Disney Premier Access (ディズニー・プレミアアクセス) is similar to the Universal Studios Japan Express Pass. You pay a premium to cut down the waiting time to board a ride or to enjoy a parade/show at a specific time. The service is recommended for attractions with long queues or those you don’t want to miss!
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Tokyo Disney Priority Pass (東京ディズニーリゾートプライオリティパス), also commonly referred to as Tokyo Disney Express Pass, is what you will want to get as soon as you enter Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Why is the pass so important? Because the free fast pass shortens the amount of the queueing time for a ride. This means that
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Like Universal Studios Japan, the restaurants and cafes in Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea feature numerous themed options. As the popular restaurants in Tokyo Disney can be fully booked (even on a weekday!), we highly recommend booking your seats at one of the restaurants in the theme park once you have purchased your Tokyo DisneySea
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South of Kanzeon-ji‘s grounds, you will find a temple called Kaidanin (戒壇院). It was originally a sub-temple of Kanzeon-ji when it was erected in 761 as a designated place for monks to receive Buddhist precepts. Apparently, the ceremony of passing down Buddhist precepts at Kaidanin had continued until 1554. In ancient Japan, there were only
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If you are after a spot in Dazaifu that isn’t flooded with tourists, Kanzeon-ji (観世音寺), west of Dazaifu Station, is an ideal place to visit. In addition to the spectacular scenery at the Remains of Dazaifu Government Office (太宰府政庁跡), you will definitely be impressed by the Buddha statues over 5 meters tall! Moreover, there are
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If you are an anime fan, Demon Slayer is probably one of your favorite anime. The spot for you to visit in Dazaifu is Kamado Shrine (宝満宮 竈門神社). Starting from the shrine’s name, it has many connections to the popular anime. The shrine is also a popular spot to pray for good relationships. Moreover, Kamado
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If you are a history buff or love spending time in museums, don’t miss out on Kyushu National Museum (九州国立博物館) when you are in Dazaifu. Connected with Dazaifu Tenman-gū via a rainbow tunnel with an in-built escalator, traveling between the two attractions is easy. Kyushu National Museum is the fourth national museum established in Japan,
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Because of the Yanagawa River Boat, the Town of Water, Yanagawa, has becomes well-known among international tourists in recent years. With just 50 minutes on train from Fukuoka‘s city center, you can enjoy Japan’s countryside vibe. What’s better is that Yanagawa is a good destination to admire seasonal flowers. In addition to the cherry blossoms
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If you want to visit a shrine in Yanagawa, Mihashira Shrine (三柱神社), located on the northern outskirts of Yanagawa Station, is a good choice. Not only is the shrine a religious and historical spot, but a large part of its precinct has been turned into Takahatake Park (高畑公園). It is now a popular destination for
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Although situated in Jiyūgaoka‘s bustling area, Kumano Shrine (自由が丘 熊野神社) manages to retain its quiet and solemn atmosphere. The historic shrine is said to have been founded before the 12th century. Despite the rapid urbanization, the shrine maintains its lush grounds.
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