Month October 2018

Day 5 - DisneySea

Day 5: Tokyo DisneySea

The Happiest Place on Earth Today we are going to Tokyo DisneySea. We left our luggage back at Shinjuku and brought 2 days worth of stuff with us. Reached Maihama at 7 AM, bought our Disney train passes and checked-in…

Day 4 - Karuizawa

Day 4: Karuizawa, Magma Stones and Waterfalls

The Freezing Cold Karuizawa Town This morning we are going to Karuizawa! Don’t know what to expect, except that it’s going to be cold there. Heroic Minmin still asked if we need to bring jackets. Again, breakfast is settled on…

Day 3 - Anata no Warehouse

Day 3: Ghibli Museum and Anata no Warehouse

Tribute to the Legendary Studio Ghibli Today is the day, Ghibli Museum! But first let me emphasize the need to be kiasu. I’ve read that the tickets are very controlled and very limited. Online sales start on the 10th of…

Day 2 - Hitachi Seaside Park

Day 2: Hitachi Seaside Park and Shimo-kitazawa

Journey to East Coast of Japan It’s going to be a 2.5 hour ride to Hitachi Seaside Park, therefore we’ve got to settle our breakfast on the go. There’s something exciting about buying breakfast from the Japanese convenient stores. Perhaps…

Day 1 - Meiji Shrine

Day 1: Harajuku, Meiji Jingu and Shibuya

Red-eye Flight to Tokyo Ohayo Japan, once again, we are back at the land of the rising sun! Oh we miss you so. This trip we flew red-eye, directly from Singapore to Tokyo. Initially thought we could catch some sleep,…