Hi everyone, i have been reading and following this japan section and have planned for my previous trip with my then GF in 2011. I am not so sure what has changed but i have a few questions to ask as i be going with my older folks and 2 young kids as well.
1) i be staying near Asakusa (Tokyo Tobu Levant Hotel). Will not be getting the JR pass, so in general SUICA card is usable for most train lines right? do children below 2 need to pay for the rides as well?
2) i need to take the shinkansen to Osaka for my 2nd half of my trip and i am seeing that KLook does sell tickets (one way) from Tokyo to Osaka. Safe to buy (cos need to redeem the voucher and secure the seats) or head down to the station after i arrive in Narita to buy so can just confirm everything at one go?
3) what are the places that kids love? like have some activities for them? i remember last time there was this toy store near Ginza if i am not wrong. (we just walked around and stumbled on a few storey toy dept store)
4) As i be going during the sakura season, want to bring my folks to see the blooms... any other recommended places besides UENO park in Tokyo? and any places in Osaka that i can go to as well?
much appreciated for any inputs to the above.
1) i be staying near Asakusa (Tokyo Tobu Levant Hotel). Will not be getting the JR pass, so in general SUICA card is usable for most train lines right? do children below 2 need to pay for the rides as well?
2) i need to take the shinkansen to Osaka for my 2nd half of my trip and i am seeing that KLook does sell tickets (one way) from Tokyo to Osaka. Safe to buy (cos need to redeem the voucher and secure the seats) or head down to the station after i arrive in Narita to buy so can just confirm everything at one go?
3) what are the places that kids love? like have some activities for them? i remember last time there was this toy store near Ginza if i am not wrong. (we just walked around and stumbled on a few storey toy dept store)
4) As i be going during the sakura season, want to bring my folks to see the blooms... any other recommended places besides UENO park in Tokyo? and any places in Osaka that i can go to as well?
much appreciated for any inputs to the above.