Monday, January 21, 2013

Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Disneysea Characters

What is the secret to people's obsession with Disneyland, you ask? It has been years since my first trip to Disneyland California and I've never forgotten the fantasy and the dream-like experience. Here's a peek into the characters which make the Tokyo Disneysea (the only one of its kind in the world) Christmas experience unforgettable:

The Staples:

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The New Additions:

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The Cheery Crew:

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The Atmosphere:

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Should I ask the Princess for her autograph?

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The Crowd

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We meet again!

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Clearly, no money nor effort was spared to create the ultimate Disney experience (Did I mention the fireworks and the parades?). And the Japanese literally go crazy over Minnie and Duffy!

What is there not to love?

Cost: ¥6,200/day/park (¥4,900 for students till March 15, 2013)
*More price options available
Access: JR Maihama Station (Walk or use the Disney Resort Line to get around the area) / Direct bus from Narita/Haneda Airports/other destinations

NB: Like in every train station in Japan, lockers are available in bus stations or Information Centres around attractions like Disneysea, for the storage of luggage (price varies from ¥300-¥600 depending on size and location). These lockers are life- and time-savers!

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

My Japan Itinerary (December 2012 and June 2016)

Kyoto, Japan: Fushimi Inari Taisha

Nothing beats a warm, toasty Matcha Latte from the vending machine while waiting for the train in winter. Nothing, except for some Cup Noodles. Or a soak in an Onsen!

I'm not so much into sharing itineraries as I believe that we have differing interests and expectations. Also, it is a rather tedious affair documenting everything! However I had several requests for my 2012 Japan trip so here goes something. (Yes, I am still blogging about my epic trip.) I've linked the places to my related blog posts, where available, simply click on the photo.

Update, Dec 2017: I've updated this post with links to my second trip to Japan in June 2016. Some places are repeated because they are worth visiting! I would have gone to the Studio Ghibli Museum again but it was closed that period. 

12 December 2012 _ cold

Tokyo

Arrive at Narita Airport, raid the Tourist Information Centre, grab Tokyo maps (a good subway map will go a long way), buy tickets to Ghibli Studio at Lawson's

Take Airport shuttle to Tokyo Disneysea (deposit luggage in locker at train station)

Have a whale of time braving the crowd and trying not to fall asleep during the Japanese commentary at Tokyo Disneysea


13 December 2012 _ cold

Studio Ghibli (magical but restricted photography)
Inokashira Park Zoo 1 (Pet all the Guinea pigs!)

Chanced upon a Muji Megastore (7 storeys of goodness. That's when I found out the Muji made eyewear. And cheaper than in Singapore for my presciption!)

14 December 2012 _ cold


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Tokyo After Dark
Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo After Dark

Japan Day 3 – Tokyo, Day 3:
Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
Roppongi

15 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 4 – Tokyo, Day 4:
Ginza
Oedo Onsen Monogatari (Onsen, a godsend in winter)
Night Temple
Akihabara

16 December 2012 _ cold






Japan Day 5 – Tokyo, Day 5: 
Check out and deposit luggage at Tokyo Station

17 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 6 – Kyoto, Day 1:
Kyoto via overnight bus
Arrive at Kyoto Station, raid Tourist Centre again
Rokuonji Temple(Golden Pavilion Temple)

18 December 2012 _ cold






Japan Day 7 – Kyoto, Day 2:
Check out and deposit luggage at reception
Using the Kyoto City Pass One-Day Pass
Train to Osaka

19 December 2012 _ cold




Japan Day 8 – Nara, Day Trip:
Using the Kansai 3-day Pass
Minoo Onsen (Osaka)

20 December 2012 _ cold





Japan Day 9 – Osaka, Day 1:
Using Osaka 2-day Unlimited Pass
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 1 2 3
Natural Hot Spring Naniwa no Yu

21 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 10 – Osaka, Day 2:
Using Osaka 2-day Unlimited Pass
Tennoji Zoo
Natural Open-air Hot Spring Spa Suminoe

22 December 2012 _ cold


Japan Day 11 – Around Osaka, Day Trip:
Using the Kansai 3-day Pass

23 December 2012 _ cold

Using the Kansai 3-day Pass
Spa World (Osaka)

Depart from Kansai Airport

*Shopping and eating not included

11 June 2016
SIN >> SGN >> NRT
Eats in Japan
Japan: Some Shots of Food *burp* 

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Small Things First

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Shibuya-Harajuku

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Streets Interrupted

Day 1: Toyko
Food in Japan
Small Things First
Streets Interrupted (videos)
Shibuya-Harajuku District

12 June 2016

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Ueno-Ameyoko

Day 2: Tokyo
Ueno-Ameyoko District

13 June 2016

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Ryogoku (Sumo Town) 

Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Asakusa

Day 3: Tokyo >>> Osaka (overnight bus)
Ryogoku (Sumo Town) 
Asakusa

14 June 2016

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Nara, Japan: Streets Interrupted 

Nara Japan
Nara, Japan: Try on Kimono for Free

Nara Japan
Nara, Japan: A Walk Around Town 

Day 4: Osaka >>> Nara (day trip)
Streets Interrupted (videos)
Try on Kimono for Free
A Walk Around Town 

15 June 2016

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Fushimi Inari Shrine

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 

Kyoto Japan
Kyoto, Japan: Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park

Kyoto Japan
Mino-o, Japan: A Walk Around Town

Day 5: Osaka >>> Kyoto/Mino-o (day trip)
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 
Arashiyama Iwatayama Monkey Park
Mino-o: A Walk Around Town

16 June 2016

Osaka Japan
Osaka, Japan: A Walk Around Town 

Day 6: Osaka
Osaka: A Walk Around Town 

17 June 2016

Universal Studios Osaka Japan
Osaka, Japan: Universal Studios 

Day 7: Osaka
Universal Studios Japan

18 June 2016

Kobe
Kobe, Japan: Arima Onsen 

Kobe
Kobe, Japan: Kobe Animal Kingdom 

Day 8: Osaka >>> Kobe (day trip)
Arima Onsen 
Kobe Animal Kingdom 

19 June 2016

Disneyland Tokyo Japan
Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Disneyland

Day 9: Tokyo >> NRT
Tokyo Disneyland 

20 June 2016
NRT >> SGN >> SIN

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