Originally Posted by FFlash

First-timer in Tokyo, where would you recommend us to stay with the following "constraints"

1) Want to use IHG points for flexibility (in case our plans change) and cost reason
2) Staying for Cherry blossom with my wife, 2 people that is
3) First time in Tokyo = don't know what to do yet, but staying out much and less inside hotel. Staying 2-3 days only.
4) Easy to commute as we spend time outside, no car, public transport preferably (top up with Uber maybe)
5) Taking JR pass to explore other places in Japan too, i.e coming in to Tokyo by bullet train, and leaving out by bullet train (Kyoto direction)
6) Spire member (non-Amb) if that is of any use
7) Will not adjust too much from Europe time, i.e. will be skipping breakfast and sleep late, stay up late, if that plays any role