Move to Rio de Janeiro.
When I look at the traffic information for Rio de Janeiro, it's completely red due to congestion. It's as expected because it's before the Carnival.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
When I look at the traffic information for Rio de Janeiro, it's completely red due to congestion. It's as expected because it's before the Carnival.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
When I look at the traffic information for Rio de Janeiro, it's completely red due to congestion. It's as expected because it's before the Carnival.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
When I look at the traffic information for Rio de Janeiro, it's completely red due to congestion. It's as expected because it's before the Carnival.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
When I look at the traffic information for Rio de Janeiro, it's completely red due to congestion. It's as expected because it's before the Carnival.
I will be staying in Rio for 6 nights for the Carnival.
The Carnival seems fun and good, but these days, I'm increasingly feeling the desire to work.
I have more and more things I want to do.
I might have to choose something to give up.
Ticket receipt.
You will receive your reserved ticket in a hotel room.
The tickets appear to be the type that are worn around the neck.
I have successfully obtained tickets for 4 days.
According to the official website, even-numbered sectors are accessed by getting off at the Praça Onze subway station, while odd-numbered sectors require getting off at the Central station and walking to the venue.
The tickets appear to be the type that are worn around the neck.
I have successfully obtained tickets for 4 days.
According to the official website, even-numbered sectors are accessed by getting off at the Praça Onze subway station, while odd-numbered sectors require getting off at the Central station and walking to the venue.
Item obtained.
I have obtained various items.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
I have obtained various items.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
I have obtained various items.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
I have obtained various items.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
I have obtained various items.
■ Happi coat
I could have bought something here, but I decided to get a Japanese happi coat instead. I will change into it after entering the venue.
A happi coat is very good on a humid day. It allows sweat and heat to escape, and it is not cold even when a cold wind comes.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2016 Memo.
I am leaving a note about when I watched the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in 2016.
First, the official page is here. It is in English, but basic information is listed here.
http://www.rio-carnival.net/
http://www.rio-carnival.net/
■ Venue
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
■ Ticket Purchase Method
- Tickets are received in a hotel room after online purchase.
- It seems that purchasing from travel agencies is more expensive, so the official website is the best option.
- When receiving the ticket, bring the purchase confirmation number (it's a good idea to print it out) and your passport (apparently a copy is acceptable, but I brought the original).
■ Access to the Venue
- If you go by subway, even-numbered sectors are accessed from the Praça Onze station. Odd-numbered sectors are accessed from the Central station, and then you go to the venue.
- In addition, there is a bus service from major hotels.
- There are many security personnel from the nearest subway station to the venue, so there is no need to worry about safety.
■ Sector Divisions
- Sector 1 is for staff only.
- Sectors 3 and 8 are recommended. Sector 3 starts right away. Sector 8 is where the judges are seated, so there are more performances for promotion.
- There are many TV crews in front of Sector 8, so it may be noisy and distracting.
- There is a rumor that a ticket called Sector A, which is not sold to the general public, can be purchased from scalpers for around 20 reais (about 600 yen).
- This is a ticket for staff, and it allows you to enter the preparation area. You can watch the parade from next to the starting point.
■ Seat Selection
- Seats are broadly divided into ground-level seats and stand seats.
- Stand seats are far away but cheap.
- Ground-level seats are close but expensive.
- If you choose ground-level seats, the front row is significantly better.
- Almost everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you choose a seat in the middle or back, your view will be significantly blocked by the people in the front row.
- The price difference between the front row and the middle seats is small, so in terms of satisfaction, it is much better to choose the front row in terms of cost performance.
- The satisfaction level of the middle and back seats is just okay, so the cost performance is poor.
- Therefore, if you choose ground-level seats, you should definitely choose the front row.
- If you cannot get a seat in the front row of the ground level, stand seats are more cost-effective.
- If you don't mind your view being slightly obstructed, you can also choose middle or back seats on the ground level.
■ Safety Information
- Do not enter the area north of Central Station, as it is a slum.
Even on the south side, there are times when it is dangerous due to a lack of people, so avoid unnecessary outings.
The entire Centro area, which has many tourist attractions, is generally like that. Use taxis as much as possible at night.
Copacabana beach is relatively safe, but the hills behind it are slums, so do not enter.
Similarly, slums are scattered near various tourist attractions, so avoid entering areas that seem unsafe.
■How to Choose a Hotel
Choose a hotel close to a metro station.
Use Google Street View to check the route from the metro station to the hotel, and check the following:
- Avoid hotels located deep within narrow alleys.
- Avoid hotels located in favelas (slums).
- Hotel prices skyrocket during Carnival, so it's best to book at least six months in advance.
- If you book at least a few months in advance, you're more likely to find a good deal.
- Schedule your arrival in Rio de Janeiro the day before the event, not on the day of the event.
- Instead of checking out the day after Carnival, take a day of rest and check out the day after that.
- Carnival takes place from late at night to early morning, so plan to sleep at the hotel the morning after you watch it.
- Therefore, if you check out the day after watching Carnival, you may not be able to get enough sleep, so it's a good idea to take a day of rest.
- Some hotels may require you to book for a week at a time, so check if you're concerned.
- I haven't seen this restriction on sites like Booking.com, but it might be the case when booking directly.
■Things to Bring
- The basic principle is to travel as lightly as possible.
- A tripod is not useful and may be prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. (You can buy them on site.)
- If you plan to stay for a long time, it's a good idea to bring a cushion (locals sell them for about 300 yen).
- You can buy drinks on site.
- You can also buy snacks on site.
- If it looks like it might rain, bring a raincoat (umbrellas may not be allowed or may not have enough space to open).
- It's relatively warm even at night, so you may not need a raincoat if you're feeling energetic.
- A waterproof bag (at least a plastic bag) to protect your electronics in case of rain.
- If you plan to dance, wear shoes or sandals with a back strap.
- Dress appropriately (many people wear funny costumes).
- Bring a few tissues (there may be times when there is no toilet paper).
- Do not bring your passport or credit cards. Only bring cash, a copy of your passport, and a copy of your insurance card.
- Don't forget to bring your ticket. They will not be reissued.
■Viewing Times
The event starts around 9:00 AM and ends around 5:00-6:00 AM.
It may take some time to reach the sector you want to watch.
Sector 3 arrives early, so it comes soon after the start.
It takes about 20 minutes for Sector 8 to arrive.
It takes about 30-45 minutes for the group in front of you to pass.
After that, there is a break of about 2-30 minutes before the next group arrives.
The first two days are the second league, and the parades are shorter.
The last two days are the special league, which is larger and has longer parades, so it takes longer to pass.
Some people may be satisfied after watching a few groups and return to their hotel.
I watched from beginning to end.
■Other
If you're in the ground-level seats, if the people in the front row (6-person section) are gone or there are fewer people, people will suddenly appear from behind and try to squeeze into the front row (laugh).
However, people with tickets are usually given priority, so if they are bothering you, you can ask them to move.
The people in the ground-level seats are generally those who can afford to pay a little more than the standing seats, so there are not many malicious people.
The first two days are the second league, so the audience is mostly local, but the last two days are more expensive, so there are more foreigners.
In terms of cost-performance, the front row of the second league on the first two days can be obtained for around 10,000 yen, which is the best value. This is recommended for those who only want to watch it for one day.
If you want to have a good experience and see the event from a good seat without worrying about the cost, the ground-level, front-row seats of the special league on the last two days are the best. You can watch it right in front of you.
The options become limited as the date approaches, so it's a good idea to purchase online a month in advance.
First, the official page is here. It is in English, but basic information is listed here.
http://www.rio-carnival.net/
http://www.rio-carnival.net/
■ Venue
Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
■ Ticket Purchase Method
- Tickets are received in a hotel room after online purchase.
- It seems that purchasing from travel agencies is more expensive, so the official website is the best option.
- When receiving the ticket, bring the purchase confirmation number (it's a good idea to print it out) and your passport (apparently a copy is acceptable, but I brought the original).
■ Access to the Venue
- If you go by subway, even-numbered sectors are accessed from the Praça Onze station. Odd-numbered sectors are accessed from the Central station, and then you go to the venue.
- In addition, there is a bus service from major hotels.
- There are many security personnel from the nearest subway station to the venue, so there is no need to worry about safety.
■ Sector Divisions
- Sector 1 is for staff only.
- Sectors 3 and 8 are recommended. Sector 3 starts right away. Sector 8 is where the judges are seated, so there are more performances for promotion.
- There are many TV crews in front of Sector 8, so it may be noisy and distracting.
- There is a rumor that a ticket called Sector A, which is not sold to the general public, can be purchased from scalpers for around 20 reais (about 600 yen).
- This is a ticket for staff, and it allows you to enter the preparation area. You can watch the parade from next to the starting point.
■ Seat Selection
- Seats are broadly divided into ground-level seats and stand seats.
- Stand seats are far away but cheap.
- Ground-level seats are close but expensive.
- If you choose ground-level seats, the front row is significantly better.
- Almost everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you choose a seat in the middle or back, your view will be significantly blocked by the people in the front row.
- The price difference between the front row and the middle seats is small, so in terms of satisfaction, it is much better to choose the front row in terms of cost performance.
- The satisfaction level of the middle and back seats is just okay, so the cost performance is poor.
- Therefore, if you choose ground-level seats, you should definitely choose the front row.
- If you cannot get a seat in the front row of the ground level, stand seats are more cost-effective.
- If you don't mind your view being slightly obstructed, you can also choose middle or back seats on the ground level.
■ Safety Information
- Do not enter the area north of Central Station, as it is a slum.
Even on the south side, there are times when it is dangerous due to a lack of people, so avoid unnecessary outings.
The entire Centro area, which has many tourist attractions, is generally like that. Use taxis as much as possible at night.
Copacabana beach is relatively safe, but the hills behind it are slums, so do not enter.
Similarly, slums are scattered near various tourist attractions, so avoid entering areas that seem unsafe.
■How to Choose a Hotel
Choose a hotel close to a metro station.
Use Google Street View to check the route from the metro station to the hotel, and check the following:
- Avoid hotels located deep within narrow alleys.
- Avoid hotels located in favelas (slums).
- Hotel prices skyrocket during Carnival, so it's best to book at least six months in advance.
- If you book at least a few months in advance, you're more likely to find a good deal.
- Schedule your arrival in Rio de Janeiro the day before the event, not on the day of the event.
- Instead of checking out the day after Carnival, take a day of rest and check out the day after that.
- Carnival takes place from late at night to early morning, so plan to sleep at the hotel the morning after you watch it.
- Therefore, if you check out the day after watching Carnival, you may not be able to get enough sleep, so it's a good idea to take a day of rest.
- Some hotels may require you to book for a week at a time, so check if you're concerned.
- I haven't seen this restriction on sites like Booking.com, but it might be the case when booking directly.
■Things to Bring
- The basic principle is to travel as lightly as possible.
- A tripod is not useful and may be prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. (You can buy them on site.)
- If you plan to stay for a long time, it's a good idea to bring a cushion (locals sell them for about 300 yen).
- You can buy drinks on site.
- You can also buy snacks on site.
- If it looks like it might rain, bring a raincoat (umbrellas may not be allowed or may not have enough space to open).
- It's relatively warm even at night, so you may not need a raincoat if you're feeling energetic.
- A waterproof bag (at least a plastic bag) to protect your electronics in case of rain.
- If you plan to dance, wear shoes or sandals with a back strap.
- Dress appropriately (many people wear funny costumes).
- Bring a few tissues (there may be times when there is no toilet paper).
- Do not bring your passport or credit cards. Only bring cash, a copy of your passport, and a copy of your insurance card.
- Don't forget to bring your ticket. They will not be reissued.
■Viewing Times
The event starts around 9:00 AM and ends around 5:00-6:00 AM.
It may take some time to reach the sector you want to watch.
Sector 3 arrives early, so it comes soon after the start.
It takes about 20 minutes for Sector 8 to arrive.
It takes about 30-45 minutes for the group in front of you to pass.
After that, there is a break of about 2-30 minutes before the next group arrives.
The first two days are the second league, and the parades are shorter.
The last two days are the special league, which is larger and has longer parades, so it takes longer to pass.
Some people may be satisfied after watching a few groups and return to their hotel.
I watched from beginning to end.
■Other
If you're in the ground-level seats, if the people in the front row (6-person section) are gone or there are fewer people, people will suddenly appear from behind and try to squeeze into the front row (laugh).
However, people with tickets are usually given priority, so if they are bothering you, you can ask them to move.
The people in the ground-level seats are generally those who can afford to pay a little more than the standing seats, so there are not many malicious people.
The first two days are the second league, so the audience is mostly local, but the last two days are more expensive, so there are more foreigners.
In terms of cost-performance, the front row of the second league on the first two days can be obtained for around 10,000 yen, which is the best value. This is recommended for those who only want to watch it for one day.
If you want to have a good experience and see the event from a good seat without worrying about the cost, the ground-level, front-row seats of the special league on the last two days are the best. You can watch it right in front of you.
The options become limited as the date approaches, so it's a good idea to purchase online a month in advance.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Day 1.
It says it starts at 9 o'clock, but it's still empty at 9 o'clock. The parade hasn't started yet.
It seems to be operating on Latin Brazilian time.
Even after the parade starts, it will take about 20 minutes to reach Sector 8.
Today, it's still the second division, but the excitement is incredible. It's amazing.
It seems to be operating on Latin Brazilian time.
Even after the parade starts, it will take about 20 minutes to reach Sector 8.
Today, it's still the second division, but the excitement is incredible. It's amazing.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival, day 2.
Today, I took my usual spot in the front row.
I heard rumors that "they are all the same and you'll get bored quickly," but indeed, while the rhythm is samba in all of them, the decorations and choreography are different, so I was able to enjoy them until the end.
Even in the second league, you can watch for more than 6 hours from morning until late at night from the front row, and it costs a little over 10,000 yen, so it's a good value.
The first league costs a lot more.
I heard rumors that "they are all the same and you'll get bored quickly," but indeed, while the rhythm is samba in all of them, the decorations and choreography are different, so I was able to enjoy them until the end.
Even in the second league, you can watch for more than 6 hours from morning until late at night from the front row, and it costs a little over 10,000 yen, so it's a good value.
The first league costs a lot more.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival, day 3.
The level is different from the second division league.
The singing and instrumental performance level is high.
The dance steps are also detailed, fast, and of a high level.
It seems that the special league is indeed worth the high price.
However, considering the price difference, the front row of the second division league seems like a good deal.
When I tried to check the samba steps, I found them surprisingly difficult. It seems like it requires a certain sense.
It's difficult to tap the basic tempo of 3-1-2 (one foot back -> the other foot forward -> slightly retract the first foot (-> repeat the same step by reversing left and right)) with my feet, so my feet don't move. It's difficult enough to just move my feet, but matching the tempo is even more difficult. When I actually tried it a little, I felt the high level of the people dancing in the venue.
Still, I'm bursting with the talent of a "sunny person."
It's been sunny every day in Rio de Janeiro during the rainy season. The possibility of a slight drizzle is just an error.
The singing and instrumental performance level is high.
The dance steps are also detailed, fast, and of a high level.
It seems that the special league is indeed worth the high price.
However, considering the price difference, the front row of the second division league seems like a good deal.
When I tried to check the samba steps, I found them surprisingly difficult. It seems like it requires a certain sense.
It's difficult to tap the basic tempo of 3-1-2 (one foot back -> the other foot forward -> slightly retract the first foot (-> repeat the same step by reversing left and right)) with my feet, so my feet don't move. It's difficult enough to just move my feet, but matching the tempo is even more difficult. When I actually tried it a little, I felt the high level of the people dancing in the venue.
Still, I'm bursting with the talent of a "sunny person."
It's been sunny every day in Rio de Janeiro during the rainy season. The possibility of a slight drizzle is just an error.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Day 4.
Four nights of Carnival viewing have ended. I was able to enjoy it without getting bored.
The front row tickets are a bit expensive, but if you try to save money, the seating arrangement will be something you regret. As expected.
From the front row, you can see the parade right in front of you, but everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you have tickets for the row just behind the front row (which is not cheap), it feels a bit far away, and you can't see the feet well. So, it was the right decision to get front row tickets for all four nights without being stingy.
Since I didn't get bored, I watched everything from the beginning (9 PM) to the end (around 5-6 AM) for all four nights. I completed it.
I am satisfied.
However, it might not be interesting for people who are not interested in musicals.
I thought that I might want to come again.
Four nights of Carnival viewing have ended. I was able to enjoy it without getting bored.
The front row tickets are a bit expensive, but if you try to save money, the seating arrangement will be something you regret. As expected.
From the front row, you can see the parade right in front of you, but everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you have tickets for the row just behind the front row (which is not cheap), it feels a bit far away, and you can't see the feet well. So, it was the right decision to get front row tickets for all four nights without being stingy.
Since I didn't get bored, I watched everything from the beginning (9 PM) to the end (around 5-6 AM) for all four nights. I completed it.
I am satisfied.
However, it might not be interesting for people who are not interested in musicals.
I thought that I might want to come again.
The front row tickets are a bit expensive, but if you try to save money, the seating arrangement will be something you regret. As expected.
From the front row, you can see the parade right in front of you, but everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you have tickets for the row just behind the front row (which is not cheap), it feels a bit far away, and you can't see the feet well. So, it was the right decision to get front row tickets for all four nights without being stingy.
Since I didn't get bored, I watched everything from the beginning (9 PM) to the end (around 5-6 AM) for all four nights. I completed it.
I am satisfied.
However, it might not be interesting for people who are not interested in musicals.
I thought that I might want to come again.
Four nights of Carnival viewing have ended. I was able to enjoy it without getting bored.The front row tickets are a bit expensive, but if you try to save money, the seating arrangement will be something you regret. As expected.
From the front row, you can see the parade right in front of you, but everyone in the front row stands up to watch, so if you have tickets for the row just behind the front row (which is not cheap), it feels a bit far away, and you can't see the feet well. So, it was the right decision to get front row tickets for all four nights without being stingy.
Since I didn't get bored, I watched everything from the beginning (9 PM) to the end (around 5-6 AM) for all four nights. I completed it.
I am satisfied.
However, it might not be interesting for people who are not interested in musicals.
I thought that I might want to come again.