Tokyo

It was a lot of fun, the staff were very friendly, and there were many facilities and shows to watch. Even if you didn't want to queue for the games, the shows and shopping alone were worth the price of admission.

Since we didn't choose accommodation for the day trip, we opted for a one-day pass, which would have cost HKD 500 round trip by ourselves, but now it's only $300. The tour guide, Ms. Ye, was very considerate of our group members' different needs. If we didn't want to see the sights, we could go shopping in two separate time slots, which was very thoughtful. Karuizawa has beautiful scenery and cool weather; even at the end of August, it's only 22-25 degrees Celsius. It has small shops and beautiful scenery, making it a great place for a relaxing vacation. The outlet tour was originally only scheduled for 1.5 hours, but Ms. Ye kindly negotiated with the driver and gave us an extra 15 minutes for shopping 🎉. Near the end of the day in Shinjuku, on the return trip, one of our group members needed to use the restroom, and Ms. Ye negotiated with the driver to find a place to stop so they could use the toilet. 🚽 A very considerate tour guide.

Shibuya Sky is definitely a must-visit observation deck in Tokyo! Located right above Shibuya Station, it's just a few minutes' walk from the station exit, making it incredibly convenient and avoiding any detours. I highly recommend booking tickets in advance, as tickets for the golden sunset hours are extremely popular and it's easy to miss out on suitable time slots on-site. Booking ahead saves you a lot of trouble. The observation deck consists of an indoor corridor and an open-air rooftop platform. The open-air platform is the biggest highlight, offering a 360° panoramic view without any glass obstructions. You can directly overlook the famous Shibuya Crossing, with the dense flow of cars and pedestrians below, creating a truly breathtaking atmosphere. On a clear day, you can see Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree simultaneously, and with luck, you might even see Mount Fuji in the distance, taking in the entire cityscape of Tokyo. I chose to enter in the evening to see the daytime, sunset, and nighttime views all at once. Watching the sunset paint the city in a warm gold, and then as darkness falls and the city lights gradually illuminate, creates a vibrant yet romantic atmosphere—it's incredibly soothing, and every snapshot looks like a professional photo. A word of caution: the rooftop terrace is very windy, so bring an extra jacket. If you're wearing a long dress, be sure to dress warmly, and tie your long hair up. If you get cold, you can always retreat to the indoor viewing area, which also has many great photo spots. The facilities are excellent, with lockers for luggage, and a rest area and restrooms. The only minor drawback is that it gets very crowded around sunset, so you'll have to queue for popular spots. Also, tripods are prohibited; you can only shoot handheld for nighttime views. Overall, the experience is fantastic, with expansive views that allow you to fully immerse yourself in Tokyo's vibrant cityscape. If you want to see a panoramic view of Tokyo, this place is definitely worth a visit.

The immersive experience was great, but there were just too many people, and the park itself isn't very big. If you weren't constantly queuing, you could probably leave in about an hour. We ended up staying for about three hours, including browsing the shops. If the ticket price were a little lower, it would probably be more worthwhile.

Arrive early and show your QR code to the staff, who will then provide you with the complete ordering rules and menu. The store is decorated adorably, and the food and drinks are good too. Cute things abound everywhere. After your meal, you can go next door to buy family restaurant merchandise. The 6th floor occasionally hosts Chiikawa pop-up shops; this time it happened to be a dinosaur-themed one. On B2, you can also buy Chiikawa Land merchandise!

You can redeem it upon arrival, it's super cost-effective and convenient! It can be used on all 13 Tokyo subway lines! 👍

Each scene is highly immersive and engaging. The afternoon tea was quite good; while some items were a bit too sweet, the pancakes were exceptional and definitely worth trying. The only drawback was my lack of Japanese language skills. I didn't understand the interactions with the staff during the scenes, and although I knew what actions to perform, it still felt somewhat inadequate.

I used this during my trip to Bangkok. Despite the low price, the connection was good and it was very convenient. The fact that everything could be handled through my smartphone thanks to the eSIM was also a big plus.

Reserved seats throughout the flight with large overhead bins make catching up on sleep on red-eye flights incredibly comfortable. It's more cost-effective than buying tickets on-site, with spacious, quiet seats and an excellent travel experience.

I bought a 5-day pass and stayed in Sendai for 3 days, starting from the last day. The Matsushima ferry ticket, grilled oysters, and grilled fish rice cake boat are must-dos.