Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Saturday, November 2, 2024
German Village Winter Illumination in Chiba, Japan
Visiting the German Village Illumination is not in our itinerary but because my cousin and ninang sa kasal na si Ninang Daisy is a resident of Chiba, Japan, she toured us around Chiba and Tokyo including this German Illumination Village. It is a theme park exploring German rural life with little rides, illuminated lollipops, German shops, gingerbread houses, restaurants and of course the spectacular lights.
The exact address of German Illumination Village is at 419 Nagayoshi Sodegaura, Chiba, Japan. It is an hour drive from Tokyo via Umihotaru. Commuting is a little bit complicated because it involves a lot of transfers from train to buses.
By train:
Take the JR Sobu Line to Chiba Station then transfer to JR Uchibo Line to Kizarasu Station.
By bus:
From JR Chiba Station, take the Kapina-Go Highway Bus and take off at German Illumination Village or take a bus from Sodegaura Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
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| Julia and Minato |
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| the giant ferris wheel of German Illumination Village |
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Odaiba, Tokyo
Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan. It is a haven for shopping and entertainment in Japan. It has giant Ferris wheels, concert halls, amusement arcades, restaurants, theme parks.
Odaiba is located on the western part of Central Tokyo. This artificial island is linked to Tokyo via the Rainbow Bridge.
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| with Ogawa and Hosokawa Fam <3 |
The main attractions in Odaiba are the Statue of Liberty, Rainbow Bridge and Unicorn Gundam. There are also three museums and these are Museum of Maritime Science, Miraikan, and Unko (Poop) Museum.
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| In front of Fuji TV Building |
How to get to and from Odaiba?
Coming from Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations, take the Rinkai Line (via JR Saikyo Line) and get off at Tokyo teleport Station. You can also take the bus from Asakusa. Just go to Suijo Bus Pier (one minute walk from Asakusa Station and take the Hotaluna or Emeraldas bus. Bus tickets are 1,720 yen for adults and 860 yen for kids.
You can also travel the chepaest way via bus from Shinigawa and Tamachi Stations (Odaiba Rainbow Bus or Km Flower Bus). Bus fare is 220 yen
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| Our favorite Seizeria family resto in Odaiba, Tokyo |
Places to go in Odaiba
1. Unicorn Gundam in Diver City
2. Status of Liberty
3. Fuji TV Building
4. Tokyo Joypolis
5. Team Lab Planets
6. Madam Tussaud's Tokyo
7. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo
8. Aqua City Odaiba
9. Unko (Poop) Museum
10. Diver City Tokyo Plaza11. Odaiba Illumination Yakei
12. Miraikan: The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
13. Tokyo Trick Art Museum
14. Aquarium GAKYO
15. Small Worlds Miniature Museum
16. Museum of Maritime Science
17. Daiba 1 - Chome Shotengai
18. DECKS Tokyo Beach
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree, like the Tokyo Tower, is a television broadcasting tower. Tokyo Skytree stands at 634 meters (2,080 feet) in height.
Tokyo Skytree is exactly located at 1-Chome 1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. To get to Tokyo Skytree, from Shinigawa Station, take the Keikyu Line oe Toei Asakusa Line. Or from Tokyo Station, take the JR Sobu Rapid Line and transfer at Kinshicho for Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. Or take a subway going to Asakusa Station (Ginza Line) and walk towards Tokyo Skytree.
There is also a nearby park near the Tokyo Skytree, the Oyokogawa Shinsui Park, where the kids can enjoy free slides, swing and other activities.
Tokyo Skytree Combo ticket - access to both skydecks is 3,500 yen for adults 18 and above. 2,350 yen for 12-17 years old and 1,450 yen for kids 6-11 years old.
Access to 350 meter deck ticket is 2,400 yen for adults, 1,550 yen for 12-17 years old and 950 yen for kids 6-11 years old.
Monday, June 17, 2024
Tokyo Disneysea
What is so special about going to Tokyo Disneysea?
There are few Disneylands in the world... Hongkong, Shanghai, Paris, Florida, Tokyo, California but there is only one Disney Sea. With a super tight budget, we only have to choose one (and we're seven too!), so definitely its Disney Sea.
We went really early on a Thursday, a regular day. We were already at the resort by 830am. From Asakusa we traveled via train in an hour and 10 minutes. From Asakusa we get to Asakusa Line and get off at Takaracho. Transfered to another train (Keiyo Line) and get off at Urayasu. And from there we walked for 1.4 kilometers.
Tokyo Disneysea is exactly located at Uruyasu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Yes Tokyo Disneysea nor Disneyland is not located in Tokyo but in Chiba.
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| From Rome2rio |
We got our tickets from Klook and it is so easy to enter with the QR codes in our phone. Download the Tokyo Disneysea app so you will know the waiting time for each ride/show.
I've read in some blogs that you can bring minimal food inside Disneysea especially for us who are always on a budget. We were able to bring fourteen onigiri which are priced 140 to 170 yen each (Php 50-60), and some breads but in the end we were still hungry. We bought these chicken for 600 yen each (Php 220). There are two picnic areas with tables and chairs in Disneysea but guests are requested not to bring meals nor drinks inside the theme park.
1. Mediterranean Harbor
Fortress Exploration
DisneySea transit steamer line
Venetian Gondolas
Soaring Fantastic Light
2. Mysterious Island
Journey to the center of the earth
20,000 Leagues under the Sea
3. Mermaid Lagoon
Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster
Scuttles' Scooters
Mermaid Lagoon Theater
Ariel's Greeting Grotto
Jumpin Jellyfish
Blowfish balloon race
The whirlpool
Ariel's playground
Caravan carousel
Jasmine's flying carpets
Sinbad's storybook voyage
The magic lamp theather
5. Lost River Delta
Indiana Jones Adventure
Raging spirits
Mickey and friends greeting trails
6. Post discovery
Aquatopia
Disneysea electric railway
Nemo and friends searider
7. American Waterfront
Toy story mania
Tower of terror
Disneysea electric railway
Turtle talk
S.S. Columbia
Big city vehicles
Big band beat
Disneysea transit steamer line
Me friend Duffy
We were from the theme park from 0830H to 2030H but still we were not able to finish all the rides because of the long lines.
extremely tired but happy =)
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa became our second home for our nine (9) days stay in Tokyo. We were accommodated at Sakura Hostel which is only two (2) minutes walk away from the well-known Senso-ji Temple.
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| place your predictions here if you drew a bad fortune |
Senso-ji also known as Asakusa Kanon temple, is dedicated to bodhisattva. It is Tokyo's oldest and grandest temple, and one of most significant. There are lots of picturesque areas and opportunities. You can also get your fortune told. We arrived here in January 1, and to celebrate New Year in Japan is so festive, especially when visiting a temple.
Senso-ji temple is also near Nakamise Shopping Street where you can enjoy lots of Japanese street food and souvenir. Entrance to Senso-ji temple is free.
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| random photo in Asakusa |
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| New Year celebration in Sakura Hostel |
Places to visit in Asakusa are:
1. Hozomon
2. Tokyo Skytree
3. Nakamise Shopping street
4. Asakusa oldest theme park, Hanayashiki
5. Thermal Spas, Akebono-yu
6. Dembo-in Temple garden
7. Kaminarimondori Shopping street
8. Engei Hall
9. Kappabashi
10. Ride a rickshaw
