Originally Posted by
TexasD
Hailstorm-The answer is yes to all the questions, until I realize my day is only 24 hours. I appreciate the questions as I didn't realize of them were an option.
When reading about Toyko and the area, there were several mentions of the Giant Buddha and sounded like a good sight and a change from the business of Tokyo. The reviews on the Edo-Tokyo museum are great, but I just can't get excited about it for some reason. Where I think the Imperial Palace would be interesting, but hear mixed reviews on that...
Early October might be a little early for chrysanthemum season in Tokyo - but Mother Nature is never exactly on schedule. See what the story is when you travel. Flowers in Japan in season are quite beautiful.
Since you're staying at the Westin - I would perhaps check out the Rouge Bar at the Robuchon Chateau in your neck of the woods. It looked quite intimate to me (although it was closed at lunch when we dined there). Proper for a middle-aged or so woman as well. If I were alone in Tokyo - like on a business trip - I wouldn't hesitate having a drink there (and perhaps some food as well).
I really enjoyed the Edo Museum - especially the part that dealt with contemporary history (20th century). It's close to the shrine at Asakusa (must see IMO).
Also relatively close to the fish market (you can take a boat trip from near the fish market to Asakusa - it's a nice ride IMO - and you can rest your feet).
Also close to Kappabashi Dori - the part of Tokyo where there are lots of kitchenware/knife/plastic food stores. Excellent area to explore if you're into those kinds of things.
The things in that general part of the "clock" would easily be more than a full day for me. Robyn