• Asia,  Destinations,  Disney,  Japan

    Tokyo Disney: What to Know Before You

    Before I visited Tokyo Disney I did a lot of research to make my trip as stress free as possible and today I’m sharing some of those tips with you! Do you need park reservations? When you buy park tickets for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, you will purchase park tickets that have a designated date and theme park. For example, if you want to go to Tokyo DisneySea on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, you will need to purchase the appropriate ticket for that park and that date. There is no park hopping between parks at Tokyo Disney Resort. How to buy tickets Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea park tickets…

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    Asia,  Japan,  Visa

    Do I Need a Japan Visa?

    Wondering if you need a Japan visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Japan’s entry requirements, how to get there, and more! Do I need a Japan Visa? For stays under 90 days, US citizens do not need a visa to visit Japan for leisure or business travel. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you must obtain an appropriate visa (such as a work visa) and register your address with your residence’s municipal office to obtain a Resident Card (Zairyu Card). Japan Entry Requirements To enter Japan, US citizens must have a valid US passport that is good for the length of their stay. (It’s always ideal…

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    Asia,  Destinations,  Japan

    Tokyo Travel Guide

    It seems like everyone is going to Japan right now, so I thought I’d share my Tokyo travel guide with tips and tricks that I used on my trip! Best Time to Visit Tokyo Tokyo gets quite warm in the summer and quite cold in the winter, so the spring and fall are ideal times to visit. In addition to comfortable temperatures, September through November offers colorful foliage while March through April offers blooming cherry blossoms. If you’re looking to avoid crowds, avoid major holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s, Golden Week (April 29-May 5), and Obon Festival (mid-August). How to Get to Tokyo Tokyo has two international airports: Tokyo…

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    Asia,  Destinations,  Featured,  Japan

    What to do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo?

    Oh no, it’s raining in Tokyo! No one likes a rainy day while they’re on vacation and it may seem like everything you want to do in Tokyo is outdoors, but there are plenty of fun indoor options for those not-so-nice weather days! Here are three of the best things to do in Tokyo when it’s raining. The Unko (aka Poop) Museum Don’t worry, Tokyo’s Poop Museum is more kawaii (cute) than gross! This selfie-lovers paradise features colorful potties, rainbow-colored piles of pooh, neon signs, and more toilet-related silliness! It’s a somewhat ridiculous way to pass an hour but for around $10 you’ll stay dry and get some scroll-stopping shots…

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    Asia,  Finances,  Japan

    What it Costs to Go to Tokyo

    Wondering what it costs to go to Tokyo? I planned this trip on a whim when I randomly saw the airfare deal. From there it became a challenge to myself to spend as little as possible on this trip. I wanted to cover air, hotel, Disney tickets, and anything else I reasonably could with credit card points. So how did I do? Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Airfare $ 433.87 Airfare is a big expense…