|
Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Holiday Planning Questions, Suggestions and Tips. |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
5 Feb 19, 02:03 PM |
#11
|
|
Imagineer
|
We stayed at the Sunroute Plaza in Shinjuku, which is one of the suburbs of the centre. It was reasonably priced if a bit "budget" in appearance, but was clean and safe, so we weren't too worried. Crutially, it was only a couple of minutes' walk away from the train station, where we bought Suica cards - these work like an Oyster card, and are really easy to use. Get advice as to how to buy them from a machine from the travel assistance booth in the station - the machine will show everything in English, though, and is very step by step easy.
From there, we got a train to Harajuku, only 2 stops away, and explored a beautiful public park and garden, with a shrine to Emperor Meiji. It is a really pretty place, and has a small cafe too where lunch is cheap and tasty, plus there are loos. Once you have finished there, go back out the entrance to the park, over the road in front of you, and there is an amazing long street of tiny, independent shops, all bright colours and kooky stores. There is a shop there called Daiso, which is the equivalent of our £1 stores here, as everything costs 100 yen. We also did a 2-day trip to Hiroshima from here, on the bullet train, which was absolutely incredible. If you want more details than this, check out my trip report on here - all my reports are in an index on the WDW & Florida Trip reports indexes page - it is entitled The Far East 2016. Hope this all helps a bit!
__________________
Silvercat Disney fanatic and trip report e-book writer! |
|
|
5 Feb 19, 05:53 PM |
#12
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
__________________
Our trip reports - 1st trip to Florida - April 2014 - 'Are we nearly Bankrupt yet?!' The Kuna Mahuna Croatia Holiday 2016 Bankrupt again Florida 2017 New York & RCL Anthem of Seas 2018 https://dibb.in/13476718 And now it’s time for Wine Wine Wine! Rome + Celebrity Cruise May 2022 https://dibb.in/15427816 |
|
|
5 Feb 19, 09:13 PM |
#13
|
Very Serious Dibber
Join Date: Sep 18
Location: Auld Reekie
|
We have stayed at the following hotels in Tokyo (excluding the Disney area):
en.parkhoteltokyo gate-hotel.jp/en/asakusa-kaminarimon/ en.southerntower.co.jp claska/en/ All were fine but the fourth one is in a more residential area where less English was spoken so I’d be less likely to recommend that in your case. The others were all close to major metro stations so easy for transport if your parents are comfortable buying travel cards (we had manaca cards) and travelling that way. The second one is right by Senso Ji, one of the major shrines, so may be the best option if they have limited time. You didn’t mention budget so if these aren’t suitable, at least you know the areas they are in are fine! There’s lots to see in Tokyo - we liked Ueno Park (which is also home to museums), and the Imperial Palace Gardens (where you can see the outside of the palace obviously - I think you can possibly arrange tours but we didn’t). As well as senso ji we've visited the Tokyo skytree and Tokyo tower (on different trips) to see the skyline; you pay for both of these so the government building someone mentioned earlier is a good free option - we saw the Olympic torch and flags there for Tokyo 2020. Another important shrine is the Meiji shrine, it has lots of sake barrels as well as huge tori gates on the path to the shrine. Or Zojoji is a temple near Tokyo tower that we stopped to visit on the way from the station - I think the other two I mentioned are more impressive but this one had interesting Jizo statues. We spent two nights in a ryokan in Hakone and it is a great place too, but mt Fuji is often not visible due to clouds later in the day. As others say travelling to various places isn’t too bad due to the bullet trains, but I also love exploring Tokyo. Finally if your parents would like help navigating the city and the sights, I’m sure they could get a guide for a day. On our first trip we had a private guide for a day as part of our package and while we’d have been ok alone, she was great.
__________________
Latest trip report A Marvel-lous Time In Paris: September 2023 trip & food report (in progress) All trip reports Wordsworth’s Index: all food & trip reports |
6 Feb 19, 08:55 AM |
#14
|
|
Thread Starter
VIP Dibber
|
Thanks, I am treating them to hotel, so want something special but not too la di da! Will pass on your tips, I think a guide is a fantastic idea. Thank you 😊
__________________
Our trip reports - 1st trip to Florida - April 2014 - 'Are we nearly Bankrupt yet?!' The Kuna Mahuna Croatia Holiday 2016 Bankrupt again Florida 2017 New York & RCL Anthem of Seas 2018 https://dibb.in/13476718 And now it’s time for Wine Wine Wine! Rome + Celebrity Cruise May 2022 https://dibb.in/15427816 |
|
|
|
DIBB Savings |
AttractionTickets.com
Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10 Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS |
theDIBB Blog |
Guests can book their 2025 Hotel and Ticket package early to enjoy Free Dining &... Read More »
The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand... Read More »
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
|
theDIBB Menu |
Exchange Rates |
US Dollar Rates
Euro Rates |
DIBB Premium Membership |
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership? Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as... "No adverts on theDIBB Forums" Upgrade Now |