Golden Week in 2008?

If golden week starts at May 3rd and ends at the 6th. What would transportation be like in and out of tokyo in the 4th and 5th of May?

Also, are there any specific recomandations for things to see/do during Golden Week? Like specific festivals etc. etc.?

If golden week starts at May 3rd and ends at the 6th. What would transportation be like in and out of tokyo in the 4th and 5th of May?

May 4th should be considerable calmer than May 3. The return travel already starts on May 5th, but it should still be considerably less busy than May 6th.

Reside in Tokyo due to spouse's employment. I am assuming you are traveling thru NRT to get to Tokyo?
So your Airport Limo bus may be a bit crowded...but opt for the Narita Express (aka NEX) and avoid traffic jams and enjoy their snacks served by the beautiful attendants! Just know, via NEX, you have to tote your own luggage...

Hub and I love Golden Week in Tokyo..like Los Angeles during the '84 Olympics...ghost town!
His workmates gripe about their spouses dragging them away... for the past 3 years we head to Disney Sea on that first Monday, no lines! Hit our fav Midori Sushi, Ippudo Ramen (now open in NYC March 13th!) and Maisen for tonkatsu...not to miss Kiddyland either!
golden opportunity...and you won't find a more polite, civil society!

Luv Tokyo during GW...
godspeed..

so how would the situation be during like say Apr 29 to May 2? cos I will be visiting nikko and hakone on these days...

hi,

i will be traveling from 29april - 3 may in and out of tokyo. will there be a problem?

i thought the golden week starts at 29 april? aren't 30apr,1may,2may included in the golden week? they are public holidays too right?

I traveled to Tokyo during golden week last year. I arrived April 30 and was there until the 5th of may. It is a bit crowded but that didn't make it a problem. We even go into hama rikyu koen for free. And we visited all the main temples etc. Have no fears just go and have a good time. Our hotel was in Shinjuku and even with the large crowds it was barely even noticeable because every thing and everyone moves so quickly. We had no problems getting around. Even when we went to yokohama things went smoothly and we traveled everywhere by train. You'll be fine. Go and enjoy the experience. Have fun.