Hi dmitri_can,


I'll be reaching Narita at 2.20pm. I scheduled Harajuku/Yoyogi Park on Sunday because I would like to catch the Cosmoplay which is usually on Sunday afternoon?
So for all my destinations on Sun & Mon, are they all are accessible by metro? No need to use JR right?

dimitri_can:

yes. 22nd might be a bit too packed. try moving shinjuku to 21st or drop yoyogi park off 22nd. also, depart early on 22nd to cover 4 places.

Following are my suggestions

22 Nov (Sun)
Tsukuji Market
Ueno Park (Ueno Zoo and 1 of the museum)
Asakusa
Akihabara
https://goo.gl/YJWkk7

23 Nov (Mon)
Shinjuku
Harajuku/Yoyogi park
Odaiba for dinner
Tokyo tower
https://goo.gl/v68R9T

What time is your flight into Narita btw?

Hi dimitri_can,


I've tweaked my itinerary a bit so that I can make use of the 2-day metro pass(Sun & Mon) and also avoid the Monday attraction closures. I intend to go Ueno Zoo and 1 of the museums if time permits.
Here's my new itinerary but I'm not sure if its too packed and doable on Sunday now.

21 Nov (sat)
Touchdown at Narita
check-in apartment near Shibuya
dinner at Shibuya, shopping and sightseeing(Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko)

22 Nov (Sun) Northern & Western Tokyo
Ueno Park (Ueno Zoo and 1 of the museum)
Asakusa
Harajuku
Yoyogi park
Shinjuku for dinner & shopping

23 Nov (Mon) Central & Southern Tokyo
Tsikuji Market
Akihabara
Odaiba
Tokyo tower

24 Nov (Tue)
Mount Fuji Tour

dimitri_can:

byte:

Most probably I'll be using Nex from Narita to Shibuya... I was considering to get the 2-way Nex tickets but since I'm also getting the 7-day JR pass for my last 7 days in Japan, means when returning from Osaka/Kyoto to Narita, I can actually make use of the JR pass right? So not necessary to get the Return Nex ticket?
Wish I could swap 23rd and 24th to make use of the 2-day subway pass but the reason I schedule that way because 23rd is a Monday and I understand some of the attractions in Ueno Park is closed on Monday.
Btw, we'll be bringing 2 luggages and a stroller. Is Japan baby-friendly and will it be easy to travel around with those items?
Can I also check for Mount Fuji tour, better to book online before going or while over there? Any tour recommendations? Thanks!

If you activate the pass on 24th Nov, then it would be ok. No need to buy the return NEX ticket.

What attractions are you referring to? I can check for you if it's closed on Monday.

Depending on the place, Japan can be baby-friendly or it cannot be. Try to avoid the rush hours (7am-9.30am, 5pm-8pm) then i think you should be ok.....

You can refer to the following to have a feel

Yamanote Line
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLQdOLl4cW8

Maihama (Disneyland)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXy4ONEnd58

Osaka station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3mnRkN03tY

For Mount Fuji tours, you can refer to below. A word of advice, Mount Fuji better to go in Jul/Aug.

http://goo.gl/o8ikGh

Hi dmitri_can..Sorry for the late reply. Many thanks for your advise and recommendation!

Most probably I'll be using Nex from Narita to Shibuya... I was considering to get the 2-way Nex tickets but since I'm also getting the 7-day JR pass for my last 7 days in Japan, means when returning from Osaka/Kyoto to Narita, I can actually make use of the JR pass right? So not necessary to get the Return Nex ticket?
Wish I could swap 23rd and 24th to make use of the 2-day subway pass but the reason I schedule that way because 23rd is a Monday and I understand some of the attractions in Ueno Park is closed on Monday.
Btw, we'll be bringing 2 luggages and a stroller. Is Japan baby-friendly and will it be easy to travel around with those items?
Can I also check for Mount Fuji tour, better to book online before going or while over there? Any tour recommendations? Thanks!

dimitri_can:

Below are my comments.

For train pass, i am not sure if you want to try using Tokyo Subway Pass:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/valu ... html#anc03


Getting from Narita to Shibuya
1. Direct route: Narita Express (a bit expensive) -

More information over here: http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/

Timetable over here:
http://www.eki-net.com/pc/jreast-shinka ... index.html

or

2. Via Keisei Skyliner to Ueno then via Yamanote Line to Shibuya (can save a bit)
More information: http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/ ... index.html

Timetable over here:
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/ ... index.html

Pros: Allow you to buy the Tokyo Subway Pass together with Skyliner to save more money.

Below is a chart for clearer picture. If you take round trip, then NEX will be cheaper. It's basically convenience vs saving money.

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If you can swap 23 Nov and 24th Nov, then your 2-day Tokyo Subway Pass (activate on 2nd and 3rd day) will be very useful. If you are using JR Pass, buy the 7-day pass and activate from 24th Nov-30th Nov (3rd to 9th day).

Usually when i recommend people, i will recommend them to go out of Tokyo first, then come back to Tokyo before the last day, rather than on the last day, this is to reduce the chance of an emergency (e.g train stop, etc), but it's quite rare that such things happen.

Enjoy your trip.

byte:

Hi experts..Five of us will be travelling to Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka this Nov for 10 days.
Here's a rough itinerary I've drafted. Could someone advise if its do-able with 3 kids aged 2, 7 & 9?
Also, is it worth to buy JR pass and other day train pass that we should get?
For you kind advise and inputs please. Thanks!

21 Nov (Sat)
Arrive Narita Airport
check-in apartment near Shibuya
dinner at Shibuya, shopping and sightseeing(Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko)

22 Nov (Sun)
Odaiba
Tokyo tower
Shinjuku
Harajuku
Yoyogi park


23 Nov (Mon)
Mount Fuji Tour

24 Nov (Tue)
Tsikuji Market
Akihabara
Asakusa (Nakamise Dori , Sensoji temple)
Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo if there’s time, Ueno Ameyoko Flea market.


25 Nov (Wed)
check out apartment in the morning and go to Hilton Tokyo Bay Disney
Reached Hilton Tokyo Bay, leave bags and fun 1/2 day at DisneySea
Check-in Hilton and rest
Back to DisneySea

26 Nov (Thur)
Fun day at DisneyLand

27 Nov (Fri)
check out of Hilton and travel to Kyoto by bullet train
Check in Kyoto apartment
Sightseeing & dinner at Kyoto Station

28 Nov (Sat)
Osaka Kids Plaza
Lunch & shopping at Dotonburi/Shinsaibashi
Gion

29 Nov (Sun)
1/2 Day trip to Nara (Todaiji Temple, Deer Park)
Nijo Castle
Arashiyama

30 Nov (Mon)
check out bullet train to Narita Airport
Lunch & last min shopping at Narita Airport
Sayonara Japan. Flight departs at 1650hrs

Hi experts…Five of us will be travelling to Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka this Nov for 10 days.

Here’s a rough itinerary I’ve drafted. Could someone advise if its do-able with 3 kids aged 2, 7 & 9?
Also, is it worth to buy JR pass and other day train pass that we should get?
For you kind advise and inputs please. Thanks!

21 Nov (Sat)
Arrive Narita Airport
check-in apartment near Shibuya
dinner at Shibuya, shopping and sightseeing(Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko)

22 Nov (Sun)
Odaiba
Tokyo tower
Shinjuku
Harajuku
Yoyogi park


23 Nov (Mon)
Mount Fuji Tour

24 Nov (Tue)
Tsikuji Market
Akihabara
Asakusa (Nakamise Dori , Sensoji temple)
Ueno Park, Ueno Zoo if there’s time, Ueno Ameyoko Flea market.


25 Nov (Wed)
check out apartment in the morning and go to Hilton Tokyo Bay Disney
Reached Hilton Tokyo Bay, leave bags and fun 1/2 day at DisneySea
Check-in Hilton and rest
Back to DisneySea

26 Nov (Thur)
Fun day at DisneyLand

27 Nov (Fri)
check out of Hilton and travel to Kyoto by bullet train
Check in Kyoto apartment
Sightseeing & dinner at Kyoto Station

28 Nov (Sat)
Osaka Kids Plaza
Lunch & shopping at Dotonburi/Shinsaibashi
Gion

29 Nov (Sun)
1/2 Day trip to Nara (Todaiji Temple, Deer Park)
Nijo Castle
Arashiyama

30 Nov (Mon)
check out bullet train to Narita Airport
Lunch & last min shopping at Narita Airport
Sayonara Japan. Flight departs at 1650hrs