Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo Disneyland

I previously visited Disneysea, which I heard was more suited for adults? Well, we planned to visit Disneyland this time round. 

My favourite part about Disneyland is how they don't dub over in Japanese but kept it as original as it is, so you don't hear Captain Sparrow speak in Japanese. Yay. 

However, if you really want grownup rides - go Universal Studios please. 

There aren't many photos because perhaps: 1. tired 2. I was out to collect my spectacles (read) 3. it wasn't as fun (or adrenaline-inducing) as USJ 4. we took more selfies

We took the bus direct from Osaka to Disneyland, then left our stuff in a locker at the train station. After dark, we took the train direct to Narita airport. We made it. PHEW.

 

Shot of us

 

 

Driving on the tracks is not as thrilling as it was before I had my licence.

 

Still wondering how the Winnie the Pooh ride works since there are no tracks. Magnetic?

Disney Guest Services - guide to getting to the airport. 

And this concludes our Japan trip - I'd be back when the opportunity comes by again! 

Kobe, Japan: Kobe Animal Kingdom

SUPER FUN. 

They have common animals like cats, but it's highly recommended if you are curious about and want to get really close to rarer animals like CAPYBARAS and ALPACAS. This was also the first time I've seen a CAPE (or ROCK) HYRAX. I never even knew they exist but they are so cute (decide for yourself!)!

The official website

 

At the entrance

 

 Map and shows (Plan your visit wisely!) 

 

 

 First up - GUINEA PIGS and Bunnies 

The chart is such a cute touch! 

 

 

ALPACAS

You can find them at the entrance (with a keeper), outside and on walks (to say goodbye to parkgoers), 

 

Outside ALPACAS 

For them, you can buy feed to bribe them over. But they can get picky!

Farewell ALPACA

 

Cats 

There is an entire room for petting cats. 

 

Outdoors

 

Red pandas

 

 Otters, seals, beavers

 

Binturong

CAPYBARAS and Mousedeers

I actually thought the mousedeers were young capybaras - they do look alike don't they? They do get along so well. 

  Outdoors again

  

 

Honestly, I've seen worse zoos in Japan and the animals and staff do look happy living and working here (I saw negative reviews on Tripadvisor). The staff here do enjoy what they do and take pride in their work. Here's a hardworking gardener, don't overlook the landscaping. 

At the stables

 

 

 

Transitioning from out to in

 

CAPE HYRAX 

It's like a furry sausage.

Here are some dancing fairies. 

 

After the onsens at Arima, I rushed over to the Animal Kingdom and granted I didn't have much time to slowly indulge. But the upside to staying until closing is that the park is clearly less crowded (maybe it was also a school day), also I had an alpaca say goodbye to me.

Bye Kobe Bay - BRB.