Travel: Japan - Tokyo & Disneyland

[mckenzy]

I can only find Hotel Edoya around Akihabara... we're staying around Shibuya this round but don't recall it being one of the choices in that area though...


http://www.hoteledoya.com/

[sorry sidetrack]

yqyq:

You may try Hotel Edoya at shibuya, similar to ryokan and onsen available.

But we booked BlueWave Inn at Asakusa at the cost of around S$597 for triple sharing for 4d3n in Dec.

Me too need help for my Dec journey, hopefully can extract here all the necessary info and guides

[MMM]

I recalled that before we go to Tokyo.


We planned the route and used some online train guide to help us ascertain the fastest mrt route from one place to another and without having to pay extra (eg. travelling on same color). I recalled the fares are color coded or there are 2 systems. You might want to check it out.

[Vevey]

mckenzy:

Hi Vevey.... some thoughts...


Without another adult to help with 2 boys in tow... i suggest you take it easy... if this is your first time and you are unfamiliar with the country and the language, the last thing you want to do is get hopelessly lost.

i would aim for a maximum of 2 attractions in a day. daytime, hit an outdoor area, evening hit an indoor one with nearby access to a train station.

i would also lower expectations of trying to experience 'everything'...

we're leaving on our 3rd trip tomorrow evening... this time without the kiddos... not that easy to plan as well...

food can find almost anywhere.. if your boys can eat rice or noodles, no issues here...

we set aside S$300 per day for all meals for 2Adults and 2 kids

breakfast eat from bakery, lunch a simple affair, dinner slightly extravagant (bbq or something like that)

hotel, cannot really run away from the pricing... on average for your family be prepared for S$200 - S$300 for a decent room... if sleep is important to you, avoid business hotels... you won't get much...

for the weekend, get out of Tokyo and head to Hakone to stay at a ryokan and get yourself into an onsen... you won't regret it.

Disney is easily 2 days... also forget about going on weekends... its already packed on weekdays..

things that appeal to my family:

1. 100yen shops - you will satisfy shopping cravings and the kids can get themselves some cheap stuff to occupy their mind..

2. Parks... we love the parks... good colours at this time of the year.. pack some snacks and sandwiches/bentos and just hangout on the grass...

3. Museum... preferbly the Science museum...

4. Tokyo Sealife park... and well thought-through concept... easily half a day, 2 stops from Disney

5. skip shinjuku, ginza, harajuku, shibuya and basically all the crowded places... losing your directions in places like that is not funny at all...

thats all i can think of for now...

you need to indicate more of your preferences before we can help further...

hope this helps for now...

http://lifesg.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/tokyo-2009/

Thanks 4 the sound advice & suggestions!

I don't like crowds, window shopping (always shop w shopping list) & loves nature, open spaces (not too tiring though ) & relaxing hol (as much as possible, w 2 noisy boys ard).

Skimmed the blog. I'm a fan of Japan Hour too!
Really put me to shame. Months of (your?) planning vs my <1wk. :oops:

But if i don't go now (sch hol), who knows when? So decided to take the bull by its horns & make a decent, enjoyable hol out of it.

Hopefully, will hv the time to plan for proper trips in future.

Hakone looks really good! Always been wanting 2 try an oriental hot spring bath after New Zealand's polynnesian spa a decade ago. & all the fault of Japan Hour! :evil:

[Vevey]

yqyq:

You may try Hotel Edoya at shibuya, similar to ryokan and onsen available.


But we booked BlueWave Inn at Asakusa at the cost of around S$597 for triple sharing for 4d3n in Dec.

Me too need help for my Dec journey, hopefully can extract here all the necessary info and guides

By all means, help urself!
All the info gathered was only possible bcos of the generous sharing here. :grphug:

[yqyq]

You can cut the queue and buy the promo Tokyo disney tickets in Singapore.


http://www.tokyodisneyresort.com.sg/?OVRAW=tokyo%20disneyland%20singapore&OVKEY=tokyo%20disneyland%20web%20site&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=44693816542&OVKWID=554372347042&OVCAMPGID=1977541042&OVADGRPID=19856630430

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

Just a comment on Nikko which you mentioned for Day 4.


I doubt the autumn leaves are still around this time of the year. So no point taking a few hours of travel just to see bare gray forests. Nothing much to do there unless you intend to ski. I like Kegon waterfalls there but it could be slippery and thus dangerous. So the better option is to stay in Tokyo (continue at Disneyland?) or have a day trip to Mt Fuji (the views from the lakes are nice but would be cold).

Also read that you have done Polynesian Spa in NZ. Funny thing, I would be in NZ (possibly to Polynesian Spa) around the same time while you are in Japan…

[Vevey]

yqyq:

You can cut the queue and buy the promo Tokyo disney tickets in Singapore.


http://www.tokyodisneyresort.com.sg/?OVRAW=tokyo%20disneyland%20singapore&OVKEY=tokyo%20disneyland%20web%20site&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=44693816542&OVKWID=554372347042&OVCAMPGID=1977541042&OVADGRPID=19856630430

Thanks!

Came across this: http://tokyofreeguide.com/
Too bad i can't give them 2 weeks' notice. Perhaps next time, if there's a next time.

[Vevey]

JR:

Just a comment on Nikko which you mentioned for Day 4.


I doubt the autumn leaves are still around this time of the year. So no point taking a few hours of travel just to see bare gray forests. Nothing much to do there unless you intend to ski. I like Kegon waterfalls there but it could be slippery and thus dangerous. So the better option is to stay in Tokyo (continue at Disneyland?) or have a day trip to Mt Fuji (the views from the lakes are nice but would be cold).

Also read that you have done Polynesian Spa in NZ. Funny thing, I would be in NZ (possibly to Polynesian Spa) around the same time while you are in Japan...

The earth is round, so we go merry-go-round?
Buy the mud mask while u r at the Polynesian Spa (opt for pte pool vs public pool). I find it effective (or relaxed by the memories whenever I slapped some on?) & (literally) dirt cheap compared to those sold here.

Oh dear abt Nikko but how can I forgotten Mt Fuji?!!? :slapshead:
Shld I just Disneyland 1 day on Thurs & slot Mt Fuji into Fri? 1 Day trip enough or overnite? Go via bullet train or?
Thanks!

[yqyq]

Vevey:

yqyq:

You can cut the queue and buy the promo Tokyo disney tickets in Singapore.


http://www.tokyodisneyresort.com.sg/?OVRAW=tokyo%20disneyland%20singapore&OVKEY=tokyo%20disneyland%20web%20site&OVMTC=advanced&OVADID=44693816542&OVKWID=554372347042&OVCAMPGID=1977541042&OVADGRPID=19856630430

Thanks!

Came across this: http://tokyofreeguide.com/
Too bad i can't give them 2 weeks' notice. Perhaps next time, if there's a next time.

OMG..need 2 weeks' notice for collection ?? then, I better book mine 1st..I'm still dilly dally here :evil:

[kohbee2.06303gmail.06303com]

Vevey:

JR:

Just a comment on Nikko which you mentioned for Day 4.


I doubt the autumn leaves are still around this time of the year. So no point taking a few hours of travel just to see bare gray forests. Nothing much to do there unless you intend to ski. I like Kegon waterfalls there but it could be slippery and thus dangerous. So the better option is to stay in Tokyo (continue at Disneyland?) or have a day trip to Mt Fuji (the views from the lakes are nice but would be cold).

Also read that you have done Polynesian Spa in NZ. Funny thing, I would be in NZ (possibly to Polynesian Spa) around the same time while you are in Japan...

The earth is round, so we go merry-go-round?
Buy the mud mask while u r at the Polynesian Spa (opt for pte pool vs public pool). I find it effective (or relaxed by the memories whenever I slapped some on?) & (literally) dirt cheap compared to those sold here.

Oh dear abt Nikko but how can I forgotten Mt Fuji?!!? :slapshead:
Shld I just Disneyland 1 day on Thurs & slot Mt Fuji into Fri? 1 Day trip enough or overnite? Go via bullet train or?
Thanks!

Day trip to Mt Fuji would be enough. I remember taking a bus there. That was many years back. I am sure you can get advice at the hotel. Since it is winter, you can't climb the mountain. IActually I don't advice you go to base camp. The view of Mt Fuji is much better far away. I remember when we were at base camp, I wasn't very much impressed with the view. But as we were leaving by bus and saw the mountain from the rear of the bus, it was great.

Take a boat trip in one of the lakes to view the mountain, maybe from Yamanakako.