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We visited Shinagawa Maxell Aqua Park and left a little after 4 o'clock.

After having fun at the aqua park, my son Onu took his second nap in the stroller. He only took a nap at home, but the trip must have been tough. He took two naps during the trip.

To take Onu, who was sleeping, to Tokyo Tower, our last destination, we took the Keikyu Main Line from Shinagawa Station and got off at Daimon Station. We moved in one go without changing, and the subway cost was 310 yen.

 

We purchased the admission ticket in advance on the official website.

It is cheaper to purchase tickets online than on-site, so be sure to purchase tickets online!

Even if you purchase it on the official website (online) right before entering, you can enter right away, so even if you suddenly plan to visit Tokyo Tower, you can purchase it online.

 

http://www.tokyotower.co.jp

 

東京タワー

トップデッキツアー(150m&250m) / 本日の営業は終了いたしました。

www.tokyotower.co.jp

 

We showed our admission ticket and immediately stood in line to take the elevator.

There were a lot of people lining up in front of the elevator just at the time when the sunset could be seen beautifully, but the line quickly narrowed.

I have a severe fear of heights, so I decided to only go up to the main deck (150m), so I bought a ticket that only goes up to the main deck.

The top deck tour allows you to climb up to 250m, but the admission ticket is 2,800 yen based on online tickets, which is more than twice as expensive as the ticket that only goes up to the main deck (1,200 yen).

Still, if you are not afraid of heights, you should go to the top deck.
The weather was nice, so we was able to see the pretty sky and sunset.

 

 

As soon as we got on the main deck, Onu woke up from his nap.
He started looking around as soon as he woke up.

 

 

Aren’t babies afraid of heights?
Onu was hanging from the window and watching so well, but I was so scared that my hands were sweaty.

 

Onu looked out the window and looked at a car for a long time, and even put a toy car on the window sill, and seemed to enjoy it more than anyone else.

 

 

I felt motion sick because it felt like Tokyo Tower was shaking.

Nevertheless, I came down after watching the sunset and fully appreciating it.

 

 

Before coming down, I changed Onu's diaper in the bathroom stall where the baby changing table was located.

 

 

I came down from Tokyo Tower a little after 6 and couldn't decide where to go for dinner.

I searched for nearby restaurants on Google Maps, but couldn't find any suitable places.
First, we decided to walk to Daimon Station and look around.

 

 

On the way to the station, I couldn't see any restaurants that felt like gourmet restaurants, only hamburger restaurants.
We went into the McDonald's and ordered a bacon and tomato deluxe set and one single item.
I paid 1530 yen and took a seat in the basement.
I fed Onu the rice and miso soup that I brought from our accomodation.
Onu ate soybean paste soup throughout the trip, but I was thankful that he ate it without getting sick of it.

 

 

The Korean version of the Bacon Tomato Deluxe tastes better.
I think the Japanese version had a stronger sauce flavor than the Korean version.

 

 

 

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I took the subway from Yurakucho Station to Shinagawa Station.
I went to Shinagawa Maxell Aqua Park where there is a dolphin show.

The day version of the dolphin show was at 11:30, 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00, and the night version of the dolphin show was at 5:30 and 7:00. (The time can be changed at any time, so be sure to check the dolphin show time before your trip.)

We had a tight schedule to go to Tsukiji Market in the morning and Tokyo Tower in the evening, so the 2:30 dolphin show was the perfect time for our schedule. Also, there is 'Dolphin Touch' where you can experience touching dolphins by paying a separate fee. This service is available twice a day (12:00 and 3:00), so I thought it would be perfect to watch the dolphin show at 2:30 and then experience the dolphin touch at 3:00.

 

We stayed up late while resting at the cafe and came out a little late.
We tried to arrive at a leisurely pace, but we arrived at Maxell Aqua Park just at 2:30.

We showed the aqua park entrance ticket purchased in advance on the official website and went in, and we ran straight to the dolphin show without having time to look around.

 

 

There were a lot of people at the dolphin show. Many people stood in the back and watched, but many of the chairs in the front were empty.

Lucky!

We went and sat right in front.
It was so fascinating because it was my first time seeing dolphins so close.

 

 

 

 

But the dolphins started splashing the water.
In an instant, it came towards our seats, splashing water and passing by.

I couldn't help but scream.
Only then did I notice that the people around me were wearing raincoats.

 

 

 
 
Did I say lucky earlier?

Yes...it was unlocked.

I was covered in salt water from head to toe.

Not going to lie, I squeezed my hair and clothes and water dripped down.

Of course, my shoes were wet too.

The camera also got wet, so I sent it to a repair center after my trip to Tokyo, but the salt water corroded it, so I had to replace the parts.

 

We belatedly moved to the back and stood and watched like everyone else.

*If you want to watch from the front seat but don't want to be splashed with water, you can buy a plastic raincoat as they sell it on site.

*And in case you weren't wondering, I'd like to tell you that every time the dolphins splashed water, the diligent staff went around wiping down the chairs, so I didn't feel like I was going to get hit by water if I sat there. If the chair had been soaked with water, I certainly wouldn't have sat on it.

 

My Onu was enjoying the show when he suddenly got splashed with water and Onu's mom and dad started yelling, so he was startled and seemed to be in a bad mood.

Still, he did her best to enjoy.
He enjoyed the show while holding the figures taken from home in his hands.

 

 

The dolphin show seemed to last about 20 minutes.

After the dolphin show, it was dolphin touch time from 3 o'clock.

Dolphin touch reservations must be made in advance, and dolphin touch reservations open one week prior to the date you plan to enter the aquarium.

I reserved tickets to the aquarium, waited, and made a reservation right away on the official website as soon as the dolphin touch reservation window opened.

 

Children under 4 years old could enter for free with one adult.

I decided to take pictures outside while my husband and Onu did the dolphin touch experience.

No belongings are allowed during the dolphin touch experience. Since I wanted to take pictures, I opted to capture moments outside instead of participating in the experience.

Although Onu, Mama, and Papa don't know any Japanese, when the Japanese broadcast came on, it seemed like they were providing instructions for those interested in touching dolphins. As I looked around attentively, I noticed people standing in line and the staff checking the number of attendees.

I quickly approached and presented my Dolphin Touch ticket. They confirmed my reservation and assigned me a number.

It was number 4, which was really fortunate.

The experience begins with number 1, so we could observe what the person in front of us was doing before proceeding. If we had been assigned the last number, we would have had to wait for a long time. However, since we were number four, our turn came quickly, allowing us to proceed without much delay.

 

 

Before proceeding with the dolphin touch experience, we had to put our belongings in a basket and sanitize our hands.

 

 

It was finally Onu's turn!

At first, he seemed to be touching the dolphin well, but he looked a bit confused... It appeared that he stiffened up while touching the dolphin.

It was a short moment, but I managed to take a lot of pictures.

However, unlike the photos taken by the staff for sale, the angle was not satisfactory.

So in the end, I paid 3,000 yen for two photos priced at 1,500 yen each and purchased them.

 

 

The photo I purchased had a QR code embedded in it, so I was able to download the photo and store it on my phone.
I liked the photos and I really liked being able to download them and keep them on my phone.

The photo below is one I took, but the angle is a bit disappointing, right?

 

 

The angle of the photo I purchased is as follows.

 

 

After leaving the dolphin show, I was about to go back to look at the fish, but I couldn't help but see the cute penguins waddling outside!

I rushed out as if I was captivated by the sight of the cute waddles.
It seemed like the penguins were putting on some cute show.
It was a really short show, but it was so amazing because it was my first time seeing the penguins this close.
There was no window and they just walked back and forth under my feet, so all I could say was that it was amazing.

 

 

After seeing the penguins, we decided to take a closer look at the inside of the aquarium, which we hadn't seen before because we was in a hurry.

The aquarium itself wasn't big, but I was able to see some amazing sea creatures.

 

 

We also saw a sturgeon. Why is it swimming like that? All I could think about was this.
It was so exciting.

 

 

My son and I really liked Maxell Aqua Park, and other adults also liked it.
If I go to Tokyo again, this is a place I want to stop by again.
It was really fun and worth the 2,500 yen admission fee and 900 yen for the dolphin touch experience.



Before moving to the next location, I also purchased a dolphin figure for 1,380 yen.
It was a collector's item, and I liked it because it was the same brand as the other animal figures I had at home.
Onu had a great time with his new friend, a dolphin figure, making movements to represent a dolphin jumping into the water.

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We decided to have ramen for lunch and chose to go to Kyushu Jangara Ramen Ginza, which is an 11-minute walk from Pain Maison.

 

 

The line was long, so we placed our order in advance while waiting.

 
 

However, other customers ahead of us had strollers, and the staff insisted that strollers should be left outside. So, the customer had to leave the stroller outside and enter.

Our Onu is currently taking a nap soundly in the stroller, but not being able to take the stroller into the store was quite unexpected and disappointing.

 

 
 

We couldn't wake the baby up for a meal, even if we had already placed our order..

The most important thing is for our little one to eat peacefully without disturbance. Just as we were about to ask the staff to cancel our order and find another place to eat as a family, our little prince suddenly opened his eyes wide.

 

 
 

I thought I was going to have a leisurely meal, but in the end, I ended up dining with my son, hehe...

I entered the ramen restaurant holding Onu, and it was a really, really small place.

If we had asked for a baby chair, they would have provided one, but we felt it would be okay to hold him while eating, so we declined.

The table was so small that it would have been full with just my bowl of ramen on it.

I brought along Onu's soybean paste soup and rice, which I had warmed up at our accommodation and put in a thermos, and set them out on the table.

My husband ate uncomfortably while holding Onu, but he said he enjoyed it nonetheless.

 

According to my husband's review, this ramen restaurant was the most delicious food he had during his trip to Tokyo.
The ramen that my husband ordered (Bonshan/Creamy Tonkotsu Soup) was more delicious than the cool and light ramen (Kyushu Jangara/Mild Tonkotsu Soup) that I ordered.

 
 

(Left)Kyushu Jangara (Right)Bonshan
 
 

 

I paid 2840 yen for two pieces of Kyushu Jangara ramen, and it was a very cost-effective meal in expensive Tokyo.

My friends ate quickly and moved on to find the next place, a cafe, while we ate and fed Onu slowly.

There was a wait at the cafe, but it was nice that my friends went first and stood in line.

The cafe was HARBS LUMINE Yurakucho, located on the second floor of Ginza Lumine, and a 10-minute walk from Kyushu Jangara Ramen Restaurant.

 

The cafe is a place for adults, and Onu felt very frustrated because he had to sit still.

 

 

But the adults can't give up caffeine and sugar.

 

Onu relieves boredom by looking out the window

 

We each ordered a cup of Americano and a signature cake (Mille Crepes).

 

 

A crepe cake with fruit came out, but I would say the fruit didn't look delicious.

I thought the delicious-looking fruits on the cake were berries, and the fruits included here, such as papaya and banana, were pale in color and did not look mouth-watering.

But it was so delicious than I expected..

The bread was delicious, not too creamy and light, and the fruit was sweet and soft, so it went really well with the bread.

 

 

The coffee was too bitter so I drank it with water.

 

 

I tried to give Onu snacks, but since all the adults ate cake, he wanted to eat what the adults were eating too.
He ended up giving it a bite...


There is a time limit for using the store here, and it is 2 hours.
But we had an upcoming schedule, so we could only stay for about an hour.
Everyone was so tired that they seemed to want to cancel their plans for the next day and rest more at the cafe, but since we had reserved the aquarium admission tickets in advance by specifying the date, we had to cheer up and leave.

The cost for coffee and cake for two was 1960 yen.
To depart for Mexel Aquarium, I purchased a 170 yen ticket at Yurakucho Station and took the Yamanote Line to 5 stops.
I was so excited to go there in one go without having to transfer to the other line.
A little happiness while traveling.

 

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Makeup done, Onu's diaper bag packed, and Onu's meal prepared, we had to wake up earlier than the other members of the group to ensure everything was ready. We woke up around 6 a.m. It was a group trip with 7 adults and 1 baby, a total of 8 people, and despite booking an Airbnb with two bathrooms, there was still a morning rush for the shower and bathroom.

 

We ended up leaving around 8:30 a.m. It wasn't too bad, considering.

During our trip to Fukuoka early last year, we rented a car and drove around, but we heard that Tokyo's traffic can be quite congested. Onu doesn't particularly enjoy riding in a car seat, and with the traffic situation in Tokyo, public transportation seemed like a more viable option. Our brave decision to rely on public transportation was made easier with the support of our friends who helped with carrying luggage, folding the stroller, entertaining Onu during subway rides, and guiding us through elevators. We hadn't used public transportation with a baby in Korea, so this was a new experience, and having friends along made it much more manageable. I were grateful for their assistance and decided to continue this tradition of traveling together.

 

 

Returning to the travel story, we started our journey from the subway station near the accommodation, Kuramae Station.

Our first destination was the Tsukiji Market. We took the Asakusa Line (A) from Kuramae Station and traveled six stops, then got off at Higashi-Ginza Station.

It was convenient that we didn't need to transfer.

 

The Japanese subway system generally has elevators for those with mobility challenges, but still, we often encountered the challenge of navigating stairs with a stroller, diaper bag, and a little one in tow.

As many can empathize, once a baby is comfortably seated in the stroller, we want to avoid disturbing that peace. However, when faced with stairs, the inevitable transition from stroller to carrying the baby begins.

So, we put a lot of effort into choosing accommodation and planning travel routes to minimize the need to change subway lines. In the end, the location of our lodging and the travel itinerary were the best compromises, making the journey with a stroller more manageable.

 

I used an iPhone, registered and charged the Pasmo transportation card, while my husband, who uses a Galaxy, purchased subway tickets every time we rode the subway. When we calculated later, there wasn't a significant difference between using the Pasmo card and buying subway tickets each time.

As it was a short-term trip, it seemed like there wasn't much of a distinction. With Pasmo, since charging is available in increments of 1000 yen, there ended up being some unused balance.

 

 

It cost 220 yen for a one-way subway ticket from Kuramae Station to Higashi-Ginza Station, covering a distance of 6 stops. (Note: In Tokyo, all subway ticket fees were paid in cash. Neither the Travel Wallet nor credit cards were accepted! Make sure to prepare enough cash for transportation expenses!)

My husband purchased a one-way ticket for 220 yen, while I charged 2000 yen to the Pasmo card registered on my iPhone at Kuramae Station.

It seems we arrived at Tsukiji Market after 9:00 AM.

 

 

The market alleys were narrow, and each narrow alley was filled with people.

 

 

However, instead of enjoying the sights, it became a mission to navigate through the crowded streets. Our group had scattered, and maneuvering the stroller was quite challenging. The prices seemed high, typical for a tourist spot, and our little one seemed a bit restless. So, we decided to break away from the crowd, leaving our friends behind, and headed to a nearby park we had planned to visit.

 

 

We let Onu play freely at the quiet park playground.

 

 

He enjoyed sliding down the slide and showed interest in our Japanese friends.

 

 

While we were playing, our friends bought street food. The lines at the street food stalls were really long, and I wondered how they managed to wait in line and bring the food. If we had come alone with the baby, we might not have been able to enjoy such street food, so we were grateful for our friends' help once again.

 

 

The next destination was the original bakery for "salt bread," called Pan Maison.Onu fell asleep in the stroller, making the movement more comfortable.

 

 

The queue wasn't too long!

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 도쿄 소금빵 맛집:: 소금빵 팡 메종 긴자점

 

도쿄 소금빵 맛집:: 소금빵 팡 메종 긴자점

소금빵 팡 메종 긴자점 위치: 일본 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 2 Chome−14−5 Twg銀座イースト 1階 영업시간: 8:30 - 19:00 화요일 휴무 소금빵 최초 개발 원조 집이 도쿄에 있다고 해서 다녀왔다. 여러

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Original salt bread was indeed affordable at 110 yen per piece. In addition to the basic salt bread, there were various flavors such as potato and cod roe.

 

 

And they seemed to keep baking continuously. Seeing the shelves being filled with freshly baked, hot salt bread made me eager to taste it as soon as possible.

 

 

I purchased four with the original flavor. As soon as I bought them, I tried one right in front of the shop, and it truly lived up to its reputation as the original. Full of buttery flavor, and the texture was perfect, moist inside and crispy outside.

My friend insisted I try the potato and cod roe flavors by giving me a taste. However, as expected, the original flavor was the best. I had one for lunch, and the remaining three were enjoyed for dinner that day and breakfast the next day. It was a good decision not to be too greedy and buy only four. It seems they tasted the best right after purchase.

 

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There was an Ameyoko shopping street about a 25-minute walk from the Airbnb accommodation we reserved.

It was a somewhat vague distance to use public transportation, so we decided to just walk.

 

We hadn't decided where to have dinner, but we wanted to try skewers, so we chose to go to a skewer restaurant.

Our son, Onu, had already eaten at the accommodation, so we comfortably chose a menu that the adults wanted.

With both hungry stomachs and sore feet, we went straight into a place called Nondeko Sakaba Ueno.

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 도쿄 우에노 아메요코 상점가 구경 및 이자카야 Nondeko Sakaba Ueno

 

도쿄 우에노 아메요코 상점가 구경 및 이자카야 Nondeko Sakaba Ueno

저녁을 먹으러 아메요코 상점가로 갔다. 사람들이 북적북적했다. 미리 어디갈지 알아보지 않았었는데 배가 너무 고파서 눈에 보이는 식당에 들어갔다. Nondeko Sakaba Ueno 위치: 일본 〒110-0005 Tokyo, T

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I ordered a variety of skewers (2), an egg roll (1), ramen (1), and three colas, and it came to 3,531 yen.

Even though it's Tokyo, isn't it a bit expensive?

I'm not sure if this is the usual price, but I went ahead and placed the order.

 

 

The meat had a slight smell, but it wasn't too strong. The cola had a slightly flat taste, which seems to be a common feature in Japanese cola. 

 

 

While waiting for the ordered dishes, I searched online and found a Google review stating that someone felt deceived about the price. So, I decided to be extra cautious and check the price carefully before making the payment. However, when I later looked at the receipt, I noticed that the price for the egg roll was 10 yen higher. It was a very small difference, but it left me with a slightly strange feeling.

 

The reason we ordered a menu with a relatively small portion, despite having five adults, was because we wanted to try other skewer restaurants as well. We ventured into a livelier area where tables were set up along the street. The street was bustling with pedestrians.

 

 

Also, there was a strong smell of cigarettes. I've heard that in Japan, there are many pubs where smoking is allowed indoors, so I suspected that the prevalence of cigarette smell might be due to that. Many of the main alley skewer restaurants were not suitable for children, and there was a pervasive smell of tobacco. Considering these factors, we decided to buy food from a convenience store and have a relaxed time at our accommodation.

 

Before entering the accommodation, we stopped by Don Quijote, a takoyaki shop, a convenience store, and a supermarket.

At Don Quijote, we bought some toys for Onu, pain relief patchs for legs, and gifts for colleagues, spending a total of 4602 yen. If we spend over 5000 yen, we can also get a tax refund, but we decided to save our energy for the 25-minute walk to the accommodation instead of spending an additional 400 yen and waiting for the tax refund process.

 

We purchased 15 takoyaki balls for 950 yen, and at the supermarket, we bought fruits for Onu (Shine Muscat and bananas) for 1521 yen. we bought a lot of snacks and returned to the accommodation.

Onu, holding the toy car he got from Don Quijote, fell asleep in the stroller. When we arrived at the accommodation, we laid out a blanket for him, and he slept soundly until morning.

 

 

A modest party :)

 

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After arriving at Tokyo Station, the first thing we did was leave our luggage. Since our 40-inch suitcase didn't fit in the coin lockers, we used the Tokyo Travel Service Center to store our luggage. At the Tokyo Travel Service Center, you can leave one piece of luggage for 700 yen, regardless of its size!

 

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 도쿄역 짐 맡기는 곳

 

도쿄역 짐 맡기는 곳

도쿄역에 도착하면 짐을 보관할 수 있는 동전 사물함이 곳곳에 정말 많이 보인다. 사물함 크기에 따라 보관 가격도 다르다. 작은 칸은 400엔, 중간칸은 500엔, 큰 칸은 700-800엔이다. 우리 가방은 800

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We took the airport bus around 11:20 AM and reached Tokyo Station by 12:45 PM. It was the perfect time for lunch.

However, a major flaw in our plan was not deciding where to eat beforehand. After storing our luggage, we wandered around Tokyo Station, unsure of what to eat. For travelers without a baby, exploring the alleys outside Tokyo Station to find hidden gems might be an option. However, with our 19-month-old baby in tow, we opted to choose a restaurant within Tokyo Station.

We didn't realize just how vast Tokyo Station was. We decided to enter Daimaru Department Store. On the 1st floor, there were various desserts, and the basement was filled with bento boxes.

 

 

We went up to the restaurant floor on the 10th, and the prices were incredibly high. It seemed like we couldn't afford to go in. A seemingly ordinary tonkatsu was priced at over 3000 yen, which made me give up.

Leaving the department store, we headed back to the restaurant area on the 1st floor of the subway station. I wanted to quickly enter a restaurant considering my baby, but I didn't want to enter a restaurant without a waiting line either.

We decided to wait in line at a tonkatsu restaurant (Tonkatsu Suzuki) with a reasonably short wait. After about 30 minutes of waiting, we finally got in.

 

 

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 도쿄역에서 점심:: 돈카츠 스즈키 (とんかつ 寿々木)

 

도쿄역에서 점심:: 돈카츠 스즈키 (とんかつ 寿々木)

돈카츠 스즈키 とんかつ 寿々木 위치: 일본 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Marunouchi, 1 Chome−9−1 グランスタ八重北 1階 Yaekita Shokudo 영업시간: 11:00 - 21:30 구글평점: 4.5 도쿄역에 식당이 정말 많았다.

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Our little one hasn't developed a taste for meat yet. He doesn't eat beef, pork, or chicken—just refuses them all. (If anyone knows a secret method to get a child to eat meat, please share it with me! 😭)

So, anticipating this, I boiled some soybean paste soup at home. I also packed some ready-made rice. we brought it with the intention of feeding him in case we went to a restaurant without a menu for kids, and the tonkatsu restaurant was the perfect opportunity to bring out our secret weapon: the soybean paste soup.

We warmed up the soybean paste soup and rice and brought them in a thermos. This way, we didn't have to order a separate 'meat' dish; we just fed him the prepared rice.

 

 

Our meal cost 1,700 yen for the pork cutlet with shrimp tempura, and the katsudon alone was priced at 1,180 yen. In total, we paid 2,880 yen.

 

 

After finishing lunch, we went to explore the character shop located underground in Tokyo Station.

There was even a Pokémon shop, so we went inside, but it was small.

 

 

The others wanted to buy some snacks to have at the accommodation, so we went back to Daimaru Department Store.

Our son, Onu, was taking a nap in the stroller, so we could move around comfortably.

 

 

We planned to explore Marunouchi Nakadori Street and the Secret Garden near Tokyo Station, but we were too tired, and all we could think of was recharging with caffeine. We didn't care about hidden or unique cafes; we just wanted to go to the nearest place.

That's how exhausted we were, and everyone in the group felt the same way. We felt like our energy was completely drained. 

We decided to go to Kitte, a café near Tokyo Station.

 

 

We scanned the menu boards hanging in front of the cafes at Kitte. Once again, we realized how expensive the cost of living in Tokyo is. Opting for something reasonably priced, we chose TULLY’S COFFEE & TEA.

We enjoyed a coffee break with desserts.

 

 

We paid a total of 1,811 yen for coffee and cake.

 

 

Around 4:30, we headed to our accommodation. We booked an Airbnb near Kuramae Station. Since Kuramae Station is on the Asakusa Line, we walked about 9 minutes from Tokyo Station and then took the Asakusa Line to Kuramae Station.

 

It seemed like we spent over 30 minutes wandering around even though Google Maps indicated a 9-minute walk. With our toddler, a 40-inch suitcase, and a stroller, using stairs was not feasible, so we were on a quest to find an elevator. Finding the elevator consumed more than 30 minutes of our time.

We wasted a lot of time. Even inside the subway station, finding the Asakusa Line was tricky.

 

We purchased a subway ticket with cash, as cards weren't accepted. It cost 180 yen for a one-way ticket covering 4 stops.

By the time we arrived at our accommodation around 6:00, it had been about 1 hour since we set out from the cafe.

 

First, we fed Onu dinner. For dinner, we had brought along miso soup and dried seaweed from home.

 

 

Just like that, it seemed like a perfect time to relax, but on the other hand, it felt regretful to rest at the accommodation from 6 PM during the trip. So, we mustered up the energy and proceeded to visit the Ameya-Yokocho shopping street as originally planned.

 

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Since our flight was at 8:30 AM, we arrived at Incheon Airport at 5:30 AM. As we had a baby under 24 months, we needed to check in at the counter.  

 

 

We completed the check-in process and attached luggage tags at Jeju Air check-in counter. Since the baggage weight can be combined for family members (but should not exceed 32kg), we packed all our belongings for three people into one 40-inch suitcase.  We opted for door-to-door service for the stroller. In the past, we used to take the stroller to the aircraft and place it on the shelf, but it was too hectic with taking care of the child, carrying the diaper bag, and placing the stroller on the shelf. Door-to-door(Gate to Gate) service allowed us to drop off the stroller just before boarding and pick it up immediately after landing, making it very convenient.

 

 

After checking in and attaching the luggage tags, it was already past 6:30 PM, and by the time we went through the departure inspection, it was 7 PM.

Incheon Airport provides a fast track through the Priority Lane. Since we were traveling with a baby, we entered through the Priority Lane for prioritized access and were able to quickly go through baggage inspection and departure inspection.

 

https://www.airport.kr/ap_lp/ko/dep/process/prioritylane/prioritylane.do

 

인천국제공항

 

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The departure time of the flight was 8:30 PM, and the reason we hurried to prepare was to have breakfast right away.

We all had cards affiliated with the lounge for free use, so as soon as the departure inspection was done, we lined up in front of the Martina Lounge.

Martina Lounge opened at 7 AM, and even before that, there was a long line of people wanting to use it.

Since we were quite ahead in the line, we were able to get in quickly!

The place we went to was the Martina Lounge near Gate 43 in the Duty-Free Area on the 4th floor of Terminal 1.

 

[해외여행/Other] - 인천공항 제1여객터미널 마티나 라운지 무료이용

 

인천공항 제1여객터미널 마티나 라운지 무료이용

제휴카드 우리체크카드 카드의 정석 UniMile CHECK 카드와 신한카드 The Classic Y 카드를 이용해서 무료로 마티나 라운지를 이용했다. 마티나 라운지 위치 제 1 여객터미널 4층 면세지역 43 게이트 부근

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The lounge was well-prepared with simple foods that could easily satisfy breakfast.

Onu had seaweed soup, eggs, bread, and yogurt.

Since Onu has been exposed to worldly flavors early on through daycare and eats almost everything we eat except chocolate, there were plenty of choices to feed him.

 

 

After having a hearty breakfast around 7:40 or 7:45, we left the lounge and headed towards the boarding gate.

Our son, Onu, who had a satisfying breakfast after waking up at 5 in the morning, fell asleep as soon as we boarded the plane and woke up just around the time of disembarkation.

The flight lasted about 2 hours, and he slept soundly throughout! Well, at least during this time, he was a really good boy.

 

 

Thanks to traveling with our son, we went through immigration quickly. A Japanese officer singled out families with babies, creating a separate line for us. This allowed us to go through immigration faster than the others in the regular line, giving us some time to change Onu's diaper while waiting for the rest of the group.

 

Tokyo Narita Airport Nursing Room

 

Jeju Air arrives at Tokyo Narita Terminal 3, which seems less crowded than the main terminal building. The immigration process was much quicker compared to my trip to Fukuoka earlier this year. After changing the diaper, our group had finished immigration and was ready to go.

 

From Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, there are three main transportation options:

1. Airport Bus

2. Narita Express

3. Skyliner + Subway

 

The airport bus is the most affordable at 1300 yen, running every 10 minutes. The Narita Express is the most expensive at 3070 yen, with departures every 40 minutes. The Skyliner + subway option costs 2740 yen, and the Skyliner departs every 20 minutes.

 

If you have a baby, the Narita Express or Skyliner is recommended. However, we decided to bravely take the bus.

 

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 아기랑 도쿄 여행:: 도쿄 나리타공항 수유실/버스타고 도쿄역으로 이동

 

아기랑 도쿄 여행:: 도쿄 나리타공항 수유실/버스타고 도쿄역으로 이동

비행기에서 보이는 일본! 저 멀리 후지산이 보이는 듯 했다. 나리타 공항에 도착해서 입국심사를 받는데 아기와 함께라고 별도의 빠른 심사줄로 안내받았다. 아기와 함께인 덕분에 빠른 줄에서

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The advantage of the bus is its affordable price, but the downside is that it doesn't have a child seat. Also, the seats are narrow, and the spacing between seats is too tight, making it challenging to carry the baby. If you are traveling to Tokyo, I highly recommend taking the Narita Express or Skyliner instead of the bus.

 

 

We boarded the bus departing for Tokyo at 11:20 AM and arrived at Tokyo Station around 12:45 PM (perhaps 43 minutes).

 

 

 

 

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I'm planning to record daily stories on my blog.

I hope to reminisce about the memories when I look back, thinking, 'Oh, we had such and such experiences with our little one.'

 

 

The first story is about the Tokyo trip we took last fall.

After visiting Fukuoka early last year, I realized that Japan is truly a great place for traveling with babies.

So, after our trip to Fukuoka, caught by the travel bug, I ended up booking another trip to Tokyo.

This time, it was a group trip with my soulmates, their partners, and our little one, totaling 7 adults and a 19-month-old baby. Actually, the courage to go on another trip like this came from my friends. They helped with carrying luggage and took turns looking after the baby, making the journey comfortable. Thanks to them, I felt the desire to travel again.

Fortunately, my friends eagerly agreed to another Tokyo trip, saying it would be fun. With their support, I was able to open the exciting first page of our Tokyo journey.

 

 

First day: Tokyo Station, Ameyoko Shopping Street

Second day: Tsukiji Market, Ginza, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa, Tokyo Tower

Third day: Asakusa, Akihabara, Shibuya

Fourth day: Tokyo Disneyland

Last day: Harry Potter Studio

 

I'll share the stories of each day one by one!

 

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우리가 가려는 날짜 예약창이 오픈되자마자 예약했다.

딱 원했던 오전 입장시간으로 예약할 수 있었다.

 

[해외여행/Japan] - 해리포터 스튜디오 도쿄 예약

 

해리포터 스튜디오 도쿄 예약

2023년 6월 16일 해리포터 스튜디오가 도쿄에서 문을 연다. 아시아 최초! 영국 런던에 이은 두번째 스튜디오다. 해리포터 스튜디오를 가려고 영국 여행을 계획했다가 코로나 때문에 못가게되었는

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해리포터 스튜디오는 내가 예약한 시간 1시간 전부터 입장이 가능하다.

 


 

워너 브라더스 도쿄 해리포터 스튜디오

 

 

위치: 1 Chome-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima City, Tokyo 179-0074 일본

운영시간:

*평일 08:30 - 19:30

*주말 08:30 - 22:00

웹사이트: https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/

 

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도시마엔 역에서 내려서 도보로 이동했다.

역에서 부터 해리포터 스튜디오가 근방에 있구나 실감나게 한다.

 

 

 

스튜디오 가는길 조경이 잘 되어 있었다.

 

 

스튜디오 앞쪽으로 정원이 조그마하게 있었다.

 

밖에서 줄을 서고 입장권(QR)을 확인하고 들어갔다.

들어가면 바로 짐검사가 시작된다.

 

 

캐리어 같이 큰 짐의 검사줄은 따로 있다.

캐리어를 열어서 확인한다.

 

 

외부음식은 반입금지다.

베이비 푸드나 어린 아이의 간식, 음식 알레르기를 가지고 있는 사람이 별도 자신의 음식물을 반입하는 것, 및 물통이나 뚜껑이 있는 페트병 등, 내용물이 유출되지 않도록 밀봉할 수 있는 용기로 음료를 반입하는 것 가능하다.

 

짐검사가 끝나면 짐 맡기는 곳이 바로 보이므로 짐을 맡기면 된다.

큰 캐리어도 맡길 수 있다.

짐 맡기는 비용은 무료다.

 

짐을 맡기는 곳과 찾는 곳은 동일한 줄이다.

관람이 다 끝나고 짐을 찾을 때도 짐 맡길때와 똑같이 줄 서서 찾으면 된다.

 

 

짐 맡기는 곳 맞은편에는 오디오 가이드 대여하는 곳이 있다.

우리는 오디오 가이드 대여를 하지 않았는데

나중에 한국인 관람객이 말하는 소리를 얼핏 들어보니

오디오 가이드 대여 안해도 될 것 같았다.

글씨로 적혀있는 설명과 오디오 가이드에서 나오는 설명에 큰 차이가 없는 것 같았다.

 

 

짐검사, 짐맡기기, 오디오 대여가 끝나면

화장실/탈의실/수유실이 보인다.

탈의실이 있어서 해리포터 옷을 굳이 집부터 입고 오지 않아도 될 것 같았다.

 

정말 넓고 깨끗했다.

수유실에서 관람전에 울 애기 기저귀를 점검했다.

 

 

화장실까지 다녀오고 나면 이제 진짜 뭔가 시작하는 느낌이다.

해리포터가 날아다니고

화려한 상점과 식당이 보이는데 어디부터 봐야하는지 눈과 머리가 정신을 못차리고

덕후의 심장이 마구 뛰기 시작한다.

 

 

빨리 투어도 시작하고 싶고

식당도 구경하고 싶었지만

일단 상점먼저 갔다.

울 애기 망토를 하나 사서 입혀주고 싶었기 때문이다.

 

 

각 기숙사 색으로 된 머플러 타워가 눈에 들어왔는데

1000엔이었다.

 

각종 과자와 초콜릿, 젤리가 있었다.

 

아직 오픈 안된 구역이있었는데

투어 끝나고 나오면 보게되는 상점구간이라 그런가 오픈이 안되어 있다가

투어끝나고 나오니 열려있었다.

 

 

옷을 사기로 했다.

 

 

 

19개월 아들래미 입힐꺼라 숏망토로 골랐다.

제일 작은 사이즈 110으로 골랐는데 많이 컸지만 입힐만 했다.

가격은 5600엔이었다.

 

 

 

상점 구경을 끝내고 본격적인 투어 시작을 위해 입구로 갔다.

 

 

입구로 들어가면 바로 호그와트가 펼쳐질 줄 알았는데

직원분들이 사람들을 한 데 모아놓고 막아 세웠다.

 

우리는 일본어를 잘 몰라서 뭐야 뭐야 감을 못잡고 있었는데

직원의 말을 알아들은 사람들은 핸드폰으로 뭘 하고 있었다.

주위를 둘러보니 뭔 설명이 적힌 종이쪼가리가 보였다.

 

큐알코드를 발급받아야 한다고 했다.

(입장권 큐알코드랑 다름)

큐알코드를 받아야지 투어동안 찍은 영상들을 나중에 다운받아서 소장할 수 있다.

 

 

큐알코드를 발급 받는다고 끝나는게 아니고 영상도 봐야 한다.

뭔 영상을 이렇게 많이 틀어주는지,,

약간 지겨웠다.

 

 

초입에서 큐알 발급받고 영상보고 하면서 30분을 보낸것 같다.

덕후의 두근거림이 진정되다못해 좀 지겨워질때쯤

호그와트의 문이 열린다.

 

 

연회장이 보이는데 호그와트 교수님 마네킹들이 앞에 줄지어 서있었다.

눈코입이 있었으면 더 좋았을 텐데 아쉬웠다.

 

 

움직이는 계단과 움직이는 그림(액자)이 있는 공간에 도착했다.

발급받은 큐알코드를 찍고 영상을 찍으면 내 영상이 움직이는 그림(액자)으로 송출된다.

내 영상이 움직이는 그림(액자)중 하나가 되는거다!

그리고 찍은 영상은 투어끝나고 다운받아서 개인 폰에 소장할 수도 있다.

 

 

마네킹들이 좀 더 실감났으면 좋았을 것 같다.

 

 

퀴디치 응원하는 영상을 찍어주는 코너가 있었는데

직원분의 안내에 따라 연기를 하면된다.

이것도 마찬가지로 큐알찍고 들어가서 영상 찍으면

나중에 다운받아서 소장할 수 있었다.

 

 

진실의 거울에서 사진찍는 곳도 있었는데

진짜 그냥 거울이 달랑 있는데 사람들이 줄을 길게 서있었다.

나도 줄을 섰는데 정말 한참 기다렸다.

앞 사람들이 인생샷을 몇 장을 건지려는건지 쉬지않고 오랫동안 셔터를 눌러대는 통에

줄이 줄어들지가 않았다.

근데 또 기다렸는데 줄에서 이탈하기 아쉬워서 끝까지 기다렸다..

 

 

금지된 숲까지 온거면 절반을 본거다.

금지된 숲이 끝나면 야외로 나오게 되고 식당이 나온다.

 

 

여기 식당은 입장 전 정문 쪽에있는 식당과는 다른 식당이다.

점심먹으려는 사람들도 바글바글 했다.

줄 설 엄두가 안나서 도시락/샌드위치를 사서 야외 테이블에서 먹기로 했다.

 

식당 음식 가격

 

식당에서 음식을 주문해야만 식당 내부에서 먹을 수 있었고

샌드위치나 도시락을 구매하면 야외 테이블에서 먹어야 했다.

 

 

가격이 정말 사악했다.

샌드위치와 도시락을 구매해서 야외테이블에 자리를 잡고

버터맥주도 샀다.

 

 

버터맥주 컵은 기념품으로 집으로 가져갈 수 있다.

버터 맥주 구입하는 곳 옆에 컵 씻는 곳도 있어서 씻어서 깔끔해진 컵을 집으로 가져갈 수 있었다.

 

 

점심을 간단하게 해결하고

야외에 전시된 구조물을 구경했다.

 

 

 

점심도 해결하고 후반기 투어를 시작하기 위해 다시 실내로 들어갔다.

 

 

기차역이었는데 옆쪽에 상점이 또 있었다.

정문쪽과 또 다른 상품을 판매하는 것들이 있어서

꼭 구경해야 한다.

 

 

유료 영상 찍는 곳도 있는데

빗자루에 타는 영상찍는데 5천엔이었다.

 

 

다이에건 엘리는 거리를 그냥 지나가는 형태라서 아쉬웠다.

다이에건 상점 나도 들어가고 싶다고!!!!!!ㅠㅠ

 

 

 

투어의 마지막인 호그와트의 밤과 낮을 구경하면 끝이다.

 

 

귀국행 비행기만 아니었으면 한 번 더 입장해서 구경했을 것 같다.

4시간만에 구경을 끝냈는데 너무 아쉬웠다.

4시간이면 충분할 줄 알았는데, 밥도 간단하게 샌드위치 먹고 사진도 줄설 시간이 없어서 많이 못찍고

찬찬히 못보고 빠르게 볼껀 빠르게 넘어갔던 것들이 아쉬웠다.

상점, 식당까지 진짜 제대로 즐긴다면 8시간은 있어야 할 것 같다.

 

마지막으로 정문 식당에서 후식을 사먹기로 했다.

 

귀여운 달달이들이 많아서 뭘 먹을지 고민을 오래했다.

 

먹고 싶은 애들이 많았지만

그래도 해리 생일케이크는 먹어봐야지 느낌으로

해리 생일케이크를 골랐다.

 

 

비싼거에 비해

가볍고 작은 모습에 약간 실망했는데

또 맛은 좋아서 신나게 먹었다.

 

 

공항으로 갈때는 세이부 철도가 운영하는 도시마엔역에서 세이부 이케부쿠로선을 탔더니

열차 외관이 삼총사여서 너무 반가웠다.

 

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구라마에역 근처에 있는 초콜릿 전문점이다.

 

 

카페 마감하기 15분 전에 도착해서

테이크아웃만 가능했다.

그게 참 아쉬웠다.

여기 디저트 진짜 맛있어보이는게 많았고 매장도 분위기가 좋아보였기 때문에

다음에 또 간다면 여유롭게 핫초코과 디저트를 즐기고 싶은 곳이었다.

 

 

한국어를 좋아하셔서

한국어를 배우셨다는 한국어 왕잘하는 직원분이 계셨다.

정말 친절하시고 한국어도 잘하셔서 그분의 도움으로 매장 이곳저곳도 구경하고

초콜릿도 맛봤다.

 

초콜릿에서 상큼한 과일향이 느껴지고

먹어도 텁텁하지 않아서 너무 좋았다.

 

선물용으로 사야지 하고 구매했는데

결국 집에서 내가 다먹었다...

 

 

 

온라인샵도 운영하고 있는데

해외 배송이 가능한지는 모르겠다.

초콜릿 맛이 아른거려서 구매할까 싶다가도

가격때문에 멈칫하게 된다.

 

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핫초코와 초콜릿을 구매해서 나왔다.

핫초코도 정말 진한 초콜릿 맛이었다.

이날 비를 많이 맞고 좀 쌀쌀했는데

몸을 녹이기 너무 좋았다.

 

 

도쿄에 가게 된다면 꼭 또 방문하고 싶은 곳이다.

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