Sightseeing around Disney?

[LorieZy]

We are visiting TDL for the first time in October and are so excited!! We are stopping in Tokyo specifically for Disney from another location. We only have 2 days at the parks and then the last day our flight out of Narita is at 4pm. My question is on that 3rd day, we don't have time to go to the parks and we don't really have enough time to go into Tokyo so are there things we can do for the day? Maybe some sightseeing in between Disney and the airport? I'm not opposed to hiring a car and driver, but I have no idea what to do. I don't want to waste a day just sitting around. Thanks in advance!

 

[Ebiten]

I would recommend exploring the Disney hotels and Ikispiari. The hotels are really nice and have lots of details, including hidden Mickey's. The hotels also have hotel specific Disney merchandise. Also, there is a Disney Store inside Ikispiari. Bon Voyage (the giant luggage looking store by Maihama station) for some Disney souvenirs.

If you don't have time to explore Tokyo, what about Tokyo Station? It's about about a 20 minute ride to Tokyo Station from Maihama station. It's a big station with lots of shops to explore.

 

[LorieZy]

Thanks! We are planning on going to Ikispiari the evening we get there and really looking for suggestions for things to see/do between Disney and the airport since we'll have a couple of hours. I appreciate the information.

 

[Ebiten]

You might be able to explore the town of Naritasan then. 15 minutes from Narita airport.

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/05/...le-gardens-are15-minutes-from-narita-airport/

 

[ChrisFL]

The island of Odaiba is not far from Disney and has a lot of things to do....there's a massive full scale Gundam outside (anime robot), a Toyota "theme park" called Megaweb with a lot of historical cars, interactive exhibits, a few huge arcades, like Sega Joypolis, Venus Fort, an italian themed shopping area...some other museums. I love Odaiba...its very nice and doesn't have the crowded feeling of the rest of Tokyo.

 

[jsilvers]

Another option is the Sea Life Park, a short hop by train (and in sight of) the Tokyo Disney Resort. See https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/kasai/main.html.

 

[LorieZy]

Thank you!! I will look into these suggestions!!