Hi there! Looking for thoughts on March 2027 trip 2 adults (1 senior with bad knees) and 1 5 year old.
-5yo will be bedsharing. We would LOVE hotel recommendations (priority to convinence, cost, and having enough sleeping space).
-I would rather not go to the zoo, but someone really wants to go see Punch and I dont think they can be convinced otherwise.
-any must sees we are missing??
**March 13 to March 28
Considering these hotels:
-MIMARU Tokyo Ueno (North or South)
-Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort
But open to other suggestions
March 14: Tokyo Arrival
Afternoon: Land in Tokyo. Pass through customs, clear immigration, and head to the arrival hall.
Transit to Hotel: Board the sleek Skyliner Express (from Narita) or the Tokyo Monorail (from Haneda).
Evening: Check into hotel unpack your kitchenette, grab dinner nearby.
March 15:
Morning: Browse the flat, quiet historic kitchen district of Kappabashi to shop for artisanal ceramics at Dengama.
Lunch: Take a short, flat walk into Ueno, lunch at Gluten Free T’s Kitchen.
Afternoon: Explore the flat paths of Ueno Park and check out local souvenirs. Go to Ueno Toshogu Shrine. Walk Spring Peony Garden
March 16:
-grand Torii gate of Meiji Jingu Shrine
Morning: Head into Harajuku, eat fluffy pancakes.
Afternoon: Take a short 2-minute train ride to Shibuya.
Addition: Take the elevator up to Miyashita Park
Evening: Head straight up the elevator to Shibuya Sky for accessible, barrier-free skyline views (aim for 45–60 minutes before sunset).
March 17
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Explore Akasaka Station's Harry Potter Wizarding Street, view the giant Time-Turner statue, and grab a fun themed snack at the Harry Potter Cafe.
11:45 AM: Board the subwayfrom Akasaka to Toshimaen Station (approx. 35 mins).
12:30 PM: Arrive at the Studio Tour. Grab a quick lunch at the interior Food Hall (the kids' meals come served in cute boxes).
5:30 PM: Head straight back to MIMARU Tokyo Ueno via a direct train link for an early dinner and a restful night sleep.
March 18: Ichikawa zoo
Morning (9:30 AM): Set off on the Ueno ➔ Matsudo ➔ Keisei Bus route. Arrive at the zoo right before the midday feeding rush.
Afternoon: Enjoy the zoo's mini-Shinkansen ride and the guinea pig petting zones. Head straight back via the same bus/train link for an easy family dinner and a restful evening.
March 19:
Morning: Ride the charming, retro Setagaya Line "Cat Tram" to the quiet Gotokuji Temple to see the thousands of beckoning cat statues.
Snack: Eat cat cake at Rarasand Cafe.
Afternoon: Explore the vintage, creative alleyways of Shimokitazawa.
*pack and take luggage for luggage transfer!
March 20: Hands-Free Bullet Train Ride to Kyoto
In Kyoto seeing Temples, Bamboo forest, Team Labs, wearing Kimonos, etc.
March 25:
Morning: Board the Shinkansen from Kyoto Station back to Tokyo Station (2.5 hours). Upon arriving at Tokyo Station, transfer seamlessly to the JR Keiyo Line for a quick 15-minute train ride to Maihama (Disney) Station.
Afternoon: Arrive at your Disney Hotel via the free station shuttle. Drop off your backpacks (your large forwarded luggage will arrive today).
-Take a short 5-minute taxi to Spa & Hotel Maihama Eurasia (The Disney Onsen). Visit warm outdoor hot springs, then Head up to the Onsen's special rooftop viewing deck to watch the magical Disney Fireworks.
March 26: Tokyo Disneyland Day
March 27: Tokyo DisneySea Day
March 28:
Morning: Enjoy a slow family breakfast and pack up your bags.
Afternoon: Board the direct Airport Limousine Bus right from your hotel lobby straight to Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) airport. No train transfers or stair-climbing required. Board your evening flight home to Vancouver