Originally Posted by
ChrisLi
If you want to go straight on JR without taxi, you can get off NEX at Tokyo Station platform 1 deep underground, then wait for the next train (normal slow train) at the platform 1 / 2 bounding Yokohama at get off at next station (Shinbashi), most of the walking is done by underground walk-way towards shiodome direction
In the July heat with kids in tow, I definitely recommend a taxi from Tokyo station rather than a ten minute, confusing walk from the bowels of Shinbashi station to the Conrad.
Originally Posted by
ChrisLi
With this you avoid the taxi hunting others may worry about.
No need to worry about "taxi hunting". After reaching Tokyo station, head for an exit and there are taxi ranks (marked 'TAXI') where you'll see lots of taxis. You don't need expertise in deer-stalking to find one.