hi folks,

looking for advice on my 19 hour layover in tokyo. here are some of the details after research on the forums:

Mar 29 - Arriving Tokyo Haneda 21:50
Mar 30 - Departing Tokyo Narita 17:10

i hope that the cherry blossom festival will be somewhat in bloom by the time i arrive. been checking out the previous years forecasts and it could be a hit or miss.

1. looking to stay near the shinjuku station area - narrowed down to the southern century tower hotel based on price, proximity, views and TA reviews.
2. once we land, take a bus that will drop us off at the hotel.
3. hit up ichibanya coco curry house for some deliciousness. based on yelp, there is a location inside shinjuku station.
4. recommendations on something to see at night after dinner - shibuya crossing?
4. hit up shinjuku gyoen park at 9am the next morning to possibly catch the cherry blossoms. if not, still worth while to walk through but would appreciate if there is anything else to see.
5. have lunch - torn between sushi or ramen ... unless there is a restaurant that does both that someone can recommend?
6. take the NEX to NRT.

i realize that travelling from the airport to hotel and vice versa will chew up time, so the actual time spent doing things will be less.

thanks.