Hey guys,
Just wanted to drop in and say thanks to those of you who commented with useful info. We got back from Japan last weekend, and had an amazing time.
Some of the highlights we saw, the majority of which were suggested by you guys were as follows, and Col, you were spot on with Sumimasen - this was the main word we spoke whilst there.
Tokyo:
Senso-Ji Temple
Asakusa
Akihabara
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Harajuku
Shibuya (and scramble crossing of course)
Government Metropolitan Building (for the views)
Lost in Translation Bar (Park Hyatt Tokyo - it cost £75 for 2 drinks, but we were seated at the Bill Murray/Scar Jo table so worth every penny!)
Kyoto:
Nara, Todai-Ji Temple and the 60ft Buddha
Nijo Castle
Kinkaku-ji Shrine (The gold one)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Monkeys
We also stayed in a Ryokan for one night, and had a few trips to the Onsen at a couple of our hotels. It was bloody brilliant.