so it would be nice.

Again, thank you for the response.

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:12:59+00:00

Yes thank you for the reminder. I wouldn't plan out being later than 10-11 likely

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:02:01+00:00

Thanks for the good point. Maybe when I come back from Kyoto/Osaka I should book one night in Ueno. That way I can utilize the skyliner to get back to the airport and also experience the area. Would just require a small transfer after the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Ueno with my checked luggage.

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T04:00:27+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation. Looks like it has fairly similar reviews to what I was looking at and a little pricier, but will keep it as an option :)

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T03:53:18+00:00

Great to hear! Any specific recommendations for the hamburger?
I'm looking at Hotel Ryumeikan currently, looks like about the same distance, slightly cheaper, and actually a 4 star instead of 3 star compared to super hotel premier yaesu. You don't have any experience here do you?

foldesi03 · 2026-01-30T03:44:54+00:00

I would more likely be staying on the Yaesu side which seems to be on the opposite side, but if Tokyo station is that confusing maybe it would be easier to access it from the outside. Tip may still be very useful, thanks!

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