2015 Tokyo Trip With Family (8D7N Itinerary)

DAY 1: Kota Kinabalu to Tokyo 

• Flying with Malaysia Airlines to Tokyo, Japan. 
• Touchdown at Narita International Airport from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. 
• Taking N'EX (Narita Express) from the airport heading to Tokyo city center.
• Exploring around Akihabara district, known as the Electric Town of of Tokyo.

Malaysia Airlines - Our breakfast before reaching Tokyo

Taking N'EX (Narita Express) from the Narita Tokyo airport to the city center.

Our first dinner in Tokyo before start to explore around.

Akihabara, the Electric Town of of Tokyo.

DAY 2: Tokyo 

• Start our day by visiting Shibuya - taking photos with the iconic Hachiko statue, buying our Tokyo Disney tickets at the Disney store
• Lunch for Tonkotsu Ramen at Ichiran Shibuya  
• Continue to Harajuku where it's famous with vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops along the Takeshita Street. Plenty of dessert shops to try especially the sweet crepes.
• Leisurely stroll at Ikebukuro and dinner Coco Ichiban

Our breakfast nearby our hotel

Bought 1 Day Tokunai Pass

Shibuya - a-go-to spot for entertainment, shopping, fashion and restaurants. 

We got our Tokyo Disneyland tickets on third floor of Disney Store in Shibuya 

My first time of having Ichiran Ramen and what can I say, it's indeed oishi! 

When in Harajuku, must try their sweet crepes.

Had Coco Ichiban for dinner in Ikebukuro. 

DAY 3: Tokyo 

• Spending half day in Odaiba for a life-size Gundam statue in front of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
• End our night at Tokyo Tower

DAY 4: Yokohama  

• Day trip to Yokohama from Tokyo (less than an hour train ride) 
• Visited Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Yokohama Chinatown 
• Went Nakano Broadway because my brothers want to go to this place but then I found 8 layers of ice-cream there. 

DAY 5: Tokyo Disneyland  

• Fun and enjoyable day at Tokyo Disneyland. We spent whole day here, from morning to evening just to witness the firework. 
• We got our tickets from Disney Store in Shibuya so that we don't have to be in the long queue when arriving Tokyo Disney Resort. 

DAY 6: Hakone 

• Day trip to Hakone for Mount Fuji but unfortunately, it wasn't fruitful one due to the adverse weather. 
• We bought 2-Day Hakone Free Pass at Shinjuku Station. You can purchase this pass at Odakyu station.  

DAY 7: Tokyo 

• Final shopping and strolling day at Asakusa.
• Must visit in Asakusa is Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. 

DAY 8: Tokyo to Kota Kinabalu 

• It's time to say sayonara to Tokyo.
• We took N'EX (Narita Express) heading to Narita International Airport. 

OUR HOTEL IN TOKYO 

Throughout our 8 days and 7 nights trip in Tokyo, my family and I stayed at the same hotel - Smile Hotel Asagaya. 

Smile Hotel Asagaya is conveniently sits adjoining to JR Asagaya Station. This is my family's favourite hotel in Tokyo because not just that there's a Starbucks, McD and plenty of eateries nearby but there is a 24 hours department store within the walking distance from the hotel. 

The only downside of this hotel is that the nearest metro station (Minami-Asagaya) takes approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel, which my family members consider it's slightly far for them. 

Date Stayed: 4th July - 11th July 2015 (7 nights)
Room Rate Per Night: RM280 per night for a twin bedroom.
Nearest Station: JR Asagaya Station

MY SHOPPING HAUL 

It's really hard to leave Japan with empty handed. Everything is so cute and fascinating. Japan makes me want to buy everything I see but I need to behave myself, or else my wallet will be bleeding badly.