Have you ever ventured to the land of the Rising Sun? If you were, you would visit a magnificent country with a rich history and heritage. You would most likely want to visit the temples with their idyllic locales, their ancient gardens and more. Still, despite this rich history, the beauty and the majesty of the land that gave us the Samurai, children don’t always want to see the rice paddies and the ancient temples – what they want to see is that little slice of Americana that is called Tokyo Disneyland.
Journey to Japan
Most of us in the states would not likely make a journey to Japan just to visit Tokyo Disneyland. After all, we have Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney World in Orlando. Travel expenses to those locations within the states are far less expensive than a trip to Tokyo. But Tokyo Disneyland receives more than 15 million visitors per year – a number that exceeds the other parks around the world. Visitors to Tokyo Disneyland come from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
While you might not fly to Japan just to visit Tokyo Disneyland, for parents with children who want to experience the culture, the history and the wonder of Japan – Tokyo Disneyland is a great currency to exchange with your children.
Just a little over a decade old, Tokyo Disneyland is quite possibly the cleanest of all the big Disney parks and you won’t find litter under the benches or along the walkways. Another interesting facet that you may not know about Tokyo Disneyland, the Walt Disney Company does not directly owns it. In fact, that company chose not to invest in the park when it was being set up though they do maintain control over the artistic presentation of the park and they receive a royalty on all admission fees.
American Spirit
The spirit of Tokyo Disneyland remains very American. Mickey Mouse is Mickey Mouse and Little Red Riding Hood is still Little Red Riding Hood. The meals served in the park’s restaurants and eateries are as American as the hamburger, pizza and the Mickey-shaped pasta dishes. Even the signs are in English and the rides are very much similar to those you can enjoy in Anaheim or Orlando from Big Thunder Mountain to the Haunted Mansion.
Tomorrow, we’ll take a look at the more unique rides and attractions at Tokyo Disneyland. Have you ever been to Japan or are you planning a trip there sometime soon?
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