hi guys, I'm planning a trip to Tokyo with my family which have 2 kids under 2 years old. (so total is 2 adult and 2 children).

Been trying to find a place can accommodate and perhaps have some simple kitchen to cook porridge etc.

Looking at places in Ueno or Asakusa as from what I googled, these are more family-friendly neighbourhoods (got nearby park for the children to burn their energy and run around).

Any parents have recommendation on places to stay that are wallet-friendly? Looking around RM550/night kind.

Been seeing some airbnb but heard not recommended as the laws in Japan are more strict and hosts could cancel us at the last min notice.

This post has been edited by underscore_lee: Jul 6 2024, 11:05 PM

Hi guys, need some pro tips. I’m travelling as a family of 4 with 2 young kids under 3.

Looking at airport transfer from Narita to Tokyo city, are there any good affordable options to consider as it’s a 1 hour journey?

Here are my thoughts:
1. Easiest is rent a private limo/ride. Most convenient and straight to Airbnb, but costly. Checked klook it’s RM470 one way.

2. Take train as a family of 4 but 2x big luggage will use luggage forwarder. However I found Yamato service a bit expensive, total costs RM280 for 2x big luggage one way (28 inch luggage). And cons is the luggage will only arrive a day later.

3. Are there similar ehailing services like grab? Would those be cheaper?

Don’t think I can brace carrying 2x 28 inch luggage, each 30kg while also taking care of 2 kids and 1 wife throughout the 1 hour train ride to Tokyo city.

Appreciate your advice on what’s the most affordable way U would choose. (Let me know if I calculate this wrongly)

Hi guys, I’m checking out esim now for Tokyo and found a few brands, want to check if anyone here used them before and whether they’re worth the purchase in terms of speed and coverage?

Hello1010 - RM49.90 for 10GB / 10 days
Sakura/NTT docomo - RM71 for 10GB / 10 days

Both are on 4G only. I think that’s fine since 5G would consume data faster and thus probably deplete my usage faster.

Not planning to opt for unlimited as the price shoots up double terus, but not sure if hello1010 is trustable? (Price quite good)

hi guys, just sorted out my 10 days tokyo itinerary wanna check with u guys who've been there whether these sounds ok or should i combine certain attractions since its close-by. Havent been to tokyo before, this will be for 2 adults + 2 toddler under 2.

Will be bringing a twins stroller, hopefully got space to walk around...

btw for weekends, wat would u guys suggest to go/do that's not too congested? finding a hard time to fit weekends in since team labs or disneyland is a sure no-no.

Itinerary below:

Hi guys, I’m doing a solo trip to Tokyo and trying to find some cheap accommodation, preferably below rm200 per night since just solo. Ok with communal shower & toilet but prefer to have my own room so that I can unload luggages.

Thinking of trying 1 night at capsule hotel too - any good recco? Would prefer to stay close to city (probably ginza, Shibuya, shinkuju areas?) so I can just walk back after exploring and not confined to train timing. Appreciate your help!

Hi, anyone here have used trip.com airport transfer before? I’m looking to get a transport for a family of 4 with kids under 2 from Haneda airport to city centre.

Klook seems to be in mixed review, but trip.com can’t seem to see any reviews at all but price looks real good.

But my flight is arriving close to 11pm so can’t risk to engage a service that doesn’t turn up. Any advice?

Hi all, anyone have used local japan taxi to travel with luggages? Im thinking of using the go app to move from one Airbnb to another Airbnb, 2 adults + 2 kids with 4 luggages (2x large and 2 hand carry) with a stroller.