Originally Posted by
freecia
What do you like to do while in Tokyo when not working? Staying near that would save a good bit of time and train squeezes during commute hours.
Me personally, though this thread isn't meant to be specific to me, I like to jump to trains and ride them to random towns and cities. I'm a huge train fan, so any train time I can get, especially middle of the day when it's not like a can of sardines is great, especially in the summer when it's hot and humid.
Originally Posted by
freecia
Kinshicho's been on my list of areas to look for a hotel as it has a lot of activity but a little less touristed. It's near a Seijo Ishi and has a lot of food & shopping options. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33337468-post12.html Er, I admit I go there for the several rather large 100 yen chain stores.
Last trip in January 2020, right before COVID, I spent a week in Kinshicho. First time there, and actually liked it. Lots of food options, Izakayas and restaurants, wasn't overly crowded, and some interesting towns near by. Quick hop on the Chuo-Sobu line to get to Akihabara if I wanted. I had a good time walking around Ryogoku as well.