I think I'm the remaining Tokyo CP poster. How long will you be in Tokyo - I could knock out a good mix of local/tourist things to do for you if you like. My suggestions:
In Tokyo
Asakusa - cos' you got to see temples and old Tokyo at some time, and it's the best way to do it.
Meiji-Jingu Shrine - nice walk through an ancient forest, and you come out and exit directly into Harajuku
Shinjuku Kabukicho at night - the red light district that, while a little dodgy, is pretty safe as long as you don't do something stupid.
A Maid Cafe in Akihabara - all the guests I've had in Tokyo enjoyed this.
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro - to view the entire city this is one of the better lookouts, though nowadays you can also head to Roppongi Hills to do the same thing
Eating - this place is insane for food. Probably the foodie capital of the world, alongside Paris.
Enjoying - lots of clubs to enjoy yourself. People are great, and crazy things seem to happen here. As an example, work sequestered a club for an event we were doing for a client in Aoyama, and a bunch of us stuck around post-event for a few drinks. Who walks in the door 30 minutes later? Bono. I was walking from a client's place back to my office a couple of months ago and who do I see walking down the street on his own - Jack Nicholson.
Let your guard down - Tokyo is incredibly safe, and while it's a little expensive, everything here works, and if you avoid hotel restaurants you'll find it's not that much more expensive than back home.
Day trips:
Kamakura / Enoshima - Big buddha, temples, and beaches.
Nikko (someone also mentioned this - worth the trip)
mt.Fuji - if you are in around the end of August, there is a wild fire festival in Fujiyoshida - the city at the base of Mt. Fuji - to mark the end of climbing season that I would recommend attending.
Matusumoto Castle - a bit further out, but the only "black" wood castle in Japan.
Tokyo Disneyland or Disney Sea - kind of freaky but a good break if you're tired of temples
Fujikyu highland - if you're in Fujiyoshida to see Fuji, this amusement park has the sickest, fastest rollercoasters in Japan.
Yokohama Chinatown
Normally I'd volunteer my services as the official CP tour guide for Tokyo, but as we're expecting our second kid at the beginning of August, it may be a bit hard to do. PM me if you want any other suggestions.
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