Japan Diaries: Day 20

Day 20 January 7, 2015

Tokyo Disneyland Day 3 & Shibuya


Good morning Japan! Today is the 3rd and final day of our Disney theme park adventure in Chiba Prefecture. Just a recap, we visited Tokyo Disneyland on our 1st day and Tokyo DisneySea on the next. Since there is no such place as Tokyo DisneySky (yet) we decided to return to one of the previous Disney theme parks that we have visited... and we chose to return to Tokyo Disneyland.
Back at Tokyo Disneyland

We spent the morning trying out attractions that we missed during our first visit. We also got the chance to retry some of the rides that we enjoyed. So here's what we did on our 3rd day:
Got to check out Tom Sawyer's Island

Feels like the Wild West...

...complete with a barrel bridge...

...and an old steamboat
Check out the waterfalls on that rock!

...and check out this wooden fort!

not to mention the nearby Indian tepees.

I got the chance to cross this bridge too!

What an adventure!

Before leaving Tokyo Disneyland, my wife and baby together with our Japanese family visited the nearby Starbucks branch and sipped our well-deserved coffee... not to mention I got to avail myself of one of my collections -the Tokyo City tumbler.
Starbucks Tokyo City Tumbler - My 2nd Tumbler in Japan!

Off to Shibuya!

After half a day in Tokyo Disneyland, Mr. Toshi decided to bring us to my wife's most requested place in Japan - the Hachiko Statue. It is located near Shibuya Crossing which is another famous landmark in Tokyo Prefecture. (Finally, we got to go to Tokyo Prefecture!)

This is it!

Where could you be Hachiko?

There you are! Finally, Team Nicerio visits the Hachiko Statue

Got to cross Shibuya Crossing! Sleepy Ella...


 From there, we rode the train to Haneda Airport for our flight back to Kansai International Airport. Overall, our final day in Chiba and Tokyo Prefecture brought us to a sad realization that our vacation in Japan is almost over. 
Back to the plane bound for Osaka. Bye Tokyo!


When we got home to the Kameyama residence late that night, I had tried to stay awake for as long as I could. This is due to the fact that sleeping means that another day would be over. Eventually, I did fall asleep hoping at least that the upcoming days would still give us another opportunity to create more wonderful memories.

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Location: Tokyo, Japan

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  1. Ashli FergusonFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    I would LOVE to go to Disney, Tokyo!!! That is so neat and I am so jealous!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 21, 2019 at 11:48 AM

      Please include it in your itinerary when you visit Japan someday. =)

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  2. kellyFebruary 18, 2019 at 4:54 AM

    Lovely photos! You look like you enjoyed your trip.

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  3. StrongIslandSocialFebruary 18, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    Thanks for taking us with you on your journey to Disney in Japan. I would’ve loved to seen that old fort. Although I’ve seen plenty of living here in the US but again beautiful images and beautiful story and documentaries. Keshia Richmond

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  4. MonidipaFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    I have never been there but I would love to be there. Such a lovely place. Seems you had a great time.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 18, 2019 at 9:49 PM

    This looks like a fun adventure for both you and the kiddos!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 26, 2019 at 7:15 AM

      Yes it is. Tokyo Disneyland is fun for both kids and kids at heart.

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  6. Grace Esedeke | Today Was FabFebruary 18, 2019 at 10:55 PM

    This must have been a beautiful adventure and memories to keep. I don't travel often, but Japan is in one of my must visit places and when I do, I'll make sure to see this places.
    Thank you for inspiring.

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  7. MatijaFebruary 19, 2019 at 12:04 AM

    I know it's sad when your vacation is getting to a close, but still, you had a great time, and you saw all those sigths, you still have lovely memories that will accompany you :D

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 26, 2019 at 7:18 AM

      That's true Matija. Sometimes you wish days would be longer.

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  8. euphoricveganFebruary 19, 2019 at 4:38 AM

    It looks like you're having some great fun with your family!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 26, 2019 at 7:19 AM

      Yes i did totally had fun. =) I'm actually wishing to go back there soon.

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  9. Yonnah MFebruary 19, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    Looks like you had a great time! Lovely post.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 27, 2019 at 8:39 AM

      We sure did have a great time. Thanks for visiting Yonnah.

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  10. Preeti ChauhanFebruary 19, 2019 at 1:43 PM

    What a breezy post this was and y favourite place was the Tokyo Disneyland with its forts, steam boats and teepees .

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  11. aisasamiFebruary 19, 2019 at 5:14 PM

    Glad you enjoyed Tokyo Disneyland. Thinking of taking my sister there or Universal Studios. PS: Come to Nagoya! We got a lot here!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 27, 2019 at 8:43 AM

      Hi there Aisasami. =) I will be going there soon. Hope to see you.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 19, 2019 at 7:47 PM

    Going to Disneyland and visiting Hachiko's statue are great ideas of things to do in Japan with kids!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 27, 2019 at 4:01 PM

      I agree Mirela but did you know, there are thousands of other things to do in Japan with the kids.? =)

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  13. Elizabeth OFebruary 19, 2019 at 9:46 PM

    so adventurous. you are lucky to have disney experience and im sure you enjoyed there. tokio disneyland is one of the best experience in life.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 27, 2019 at 4:02 PM

      I agree Elizabeth. How I wish to come back to Disney again this year.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 20, 2019 at 12:24 AM

    I can see that you guys had a lot of fun. The pics are cool. Japan is indeed a lovely country. :)

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  15. LifesessentialsFebruary 20, 2019 at 9:13 AM

    Oh wow. Happy family and happy stories is what I love reading the most. You are so blessed, Neil! More power to you and your adventure your love ones. Hope to catch up with you somewhere, Japan or `Pinas :)

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 28, 2019 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you so much. Hope to catch up with you as well. =)

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  16. Blair VillanuevaFebruary 20, 2019 at 9:02 PM

    Me and Mom Amour are planning to visit Tokyo Disneyland next season, and your guide is very helpful. He loves Disneyland!

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  17. ArianneFebruary 20, 2019 at 11:17 PM

    That’s so cool. It looks so fun. I would love to travel!

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  18. Binge on BasicsFebruary 20, 2019 at 11:21 PM

    These are wonderful pictures. Hope you had a lot of fun

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioFebruary 28, 2019 at 8:02 AM

      We did. Hope you get to visit Tokyo Disneyland as well. =)

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  19. Sheena MoncatarFebruary 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    I have been told by my Japanese friends that I should avoid Tokyo Disneyland in the weekends because the queue was really rather long and such a waste of time. I will be following their lead. Thanks for always sharing your adventures.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMarch 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM

      The Express Pass will save you from the queue. However, it costs more.

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  20. SamarFebruary 21, 2019 at 11:43 AM

    This is one of the most impressive post about Japan, I have read in this year.

    Thanks for sharing buddy.

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  21. Dess MercaderoFebruary 22, 2019 at 2:31 AM

    Would love to visit Disney in Tokyo. I've been to Hong Kong Disney Land but I'm not sure if it's the same that's why this is one now in my bucket list.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMarch 4, 2019 at 1:09 PM

      I haven't been to HK Disneyland. Would love to visit it to compare. =)

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