Which neighborhood to visit and eat with 5h transit in Tokyo, Sunday evening from 6pm-1am?
I will have a ~5h transit Sunday evening at Haneda, 6pm-1am minus the custom and transport from Haneda. I know I can only have one shot at visiting Tokyo. Which neighborhood would you suggest visiting that has the following : vibrant life such as Shibuya crossing, traditional small alleys with good street foods Street food, amazing traditional sushi (would be my only meal in Tokyo, I want to make it worthy), shrines and temples (which can be visited partly at night)
Also, any recommendation on good sushi place with reservation or without line ? I can't afford waiting during my short trip.
Center-east Tokyo does not seem so amazing Tokyo attraction. I am not interested in Tokyo tower or similar modern buildings. I heard recommendations for Shibuya.
Best Answer
Shinjuku is probably one of the busiest areas, good for shopping and dining, and is usually where I stay since it's very central.
Here's a link to Japan Guide's page on Shinjuku. Shinjuku station is the busiest station in Tokyo, so it meets the bustling life criteria, Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho have tons of small eateries if you want the street food experience. Sushi Miyako is in the Hyatt Regency Tokyo, or Sushi Iwase which has the highest tabelog rank in Shinjuku for sushi. I'd recommend using a concierge service, since it looks like the only way to reserve is by phone.
Unfortunately, most temples and shrines will be closed by 6pm, but you can still look from afar. Shinjuku Gyoen and Meiji Jingu are nearby, but Yoyogi park, which is close to Harajuku might be an alternative if you have enough time.
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