Visa, air tickets, accommodation, etc.
I know that I am a person without perseverance. I cannot build a building with pictures and texts, so simply record your itinerary. There was a slight discrepancy with the itinerary, so Disney didn’t go. It was my first time traveling with my parents with a 19-month-old child.
I have traveled to Germany, South Korea, and Australia over the years. I want to go to Japan this year, but after applying for the visa for the first time, my husband can’t ask for leave... I have lost a lot of money in vain... I bought the air ticket for the second time, There was an earthquake in Fukuoka , so I refunded the ticket... This is the third time this year that I have started planning a trip to Japan...
[Visa] My husband and I have German Schengen visas, and our parents and children are all free. I found one from a relatively new travel agency on Taobao. There was no reason. It was cheap, and it didn’t even require proof of employment. It was 248 yuan per person, and it also came with free WIFI for 7 days.
[Air tickets] Because there are very few public holidays, I have to travel on holidays. After waiting for a long time, I saw that ANA has red-eye special tickets. The time is not good. The flight will fly to Tokyo and Haneda at around 1 a.m. on October 4th, and at 1 a.m. on October 10th. More to Shanghai. The advantage is that it’s cheap. Looks like 1276, the infant ticket is only 127 yuan, and there are baby meals... and it’s to Haneda Airport, which is very convenient. The disadvantage is that the time is not good, and the elderly and children are more tired. If you are a young person, I think it is not bad, and the time to play is very complete. Also, there is no subway at Pudong Airport at night, so the cost of traveling to and from the airport is relatively high.
[Accommodation] I wanted to be more reliable on the first night, so I booked the Toyoko Inn in Kabukicho , which cost more than 500 per night, which is very cost-effective. The second night we stayed in a cabin at Lake Kawaguchi, which we booked through booking. I stayed at a B&B near Okubo for the next few nights, booked through airbnb.
[WiFi] When I applied for a visa, I got a WiFi as a gift. I rented another WiFi and put one at my parents’ place. We use one with my husband, so that we can keep in touch even if we are separated. The WiFi I rented was from Global Roaming on Taobao, and it only cost 48 yuan with a coupon for 7 days, which was very cheap.
[APP] I used Google Maps for the whole journey, but I didn’t use it during the transfer process...
[Disney] I originally wanted to go to Disney Land with my baby, but after observing the weather for several days, it showed that it would rain, and according to a certain The magical website found that there were a lot of people who could go on the two days, and it turned out that it did rain on those two days. But I still did some homework. Post it and don’t waste it~
1. Check the estimated number of people for the park day: http://www15.plala.or.jp/gcap/disney/. The red on the left is the estimated number of people in land, and the blue on the right is the estimated number of people in sea.
2. Check the weather through this website, accurate to the hour. http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/week/319.html
3. Use the official website to learn about what each project is about, as well as the day's performances, etc. http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/tc/
4. A guide from a Disney expert. There are some details that we didn’t expect. For example, you can download ショー彩票, and you can use your mobile phone to draw lots to see the performance location http://www.disneytour.net/
5. In addition to the well-known APP for checking waiting time - Dのwaiting time, there is also an app It’s in Chinese, so we no longer have to worry about not being able to understand Japanese! I even know where the restrooms are~ It’s Dangdang - the perfect guide for Tokyo Disney, five-star recommendation! !
tips:
1. We are 4 adults and 1 baby, with 2 28-inch suitcases and a stroller. So I rented a special car, a commercial vehicle. Ordinary taxis probably wouldn’t be able to accommodate so many people.
2. It is better to stay close to the subway.
3. Because we have a baby, we thought it would be more convenient for the family to stay together. There is also a washing machine to wash clothes, so we stayed in a B&B. I recommend families with babies to stay in a B&B as it is very cost-effective.
4. Be sure to bring a stroller when taking care of a baby. The baby can sleep when he or she is tired, which saves effort for the adults.
5. I originally wanted to buy a 3-day subway ticket, but I thought about bringing my kids and parents with me. When I see JR right in front of me, do I have to tell them to take the subway far away... So I gave up, and the whole journey was watermelon. Card ~ Since you only have the Xigua Card, I suggest you find an accommodation close to JR, it is cheaper than JR!
Sensoji Temple
Izu Sakae
Tokyo University
Kabukicho
[Day1] Sensoji Temple, Tokyo National Museum, Izu Sakae, Tokyo University, Ichiran Ramen
Because it is five or six in the morning We arrived at Haneda Airport right away. There were very few people and we were able to get out of customs very quickly. . After arriving, I bought a Suica card from the machine and charged 5,000 yuan per person. The card I bought at Haneda Airport had a small train printed on it, not a little penguin, but the function was the same. It was just that the card could be refunded at the monorail station. We’re going to go there in the future anyway, so it doesn’t matter.
We took our luggage and set off for the Ueno area. We used Google Maps all the way and left this navigation function to my husband. The blind man said he couldn't do anything... The luggage is stored at Ueno Station. There is a box. It costs about 600 or 700 a day. .
[Morning]
- Sensoji Temple We went to Sensoji Temple easily with our baby in a pushcart. Because it was very early, there were almost no tourists on the road. The commercial street had not opened yet, but you could see the quiet streets and you could take pictures at will. Thunder Gate. I asked for a signature inside and took the baby to see the pigeons.
- Tokyo National Museum I feel that this stop is not suitable for children... the exhibits inside are quite average, but my child played with the branches and leaves under the tree outside the door for a long time. While sitting on a chair outside the hall, a Japanese old woman was teasing her baby so lovingly. Although she was a stranger to her, the scene was so beautiful.
[Lunch Izuei]
- Coming out of the Tokyo National Museum, across the road is Ueno Park. You can find the Izuei Main Store after passing the park. The service is really good. I arrived at 11:30 noon. There is no need to queue. There is a seat directly upstairs. You can see lotus flowers by the window. But the baby was dishonest again. The grandma who was the waiter in kimono was very kind and brought out toys and sweets for the baby to eat... without showing any sign of impatience. Finally, I wanted to return the toy to them. They said it was a gift and they gave it to us. We were so touched... Of course, we never went into such a high-end store after that. It was too disturbing to others, ugh.
By the way, I may be used to eating thick oily red sauce. The eel is delicious and not greasy, but the rice is a bit bland, and the areas that are not covered by the sauce are bland...
[Afternoon]
- University of Tokyo I brought my parents, you know, they like to see all kinds of attractions. So I entered the University of Tokyo. The gate is really inconspicuous, but the campus feels a bit like Xiamen University, pfft. After wandering around for a long time, I sat on a chair and watched the students playing ball, then took a rest and returned to Shinjuku .
[Dinner]
- Ichiran Ramen This restaurant is located in Kabukicho B1. We arrived at about 5:30, and there were two or three people in line. By the time we finished eating, the line had already reached the first floor. Remember to check the meat mark on the order paper. One of us forgot to check the meat mark on one of the dishes, so we ate a piece of plain noodles. As for the taste, I don’t think it was as delicious as the noodles I randomly found later, Ichiran Ramen. It’s just that there are more choices. But the matcha almond is highly recommended.
After that, we returned to the hotel. We passed Kabukicho on the way, and someone asked my husband if he wanted to watch a striptease. When he saw us holding the baby, he said: The baby is too young! Oops. In order to prevent our parents from making mistakes, we settled down in the evening and went to find the place where we would take the Kawaguchiko bus the next day. Our legs were broken... but we also saw the bustling Kabukicho╮(╯▽╰)╭ However, it was of no use. I still missed the scheduled bus the next day...
tips:
1. There is really no need to buy the watermelon card on Taobao in advance. It is very convenient to buy it on the machine. You can adjust it in English and there are only a few buttons. Just give it a try.
2. The secret to not queuing up to eat is to be early, just a little earlier.
3. We only used Google Maps for the whole journey, but we marked the places we wanted to go on the map in advance. If it cannot be used in China, then you have to climb over the wall, so that it is easier to find it locally.
4. Although tabelog can also view food, similar to Dianping, it is not very convenient after all. It is recommended that when you encounter particularly famous restaurants, such as Ichiran Ramen and Izuei, open Dianping and take a look. There are also many reviews~
That music hall is really dreamy~~
Lake Kawaguchi Hotel
【Day2】Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Kawaguchi Music Box Forest, Fudoya Ramen
brings tears to my eyes when I talk about it.
I booked the bus to and from Shinjuku Lake Kawaguchi one month in advance. However, it was too early and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get there the next time. My husband and I went exploring last night and found the places mentioned in some posts. We will withdraw from the Odakyu Tourist Information Center! As everyone knows, after you have booked your tickets, you only need to go to the ticket center where you take the bus to exchange your tickets! To the south of Shinjuku JR Station, the waiting room is on the fourth floor. In addition to manual service, replacement can also be done on the machine. Attached is the website for the scheduled bus from Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchi: https://www.highwaybus.com/gp/foreign/frgSelectLine?lang=zh2
So the next day we were 5 minutes late and the bus drove away... We went to the counter to exchange our tickets. , we set off an hour late ╮(╯▽╰)╭
When we arrived at Lake Kawaguchi, our mood instantly brightened, it was so beautiful!
It was almost noon, so we bought tickets for the free travel pass, which allowed us to take the red line and green line buses. We then put our luggage in the box at Kawaguchiko Station and went to Fudoya across the road to eat thick udon noodles. recommend! Babies also love to eat!
——[Lake Kawaguchi Music Forest Museum] Then we took the map of Lake Kawaguchi, took the bus, and arrived at the Music Forest Museum. Everyone must watch the various introductions and performances according to the time on the tour map, it is really great. Although I can’t understand Japanese, it was super interesting to see the interesting puppet music box and the floor-standing music box playing. There is also the largest music box concert hall, as well as operas with people and music boxes, which are worth the price of admission.
——[Hotel Check-in] After that, we went to the hotel to check in. Our family stayed in a small wooden house. It was a bit damp at night...but the Japanese-style wooden house with tatami mats was still very novel. Just bring your yukata and go take a bath. Legend has it that you can see Mount Fuji , ╮(╯▽╰)╭ but the women’s bath has frosted glass, and it’s foggy at night, so you can’t see anything.
Tips:
1. When I booked the ticket, it was stated in the instructions: If the car is full and you have a child with you, and the child does not buy a ticket, you may be refused boarding, so I bought it. Facts have proved that the bus will not be full, so don’t buy a ticket for your child, especially a child as young as ours. By the way, you have to pay cash at the ticket exchange office after making a reservation. Remember to set aside this amount of money.
2. There are many storefronts at Kawaguchiko Station, so be sure to grab them as they are cheaper. Each team can get one.
3. Soak in the hot spring to relieve fatigue at night, and soak in the hot spring to enjoy the scenery during the day.
4. Although there are many places you can go to with the 2-day ticket, you still need to arrange your time. We originally wanted to go to the Wind Cave, but we found that it took 40 minutes and it was closed when we got there, so we still had to study the route carefully. Try to organize as much as possible and don’t waste time on the road.
[DAY3] Kawaguchiko, Kachikachi Mountain, Kawaguchiko Life Museum
In the morning, we made a reservation for breakfast at 8:30, which was Japanese style, with a small plate and a small plate, and we were quite full. When we checked out, the receptionist took a group photo for us, one in front of their door and one in front of the lake, finally leaving a family photo. Then we stored our luggage at the hotel and went exploring.
——[Kachikachi Mountain] It’s cheaper to take Ku Pang up the mountain! In the cable car, remember to stand at the end in the opposite direction from going up the mountain to see the more beautiful scenery. There is actually not much on the mountain, just a bell, a small shrine, a small shop, and a high observation deck. The weather was very nice and you could see Mount Fuji, but I didn’t wear a white hat that day.It seemed like there was another way to go, but it would take six hours, so I decided not to go! We took some photos, had some ice cream and then went down the mountain.
After going down the mountain, there was a biscuit shop at the bottom of the mountain. It was shaped like Mount Fuji. I thought it was delicious!
After walking around the lake, we saw a shop and went in to eat. It felt like it was a shop frequented by tour groups, so the taste was average. To sum up our experience, we should go to a store with fewer tour groups...
——[Lake Kawaguchi Life Museum] After getting on the bus, we went to Lake Kawaguchi Life Museum, which is actually a place selling specialties. There are many flowers around, and the photo of Mount Fuji is beautiful. But it is said that the most beautiful place to take pictures of Mount Fuji is Shuhokaku. When I passed by by bus, I found it really good. Recommended~~
Then we asked our parents to take the baby to Kawaguchiko Station to wait for us, and my husband and I went to pick up our luggage. But, the bus to Kawaguchiko is not on time! ! Because the bus driver is very enthusiastic and has to talk to tourists for a long time, it is possible for a bus to arrive more than ten minutes late. We missed the bus back to Shinjuku again... It was so hot while waiting for the bus that it felt like our skin was peeling...
But the service in Japan is still very good. We will go back when we return to Kawaguchiko Station The bus from Shinjuku had already left ten minutes ago. I went to the ticket office to explain the situation, and I got a ticket for the bus back to Shinjuku at the same time, but I had to split it into two buses. It didn’t matter, so let’s split up. Finally, I got back to Shinjuku safely. .
tips:
1. Exchange your Lake Kawaguchi bus ticket at the bus station, on the 4th floor. Don’t go to the Odakyu Service Center and wait. Woohoo.
2. If you want to visit more museums, it is quite cost-effective to buy a 2-day pass. You can rent bicycles locally for fun. Renting them at a roadside shop is a little cheaper than renting them at the hotel we stayed in. If you have enough time, it would be good to ride a bicycle.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Ghibli Museum
Roppongi hills night view
[DAY4] Meiji Jingu Shrine, Ghibli Museum, Roppongi hills
——[Meiji Jingu Shrine] Go through a long stone road and you will arrive. Meiji God palace. If you walk further, you will find Qingzhengjing, which costs money. It's a place similar to a back garden. Maybe it's not the right time to go there. It's all green and there are no flowers... If you don't want to go there, don't go there... It's really not as good as the gardens in Greater China. But when it comes to service, it is really good. It is not convenient to push the cart inside. You can put it at the door. The ticket sales staff will spread a piece of paper on it to prevent it from getting dirty~
This gravel road has been walking for a long time. Children really don’t care about attractions, they only care about things that can release their nature ╮(╯▽╰)╭ Then we went inside Meiji Shrine for a while and then left, because there are no weddings on the weekend~
——[Ghibli Art Museum] I booked the tickets on the official website one month in advance. I didn’t make money for the bad guys on Taobao. I felt like I made hundreds of millions! This museum is really great! You can exchange the printed QR code for a ticket, which is a movie film. Then store the cart in B1, and you cannot take pictures after entering. I was really touched when I saw the manuscript. You can watch a movie, the layout is really clever, like a fairy tale world~
Attached is the ticket booking guide: http://bbs.qyer.com/thread-2558453-1.html
——[Roppongi hills] It is said that the night view here is The most beautiful, and the ticket price is quite expensive. I have already seen enough of the night view, and I still want to come here to see it... My husband woke me up by saying that the ticket price of the Oriental Pearl Tower is even more expensive, pfft! These two days are the Godzilla exhibition, and the baby expressed his confusion... As Halloween is approaching, there are free photos of Halloween costumes in the museum. Taking photos is free. After taking photos, go to the white counter to collect them. There is no charge for small photos. If you want larger photos, you will have to pay. Because this floor is blocked by glass, it will reflect light when taking photos.
tips:
1 and Roppongi Hills have discounts for swiping UnionPay cards. I don’t know if there will be discounts after the National Day~ We didn’t go to the observatory. After all, we are not photography masters.
2. When booking tickets for the Ghibli Museum, it is best to use the IE browser. I couldn't pay using any browser, so I ended up using IE.Tickets are easier to buy than expected, and they are not exaggeratedly available in seconds. If you think about plan A and B, you can basically buy them, so you have to have confidence!
Imperial Palace
Tokyo Tower
Zojoji Temple
bic camera
[DAY5] Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Odakyu Department Store, bic camera
This day... it rained... I originally felt a little helpless about going to Disney, but the rain made me determined. Determined to go, I temporarily plan to go to the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower, and then get a pair of glasses, hahaha
- [Imperial Palace] Go in and get a sign for each person. It's quite big, and there are big rocks and trees inside. I didn’t book an internal tour a month in advance. I wonder if I should book a month and a half in advance? Anyway, we just took it for a walk. As soon as it rained, the baby became happy again... Although I didn't make a reservation, here is a guide for booking an internal tour: http://bbs.qyer.com/thread-1462208-1.html. Just return the sign to the doorman when you go out. . Walk along the river to Niju Bridge and see the appearance of the Imperial Palace.
——[Tokyo Tower] Under the Tokyo Tower, consulate promotions of various countries are being held, and I even met people filming the program. It was so lively. Because it is the weekend, there is also a market. The Japanese are very nice to their children. There was a promotion about rescue dogs in the market, and various dogs were walking around inside. There was also promotion about insects, and there was a dedicated person to explain it. There was a public concert in front of Zojoji Temple, so we spent some time there. Concert...
- [Odakyu Department Store, bic camera] I took my parents and children with me and planned to take the bus home before going out for shopping. My father volunteered and said that he could look at the navigation on his mobile phone to go home... It only took a few stops. After taking the bus for a while, we let our parents go back by themselves. Later, my dad said that he got in the car and showed the driver the station name on his phone. The driver nodded. When he got out of the car, he looked at the bus screen and saw that the station name was the same as on the phone, and showed it to the driver again. The driver nodded again, and they took the baby all the way home...
So my great parents created two or three hours of shopping time for us! We quickly walked into the Bic Camera next door and started shopping. It is connected with Odakyu Department Store. The 9th floor of Odakyu Department Store is for baby products. We bought a pair of caterpillars for our baby for about 300. Bic Camera has several floors and has everything. If you are in a hurry, you can buy things here. It has everything. But when I checked, it was actually cheaper than Nichia.
tips:
1. Afterwards, I felt that I could actually order on Nichia and then deliver it to a convenience store. Nichia is actually more cost-effective and saves a lot of time. With a family like us, we are very tired from visiting tourist attractions every day. We really don’t have time to go shopping in shopping malls, oh oh oh.
2. When I was shopping, I also checked a WeChat public account: Tokyo Shopping Information. You can roughly check how much this item costs in other shopping malls, or which shopping malls have it. Not complete, but I have a rough idea of the price.
[DAY6] Kamakura , Enoshima, Kamakura Kokakumae, Kamakura Komachi Street, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
This is a day in Kamakura.
Actually, I like Kamakura very much. It is close to the sea and makes people feel very good.
We took the Odakyu from Shinjuku to Fujisawa. There is a manual purchase window next to the entrance of the Odakyu Line. The Enoshima Kamakura pass is 1,470 yen, and the staff will swipe the watermelon card. Includes Odakyu tickets from Shinjuku to Fujisawa and unlimited rides on the Kamakura Railway. Entering from the entrance of the Odakyu Line, first insert the paper coupon into the machine entrance, then swipe the watermelon card to enter and take the Odakyu Line.
It takes about an hour from Shinjuku to Fujisawa. In fact, you don’t need to find a special train to Fujisawa Station, you can also get there by transferring, but we were afraid of trouble and continued to wait.
——[Enoshima] We went to Enoshima first and ate what I thought was the most delicious ramen.
——[Kamakura High School Front] After leaving the island, I changed trains and watched the famous scene of "Slam Dunk" at Kamakura High School Station.
——[Kamakura Xiaodingdong] Let my parents see the Kamakura Giant Buddha and a Japanese wedding at Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine. The Japanese wedding ceremony is quite lengthy, but so solemn!
has very little space this day, but I can’t help but love it!
Kamakura is a very commercialized place, but those small shops are quite unique and suitable for walking around slowly. Let’s forget it╮(╯▽╰)╭
tips:
1. There are many subway stations. If you have stamps for souvenirs, bring a small notebook with you.
2. If you don’t go to Enoshima, you can spend a longer time shopping in other places. You can make your own decision.
[DAY7] Tsukiji Market , Joshuya, Shinjuku
The advantage of the red-eye ticket is that the time is really fully utilized... Today is another complete day.
——[Tsukiji Market] I took my luggage to Tsukiji Market today. However, I forgot to check their time, and the market on the market was actually closed... I also wanted to buy a fishing rod for my dad. Since my parents don’t eat raw food, we just took a look around. The oysters are still full of the smell of the sea, so fresh~ Luggage can be stored at Tsukiji Market, and it costs 500 yen to store a 28-inch large box.
——[Joshuya] In order to fulfill my father’s wish, I learned through the information desk at Tsukiji Market that there is a Joshuya in front of Shimbashi Station, which is a famous fishing gear shop. After searching for a long time, I finally found it, on the second floor... However, after walking around, I found that this building is full of embarrassing things... But my father did not buy a very long river fishing rod, only a very long river fishing rod. I bought some fishing lines... In fact, bic camera also sells fishing rods. I would have taken my dad there if I had known it~
In the afternoon, my parents took their children to the park, so my husband and I went to buy some... um...
tips :
1. Therefore, before going to Tsukiji Market, please remember to check their business hours on the official website, otherwise you will always feel like you have missed something...
2. Shinjuku Station is really big. I have been there several times and still get lost in it. If you have no sense of direction, quickly find a place to go outside. It is easier to find a place outside.
3. You can’t find trash cans outdoors in Japan. Bring some garbage bags, and don’t eat in the car or subway. It’s very rude. And when watching videos on the subway, don’t let the sound out. Our kids watched some cartoons and were pointed out about the sound problem...
4, the walking direction is opposite to ours, walking on the left, so don’t go wrong.
5. About the baby: Our baby is 19 months old. As long as he eats something that is not too heavy, I don’t care much about it. He can eat as long as he likes it (in fact, he only needs smooth noodles and white rice...). How many people in Japan do he eat? Every day is basically a pattern of rice and noodles. And the water provided in Japan is all ice water, the kind with ice cubes in it, but our child has not emphasized drinking hot water since he was a child, so if he wants to drink ice, he can just keep it ice cold, and there is no discomfort in the end. Families who can't accept it are best to bring a thermos cup, or buy one! In addition, we also brought a change of clothes in our bag to carry with us in case he gets wet from playing. I also brought a towel to cover me when I fell asleep. We also brought the baby's bowl and spoon. I recommend searching "Going Out Bowl" on Taobao. I think it is very useful, but remember to check in the scissors... However, Japanese restaurants will provide baby bowls and spoons. Sometimes we Just use the store's. In addition, I also brought my own fever medicine. Although you can also buy it in Japan, it is better to use this kind of medicine commonly. It would not be good if you use the wrong dose. For other things, I think it doesn’t matter if you bring less. Japanese convenience stores are just a few steps away, and there are also many drugstores, which are very convenient.
hahaha, I finished it very efficiently. Welcome everyone to leave a message for discussion~~
yep! Someone please pay attention to me!
