When visiting Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko on a day trip, you have to leave Tokyo as early as possible to maximize time. Putting Mt Fuji, Kawaguchiko, and Shinjuku day (Shinjuku was initially scheduled on a different day) right after spending the entire day at Tokyo DisneySea is a mistake you SHOULD NOT follow! To set your expectations, we did not …
A trip to Tokyo isn’t complete without Tokyo DisneySea! Wait, what? DisneySea? Yes, you read it right! In Japan, there are 2 Disney resorts – Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. So how is DisneySea different from Disneyland? DisneySea is more of a sea-based theme park that feature several Disney characters. In the following sections, you’ll learn everything you need to …
The third article of the Tokyo Japan Series covers Day 2 of our trip last November 2018. It focuses on Asakusa, Ueno, Rikugien Gardens, and Akihabara. Table of Contents Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate Nakamise Street Sensoji Temple Ueno Ueno Park Ameyoko Market Rikugien Gardens Akihabara Asakusa: Kaminarimon Gate, Nakamise Street, and Sensoji Temple Asakusa has this old Tokyo vibe to it. …
This second article of the Tokyo Japan Series covers Day 1 of our trip last November 2018. It mainly focus on our arrival in Tokyo and Roppongi. Table of Contents Departure From Mactan Cebu International Airport Arrival In Narita International Airport Finding Your Way To Tokyo Settling Down Menya Musashi & Roppongi Menya Musashi: The Best Tsukemen Ever! Roppongi What’s …
Japan’s definitely on my bucket list. I could not describe the feeling when I first applied for a Japan Visa last September 2018 (Yes, 2018. You read it right. I know, it’s long overdue!). It took about a week for us to receive our passports. The anxiety of waiting drove me crazy. Luckily, my friends and I got approved! I …