Always impressed at how you are able to open packages with only one hand while filming with the other. Looked like a nice stay, thanks for taking us on your journey!
I love the peace, quiet, and cleanliness of the hotels you show us, Shinichi. And even though the rooms are often quite small, they're packed with amenities and thoughtful touches. Thanks for taking us along.❤️
@@boomshakalaka415 No . A lot of Japanese business hotels offer flat fees regardless of seasons ( high /off seasons ) ,so it really doesn't matter ,no change for covid ! For the regular hotels ,it varies a lot & reflects a lot & much cheaper right now under the covid threat .Stay safe !💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You know it's an old school hotel when you can find radio tuner, light switch and ac switch on the bed. It has its own charm and reminds me of my childhood durings business trip with my late father.
I like Japan. Japan is a beautiful and clean country. Anyone who wants to travel, make sure you travel in Japan ... and you will see how beautiful this country is.❤❤🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Thank you for your compliments. If anyone expect super clean hotels w/good amenities & safety & very good services for under $50/ night ,then it is only possible in Japan !!! LOLLOLLOL. U.K.got Ibis .They seem pretty good & decent . But nothing beats Japanese standards of safety & cleaness for sure ! And yes !!! Kyoto is tge best in Japan !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,though ! Please stay safe ! 👍👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You have the best videos. I love it! No annoying music etc. That bathtub was deep! Be a decent soaking tub even though cant stretch your legs out in it. The room for the price was a good deal.
I'm a 19 year old kid wanting to go to Japan within the next few years, and you're my go-to Channel for info on food and accommodation in each of these beautiful cities. Thank you for uploading all of these amazing videos
Thank you for making this video. I stayed in this hotel 5 years ago when I stayed in Kyoto. It is a little bit older for a business hotel, but it is still quite clean and well-maintained. It is a good starting point for exploring the city, and its location directly across from Kyoto Station makes it handy for side trips to other Kansai cities like Osaka and Nara or getting out of town on the Shinkansen or on the express to Kansai Airport.
Such fond memories of Kyoto. Every time I visit, I can't NOT have a bit of an explore around that massive station building 😊 As for the room, it might be small to European or American standards, but for a Japanese room it's perfectly fine. It looks nice and clean, modern, and I assume everything works. And in this partcular hotel free access to the onsen is included, I guess? The "paper" windowblinds are a nice touch to hide away the hideous view you usually get in cheap city hotels, without blocking the light.
Room 808? Hawaii in the house lol. I'm always surprised at how clean and nice the rooms are in Japan despite the really cheap price. I stayed at APA in Osaka and it was also a really nice room for a very reasonable price. And thanks for always taking us along!
No matter what time of the day, no matter how I feel, no matter the weather, I always enjoy your videos (all channels). They really help me calm down my anxiety, they make me calm. So relaxing, and pleasant. Thank you so much again for sharing, editing working so hard on these 🥰
@@IWillAlwaysTravelforFood Yes ! That'll be good ,too ! But what you're doing is great as many people just wanna google & watch particular things at times not everything combined ! Like planning each budget for trips ! To see if the trip is possible ! I'll google 'em separately to build my budgets / plans ! We have to ! Lol. So, this is very fine ,very good videos you do !!! But ,one in a while for the change of pace ,it'll be refreshing for sure ! Keep up w/ the great works ! Stay safe !👍💜💜💜🧣🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Thank you for uploading these hotel videos! Due to this pandemic I haven't been able to go on several trips this year, and am pretty sad about it; watching your videos makes me think of past trips, and reminds me I can go on new adventures someday soon when it's safer.
I hope you can !!! And visit Kyoto for sure !!! Must !!! Lol. The quality of the 1st class services & foods there will get you speechless ! You won't disappoint !!! To keep everything under your budgets ,you should stay at a business hotel like this one right by train stations ,or the ones are connected to 'em & you'll save your $$$ for hotel & transportation fees !!! So, only thing you'll be paying attentions to will be foods ! And yet still you can get all the yummy things in a lower price range there & expect 'em to be good if you know where to go ! So, you tube channels like this & others ( especially foreigners living in Japan )come very useful ! Good luck ! And stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞
Wow ! Organic coffee ! Awesome ! That I didn't expect at all !! What a nice surprise !!! Now I only wish if that earl grey was organic also ! Lol.😆💜💜💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🎵💖💕💞
Love your videos. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. If I may, I would like to recommend a YT channel called "Kuga's Travels". He does his videos in the same style as on this channel. Thanks again for keeping us entertained.
Why was the Tower closed? Could you buy that cup if you wanted to? What did you have for supper and breakfast? Nice and quiet video. Thank you. Greetings from Canada.
DEFINITELY ! YOU WON'T DISAPPOINT !!! The best place to visit in Japan !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,living in the States btw. ! Stay safe !👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
What kind of brand is UCC considered in Japan? Low middle or high end. I'm finding it and drinking it here and I think it's delicious. But I'm American
Mainstream brand, equal to Folgers or Maxwell House. In most hotels, they would use the UCC instant coffee, instead of the pod, which is like Nestle Instant.
Kyoto is No.1 place in Japan !!! I am from Tokyo ,though originally ! I live in L.A. .Your videos are very good !! I love watching your channel !👍👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
If you have the time to spare, don't forget Kyoto Station is itself worth exploring. There is a skybridge that spans the length of the station (great view of Kyoto Tower) and a ramen alley that showcases the various ramen from around the country. Both are on the 10th floor.
I was impressed with the reasonable price for a comfortable single room. Are hotel guests given complimentary access to the tower or do they have to purchase a ticket? Thanks for another enjoyable video. Enjoy your week. ❤🙏🌎
What a clean hotel room. Out of curiousity , can you take the mug home with you or do you get charged for it. Unlike in united states they just assume you will take whatever is travel size in your room. Have a beautiful day and be safe.
You are not supposed to take it home... They will get you for those things. You can take the disposable slipper if it's not too dirty. You can take the toothbrush, q-tip, etc. God knows I have a load of Japanese hotel hairbrushes :)
@@_w_w_ Lol. Yes ! You are right ! But , I bet they won't do anything even if you did ! Lol. I am Japanese. As no one does that in Japan ,you might get away w/ it ,there's a very good chance ! Here ,many oeople try doing that ,so you'll get charged ! In severe cases ,in Europe ,you can get charged for theft & sent to a jail over night for stealing a pillow ! Lol. That hapoened to my favourite rock band in England in 80's !!! Lol.Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You are not supposed to ! But, in Japan ..if you do that one time only ,it won't be biggy ! Lol. As no one does that over there ,so they close their eyes & let you most likely ! Lol. Here in U.S.,you'll get charged ,I am sure ! Lol.Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Great price! I love the magnets that you stick on the doors (do not disturb, etc). It's interesting that there's a special faucet for drinking water. And the personal coffee machine is great! Nice enough room but for the price difference, I'd rather stay at your favorite $50 hotel in Kyoto.
That'll be very nice ! I hope you WILL !!! If you will ,Kyoto is the must place to visit !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,but Kyoto is my No.1.place to visit in Japan !!! I hae never disappointed there ! The best services & foods ! So, the best places to stay there to keep your budgets are business hotels like this one right by train stations or the ones are connected to !!! And in Japan ,it makes the reality comes w/ the safety & great transportation systems & services / amenities & superb cleaness in the price ranges !!! Only in Japan ! As we literally wash our hands like 20 times a day & clean everything all day constantly !!! You should watch Japanese wives ! Lol. Please stay safe ! 💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
I have two worries about taking a trip to Japan - 1. My lack of understanding of Japanese - I am glad to see a lot of English signs. 2. I do not know Japanese etiquette or manners, I do not wish to offend without knowing the social rules. I am from England and enjoy visiting different cultures and peoples. We wanted to see the Sakura this year but sadly we were locked away in England hiding under our beds in this emergency. I am watching all your videos for information.
I’m Welsh and visited Japan in the spring of 2018. I had similar reservations prior to my trip but, for what it’s worth, based on my research, most Japanese natives seem to be reasonably forgiving of some of the typical etiquette faux pas made by foreigners. That’s not a licence to be culturally ignorant, of course, but it was reassuring to know that they allow some leniency. From what I’ve heard, it seems like they appreciate the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of their own culture and sort of take it as a given that foreigners won’t get it 100% right. I think the key thing when going to any culture is to just try your hardest and based on my experience, I found them to be very kind. I will admit that the language barrier can be tricky but learning basic phrases can be so helpful. Not necessarily because it will let you communicate effectively - more as an ice breaker. The fact that I was making effort instantly seemed to make people receptive and helpful. Even if they didn’t quite understand what I was saying at all times, they were certainly committed to trying their hardest.
@@VicodinElmo Thanks, that's my understanding also. I understand saying single words or short phrases in English rather than long sentences seems to help. I believe younger people take English lessons at school but may not fully understand English grammar and may be embarrassed or lose face, so do not try?
@@tinglestingles Many Japanese words are created from English, phonetically. In addition, Japan does a really good job and posting a few words of English on just about every sign in key tourist areas. Another thing, Google Translate is pretty awesome - I've seen it used constantly.
Small like Paris rooms, but clean and efficient. Not a great view, but good deal like you said. When can I come to Japan? That room looked very ncie and they provide pajamas. WOW. 💜💜
It is always the deal !!! In Japan ,the business hotels offer the flat rates !!! It really doesn't get reflected by the high / off season fees as long as I remember ! The regular ones do big time ! But business hotels ,even some love hotels lol.are bargain accommodations. For the cleaness even . It's possible only in Japan. Lol. No bugs ,or safety issues to be concerned for the price ranges there ! We have many business hotels are connected to the train stations & they are the best ,so no time wasting for the transportations w/ extra time to sleep become the reality ! And not to mention ,the low budgets trips !!! Please stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞
@@spark_6710 I’ve never been but I dream I will one day. I’m already so in love with the country, it’s people & culture. Wishing you love ❤️ luck 🍀& laughter 😁
question... why is there a special faucet for drinking water? this is not the first time i've seen this in japanese hotel reviews. I'm just curious because it seems so odd to have a special faucet just for drinking water.
Some bits seem a bit worn, but it does look safe and clean. I do really like the provided mug; the shape and markings are both really cute and pleasing.
This room is as small as a cruise ship cabin. They had to fit the toilet at an angle just to make it fit....the views not great but hopefully it was quiet. Nice touch for the hotels to provide pj's for guests. Thanks for the info
Went to Japan last year and Kyoto hotel just insanely cheap compare with Tokyo or Osaka. Only 88$ for 2 days, 2 bed with kitchen. But had to walk about 20' to bus stop tho :)
This looks nearly identical to the chain "APA hotels". Price as well. Love these kinds of hotels for business. Cheap as a capsule hotel, but you can relax a lot more.
I have an appreciation for cheap Japanese hotels. Sure Japan is not cheap, yet the amount of innate respect for people's experience is so cheap doesn't mean completely unusable. For this kind of Money in Poland you'd probably get robbed, lol
Exactly ! LOLLOLLOL. In Japan ,you can expect that & that comes along w/ safety & great transportations !!! That's impossible at the price here in the U.S., or even U.K. ! 👍Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶
My favorite kind of review.. no background music, just the sound of sorrounding
I know it is quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good site to watch new movies online?
Always impressed at how you are able to open packages with only one hand while filming with the other. Looked like a nice stay, thanks for taking us on your journey!
LOLLOLLOL Good observation skills ! 👍😆💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Stay safe!
I love the peace, quiet, and cleanliness of the hotels you show us, Shinichi. And even though the rooms are often quite small, they're packed with amenities and thoughtful touches. Thanks for taking us along.❤️
Well said comment !👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞Stay safe !
I went to Kyoto Tower last year. Didn't realize how reasonably priced the hotel room rates were. And the room looks really cozy.
I'm sure rates are much lower due to Covid. I wouldn't count on that rate next summer
@@boomshakalaka415 No . A lot of Japanese business hotels offer flat fees regardless of seasons ( high /off seasons ) ,so it really doesn't matter ,no change for covid ! For the regular hotels ,it varies a lot & reflects a lot & much cheaper right now under the covid threat .Stay safe !💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
I like the Grand Bach Kyoto better. That room look bigger and more modern. This place looked smaller and more dated.
You know it's an old school hotel when you can find radio tuner, light switch and ac switch on the bed. It has its own charm and reminds me of my childhood durings business trip with my late father.
I like Japan. Japan is a beautiful and clean country. Anyone who wants to travel, make sure you travel in Japan ... and you will see how beautiful this country is.❤❤🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
Thank you for your compliments. If anyone expect super clean hotels w/good amenities & safety & very good services for under $50/ night ,then it is only possible in Japan !!! LOLLOLLOL. U.K.got Ibis .They seem pretty good & decent . But nothing beats Japanese standards of safety & cleaness for sure ! And yes !!! Kyoto is tge best in Japan !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,though ! Please stay safe ! 👍👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You have the best videos. I love it! No annoying music etc.
That bathtub was deep! Be a decent soaking tub even though cant stretch your legs out in it. The room for the price was a good deal.
Very nice hotel room ! Hope you slept well ! Thanks for having us accompany you it was fun ! Stay safe !
I'm a 19 year old kid wanting to go to Japan within the next few years, and you're my go-to Channel for info on food and accommodation in each of these beautiful cities. Thank you for uploading all of these amazing videos
Do you know their other channels like TabiEats? Shinichi runs this channel.
@@lmaree200886 i had no idea honestly
Thanks for the video. I have stayed in this hotel almost 20 years ago. Yes, the room is very small but we love it’s convenient location.
Thank you for making this video. I stayed in this hotel 5 years ago when I stayed in Kyoto. It is a little bit older for a business hotel, but it is still quite clean and well-maintained. It is a good starting point for exploring the city, and its location directly across from Kyoto Station makes it handy for side trips to other Kansai cities like Osaka and Nara or getting out of town on the Shinkansen or on the express to Kansai Airport.
Such fond memories of Kyoto. Every time I visit, I can't NOT have a bit of an explore around that massive station building 😊
As for the room, it might be small to European or American standards, but for a Japanese room it's perfectly fine. It looks nice and clean, modern, and I assume everything works. And in this partcular hotel free access to the onsen is included, I guess? The "paper" windowblinds are a nice touch to hide away the hideous view you usually get in cheap city hotels, without blocking the light.
Love watching your videos: no stories , no music!!! I can’t wait to visit Kyoto!!! Thanks for sharing!
You do a thorough and excellent job with your hotel tours, totally enjoy them !
Thank you
Thank YOU for taking us along with you on the journey! :)
I wait every week for your videos, I feel very relaxed watching them!
Room 808? Hawaii in the house lol. I'm always surprised at how clean and nice the rooms are in Japan despite the really cheap price. I stayed at APA in Osaka and it was also a really nice room for a very reasonable price.
And thanks for always taking us along!
No matter what time of the day, no matter how I feel, no matter the weather, I always enjoy your videos (all channels). They really help me calm down my anxiety, they make me calm. So relaxing, and pleasant. Thank you so much again for sharing, editing working so hard on these 🥰
Thanks for taking us along with you and sharing this video enjoy ur stay be safe 👍❤️
I look forward to seeing Osaka with you next time! Take care and Stay Safe!
A very good detailed tour of a Kyoto Tower hotel room thanks !
Clean and came with everything you need. Can't beat it 👍
Exactly ! Well said !👍Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
These business hotels are the way to save money on accommodation - I would have liked to get a quick look at the area surrounding the hotel.
Wow...tiny room, but it's very clean and looks good. The bathroom is a little claustrophobic, but it works. Looks comfy😊
This is amazing for the price. I paid 160$ for the same value in the center of Paris
I was so in the mood for this type of video, Excellent job. Thanks
Me too, let's get some Earl Grey going and download for awhile 🙂
Earl grey is my fave all of my life since I was 13 ,so more than 40 years ! So it sounds good to me ! Lol. Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
I love the train and hotel room videos. I also like the food ones. Just a suggestion but you could show a whole day. Travel, food, and hotel. Thanks.
Greta idea. I shall do that for you one day
@@IWillAlwaysTravelforFood Yes ! That'll be good ,too ! But what you're doing is great as many people just wanna google & watch particular things at times not everything combined ! Like planning each budget for trips ! To see if the trip is possible ! I'll google 'em separately to build my budgets / plans ! We have to ! Lol. So, this is very fine ,very good videos you do !!! But ,one in a while for the change of pace ,it'll be refreshing for sure ! Keep up w/ the great works ! Stay safe !👍💜💜💜🧣🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Thank you for uploading these hotel videos! Due to this pandemic I haven't been able to go on several trips this year, and am pretty sad about it; watching your videos makes me think of past trips, and reminds me I can go on new adventures someday soon when it's safer.
I love your quiet reviews!
Thank you for these videos. I hope to go back out to Japan in the near future and some of your videos will help me out when I do :)
I hope you can !!! And visit Kyoto for sure !!! Must !!! Lol. The quality of the 1st class services & foods there will get you speechless ! You won't disappoint !!! To keep everything under your budgets ,you should stay at a business hotel like this one right by train stations ,or the ones are connected to 'em & you'll save your $$$ for hotel & transportation fees !!! So, only thing you'll be paying attentions to will be foods ! And yet still you can get all the yummy things in a lower price range there & expect 'em to be good if you know where to go ! So, you tube channels like this & others ( especially foreigners living in Japan )come very useful ! Good luck ! And stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞
Wow ! Organic coffee ! Awesome ! That I didn't expect at all !! What a nice surprise !!! Now I only wish if that earl grey was organic also ! Lol.😆💜💜💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🎵💖💕💞
You becareful traveling and stay safe
Love your videos. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures. If I may, I would like to recommend a YT channel called "Kuga's Travels". He does his videos in the same style as on this channel. Thanks again for keeping us entertained.
I love the style of your videos, thanks for making them
Why was the Tower closed? Could you buy that cup if you wanted to? What did you have for supper and breakfast? Nice and quiet video. Thank you. Greetings from Canada.
Someday... I'll go to Kyoto someday!
Kyoto is recommended. It is the most visited tourist destination among Japanese people
DEFINITELY ! YOU WON'T DISAPPOINT !!! The best place to visit in Japan !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,living in the States btw. ! Stay safe !👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
@@o-kazukitchen7745 YES !!! KYOTO IS OUR BEST ! I AGREE ! I am originally from Tokyo. I live in L.A.,though ! Stay safe !👍👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
@@spark_6710 I'm from Kyoto and live in Germany ☺️Stay safe ♫
I am so happy I found you UA-cam channel! I am enjoying the content!
OMG I need this tea/coffee maker in my life.
Love everywhere you go and learn that I always missing many places. 555😄🤣
Love that mug! ☕ See you in Osaka 🤗
I was tempted to ask him whether he "souvenired" the mug!
Wow! The price of the hotel is more than reasonable. So good to know brother! Thank you for sharing!
Cool! Wow!
Your videos always make me want to go back to Japan!!!
What kind of brand is UCC considered in Japan? Low middle or high end. I'm finding it and drinking it here and I think it's delicious. But I'm American
Mainstream brand, equal to Folgers or Maxwell House. In most hotels, they would use the UCC instant coffee, instead of the pod, which is like Nestle Instant.
Ahhh so many memories! I stayed at Smart Stay Shizuku right around the corner
Great videos as always. Love your content.
aaw yesss so excited to see your visit to different cities!!
Kyoto is No.1 place in Japan !!! I am from Tokyo ,though originally ! I live in L.A. .Your videos are very good !! I love watching your channel !👍👍💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
There's something oddly calming about that view out the window. It's like being stuck in a clean Cyberpunk universe.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing
Nice hotel,I like the machine make tea and coffee
Thank /you/ for showing us your beautiful awesome country. Stay safe. Cheers from Mexico City. ✌🇲🇽
thanks for always letting us come with you
If you have the time to spare, don't forget Kyoto Station is itself worth exploring.
There is a skybridge that spans the length of the station (great view of Kyoto Tower) and a ramen alley that showcases the various ramen from around the country. Both are on the 10th floor.
I was impressed with the reasonable price for a comfortable single room. Are hotel guests given complimentary access to the tower or do they have to purchase a ticket? Thanks for another enjoyable video. Enjoy your week. ❤🙏🌎
It's uploaded 2 hours ago, nice!
What a clean hotel room. Out of curiousity , can you take the mug home with you or do you get charged for it. Unlike in united states they just assume you will take whatever is travel size in your room. Have a beautiful day and be safe.
You are not supposed to take it home... They will get you for those things. You can take the disposable slipper if it's not too dirty. You can take the toothbrush, q-tip, etc. God knows I have a load of Japanese hotel hairbrushes :)
@@_w_w_ Lol. Yes ! You are right ! But , I bet they won't do anything even if you did ! Lol. I am Japanese. As no one does that in Japan ,you might get away w/ it ,there's a very good chance ! Here ,many oeople try doing that ,so you'll get charged ! In severe cases ,in Europe ,you can get charged for theft & sent to a jail over night for stealing a pillow ! Lol. That hapoened to my favourite rock band in England in 80's !!! Lol.Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
You are not supposed to ! But, in Japan ..if you do that one time only ,it won't be biggy ! Lol. As no one does that over there ,so they close their eyes & let you most likely ! Lol. Here in U.S.,you'll get charged ,I am sure ! Lol.Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Thank you for the Kyoto hotel visit.
Great price! I love the magnets that you stick on the doors (do not disturb, etc). It's interesting that there's a special faucet for drinking water. And the personal coffee machine is great! Nice enough room but for the price difference, I'd rather stay at your favorite $50 hotel in Kyoto.
Hopefully I can visit Japan after my graduation.
That'll be very nice ! I hope you WILL !!! If you will ,Kyoto is the must place to visit !!! I am Japanese from Tokyo originally ,but Kyoto is my No.1.place to visit in Japan !!! I hae never disappointed there ! The best services & foods ! So, the best places to stay there to keep your budgets are business hotels like this one right by train stations or the ones are connected to !!! And in Japan ,it makes the reality comes w/ the safety & great transportation systems & services / amenities & superb cleaness in the price ranges !!! Only in Japan ! As we literally wash our hands like 20 times a day & clean everything all day constantly !!! You should watch Japanese wives ! Lol. Please stay safe ! 💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Hmm I am from Hawaii, area code 808. Room # 808, I think that's a sign to check it out.
Me too, and my exact same thought!
Pretty sweet for $43 USD. If I'm ever in the Kyoto area, will definitely give this place a try.
This video was so pleasing ,thanks a lot make more hotel reviews please
I have two worries about taking a trip to Japan - 1. My lack of understanding of Japanese - I am glad to see a lot of English signs. 2. I do not know Japanese etiquette or manners, I do not wish to offend without knowing the social rules. I am from England and enjoy visiting different cultures and peoples. We wanted to see the Sakura this year but sadly we were locked away in England hiding under our beds in this emergency. I am watching all your videos for information.
I’m Welsh and visited Japan in the spring of 2018. I had similar reservations prior to my trip but, for what it’s worth, based on my research, most Japanese natives seem to be reasonably forgiving of some of the typical etiquette faux pas made by foreigners.
That’s not a licence to be culturally ignorant, of course, but it was reassuring to know that they allow some leniency. From what I’ve heard, it seems like they appreciate the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of their own culture and sort of take it as a given that foreigners won’t get it 100% right. I think the key thing when going to any culture is to just try your hardest and based on my experience, I found them to be very kind.
I will admit that the language barrier can be tricky but learning basic phrases can be so helpful. Not necessarily because it will let you communicate effectively - more as an ice breaker. The fact that I was making effort instantly seemed to make people receptive and helpful. Even if they didn’t quite understand what I was saying at all times, they were certainly committed to trying their hardest.
@@VicodinElmo Thanks, that's my understanding also. I understand saying single words or short phrases in English rather than long sentences seems to help. I believe younger people take English lessons at school but may not fully understand English grammar and may be embarrassed or lose face, so do not try?
@@tinglestingles Many Japanese words are created from English, phonetically. In addition, Japan does a really good job and posting a few words of English on just about every sign in key tourist areas. Another thing, Google Translate is pretty awesome - I've seen it used constantly.
You had room 808. What a coincidence. The Hawaii area code.
What camera do you use? DJI Pocket Osmo?
i stayed there last december. the room was nice. the only problem i had was the pressure for the washlet wasn't that great.
Small like Paris rooms, but clean and efficient. Not a great view, but good deal like you said.
When can I come to Japan? That room looked very ncie and they provide pajamas. WOW. 💜💜
I do enjoy your videos. Thank you so much. Can you make a video of Shibuya Sky?
Such a lovely hotel and so cheap! Is that because of the fall in tourism or is it always such a good deal?
It is always the deal !!! In Japan ,the business hotels offer the flat rates !!! It really doesn't get reflected by the high / off season fees as long as I remember ! The regular ones do big time ! But business hotels ,even some love hotels lol.are bargain accommodations. For the cleaness even . It's possible only in Japan. Lol. No bugs ,or safety issues to be concerned for the price ranges there ! We have many business hotels are connected to the train stations & they are the best ,so no time wasting for the transportations w/ extra time to sleep become the reality ! And not to mention ,the low budgets trips !!! Please stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💕💞
@@spark_6710 I’ve never been but I dream I will one day. I’m already so in love with the country, it’s people & culture. Wishing you love ❤️ luck 🍀& laughter 😁
Great room and a fair price 😊
Great view of plumbing next door.
question... why is there a special faucet for drinking water? this is not the first time i've seen this in japanese hotel reviews. I'm just curious because it seems so odd to have a special faucet just for drinking water.
Some bits seem a bit worn, but it does look safe and clean. I do really like the provided mug; the shape and markings are both really cute and pleasing.
Need to watch your Osaka review to see if there is anything I remember from a brief business trip there 15 or so years ago.
Nice room for a good price.
Super relaxing video.
This room is as small as a cruise ship cabin. They had to fit the toilet at an angle just to make it fit....the views not great but hopefully it was quiet. Nice touch for the hotels to provide pj's for guests. Thanks for the info
binging your hotel room reviews
Went to Japan last year and Kyoto hotel just insanely cheap compare with Tokyo or Osaka. Only 88$ for 2 days, 2 bed with kitchen. But had to walk about 20' to bus stop tho :)
Great post as always 👍🏻
Perfect room for solo travelers!
Room 808! Wnat a coincidence for a Hawaii boy 😄😄😄
This looks nearly identical to the chain "APA hotels". Price as well. Love these kinds of hotels for business.
Cheap as a capsule hotel, but you can relax a lot more.
Are we going to get a vending machine video from all around the country?
Peace for some time and self time 😍😍😍
Your hotel room looked really nice.
Nice !
I love Kyoto 🥰🎌❤️
I want go there it's look so peaceful 👌👍💖
You should ! I higly recomnend Kyoto & hotels like this all over Japan ! You won't get disappointed !!! Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🎵💕💞
I have an appreciation for cheap Japanese hotels. Sure Japan is not cheap, yet the amount of innate respect for people's experience is so cheap doesn't mean completely unusable. For this kind of Money in Poland you'd probably get robbed, lol
I love your videos. big fan!
I like seeing Japanese hotel rooms.
Wow! You wouldn’t get a room that nice in Australia, for the equivalent price.
Nope! Even a capsule hotel here in Aus is still $60 a night! Cheap backpackers a bit less but you're in a SHARED dorm!
Thanks for information.
How about Tokyo
Room 808------wow homage shoutout for Hawaii!!!!!!!
For $45 a night here, you'd be lucky to get someplace clean, without insect roommates. This is quite a bargain.
Exactly ! LOLLOLLOL. In Japan ,you can expect that & that comes along w/ safety & great transportations !!! That's impossible at the price here in the U.S., or even U.K. ! 👍Stay safe !💜💜💜🥁🎵🐉🎤🎶
Nice and comfortable.
Love!!🥰🥰🥰