Ultimate First Time Guide to Tokyo DisneySea

We are happy to provide this Ultimate First Time Guide to Tokyo DisneySea because if you're like me, a day at a Disney park always lifts your spirits!

Knowing what to expect your first time at Tokyo DisneySea will set you up for success and maximize any time you have there, whether just the day, two days, or more.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the pastel mosaic entrance to Mermaid Lagoon.

In this DisneySea guide, we share what makes this park unique amongst all Disney Parks on earth, tips for planning ahead (like how to buy Tokyo Disney tickets), how to get to the parks the day(s) you're going, and lots of Tokyo DisneySea photos to get you excited amongst lots of other helpful information!

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Why Tokyo DisneySea is a Unique Disney Theme Park

I've been a huge Disney fan since childhood. I know I'm not alone here! I dreamed of visiting Tokyo DisneySea as a teenager and knew one day I'd visit.

DisneySea Tokyo is a unique destination amongst Disney Parks and Resorts, themed entirely on water destinations and notions. It contains rides like Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I adore its gorgeous pastel rainbow-tiled Mermaid Lagoon.

Disney Imagineers seamlessly wove nautical adventures across multiple lands into one another to create a beautiful Disney sea-themed park, and we give you the full lowdown in this ultimate guide to Tokyo DisneySea, including Disney items to pack (and for what weather too), must-visit attractions, and even some fun snacks to enjoy while you're there.

Tokyo DisneySea Tips for Things to Do Ahead of Your Trip

There are a few things that we recommend doing before you even leave home. These are things to do during your Japan trip-planning stage. They are:

Buy Tickets in Advance

Currently, you can only buy tickets for Tokyo Disney Resort online. As the website states, “Ticket booths are currently closed.” However, our favorite way to buy Tokyo Disney tickets is not directly on their website. It's with Klook, a third party.

We've bought tickets on the Tokyo Disney website in the past then discovered you can purchase tickets on Klook, which is what we did the last time we were there. It was 100 times easier to buy tickets on Klook than the the Tokyo Disney site, whose primary language is Japanese. Even when you translate the page to English, it's confusing.

Klook is very easy to use and valid. We know because we tested it out ourselves, and it was very easy.

What to Do When Buying Tickets to Tokyo DisneySea

Pick a day you want to go to the Tokyo DisneySea Resort to purchase a fixed-date ticket, which is currently their only option.

They used to have Flex Tickets that you could purchase and use whatever day you want but they are not available to purchase now, just like the ticket booths are closed.

Be sure to check Japan's national holidays to stay away from days that families may have off from work and head to the parks, if you can avoid it.

We've been to the park on non-holidays and during a fall holiday weekend. While it's definitely less crowded on a non-holiday, minor holidays aren't that bad.

Partial Day Tickets at Tokyo Disney

You can also buy a ticket for after 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm, depending on the day, but we found that the price difference wasn't worth it. For the $10 to $20 less, it was far less time in the park. It wasn't even a full half day.

The minimal cost difference to buy a ticket for the whole day, even if we entered the park at noon instead of 9:00 am, was worth it to us. Waiting until 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm when the park closed a few hours later, seemed silly to us. But it is an option most days if you are limited on time, budget, or both.

After Purchasing Your Tokyo Disney Tickets through Klook

Be sure to download the Tokyo Disney app. Once downloaded, you can either scan your Klook tickets by bringing it up on another screen, like your computer screen or an iPhone. Or, simply show your Klook vouchers at the front gate of the park you're going to and Disney cast members will help you add it to the Tokyo Disney app.

But remember, there isn't really wifi at the Disney parks in Tokyo so be sure to bring your own wifi hotspot to use throughout the parks, which is what we do.

Book Your Tokyo Disney Resort Hotel Well in Advance

If you plan on staying at a hotel on Tokyo Disney property, book that well in advance. We're talking six months or more out from your visit. They get booked FAST. Beware, they're a “healthy” $$$ investment.

However, I stayed at the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel with some friends, and we all split the cost. It was worth it!)

Woman in front of the blue, gold and tan painted Tokyo Disneyland hotel at Japan's Tokyo Disney resort.
Mikkel at Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Hotel Options at Tokyo Disney Resort

Tokyo Disney Resort was built in a little bit of an isolated area. It's really fun to stay there overnight because you can see some of the Disney icons lit up at night. But know that you'll pay a premium for staying nearby.

Usually (but not always), the “Official” Tokyo Disney Resort hotels cost the most amount of money. But we have some unofficial hotels to recommend too that are just steps away from the parks.

Disney Hotels

There are currently five Disney hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort – some deluxe, some moderate.

Deluxe hotels: the original three hotels on the property that are considered “deluxe” are the Disneyland Hotel, Disney Ambassador Hotel, and Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta.

Moderate hotels: Like Disney World and Disneyland, there are less expensive options for people who don't want to totally splurge on the cost of hotel nights. The options for moderate resorts are Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel, and Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Hotel (opening date: April 2022).

Official Tokyo Disney Hotels

These resorts may not be run by Tokyo Disney Resort, however, they are considered official Tokyo Disney Resort Hotels.

Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is in an ideal location for access to the Tokyo Disney Resort monorail without having to take a shuttle bus there. We love that it's upscale yet has fun themed areas, like mini-golf onsite and a gorgeous pool with some “cliffs” they created to add a little Disney character.

Hilton Tokyo Bay is another official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, under the Hilton brand, which has a free shuttle to get to the monorail. There's even a Disney store inside.

Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel is in a cool circular building, that reminds us of the fun architecture of the Swan and Dolphin hotels at Walt Disney World. Inside, is a calming “forest” like oasis that reaches 11-stories high to a vaulted glass ceiling. The Disney Fantasy shop inside will give you even more Disney-shopping options.

Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay has one of the largest hotel atriums in Japan. The salmon-colored rectangular building is very easy to spot from Tokyo Disney Resort. They have a Disney Fantasy shop inside their resort as well so you can do some last-minute shopping if needed!

Bring Disney Outfits, Ears, and Other Fun Disney Items

Buy some Disney gear ahead of time! Sure, you can buy stuff there too. But I love the thought of packing some Disney stuff in my bag to get excited, even if no one ever sees it. Or packing Disney ears to wear so I'm all set with my Disney energy when I get to the park!

As is common at all the Disney theme parks, it's very common for entire families and groups of friends – males and females – to dress alike when they go to the Disney Tokyo parks in Japan.

If you coordinate your outfits for Tokyo Disney with friends, your spouse, or children – ahead of time when you pack, then wear it during your Disney park days in Japan – you'll be in good company. (Seriously, how cute is this Mickey Mouse-inspired winter hat? It's TikTok and Instagram-worthy! That's for sure!)

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Download the Free Tokyo Disney Resort App and Bring Your Own Hotspot

Why waste time when you're in Japan doing this when you can download the Tokyo Disney app in advance at home?

Unlike Walt Disney World, which has switched to a Genie and Lightning Lane system in lieu of good ‘ole FastPass (who else misses it?) Japan's Disney parks still use the usual FastPass system.

You can use the app for FastPass when you're in the park. This is SUPER handy if you don't want to run all the way to the attraction just to spit out a FastPass ticket.

If you buy a ticket in person, you'll have to scan your ticket into the app from within the park. This is to say, if you try to use the FastPass system from home or outside the park, it won't work. But if you download the app ahead of time, you'll be prepared for your arrival and FastPass once you're inside Tokyo DisneySea.

Bring Your Own Hotspot — There is Not WiFi at Tokyo Disney Parks

There is no free wifi throughout the parks, just like there isn't at the Disney theme parks in the United States. There is only free wifi at the park entrances, which you can truly only connect to when you're standing at the entrance, only. And it's not good wifi – we tried it.

If you wish to have wifi all the time, we highly recommend bringing along your own hotspot (which is what we do).

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Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort Year-Round and What to Pack

Keep in mind that Tokyo has four seasons. Unlike Orlando's Walt Disney World resort, which is warm pretty much all year except for some rare chilly days from December through February, Tokyo gets cold.

I grew up on Long Island in New York, and the seasons in Tokyo are very similar to that area. The leaves change color in fall as temperatures drop. It occasionally snows during winter, and everyone awaits spring for Cherry Blossoms (especially in Japan) and leaves to grow back on trees. Summer can get hot!

If you're traveling to Japan during fall or winter, be sure to pack layers and a coat, including for your trip to Tokyo Disney.

Consider packing some cute winter Disney hats and gloves for your trip, which you can wear throughout your visit to Japan. “Cutesy” stuff in Japan (which they call “kawaii”), no matter if you're at Tokyo Disney or walking around Osaka, is completely normal!

How to Get to Tokyo DisneySea

Arrive at Tokyo DisneySea by Train (Recommended)

You can travel to Tokyo DisneySea by car but the best way is by train. If you ask me, nothing beats the excitement of counting down the train stops until you're at Tokyo Disney's stop.

Additionally, you'll be able to see some really cool signage at the station, like the below. I even got a fun water bottle that was shaped like Minnie Mouse that I saved and use often (it's the perfect size to fit inside a handbag). The water bottle was only available at a concession stand on the train platform. I wouldn't have seen or purchased it had I not arrived with that mode of transportation.

The train is affordable and incredibly convenient.

Your destination is the JR “Maihama” train station. This is the only train station at Tokyo Disney Resort no matter where you originate from. Click here for detailed train line routes and transfer information.

Arriving at Tokyo DisneySea by Car

If you drive in Japan to get to the park, it's good to be aware that there are lots on-site with a fee of 2,500 yen for parking on weekdays and 3,000 yen for weekends. Beware that you need an international driver's license to drive there. Additionally, they drive on the left side of the road.

Tokyo Disney Resort has a parking lot for cars and people who choose to drive to get there.

However, the language they use on their website very much discourages guests from arriving there by car because of heavy traffic in the area. (And candidly, we've always taken the train there.) They do, however, mention the best routes to get there.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of Disney signage at the JR Maihama line station.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of Disney character shaped water bottles at a concession stand on the JR Maihama line station platform.

Best time to Arrive at Tokyo DisneySea

I've been to Tokyo DisneySea a couple of times, and both times it's been incredibly less crowded during the first two to three hours it opens for the day.

If you want to feel like you practically have the park to yourself, arrive when it opens. Stay as long as you like {during operating hours}!

Riding the Tokyo Disney Resort Monorail

Once you arrive at Tokyo Disney Resort, you must then travel to your destination, whether DisneySea, Disneyland, or a hotel. It's kind of like how you have to park at Ticket and Transportation Authority at Walt Disney World, then take the monorail to get to Magic Kingdom or Epcot.

The most fun way to do this is on the monorail (and probably the most efficient way too). Unlike the monorail at Walt Disney World in Orlando, which is free, you need a paid ticket to ride Tokyo's monorail.

The cost is minimal – simply a couple of hundred yen (a few US dollars), but it's good to know you need a ticket so you're prepared when you go to enter the gate to take the escalator up to the station platform. The best part about the monorail is its Mickey head-shaped windows and Mickey Mouse handholds inside the cars.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the monorail ticket area at Tokyo Disney Resort.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the monorail.

Buying Tokyo DisneySea Tickets

Buy tickets in advance on the website. While you used to be able to buy them in person, we're not sure when or if that will return in a post-pandemic world. When tickets were available in person, however, they were the same price as the website.

Important Tokyo Disney Resort ticket info:

  • Ticket nomenclature: They call their tickets “passports.” with the option to purchase one to four days per ticket. They do not have the typical American “Park Hopper” pass option.
  • Buy online: You can ONLY buy tickets online, not in person.
  • Create a registered Disney Account. You must have one to purchase tickets on their website.
  • Select your date: you must select what date you are visiting when you buy your tickets. You can purchase tickets up to two months in advance.
  • Download the Tokyo Disney Resort app: you have to show your tickets at the gate on the app. If you cannot get online for some reason, then you must have the code that is in your purchased tickets email.

Buying tickets in advance online will also give you peace of mind.

Tokyo Disneyland (their version of Orlando's Magic Kingdom or California's Disneyland) gets way more jam-packed than Tokyo DisneySea so if you have to consider days of the week when you book tickets, then book Disneyland for a weekday over a weekend if possible.

No Such Thing as a Park Hopper

Disneyland and Walt Disney World fans know a park hopper pass allows you to switch theme parks midday if you like. But there is no such thing in Tokyo.

It's a one-park-per-day situation.

The only option to have more flexibility in days and parks is with their multi-day passes that are sometimes available. But even then, it's not a park hopper.

Park Ticket Prices for Tokyo DisneySea

Prices fluctuate depending on the day of the week and season you are visiting. Expect higher prices for peak dates.

The below prices are the adult tickets (18+). Assume that a Junior Ticket (ages 12-17) or Child Ticket (ages 4-11) is less money. Children under 3 are free. There are savings for disabled visitors and senior citizens too.

General (All Day) Tickets

  • ¥7,900-9,400: One-Day Passport for Tokyo DisneySea or Tokyo Disneyland from park open to close.

Fixed Date and Time Passports

These tickets all you to enter the park in the afternoon for a cost savings.

  • ¥6,500 to 7,400: Early evening passport – 3:00 pm to close.
  • ¥4,500-5,000: Weeknight passport – 5:00 pm to close.

For more ticket information, visit this page of the website.

Lay of the Land at Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea is divided into seven lands, much like how Orlando's Magic Kingdom is divided into six. (Tomorrowland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, etc.). Starting in front of you when you enter the park, proceeding counterclockwise, they are:

  1. Mediterranean Harbor
  2. Mysterious Island
  3. Mermaid Lagoon
  4. Arabian Coast
  5. Lost River Delta
  6. Port Discovery
  7. American Waterfront

Click here for a map of Tokyo DisneySea.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of an Italian Venice waterway canal in the Mediterranean land in the park.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the Cape Cod American Waterfront in the park.

Tasks to do Immediately Upon Arrival at Tokyo DisneySea

FastPass a Ride (Called “Standby Pass” at Tokyo Disney)

Upon arrival, be sure to take advantage of the Standby Pass system (which you may know as the Genie+ or FastPass system). This will help maximize the number of attractions you can enjoy during a what-always-amounts-to-not-enough-time visit.

Utilize the app within the park to add yourself to a Standby Pass list. You have to be in the park to use it.

As a reminder, there is limited free wifi in the park. You need cell service or wifi for the app to work. (This is why we always bring our own portable pocket wifi hotspot.) Then, add your ride to Standby!

Standby is currently on hold at Tokyo DisneySea, but it is available at Tokyo Disneyland.

If it comes back, we recommend Standby for Journey to the Center of the Earth at Mysterious Island, Raging Spirits roller coaster in Lost River Delta or Tower of Terror at American Waterfront. (Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea has a different storyline from the Tower of Terror attractions in Orlando and California).

FastPass another attraction after your allotted pass timeframe frees up if you can. If the Standby list is in Japanese, don't be shy about asking a Cast Member to translate!

Getting another Standby Pass as soon as it's available may be the difference in being able to enjoy an additional attraction that day.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the Raging Spirits roller coaster in the Lost River Delta land of the park.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the Raging Spirits roller coaster in the Lost River Delta land of the park.

Assess Your Not-to-Miss Attractions

Both times I've visited Tokyo DisneySea, I have experienced my not-to-miss attractions first. The park is relatively small, even though it may seem huge when you arrive.

Even if you experience a ride in one land and hop to the neighboring land for the next, you won't be wasting time. This way, you won't be disappointed if you find you need to leave the park at a certain time or aren't able to get onto a ride before closing.

In our opinion, a few not-to-miss attractions include:

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (there's usually no line in the morning)
  • Aquatopia (water gliders)
  • Tower of Terror (the storyline is different than at other parks)
  • Sinbad's Storybook Voyage (it reminds me of Walt Disney World's “It's a Small World”)
  • Raging Spirits (roller coaster)
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth (a classic dark ride)

Don't forget to check showtimes as well, as some of the most fascinating attractions at Tokyo DisneySea are their shows and parades.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride in Mysterious Island.

Challenge Yourself to Ride (and Explore) Outside Your Norm on Tokyo DisneySea Rides

There are certain rides I may skip on a usual trip to Walt Disney World. But in a unique circumstance, such as a visit to Tokyo DisneySea on the other side of the world from where I live, nothing is off limits!

One of the must-experience Tokyo DisneySea rides was one I was immediately drawn to: Caravan Carousel in the Arabian Coast inside a beautiful blue onion-domed building. Sure, it's more so a children's attraction. But I was a kid at heart that day (well, perhaps always) and I had the best time riding it! I even had my photo taken with the Genie.

I also took some time to enjoy a leisurely ride aboard the DisneySea Electric Railway.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the Arabian Coast land.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo with the Genie on the carousel in the Arabian Coast.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the DisneySea Electric Railway train.

If you don't usually walk around a Disney park in its entirety – including corridors and walkways that perhaps only lead to more theming, challenge yourself to do so at this park. The theming is really beautiful and unlike any other Disney park or resort we have visited.

I found the area below simply walking around the Arabian Coast. There is a lot of hidden beauty like this around the Mediterranean Harbor as well.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of Moroccan inspired alley in the Arabian Coast land.

Eat, Eat, and Eat…Because Tokyo DisneySea has the Cutest Snacks and Food! 

One of the most fun things to do your first time at Tokyo DisneySea is to experience the unique snacks they have available. (And meals too, if you opt to eat at sit-down restaurants.) What to Expect at Tokyo DisneySea in terms of food is some great-themed stuff you won't find at other resorts. (The food is so kawaii!)

I simply loved seeing what each concession stand I passed had to offer or looking up food options on the park map. I had Green Alien mochi filled with pudding (you receive one of each of three different flavors in your purchase: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry).

Another fun food item I enjoyed was a pork bun in the shape of a circular life raft with Donald Duck packaging to complete the adorable visuals. It was very “kawaii!”

🍿 Popcorn at Tokyo DisneySea

What to expect your first time at Tokyo DisneySea in terms of additional fun snacks? You may have already heard but just in case you haven't, POPCORN is a huge thing at Tokyo Disney. Collectable popcorn buckets just started to get big at the United States Disney parks and resorts, but it's nothing like in Tokyo.

Both Tokyo DisneySea and Disneyland have various popcorn flavors around the park that are noted on the park maps. You can find “Salt” flavored popcorn in Mermaid Lagoon and Curry flavored popcorn in Arabian Coast, to name two!

Popcorn flavors include: 

  • Salt
  • Curry
  • Herb-Tomato
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • Black Pepper
  • White Chocolate
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of a Salt flavored popcorn stand in Mermaid Lagoon.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of a Curry flavored popcorn stand in the park.

Tokyo DisneySea Restaurants

Don't be surprised if a lot of the menus include American food. Japanese people love American culture and, after all, Disney is an American brand. It's part of the reason the Japanese love Disney and many Japanese people (the primary audience at Tokyo Disney) go there for a taste of Western culture.

If you are looking for a Japanese meal in Tokyo DisneySea I recommend Restaurant Sakura at the American Waterfront. This was certainly nowhere near the best Japanese food we had in Tokyo, but it was a good option for Japanese cuisine at Tokyo DisneySea.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of a traditional Japanese meal at Restaurant Sakura in the American Waterfront Land.

People Watch at Tokyo DisneySea

If people-watching could be an attraction unto itself there are some prime people-watching at Tokyo DisneySea.

Things that fascinated us:

  • The amount of entire families in matching Mickey Mouse shirts.
  • How many adult women dress up.
  • How elaborate some of the costumes people put their children in are. (Japanese children are the cutest – like the little girl in the Daisy Duck costume in the photo below.)
  • The amount of themed popcorn containers people buy. (There are many different types of containers around the park – people seem to collect them!)
  • How in love with “Duffy” they are, Mickey Mouse's teddy bear. There's even shows and events surrounding this character.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of a child in a complete Daisy Duck costume.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the monorail and Mickey Mouse head shaped windows.

Stop to Shop at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disney Resort Shops

They have some outrageous items in the shops at Tokyo DisneySea. They'll certainly provide a glimpse into what the Japanese culture enjoys.

It's difficult to find books there but you'll find an abundance of graphic shirts, Mickey ears, key chains, and plush toys. (I had a hard time locating any books on the resorts at all, never mind various options.)

If you're wondering if those are mini udon soup bowl keychains in the photo below you would be correct!

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the unique items for sale at the Tokyo Disney Resort.

Stay at Tokyo DisneySea After Sunset

Stay after the sun goes down if you're able to.

There are night shows to behold and nighttime lighting that illuminates the park. It's a really beautiful experience to see Tokyo DisneySea in the evening.

Seeing the Toy Story area of the American Waterfront at night is a sight; the hundreds of lights are mesmerizing. It reminded us of Pixar Pier at Disneyland.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is also very special and extra appealing after sunset.

The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the Toy Story area in American Waterfront illuminated at night.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the nautilus ship at 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in Mysterious Island illuminated at night.
The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide to Tokyo DisneySea on Sometimes Home travel blog. Photo of the cruise ship at the American Waterfront land illuminated at night.

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8 Comments

  1. Hello! We are thinking of a family trip to Japan, and are thinking of including a day at Disneysea. Is there much English spoken there, as far as staff and attractions?

    1. Hi Jon! DisneySea is really unique – there’s no other theme park like it in the world! They speak enough English to get by – they probably speak more English than most people you’ll find in Japan overall. However don’t let that deter you from going. Japanese people are some of the nicest human beings I’ve ever met. Yes, there is a language barrier once in a while, overall in the country, but I’ve never found it to be a setback in travels or experiences there. Definitely go if you’re on the fence and want to explore this beautiful, unique country and DisneySea!! Also check out our “Japan” category on the site for other helpful information when visiting the country.

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