On our second trip to Tokyo Disneyland, we decided to stay near Tokyo Station and catch the train to Maihama. We got up early and made the trek to the area in the station where we would catch the train to Tokyo Disneyland. It was a long walk! We knew we were headed in the right direction as all the people walking with us were dressed in their Disney gear. Duffy Bear bags kept passing us up as we tried to keep up with the traffic! We calculated about an hour of travel time with walking through Tokyo Station and riding to Uruyasu.
Towards the end of the night, we left the park before the Electrical Light Parade to avoid the crowds of people riding the train back into the city. We also knew that it would take an hour for our return trip to our hotel. After this commute, we decided that we would stay in the Disney area on our next visit.
Somehow, we found ourselves back in Tokyo a year later. What can I say, we just love this place! I booked a room at the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay, which is just next door to the Hilton. During check-in I realized that I had booked a smoking room. I asked for a non-smoking room and all they had was a "Japanese Style" room. So we were escorted to our new abode and found ourselves with another new and exciting Japanese adventure!
The first question was, "Where are the beds?"
Oh, there they are! They're in the closet! After the initial shock of our "Japanese style room," we realized that it was actually very comfortable. Every night at around 6pm, someone came in and set up our beds. After we left each day to the park, someone came in and put our beds back into the closet and moved the table and chairs to the center of the room.
The beds were very comfortable and the room was very spacious.
The bathroom was also nice and huge as it came with a shower and a bathtub, or furo.
Some of the rooms in Tokyo are probably as big as the bathroom at the Hotel Okura.
We also had a teapot and refrigerator that were full of drinks and snacks that could be purchased from the hotel. Each person also had a clean kimono each night to be worn as a nightgown. This "Japanese Style Room" was our favorite in Japan!
Another benefit to staying at the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay is it's location. Bayside Station is directly across the street from the hotel.
The Disney train is the main source of transportation in the Tokyo Resort Area. The train will take you to Tokyo Sea, Ikspiari (shopping mall), Mahaima Station and the Disneyland Park.
View of the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay from Bayside Station.
After you exit Bayside station, there are different Disney buses that will take you to each hotel. Although Hotel Okura is located across the street from the station, it may still seem like a far walk, especially after being at the park all day.
The train travels around in a circle and just like the buses, keep coming throughout the day. You will only have about a 5 minute wait between each train and bus.
Experience the magic of Tokyo Disneyland while staying at the Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay!
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