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Osaka & Kyoto in 2 Days: Universal, Nara, Arishiyama Bamboo Forest & 1000 Tori Gates at Senbon Torii

Lainey Melnick
Lainey Melnick
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👁️ 96 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 59:19
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We loved Universal. Everybody thought it was awesome. Better than Disney by far.

The lines are super super long. It's hard to get in and do everything.

So, when you book an excursion, not through the cruise line, it is your responsibility to get back to the ship before boarding time.

We made it back. Half hour to spare.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book express passes or VIP tours for Universal Studios to avoid long lines.
✓Use a disability pass for wheelchair access at Universal Studios.
✓Book excursions through reliable suppliers and plan for extra travel time to return to the ship.
✓Carry water bottles and use water filling stations at theme parks.
✓Prepare for hot weather with fans and sunscreen.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating Universal Studios with a wheelchair — Use the disability pass for easier access to rides and elevators.
Returning to the ship on time after independent excursions — Book a private van for timely return and have a buffer for traffic.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to navigate Universal Studios Japan with a large family and wheelchair access?
QWhat are the best ways to experience Nara, Kyoto, and Arishiyama Bamboo Forest on a short trip?
QHow to ensure timely return to the cruise ship when booking independent excursions?

Topics Covered

Port Destination3 Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Arishiyama3 Happy Bacon
Top: Arishiyama Bamboo Forest
Kyoto3 Happy Bacon
Top: Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nara2 Happy Bacon
Top: Nara Deer Park
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YouTube Video Description↓

Travel with Lainey, Alex & our family of 10 for a bucket list adventure through Japan and South Korea with Celebrity Cruise Line Millenium. Watch the full video now on YouTube, best watched on your TV in segments: https://youtu.be/Do3A5foAYfAIn. An Osaka overnight adventure for a super fun day at Universal Studio, Osaka Japan and Super Nintendo World, Osaka, Japan. In Kyoto, experience the sacred deer of Nara and the Bamboo Forest of Arishiyama and a thousand Tori Gates at Senbon Torii. Our team at Lainey Melnick & Associates - Dream Vacations led by Alex Horne is always working hard to give you exceptional service. Get your quote today and follow along: https://lmelnick.dreamvacations.com/editorial/travelwithlainey #kyoto #osaka #celebritycruises #japan