You went during the best time imaginable. When I went in October last year, a train operator told me I didn’t need reservation. Day of, had to take multiple trains and it took 3 hours to get there. Wait times were 2-3 hours each. Had to get fast passes but was able to ride zokkkon, eejanaika, and Fujiyama. I was able to ride a limited express train during the night so it only took 2 hours to get back. I definitely don’t recommend going with family to kabukicho. I went with my wife but I personally liked shibuya more. I’m planning on going to nagaspa, trying out the Harry Potter tour, and going again to Disney and US Japan.
You went during the best time imaginable. When I went in October last year, a train operator told me I didn’t need reservation. Day of, had to take multiple trains and it took 3 hours to get there. Wait times were 2-3 hours each. Had to get fast passes but was able to ride zokkkon, eejanaika, and Fujiyama. I was able to ride a limited express train during the night so it only took 2 hours to get back.
I definitely don’t recommend going with family to kabukicho. I went with my wife but I personally liked shibuya more.
I’m planning on going to nagaspa, trying out the Harry Potter tour, and going again to Disney and US Japan.