Surviving Your First Hour In Japan
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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E-sim doesn’t work on every phone so make sure to check before and if it doesn’t just get a pocket wifi which is also good!!
Do you have a good one you recommend? Thanks!
@@kasarrah1619Sakura mobile is a good one
Idk how comparable this is to other carriers in the US or other countries but with AT&T its just $10 day unlimited call, text, and data. You don't have to do anything it just kicks in automatically
@@SirBobbyK sakura is garbage. its throttled after 5gb
That’s exactly what I did 5 weeks ago upon landing in Tokyo at the wee time of 1am, I was scared that I wouldn’t be able to get a pocket wifi but thanks to a friendly person who helped me get my pocket wifi, it wasn’t bad maybe 3500 yen for 6 days or something and if you land at HND airport then while leaving there’s a pocket wifi machine thing so you should get it from there, pretty good wifi I got an average of 40 mbps which is more than enough.
Lived outside Tokyo for 19 years. More info:
Lots of buses from Narita. Just as fast, way cheaper - try those.
JTB office in your country sells rail passes. Get one before coming. You'll be able to travel on almost every train free. JTB is Japan Travel Bureau. They are online too.
There are showers in Narita. 500 yen. You can wash up before heading out if you arrive well before hotel check in time.
There are SIM card vending machines in the airport or buy one from a kiosk.
If you experience a language barrier while travelling, write down what you want. Most Japanese people are proficient at reading English rather than speaking it. Hope these help.
JR Passes are no longer worth it as much as before. Got to be careful with your itinerary to maximize its use.
Just came back from Tokyo June 2023. The Narita Express takes about an hour and 25 min approximately so realistically this is your first 3-4 hours in Tokyo (depending on your destination, counting clearing customs, collecting checked luggage if applicable, walking, switching trains to get from Narita Express to your closest metro station, walking time, etc). You can always pick up onigiri (Japanese rice snack) at the 7 Eleven/convenience store as a snack on your way in! Safe travels everyone!
I have a question. I get to Narita at 540pm. Im American. Should I be finished with immigration and customs in about 30 minutes or so? Also, does the Narita express run multiple trains? Meaning is there a new trains like every 30 minutes arriving at the airport for pick ups?
@@b-41subject57 YES - There must be multiple Trains. You may get the exact Schedule from Google - Narita to Tokyo
immigration and customs plus retrieving baggage could take longer than 30 minutes. I would look at one hour just to be safe. the Narita Express leaves every 30 minutes, the Skyliner leaves every 20 minutes, and the SkyAccess Express leaves every 45 minutes.
@@ramairturbine thanks for the reply. I arrive at 540pm. My hotel is shibuya. Should I buy a bus ticket going straight to my hotel departing at 745pm, or 645 pm? Or is it best just to take the Narita express to shibuya station and walk to shibuya excel hotel? Thank you again. Just trying to figure things out. I leave next month
@@b-41subject57 Either of the options would suit you well, but for peace of mind I might recommend you opt for the bus leaving Terminal 2 at 7:45PM. While the Narita Express is frequent and convenient, queuing up for the tickets and navigating Shibuya Station might be a hassle for a first timer, especially with baggage. Hope this helps!
You forgot the mention taking the Narita Express requires a reservation seat. There is no open seating.
Yeah. Terrible video!!!!
This video seems to be missing an important piece of information. When you ride a limited express train (like the Narita Express), you need to buy the upgrade ticket (a paper ticket) ontop of your base fare (Suica).
At the machines it will ask you if you want to buy both the base fare + express ticket, or just the express ticket (assuming you’ll tap with your Suica)
I didn't know this when I took the Skyliner in 2017. Fortunately, there was an ATM before the exit so, we withdrew money to top off our PASMO to exit. We used the same PASMO in 2019. We landed and departed from Haneda at that time so, no need for an express train like in Narita. We'll land in Narita next year so, we might take the Skyliner or NEX. We'll just add money to our PASMO for the exit.
It's because these people are CLUELESS lmao
If I want to tap my suica, I would just buy the limited express ticket. This part I understand, but what do I do at the gate now? Do I tap my phone for my digital suica Card and also insert the limited express ticket? I’m confused
@@MrMillionairewill Tap only the Suica. The Suica acts as the base fare.
The paper ticket is the proof you purchased the “upgrade” to Limited-Express should the ticket inspector ask for it, which is necessary anyways because the seats are all reserved.
Unnecessary 🤦🏿♂️@@TheOtherKine
Just got back from Japan. The transit system is amazing compared to most US cities. The suica IC card via apple wallet was seamless. We used our US ATT international plan and didn’t bother with the eSIM and were just fine (10 dollars a day). Love all your videos.
The automobile industry has the USA in a chokehold.
Just finished up a two week trip in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Carry a trash bag in you’re pocket. Trash cans are rare. Keep your Suica with at least 1k at all times. Add the Suica transit card to your mobile wallet. Not all cards are accepted to load up your mobile wallet check them beforehand. Breakfast can be hard to find. Not all hours for businesses on Google are accurate. Take the day trip to Kobe for affordable Kobe beef. The Kobe beef you see in stands is not it. Bathrooms are pretty much in all metros in a pinch. Kyoto has limited metros most transportation is done by bus. Temples can be 300-500 yen per person. Eat as much as you can. A lot of locals will understand what you are trying to say, basic phrases is plenty (hi, thank you, please, etc.).
unless you’re going to stay in Tokyo for your whole trip, get a railpass. You must buy it before you get to Japan, you cannot buy it in Japan. Also, from Narita, the limousine bus is a great alternative to the Narita Express train. The ticket counter is right outside the baggage claim, and the bus stops are right outside the door. The driver loads and unloads your baggage, then the bell hop at the hotel takes over. It sure beats schlepping your luggage through a train station, then catching a cab, etc.
Not really worth it anymore after October 1st
how come@@peacefulminimalist2028
@@stanleyyelnats4524 The price doubles.
Do you still need to do seat reservations for the JR Pass or you can truly use it anytime anywhere with chances of not getting a seat?
@@lionheart4424 I believe you can use it any time anywhere, but it’s always best to get reservations for trains with assigned seating. You have to redeem the voucher for the actual rail pass before you can do that though. I have seen people on the Shinkansen standing, but it’s rare.
There is English everywhere, you'll be fine. It is not overwhelming. It is exciting!
That’s what I assumed when I travelled there solo for 10 days at the end of 2019 and used the Shinjuku Hilton as my base. I had a hell of a time finding locals that would engage with me in English beyond the hotel staff. I know they’re taught English in school but so many I interacted with either said they didn’t know English or didn’t feel comfortable trying, even young people. I’d learn a little more Japanese before going back.
@@Danimalpm1 learning it at school doesn't necessarily mean very much. Most British people studied French or Spanish at school, but most can only say one setence
It doesn’t look that way from all the vlogs... all signboards I see are in Japanese only
@@grassytramtracksin asia learning language is very different
If you arrive waaaay before hotel check in, I recommend going to a love hotel and having a wash and a nap for 1.5 to 3 hours. It's cheap and will rejuvenate you enough to actually enjoy your first day and get over jet lag quick. I barely slept on my flight from London but did this and felt fantastic.
I'm an air courier and travel around the world with little time in between flights. Sleeping 3 hours after a flight is NOT a good idea to "prevent jetlag." It's a terrible idea. You should fight through the fatigue and sleep when the sun goes down. THAT helps you get over the lag.
@E_Don I slept about 5 mins on my flight so by the time of landing had been awake for 18 hours. Landed at 10am and felt miserable, dehydrated, dirty, and beyond tired.
I needed that nap! And slept perfectly fine that night and had no jetlag for the entire trip.
Most important thing for getting over jetlag is eating at local times. So I had my nap, then had lunch and had energy to enjoy my first day of the trip. Ate dinner at a normal time, and went to bed at 10pm.
Waiting to sleep when the sun goes down doesn't work if you land in the morning. Better to have a midday nap.
@@Rumade I'm not buying your timeline one bit. You land at 10am? Immigration, customs, baggage if you have it, transport to your hotel, check in, unwind in room, shower, then you napped for hours, woke up and got ready to go out, transported to lunch and still had time to "enjoy the day?" Do the math.
@E_Don sorry, lemme just trawl through my emails from January and see if I can find my flight details for you 🙄
8:55 LHR, was delayed ~2 hours on the runway, arrived ~9:15 next day HAN. Customs and baggage did not take long as it was January which is not peak time.
Train from Haneda to Yokohama, ~30mins. Love hotel near station, according to my photo reel we got there at 11:00. We chose the lowest rest package, which is 1.5hrs. I napped for about 40 minutes and then took a shower and ate konbini snacks my husband had picked up.
Done by 12:30, slept at 22:00, so yeah, I would call 10 hours of shopping or exploring getting to enjoy most of the day?
In my OP I said "I recommend getting 1.5-3hrs in a love hotel" because other people might want to rest longer. I don't nap as a habit and never take long ones unless ill, so 40 minutes of actual sleep as a refresher was fine for me.
This is exactly what I do on my trips to Asia and it has worked really well so far. Coming from Europe, you usually land in Asia in the morning (I'm talking about East Asia) and the last 3-4 times I've done it the same way. Land in the morning, freshen up somewhere at lunchtime, take a short nap and then stay awake until the evening. i was ready to go from the second day onwards.
if its your first time in japan make sure get a tokyo metro pass. ill save you a lot of $$ if you like to explore.
Is this the same as the JR pass?
@@JoeSmoeDoeLow no it is different. tokyo metro pass is unlimited rides for toei lines and tokyo metro lines and it is only good around tokyo. JR pass is only good for JR lines and JR buses including shinkansen you can ride any JR lines in any city in japan. if you’re only planning to explore tokyo you don’t need JR pass. you can totally explore tokyo with tokyo metro pass. but if you’re planning to visit other parts of japan like osaka, kyoto, nara, fukuoka, nagano, you will save a lot of money if you have JR pass.
@@szhinkoszhinko5006 ok thank you so much! We are a little overwhelmed with all the lines and stuff. THANKS!!
@@JoeSmoeDoeLow it is very overwhelming but a great experience too. i’ve got lost many times but i still had a great time.
Hi, where would one get the metro pass from the airport or should I just wait until I go to a bus terminal and buy from there?
I arrive in Tokyo at around 7pm local time. By the time I reach my hotel I'll be too exhausted to do anything except sleep.
We craftily booked a hotel five minutes from the airport (arrival time 9pm), that way we just take the free shuttle bus and crash then get to our hotel in Tokyo the next day, £30 each.
@catalinacurio was it the Keikyu Ex Inn by chance, next to Tenkubashi station? That's where I stayed and I'm staying there again for my final night here.
I stayed there too. So convenient and breakfast was so good!
Yeah, my arrival and departure had layovers through Seoul and both were late night flights. Narita was practically a ghost town when I arrived.
Omg love this. I was so overwhelmed on what to do when I get there since I leave tomorrow and this gave me proper guidance. Thank you so much
This is legitimately very good info. Cash is the default and needed basically everywhere, cell service is also a must but I got a mobile hotspot so both me and my partner could use it and you just drop in off at a post office as you leave, and DO NOT NAP!! We were jet lagged for three days which was most of our time in Tokyo because we napped on day 1.
how does a mobile hot spot work exactly?
@@sorenman1 you can pick one up either at the airport or somewhere close to a major train station. It will be about the size of a cell phone and will require charging like a phone. But while you have it the hotspot will connect to Japanese cellular networks and create a wifi network for you to use across multiple devices. We purchased a 14 day unlimited hotspot and at the end of our trip you put it in an envelope that was provided at pick up and then mail it from any post office. There are different plan options available and the employees spoke perfect English
Thank you for the information! I will remember that when i plan my own trip in half a year@@jseruto
How is this good info when you can fly into HANEDA and be in Tokyo in 30 minutes as opposed to 2 hours by train from NARITA on the N'EX? LMAO
and SUICA is no longer being published, they should have known this was coming so they should have mentioned it
@@TheOtherKine suica is gonna be digital
Airalo and other esim services consistently are priced higher than just getting a sim at the airport. It's good for the convenience though
Get cash before you go to Japan- the currency conversion domestically will probably be more favorable than paying fees in Japan (if from US), if you’re not using your card (bank may also have fees for international usage). Check with your phone carrier if they have an international plan… do your due diligence before you travel.
My bank suggested the opposite, get cash from an ATM and decline conversion rate
@@michellekelly5369 depending on what perks you get from your bank (& if your bank is affiliated with the foreign ATM), you may be charged fees 🤷🏻♀️
Horrible tip. The conversion rates through a Visa or a Mastercard is basically nose on the market rate. Get yourself a free credit/debit card with 0% foreign fees. Then withdraw at an ATM in Japan. Always pay in the visiting country's currency. Common ATM fee for withdrawing is 220yen=$1.63 as of writing. Some ATMs take a fee of 100yen for just a 10k yen withdrawal, which is definetly not enough for most trip expenses.
@@RedOneM get a credit card & run a credit report & lower your credit score? Even worse advice 😂
@@tccvalerie Only an issue if you aren't able to pay your bills in the long term. Being able to take on healty credit is good and beneficial to your credit score.
There is always debit aswell
You have no idea how much video helped me on my first trip to Tokyo. Thank you!
We travelled fr msia to osaka
Our prep is :
1) we arranged a 20 days maxis roaming deal so its cheaper
2) we breezed thru immigration maybe cus our flight landed ard 6pm
3) we Google map our way fr arrival hall to the train station next door
4) we used some cash to buy tix train to namba district
5) dumped our bags at our hotel and bought snacks at the nearest family mart
6) ate dinner nearby and back to hotel
Thanks 🫶🏾 I’m going this October
I went to Tokyo in July 2024. My hotel was in Suitengumae station so I took the TCAT bus to the first stop and I was already at my hotel. Convenient
omgggg sooo excited… seeevyou all in Tokyo on May 4,2023
Are you back yet and how was your trip? 😊
it was great, I manage to get myself acquainted with the train.. i got lost once but… pretty convenient and easy to go around… must have a suica card…
-Regular Suica card with deposit
-Welcome Suica -you can’t get a refund
@@thecrazylifeofkim Thank you, am visiting in August, the more tips the better, arigatou gozaimasu. 😊
also pocket wifi is very useful just by the arrival hall…
From Narita I recommend Skyliner, it gets you to Ueno which is very central and not as insane as Tokyo station.
The 8pm thing will be a fking adventure....
By the time i land im going to be awake for like 20 hours already >_>
Just take a power nap after your first flight meal.
@@h8GW i snore like im trying to cut down the rainforest...so im trying to avoid that in the plane
@@NewWorldF00l 😂
just do crack
An energy drink and a few shots will keep you going
I found Aeon ATMs were good. It’s worth noting that not all cards will work (including some Japanese cards), but if it does work you may not get charged a transaction fee like at most atms
This was such awesome info! Super helpful!
Thank you so much! glad it was so helpful :)
Sale of Suica and Pasmo cards suspended June 8 due to shortage of card chips. No resumption date set.
Thanks, it says the Welcome Suica card is not affected.
@@jhavok true, they only suspended the personal cards that could be valid for years. Now you can only buy monthly ones.
@@jhavokalso the passmo passport (just like the welcome Suica) are still available and valid for 28 days.
Just came back from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto 😊
Great simple, to the point, advice
If you are landing at headaches (now more common busy and important" do everything he said but take the monorail express train to hamamatsucho then subway or yamanote line to hotel. The monorail takes 11 minutes!
If one just use the suica to get in a Narita Express without seat reservation, it's fare evasion. Don't try.
With the suica, one can get on the "blue line" local JR train or Keisei Sky access line without extra upgrade ticket. Keisei skyliner also requires an upgrade ticket. Can buy the 2 tickets together at vending machine.
Looking forward to my trip in June
How was it?
Just get the smartphone suica card instead of the physical one. Literally two clicks if you have an iPhone.
all that in an hour?? I spent an hour trying to find the train I needed at Shinjuku station
😂 classic
It's not over whelming. It's the most convenient place to fly into. Everything is well designed and works.
For the most part that’s exactly what I felt. There’s a learning curve for sure but after that it’s just very smooth I felt.
Get the welcome suíça in the airport arrivals if possible. Used about 15000 yen over 2 weeks
While Narita express can bring you to Tokyo center. There are literally other cheaper options which you should use.
It seems Ubigi is more recommended than Airalo. I’d buy the Ubigi eSIM before leaving the home country.
No need for the SIM. Just get the pocket Wi-Fi easier to just preorder it, bring the papers with you and once you get there, show them to the people and get your pocket Wi-Fi. Easy.
Thank you! Flying there tomorrow
I want to go to Japan sooo bad! 😢
We love Japan
Been there, done that.
Only what's with jet lag? Came from Melbourne, only an hour difference. Booyah!
Also, I used a Mobal ESIM, had it all ready to go and activate it on the airport Wi-Fi while waiting in the passport queue.
But yeah, 7-Bank FTW.
Loved Japan. Just got back a few weeks ago
Tokyo isn't overwhelming, this video is.
I recommend buying a pocket wifi. It helped me when I first visited Japan.
Which company did you use?
@@hbmjbn77 I used Global Wifi.
@@hbmjbn77I just reserved on with AnyFone Japan. I scheduled to pick it up and drop off at the Haneda airport where I’ll be flying to. Super easy, online.
make sure you get a phone that is compatiable with e sim
Good advice, literally exactly what I did. Seven bank, airalo, suica card, everything.
Fantastic advice. Thanks, as I will be there in the near future.
Im so nervous and overwhelmed. I got this though lol! 🎉😂❤
yeah you do!!!
I turned up without any train ticket. I just went to the ticket machine In Haneda and bought a red welcome Sucia day pass.
1. Immigration (make sure your visa is vacation)
2. Get Japanese Yen cash. I suggest ¥10k (around US$ 70) if you're only 1 week in Japan. You can still pay restaurant with your credit cards or OVO later tho.
3. Transportation/itinerary. Decide before you go to Japan where you wanna visit (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, or other destination). If you have international driver license like me, you can consider renting a car (approximately $100 per day or $500 a week for a small car) especially if you're with big family or bringing children to tag along. I don't suggest you going everywhere with subway or bus everyday if you're bringing a child since the bus or train or even the station usually cramped with peoples and your children may get lost (not trying to scare you tho). There's so many official rental company in every city in Japan for tourist to rent a car for a day or two. And it's safe. But if you're just traveling to see some spots, it's worth to buy suica card (works only in Tokyo) since it's convenient and gonna save some money. And suica or JR pass works when you shopping in 7-eleven and many stores.
What about taxi? Sure taxi is convenient. Taxi fares in Tokyo range from ¥450-¥700 for the first 2 km (same as $4-$5) after that it raised around ¥75-¥120 every 400 m.
Yes I found hiring a car very straightforward and convenient. I was able to book it using a website in English from an office close to my accomodation. You need to obtain an international drivers license in your home country which is also simple to do. Driving out of Tokyo on a weekday means quiet roads. They drive on the left, and Google Maps works very well to help with navigating.
My husband and I are traveling with my 15-month-old son for 3 nights only do you think it is hard with kids on a train we staying in Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand at Haneda airport it is a good idea it is our first time?
@@Najerafamilyadventure it's totally fine with it. If you mean train as in to connect other city, it's fine to bring a baby. But subway trains are usually cramped but it's still fine.
Thank you. this will alleviate a lot of stress.
Another tip. Dont take taxi or ubers to your hotel. You will be paying 4x the fare rather than taking a bus or train. I took the bus and it was like 10$ from haneda to shinjuku. Uber was gonna charge me 80$. Also you can buy your esim/japan rail pass in advance.
Hi! is the airport limousine bus worth it then?
@Gsmf652 if you're landing from the airport. I wouldn't take a taxi. They have trains you can take but can be confusing if you're not familiar on how to navigate. Depends on where your hotel is located and if it'd near the train station. What I'd recommend is take the haneda train to whatever city you're going to and then call for a taxi but just be aware the taxis are not big and most fit 2 luggage's.
@@Phillipnoogenerr the limousine bus is the airport bus service (:
@Gsmf652 there is a limousine bus at the airport. You can buy tickets at the arrival area. I think its better imo so you're not carrying luggage's on the train for most of the trip to your hotel.
@@Phillipnoogen thanks phillip!
when I arrived, I immediately took the shinkansen to Osaka, so by the time I got to my hotel, it was around 11pm
did you arrive in Haneda or Osaka?
Yea I’ll remember all of this when i go to japan in 5-20 years from now
By that time Japan will be totally different. Enjoy 😃
Thank u!
When I went to Japan it was an exchange student program. Me and my school got there some time in the morning-lunch. We dropped our bags off in the place we’d be staying and went straight out sightseeing for the first day. It was exhausting but I didn’t sleep until late in the evening and felt pretty good the next day.(I have also always been someone with a fucked up sleep schedule so maybe that helped.)
Narita express is the expensive route. If you take the local or rapid train it’s much cheaper. You don’t need a Sim card. You can find some free Internet many places. Starbucks is the best. 7-Eleven is a bit pricey. Find your neighborhood supermarket. They are everywhere. Aeon is a really good chain supermarket, along with Don Quixote MEGA
Planning to meet an acquaintance in Japan this yr, thanks for the info.
I had a lot of lost signals on Airalo, while both of my other friends used different esims and had no issues. It was good in the city, but not places outside of the city like Hakone and Takayama.
Do you know which eSIM they used?
@@gipsielinda one used Morbal and one used Softbank
Got suica and mobal sim card before I left. Had my hotel printed out in English and Japanese to give taxis. Took a taxi from the airport to avoid confusion and lugging around luggage.
Don't listen to UA-camrs when they say try convenient store food. (It's not bad per se, but it's still convenient store food).
Hotel within walking distance of a train station is a must. I stayed at Ryogoku View Hotel. It was pretty good. Lot of restaurants near by.
I only spent 10 days in Tokyo. went by too fast. Day trip to Kamakura was my favorite. Wish I would've stayed there instead of Tokyo. Day trip to Fuji Q Highland was all right. Wish I could've spent more time around Mt Fuji. (Had to entertain my teenage son).
You must have bank, taxi from Narita to Tokyo is about 300 dollars.
@@Mwoods2272 why would you land in Narita and not Haneda? Narita is like 3x further away. Think I ended up paying like 8,000 yen which is under $60.
The point was to reduce steps to avoid getting lost and getting to the hotel as quickly as possible. To and from the airport was the only times I got a taxi. Took a charter bus to Mt Fuji. Other than that it was public transportation or walking.
@@seanjokela Sometimes, you are forced to land in Narita, not all carriers land in Haneda and you charter a whole bus for yourself, I knew you were a baller.
@@Mwoods2272 it was just a highway bus 😂. Although I did want to do that charter helicopter over Tokyo. Would have felt like a baller then.
Usually people landing at Narita are staying at Disney I thought.
Thank you for sharing. I felt the same way for flying into Hong Kong!!!😮😮😊😊
wow...love these what to do and how😃😃😃
Also if you were smart you could have already had Japanese currency before leaving your country and without the major ATM charges
And you don't have to get the pass card
I'm arriving at 7.10am loool. Going to spend a few hours in the airport sorting things out and maybe showering if the airport offers them to avoid rush hour. 19 hour flight, so hopefully i can catch a few hours of sleep there...
I forgot e sim existed, ill try to remember for when I go on my trip.
Thanks for sharing this info! Really looking forward to my trip to Japan soon.
I will be there in April. By myself. A little scared. 😮
Suica and passmo is unavailable, make sure you get your "Welcome Suica" from inside the airport before you head to the train.
I have always wanted to have the Welcome Suica Card.. how to get one?
There are vending machines everywhere.
I’m going to Japan but i went last 3 years
Don't use Narita Express. Just take the normal JR Narita Rapid train, it is a little slower, but way cheaper, costs less than 1000¥ and doesn't need a seat reservation.
If you want to use a faster train, Keisei Skyliner is much better. So there is no reason to use Narita Express NEX.
Just FYI, NEX still offers a roundtrip ticket for 5000 yen. The big problem with it is you have to use the return ticket within 2 weeks.. if they'd just make it a month it would be much more practical to so many more people.
If you're just going to east Tokyo then of course take a Keisei train of your choice- I do indeed prefer just taking the plain ~1000 yen rapid myself.
But the thing about this ticket is NEX goes down to Yokohama and the ticket itself still works for quite a distance past the NEX lines so long as you don't exit the system. eg, you can go all the way down to Kamakura (or Yokosuka) on it.
It's not easy to take advantage of this, but there is a possible advantage to be had if your itinerary is set up around it.
we got the JR pass before the price went up and they changed things, infinitely easier, also IC cards were not given to foreigners at this time due to IC shortage
oh how about welcome suica?
the best option to dont get et lag in my opinion is too sleep in the plane that works for me
I love haneda better closerr to town imo
This was helpful! Thanks!
send your bag to the hotel
Get your yen from your bank before you leave for Japan just in case your card doesn’t work in the machines at the airport.
Try to get a card that you know will work in Japan. Capital One debit card has no foreign transaction fees and will work fine at 7-11 ATMs. There's a 7-11 ATM at the terminal.
@joits i would plan a trip 6 months i advance.. in the 6 months i would get the best rates at home country that take home currency
crazy how we got a "first hour in japan" Speedrun Guide before GTA 6 :D
They don't sell pasmo cards anymore, only passport pasmo at certain locations.
Narita airport ❤
Dont use n'ex as it is just slower and more expensive than the keisei skyliner
Had to watch the video like ten times because it was that fast, so I guess thats my first 30mins done. LOL!
Great info, thanks for sharing!
fyi; passmo and suica have been suspended from sale
Then what can be used now, could you please suggest alternatives? Apple pay isn’t supported in my country currently so I can’t use a virtual card on my iphone :(
Just take low costs bus to tokyo from narita. Much easier and can enjoy the view
The reasonable thing to do after getting to the hotel is to get some sleep first
I’m going to Japan next year for the first time :D
You can make it easier by ordering foreign cash from your local bank before going :) that way you dont need to worry about exchanging it there or getting to an ATM and also Suica on the phone and Esim will make you leave the airport faster
I work in a bank and it's the worse thing you can do! Get your currancy from the country you are in.. You will get a better exchange rate meaning, a bit more Yen for your dollar/pound/euro!
I’m going for the very first time and I’m scared
Saving
Ahhhh, Most Excellent.
Noted.
Now hang on there fellow traveler 😊 you can skip one step by having a iPhone and getting a pasmo in wallet ❤
what about android 😢😢
First couple hours* but yeah
I'll be in Japan for 5 days and am trying to figure out how much daily cash to have on hand. Would $200 USD/day suffice?
We actually used our credit cards a lot - but yep, $200 would do it for the two of us!
Lowkey, first step is to take a deep breath and look around.
yeah first step is trying to calm down and not get a heart attack cause you're too excited...
Second hour, hit up the massage places. Or a bubble bath. Make sure they take foreigners .
Very good!
My first hour in Japan was just getting through the line for customs 🤥