AR-99 wrote:Did not mention that I do have a day trip planned for Yokhohama. However the roving Eva display that was at Sogo will have moved on by the time I arrived. I asked the tour company to plan out for me 5 days after the tour but here too, other than I'm going there for now, don't have the detailed itinerary in hand yet. What are you aware of that would be worth seeing that's anime related?
I think Yokohama is the best in the Fall. Unlike Nagoya that's pretty much sunny and warm/hot from late spring through much of fall (unless a typhoon comes by, and of course, not including rainy season), Yokohama is usually cloudy and a bit chilly. Today's a gorgeous fall day with clear skies, though.
As far as places to go and see... well, there's not so much in terms of animation goodness, but there's plenty of regular sightseeing spots. If you watch any Jdramas, Minato Mirai is often a location spot on some shows. I remember when I was obsessed with the drama "Long Love Letter", which had some iconic scenes at the InterContinental hotel and such, it was really cool to actually see those places that were in the show. The whole area of Minato Mirai, especially the walk along the bay is gorgeous at any time of day--although I particularly like it at night because it's quieter and you get to see all the cool lights of the city and along the bay.
China Town is also a huge tourist area that's fun. If you've seen other China Towns in other locations, though, not much is different. xD These areas are pretty lackluster for me, unfortunately. But if you like the food, there's all kinds of restaurants and such there.
If you want to catch a zoo, Nogeyama Zoo is not far from Minato Mirai (about 15 min walk) where admission is free and they have some pretty decent animal displays.
Around Yokohama Station, though, there's really not much in terms of touristy places, but I enjoy going to the Bay Quarter for a meal outside if the weather is nice. They often have some sort of musical event going on on the main floor, which you can hear even from the 4th floor. There is, of course, lots of shopping areas around the station, though; so if you like regular mall shopping, this is a good place for it.
My schedule is pretty well packed on the weekdays, but if you need help or anything on the weekend, just let me know.
Going to Tokyo today so hopefully I can make it to at least one store. If not sounds like not a big deal from your past experience.
on the prices, but that's what it is.