Travel: Japan - General
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A quick tip for anyone who's planning to visit the Skytree ~ try to time it such that you're able to go in before dusk falls (this depends on the season). If you can do that, you'd be able to enjoy day view, as well as night view, from the Skytree. It's very nice, magical, when you can see the city change from day to night, and when the night lights come on.
More value for money ... :rotflmao: -
If planning to go odaiba, do note that there is free shuttle service linking all the tourist spots, no need to pay for train. Also, we havewent to emerging science museum without knowing the robotics section was closed for a period (huge disappointment)! Only caught asimo show for 10 min. At aqua city mall, there is a robot woman conceirge (in Japanese only) which would be interesting for kids even though we have no idea what she's babbling about.
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Mummy AY:
Thank you for this nice tip!A quick tip for anyone who's planning to visit the Skytree ~ try to time it such that you're able to go in before dusk falls (this depends on the season). If you can do that, you'd be able to enjoy day view, as well as night view, from the Skytree. It's very nice, magical, when you can see the city change from day to night, and when the night lights come on.
More value for money ... :rotflmao: -
Hi,
is it very difficult to travel to Tokyo from Fukuoka?
We plan to go on a tour to Fukuoka and see if we can extend at Tokyo after that.
Is Keio Plaza the ideal hotel if we plan to cover Disneyland DisneySea Shinjuku Akihabara Roponggi Tsukiji mkt?
Also hoping to book a hotel that provides airport transfers.Travelling with 7, young and old, so this is impt to us.
Is Studio Gibhli interestg? Family has many fans. -
ilovelaksa:
Not difficult but far. You can take a subway from where you are in Fukuoka to Hakata and take a Shinkansen from there to Tokyo. Takes about 5 hours, or you can take a domestic flight from Fukuoka airport to Haneda airport. There are discounted domestic fares for foreigners called air passHi,
is it very difficult to travel to Tokyo from Fukuoka?
We plan to go on a tour to Fukuoka and see if we can extend at Tokyo after that.
Is Keio Plaza the ideal hotel if we plan to cover Disneyland DisneySea Shinjuku Akihabara Roponggi Tsukiji mkt?
Also hoping to book a hotel that provides airport transfers.Travelling with 7, young and old, so this is impt to us.
Is Studio Gibhli interestg? Family has many fans.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2364.html
I believe keio plaza has free shuttle to Disney. But I have not stayed there. I find the train to Disney from Tokyo station where I normally stay very convenient. -
I have travelled from Tokyo to Kokura via shinkansen.
It is a long train-ride.
I chose the train-ride was bec I had the JR rail pass and I worked out the time to take a domestic flight could be similar but cost more.
Since you are in Kyushu, do spend a few days there before returning to Honshu.
Or you may explore breaking up the long journey say stopover at Hiroshima for a couple of days before going westward? -
ilovelaksa:
It's not impossible ~ it's just whether you're prepared to spend a lot of time \"on the road\", traveling from one point to another. Instead, how about shorten the traveling time, and drop by say, Osaka? The Osaka Castle is beautiful, especially during Sakura season.Hi,
is it very difficult to travel to Tokyo from Fukuoka?
We plan to go on a tour to Fukuoka and see if we can extend at Tokyo after that.
Is Keio Plaza the ideal hotel if we plan to cover Disneyland DisneySea Shinjuku Akihabara Roponggi Tsukiji mkt?
Also hoping to book a hotel that provides airport transfers.Travelling with 7, young and old, so this is impt to us.
Is Studio Gibhli interestg? Family has many fans.
If dropping by Hiroshima on the way to Osaka, would suggest putting up a night at Miyajima ... this place is beautiful ~ a UNESCO world heritage. If time is lacking, just visit Miyajima and skip Hiroshima City ... because there's nothing much in the city, except for the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, Museum and Peace Park ... -
Dnls_mum:
since 1st time to tokyo with 2 kids ( aged 5 years old and 1 year old) and will be staying at shinjuku area so dun really know what to do and what to see lolz
I think March is a bit early for Sakura. Tokyo Sakura normally in early April. Check out this link to Japan Guide. It is very informative:ptb7476:
oh no ...5 days insufficent ?
heading to Tokyo this march holiday for 6 days with a 5 years old and 1 year old
wonder any chance to see sakura or plum blossom
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011.html
But early April accomodation very difficult to book now, Sakura season many people book 6 mths ahead.
6 days ok lah. not that bad. Depends really on what you want to do
do you think my itinerary below too much / too rush / too little
Day 1 - arrive sunday morning
- Shibuya / Harajuku
- Shinjuku
- Meiji shrine
Day 2
- Tsukiji Fish market
- Tsukishima
- koishikawa korakuen
-ginza
Day 3
- Asakusa
Tokyo sky tree / sumida aquarium
- sensoji temple
- ueno park / Tenjin Shrine
no idea where else to go for Day 4 and 5 , thinking maybe Disneyland but if there are better suggestion will skip disneyland cos can go again year end lolz
btw which premium outlet is better .. there are 3 in tokyo area
do you think i can do Fuji 5 lakes as day trip ? -
ptb7476:
Harajuku is very crowded on Sunday. Your kids are quite young, and it may not be easy for you to navigate the streets, although it is true that Harajuku is most happening on a Sunday. We did Meiji Shrine in the morning then headed over to Harajuku. After we bashed through the streets, we headed to Ginza as the roads become pedestrian only on Sunday. But we were really very tired fighting the crowd in Harajuku, we did not spend much time at Ginza. I suppose you can always go back to Shinjuku instead of going Ginza like us.
heading to Tokyo this march holiday
since 1st time to tokyo with 2 kids ( aged 5 years old and 1 year old) and will be staying at shinjuku area so dun really know what to do and what to see lolz
do you think my itinerary below too much / too rush / too little
Day 1 - arrive sunday morning
- Shibuya / Harajuku
- Shinjuku
- Meiji shrine
But if you ask me for my opinion. I do not recommend you bring your young kids to Harajuku on Sunday. It is really very very crowded. Really no joke.ptb7476:
You won't be able to bring your young kids into the market proper. Too dangerous. Lots of motorized vehicles zipping around. Just go to the restaurant outside to eat. But need to go early. The queue can get long. I have not been to Tsukishima and koshikawa korakuen, so cannot comment.
Day 2:
-Tsukiji market
- Tsukishima
- koishikawa korakuen
-ginzaptb7476:
You should do Asakusa and Sensiji together before going to Tokyo Skytree. How much time you have for ueno will depend on how long you intend to spend at skytree and the aquarium. Remember you need to queue to get to the SkytreeDay 3
- Asakusa
Tokyo sky tree / sumida aquarium
- sensoji temple
- ueno park / Tenjin Shrine
no idea where else to go for Day 4 and 5 , thinking maybe Disneyland but if there are better suggestion will skip disneyland cos can go again year end lolz
btw which premium outlet is better .. there are 3 in tokyo area
For your day 4 and 5, if you plan to go Disney, suggest you go Disneyland. Disney sea is more for older kids. Buy tickets on line and print it out so you don't have to queue for tickets when you are there.
You can also consider a day trip to Yokohama for the Nissin cup noodle factory. May be fun for young kids.ptb7476:
do you think i can do Fuji 5 lakes as day trip ?
Kawaguchiko can be done as a day trip. You can take a bus there or the train. When you get to Kawaguchiko, buy the Omni bus ticket to go around. But it will be a very very long day. Not sure if your young kids can take it or if you can take it with young kids to handle. With young kids, better stay a night if you want to go.
Generally, I think your itinerary is too much as you have young kids. Not easy. You may need to cut out some stuff. -
Dnls_mum:
Hi Dnls_mum , thanks for your advice . really appreciate that .
Harajuku is very crowded on Sunday. Your kids are quite young, and it may not be easy for you to navigate the streets, although it is true that Harajuku is most happening on a Sunday. We did Meiji Shrine in the morning then headed over to Harajuku. After we bashed through the streets, we headed to Ginza as the roads become pedestrian only on Sunday. But we were really very tired fighting the crowd in Harajuku, we did not spend much time at Ginza. I suppose you can always go back to Shinjuku instead of going Ginza like us.
But if you ask me for my opinion. I do not recommend you bring your young kids to Harajuku on Sunday. It is really very very crowded. Really no joke.
You won't be able to bring your young kids into the market proper. Too dangerous. Lots of motorized vehicles zipping around. Just go to the restaurant outside to eat. But need to go early. The queue can get long. I have not been to Tsukishima and koshikawa korakuen, so cannot comment.
You should do Asakusa and Sensiji together before going to Tokyo Skytree. How much time you have for ueno will depend on how long you intend to spend at skytree and the aquarium. Remember you need to queue to get to the Skytree
For your day 4 and 5, if you plan to go Disney, suggest you go Disneyland. Disney sea is more for older kids. Buy tickets on line and print it out so you don't have to queue for tickets when you are there.
You can also consider a day trip to Yokohama for the Nissin cup noodle factory. May be fun for young kids.
Kawaguchiko can be done as a day trip. You can take a bus there or the train. When you get to Kawaguchiko, buy the Omni bus ticket to go around. But it will be a very very long day. Not sure if your young kids can take it or if you can take it with young kids to handle. With young kids, better stay a night if you want to go.
Generally, I think your itinerary is too much as you have young kids. Not easy. You may need to cut out some stuff.
guess i am abit ambitious with my itinerary
... ok will scale down abit .. cos i have no idea how the kids can take it lolz ..all the past holiday we had are quite relax cos it is a repeated trip for my 1st born so can skip those on subsequent trip. my gal still too young to notice ...lolz i am more worried of me carrying her whole day outside :rotflmao:
ok will go research on nissin factory ... i also toying with strawberry picking
http://www.kawatsura15.com/e/
btw is food easily available for my gal ... currently she is on milk and porridge combi ... i wonder should i buy those instant porridge ... since electric lunch box is not an option due to diff voltage ... any one has recommendation where to buy these instant porridge ?
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