Took advantage of the Chris Myden posting re Manila and Tokyo deal and will be heading to Tokyo next week. Any advice on Tokyo Disney vs Tokyo DisneySea for my 9 and 10 yr old? Any other must see's in the short 2 days we are in Tokyo?! Thanks in advance!

We did Disney Tokyo last year. Although it was nice to see the rides were all in Japanese and none in English. I also did not find it to be very big park. It was basically everything you would see in California but in Japanese. We did not do sea world.

We also went to an onsen. It’s a Traditional hot spring/traditional bathing area. It was the highlight of our trip because it gets you into the deep culture

Is there one in the Tokyo area? I've only heard of onsens out of the city

Personally if only two days in Tokyo I'd skip Disney.

Same... I wouldn’t bother with Disney period though

What would you recommend instead?? Kids are 9 and 10...thanks!

Takeshita street, on a rickshaw ride, hop on hop off bus tours, meiji shrine, ramen house or cafe.
I'd take them to do stuff that is unique to Tokyo.

Japan is crazy entertaining as it is. Go to a robot show or something. Do touristy stuff. Rent some traditional clothes (kimono, yukata), go visit castles etc. So much to do. No need for Disney.

If you will be in Tokyo next week you have a very good chance of seeing the Sakura trees in full bloom. That would be a great time to go viewing and have a picnic under the trees which is a very popular thing the Japanese do. Checking out the view from the sky tree or the government building is something not to be missed. Im sure your kids would really enjoy a stroll down Akihabara (an anime district.). Lots of lights and people dressed up!

Is the Tokyo tower the same thing as the sky tree? That is definitely on our list.. Better to do in the day or at night?

I would say the day cause then you can see how far the view goes. Or at least before the sun sets. They are two separate towers but the sky tree would have the farthest looking view because it's almost twice the height.

I also agree that a day trip to Disney may not be worth it but if wanted I would recommend Tokyo Disneyland the family. Enjoy your trip! I will also be heading to Tokyo next week

I did Tokyo Disney Sea 15 years ago and loved it. I'd recommend that, as it has some unique features that aren't in other Disneyland's around the world.

We’ve been in both last year with our 4 year old. There were more things to do and see in Disneyworld than Sea. The lines were ridiculous 2.5 hours to some attractions the rides last only 2 mins and everything they explain to you on what to do in the beginning is in Japanese, so no understanding on that part

Thanks for all the input everyone! Appreciate all of the insight! Any more you have is still welcome!

Would recommend VR parks (just google, we went to the one in Shinjuku area), good way to spend an afternoon or morning. Also if kids like Pokemon, they have Pokemon themed cafe/ shopping centres. There is also a Snoopy Museum in Roppongi .