Japan · THEME PARKS AND CHARACTER ATTRACTIONS
12 reviewed
Japan runs on reservations, so start here: the 12 theme parks & character attractions worth your dates, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Read the top three, then book whichever fits your calendar.
Tokyo DisneySea 1-Day Passport with smartphone ticket entry, easy rail access from Maihama, and practical tips for Fantasy Springs rides and shows.
“Very fun day out , queue skip is needed as it was very busy but still very enjoyable 😁 only bad part was the frozen part which the mrs wanted to see was closed for maintenance”
Tokyo Disneyland 1-day ticket with QR entry and skip the ticket line. Seven themed lands, parades, rides, and Disney shopping.
“Perfect way to get Tokyo Disney tickets. Download the Tokyo Disney app and you can easily upload your tickets. You’ll need to do that if you want to buy any premier passes for little to no wait time. Excellent price too it’s the same as Disney website but buying here is easier to navigate”
One-day Universal Studios Japan e-ticket with fast park access from Universal City Station, covering Harry Potter, ONE PIECE, and Mario areas.
“A bit over rated just like a movie world on the Gold Coast but did it won’t do it again”
A guided Tokyo day trip to the Studio Ghibli Museum plus lunch, an Edo-style architecture walk, and easy transport from Shinjuku.
“The outdoor architect museum was better than I anticipated. I thought it would be ok, but it turned out to be really neat.”
Ghibli Park 1-day bus tour from Nagoya with round-trip transfers, standard O-Sanpo Day Pass, bento lunch, and museum stops.
“Our tour guide was awesome. Our family enjoyed her synopsis about the park prior to getting there. It gave us clarity of what to expect and she gave us useful advice on what to do at the park. We loved her passion for Ghibli and her enthusiasm was just what we needed.”
Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea ticket plus shared door-to-door shuttle in Tokyo City, with hotel ticket delivery and a 9 pm return window.
“peace of mind on getting tickets and getting there a d back easily.”
Fuji-Q Highland Afternoon Pass for foreign visitors, starting 2 PM, with unlimited rides across Fuji-Q and Thomas Land near Mt. Fuji.
“Super expérience. Pour les amateurs de sensations fortes le parc est fait pour vous. Nous avons d’autant plus apprécié l’expérience car il n’y avait pas trop de monde et donc peu de temps d’attente. Si vous avez la chance de pouvoir contempler le Mont Fuji en même temps, c’est jackpot !”
Skip ticket-counter lines with a QR entry ticket for Tokyo Disneyland plus private air-conditioned transfer, with a 10-hour full-day plan.
“Did not receive transportation tickets as promised in description.”
USJ day ticket with Osaka hotel shared transfer. Door-to-door coach ride plus full-day park access, with timing tips for Express Pass fans.
“Le combo entrées transport est inutile Le parc ouvre à 9h et le transport vous prend entre 8h30 et 9h30 donc l’arrivée au parc est trop tardive et avec le monde qu’il y a on fait au minimum 30 minutes d’attente pour rentrer Nous avions pris un pass 7 attractions et si nous avions pris le transport on aurait perdu les pass donc nous avons pris la décision de prendre un taxi à 8h pour être à l’heure (5100¥) L’équipe du transport ne fait aucun effort pour devancer l’horaire de prise en charge ( pas de discussion possible ) Heureusement que l’équipe GYG est au top pour résoudre le problème…”
Non-Japanese ticket to Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo. QR code entry, unlimited attractions, shows, photos, and character fun.
“parade, dommage que le boat attraction principale était fermé et trop de file d attente pour mymelody”
Private hotel pickup for Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea, plus a one-day admission pass, dropping you at the gate and avoiding train stress.
“Had a lovely time at Disneyland and the driver was really friendly and the car immaculate,it only took about half an hour to get there also the train station is just a 5 minute walk from the entrance.”
LEGO day in Tokyo with Duplo play, a huge Tokyo brick diorama, hands-on workshops, and an included 4D cinema show.
“Wherever there’s an exit, there should be clear and visible signage stating that re-entry to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center is not permitted if you exit—even accidentally. I stepped out briefly just to check out the LEGOLAND store, not realizing that I wouldn’t be allowed back in to rejoin my family. Unfortunately, there was no clear warning at the exit. I kindly suggest placing a large, easy-to-read sign at all exits to inform guests about the no re-entry policy before they step out. It would go a long way in preventing confusion and frustration for families like mine. Could’ve been five stars, but that one mistake cost you. Four stars it…”
