have a good time and apply that happy, happy dads children has come. As we told you in the first impressions of our recent trip to Japan , the weather was a major factor during this tour of the Far East. The rain and cold (despite being in spring) made us to seek some alternative cover and change our initial plans somewhat. We had not traveled more than 10,000 kilometers to be locked in a hotel room right? The solution was to take the bull by the horns (or those transparent umbrella so kawaii) and go out to have fun every day with Teo and Oriol.
As we had already made two trips to Japan in the past, this time we decided to focus on places and activities for children. A couple of weeks after return we still gawking to see that they still remember some of those war stories by Japanese land. Our itinerary took in Osaka and Tokyo two main operating bases and from there we were moving elsewhere. Let's review what to see and do in Japan with children, without more, these are the places that our kids loved.
Den Den Town, Osaka
After the long journey from Spain we did not have too many claims on the first day. We ate in a restaurant full of posters curry Son Goku (Dragon Ball is the new passion of Teo), a nap and an afternoon of rain in the area also known as Nipponbashi Den Den Town. Relatively speaking, this area would be the equivalent of Tokyo's Akihabara in Osaka. We left a little more sordid side of otaku culture and had a ball with the merchandising of the series and movies that appeal to Teo. Also playing a little game to classic games like Pac-Man, Dungeons & Dragons, or new and Street Fighter IV or Mario Kart. In addition we tried our luck with the legendary game taikos or dancing on a bright ground. I do not know if it went better children or parents.
Universal Studios Japan, Osaka
We are not far to go to theme parks, but this one really worth it if you are traveling with children . For dads is a kind of nostalgic journey to enjoy attractions related to movies as mythical as Back to the Future, Jurassic Park or Shark, while the kids freak out with Minions Gru, Harry Potter (you must make an appointment before and we do not the know) or Spiderman (the spider experience justifies itself pay the park entrance). If your children are very young in the Universal area Wonderland find many fun activities. We pay the hazing, but we recommend paying a tad more for the Express Pass and thus save the long queues. The ride is beautiful before closing.
Pokémon Center
We went to Osaka Daimaru located in the shopping center, although there are up to eight Pokémon Center spread throughout Japan (Sapporo, Sendai, two in Tokyo, Yokohama , Nagoya and Fukuoka). Never mind that your kids have seen many or few chapters of Pokémon or have not played their games are so adorable that will fall in your feet. In addition to selling all kinds of merchandising of the series, there is a play area and video games reward included. We went there with a dozen dolls and Pokéball.
Himeji Castle, Himeji
We also had our fill of temples, gardens and castles (especially in Tokyo and Kyoto ) during the trip to Japan and were aware that children could be a little boring if you were moving out of line. However, they had just reopened to the public Himeji Castle after many years of restoration and could not miss the chance to visit the famous white heron. The tour itself was somewhat monotonous, because having so many people all went very slowly. That did not stop cursing children with the beauty of the castle and cherry blossoms which completed the order. Obviously they liked much run through the outdoor gardens to get to the top floor of the fortification to a crawl.
Dinseyland Tokyo, Tokyo
Before traveling to Japan with the children we had not been in any of the Disneyland that are scattered around the world. Our visit was during the week and coincided with one of the most cold and rainy April day in Tokyo for decades. That morning even saw snowflakes falling. The rain and the cold caused the park was more empty than usual, with the advantage that the queues to enjoy the attractions never exceeded 15 minutes, but with that environment "Arendel Style" everything looked a bit soulless. In fact, we saw not a Disney princess all day. We figured we would be throwing the anger Elsa Frozen by overdoing their powers winter. A Teo and I especially bak attracting us Star Wars, the Monster SA and the Buzzlight Year. We also loved that most attractions were no age restrictions and Oriol could also enjoy almost everything.
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
Maybe it's because at home we have seen almost all the films of Studio Ghibli (what are you waiting to put Totoro, Ponyo Nicky or your kids?) But left there excited. Probably one of the best museums for children (and not so young) we have ever visited. You can not take pictures inside and tickets should be purchased early because there are a limited number of people who can visit every day. We would not know what to highlight that the set is magical, although it is clear that children often whistle that power them get on Catbus that appears in the movie Totoro.
Kiddy Land, Tokyo
It is a toy that we have visited in the three trips to Japan, but the film changes a lot when you go with young children. It is located in the luxurious Omotesando Harajuku and just turned 60 years since its opening. As you can imagine is a paradise for kids, as their shelves are packed with gadgets and toys worldwide. Being in a posh neighborhood, he could not miss an entire floor dedicated to Snoopy, although there are cartoons and merchandising of Japanese and international characters.
SkyTree Tokyo, Tokyo
As if they were two supervillains manga, Teo and Oriol liked it to see the tiny world at his feet. We were afraid in case there were long queues to enter this gigantic tower, but the truth is that there are almost no people at the box office. Teo dared me to climb to the viewpoint is located 450 meters and play try to recognize some places where we had been before. Right out of the Tokyo Skytree were a few inflatable mattresses and with those who also passed pipe.
Diver City, Odaiba, Tokyo
No longer one of the many shopping centers that exist in Japan and helped us to take refuge from the intense spring rain. However, besides the typical shops, this place has a peculiar giant Gundam entry. Logically our children have not seen any of the anime series created Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, nor have read any manga or have played any of the games in the series but who is not cool to see a giant robot?
Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo
An extraordinary plan for a morning of rain in the metropolis. This sensational (and huge) museum, in which virtually everything can be touched, is a sensational way to teach kids some history of Japan. A priori it seems a boring for young children theme, but little by little they are getting into his role as explorers and enjoy how nice climbing on old bicycles, going (and running) by traditional Japanese homes or getting in a palanquin late XIX century. It takes several hours to savor quietly everything offered by the museum
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