a couple questions

Hi all,

I'm planning a trip in November and I have a couple quick questions:

1) Can anyone recommend a nice place to see the Tokyo skyline from outside in the suburbs? Maybe a ropeway up a mountain or something like that.

2) Are there any festivals, even smaller ones, going on in Tokyo from 11/6 to 11/11?

3) This spot: http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo11/111109.html looks nice but I'd prefer not rent a car. Any other winter cherry blossom spots?

Thanks for your time!

1)

Tokyo skytree easy.
http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
http://youtu.be/S7dym-WwUCs

2)

see the next month clicl on 11月(Nov).
http://www.walkerplus.com/event_list/20120812/ar0313/

3)

nothing "winter sakura" spot only one.
but to Fujioka park by bus and taxi about 3000Y/oneway from near JR station.

How far away from Tokyo are you talking about? There's a distant view from Takaosan, which is a lovely, serene mountain that also has hiking trails and offers a view of Fujisan. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3029.html

regarding Fujioka, is there a taxi stand at the park? I would hate to ride a taxi there and then get stuck. Maybe just during the Jugatsuzakura season?

Thanks