Hi, my husband and I am planning for Japan trip in end of March next year and we will be travelling with our 1 year old baby.. wanted to ask if this is a good month to visit with the baby and which area to stay in Tokyo (want to stay in area where baby essentials are easily available) How crowded will Japan get in March? Thanks😊
Finally, a Japanese guy doing travel videos. I am sick of all the Bakka Gaijin Travel videos. I lived in Japan for 8 years and want the truth. So thank you! 😎❤
I just got back from Japan last week, was there for 2 weeks from November 17, had an amazing time with my family and friends, but yes compared to when I went in 2018, it was very busy! some times it got a bit uncomfortable, but that's all good, I'm glad to go back and have such fun!
@ oh my gosh i will totally take you up on that! I’m thinking of doing a spring trip sometime and i want to take Japanese lessons. Let me know if you’re ever in Seattle!
@@elcee8 Thank you. I'll definitely contact you when I go to Seattle! Spring is a great time to travel to Japan, with cherry blossoms in full bloom. I look forward to seeing you again, and teaching you Japanese when that happens!
Just got back from Japan at the end of October and already going back mid January for a longer stay. I find it best not having plans and just winging it
Married a Yokohama woman 15 years ago. Except for Covid we visit her home every year. Just want to tell you that I’ve never had a bad meal ever when visiting there.😊
I really appreciate your videos, and I was wondering if you could explain the process of purchasing a ticket and entering the lottery for the Gundam Pavillion, the website is a bit confusing!
According to the official website, reservation information will be announced at a later date. **Official website info** In addition to the purchase and reservation of the entrance ticket to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, you will need to apply to the “pavilion reservation (lottery)” of the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION. The method of drawing the ticket for the pavilion will be announced on the “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website” at a later date. www.bandainamco.co.jp/en/gundam-next-future-pavilion/index.php#reservation
Toshi thank you very much for the information.I would like to ask about public transport between small towns.What website provides this information.For example how to get from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-Go , or how to get to Koyasan. Best Regards🤠
First, check the websites of Shirakawa-go and Koyasan. For example, Shirakawa-go has information on how to get there by public transport or car from Kanazawa. shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/access/
The cherry blossom season is usually from the end of March to early April. However, as I explained in a previous video, there are some cherry blossoms that can be seen in early March if you change the location or the type of cherry blossom. If you're interested, please check out the following: ua-cam.com/video/21uSUPp0uzw/v-deo.html
Hi Toshi, can you let us know when there is new information to purchase tickets to see Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs baseball at Tokyo Dome in April 2025?
Hello quick question can I use suica card on the Fujikyuko Line because I want to go to chureito pagoda and mt Fuji rope way then back to my hotel in Tokyo
Thanks Toshi as always for your informative video, for the tax free I find it a bit inconvenient, also because if one has the discount immediately he reinvests in something else immediately if instead they are given back to him at the airport now you leave and take them home, maybe it would have been better to find an alternative solution for the crafty ones, also the fact of the reservations of the Nozomi I hope is limited to the holidays only, because the Japan Rail has already increased enormously it would become even more expensive to travel by train in addition to the hassle of having to book, for the ESTA we will see what will happen. I was lucky enough to see the Gundam in Yokohama and it was wonderful I would have left it there instead of moving it to make a static figure at that point it would have been better to make a new Gundam directly for the expo.
Im new here and well done for all your great channel . I will visit JP first time in January 2025 . Is it true that the best exchange rates for cash to Yen are at airport outlets ? I am arriving in Haneda
Exchange rates are better in the city than at the airport. There are many exchange offices in tourist areas in Japan, so I recommend exchanging small amounts at the airport.
Yeah the immigration system now isn’t fun, I’m from Belgium (also a visa exempt country) and it takes so long to enter. If that Esta can make it quicker that would be nice. That tax free system is not fun, it is the same in South Korea and honestly I never found the place where I could get my tax back at Incheon Airport.
Hello toshi. I wanted to know if you can help me. I am currently staying by Eitai Park area, and wanted to rent bicycles for a day at a shop. Back in 2017 I rented a bike from Tokyobike but it is very far from me. Can you recommend any local bicycle areas?
I just received the 7 day jr pass voucher. I won't activate it until dec 20. I bought it on klook Is there a way to reserve my shinkansen tickets for a Dec 22-24 trip from Tokyo to Kyoto before I activate my jr pass voucher?
Toshi,why i survey hotel in northern hokkaido for booking,they still not open for online booking on their website/ third party website although i plan for booking next june 2025?
It looks like you can make a reservation through Expedia. www.expedia.com/?siteid=1&langid=1033&clickref=1100lxX4vhit&affcid=US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&ref_id=1100lxX4vhit&my_ad=AFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&afflid=1100lxX4vhit&clickref=1100lzRZwRiJ&affcid=US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&ref_id=1100lzRZwRiJ&my_ad=AFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&afflid=1100lzRZwRiJ&affdtl=PHG.1100lzRZwRiJ.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan There are several good universities in Okinawa. I am sure that some offer studies in hotel management. Might start with Meio University in Nago.
We will be in Tokyo during the expo. It started out with a cruise and a four day stay in Tokyo and then home. At this point it is a two week cruise to Tokyo and three weeks in Japan…. And then hopefully home.
I booked delta for March and now Im so scared bc the Delta CEO is talking about getting rid of so many consumer protections in 2025, like refunds if the airline cancels the flight on you 😢
Has anyone found that the Japanese people have changed in recent years? I’ve noticed they’re more passive aggressive like deliberately ramming into people at subway and metros and they’re not as polite as they were like 7 years ago. Politely asking for directions at the subway stations was always met with a side-eye and disinterest from the officers, like they rather couldn’t be bothered helping you unless you spoke perfect Japanese (even if you had a translator). I don’t know if the boom in tourists has anything to do with it. But our recent trip was a bit disappointing in terms of our experience 🙁
@Kedarj71 Because the world likes white people from western countries who have decent morals and a way to support themselves more than they like people from the third world who bring trouble. Sorry but that’s just life and when you get over yourself and realise there’s reasons for that, you’ll cope better 😊
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Hi, my husband and I am planning for Japan trip in end of March next year and we will be travelling with our 1 year old baby.. wanted to ask if this is a good month to visit with the baby and which area to stay in Tokyo (want to stay in area where baby essentials are easily available) How crowded will Japan get in March? Thanks😊
Finally, a Japanese guy doing travel videos. I am sick of all the Bakka Gaijin Travel videos. I lived in Japan for 8 years and want the truth. So thank you! 😎❤
I'm glad I could help you!
I just got back from Japan last week, was there for 2 weeks from November 17, had an amazing time with my family and friends, but yes compared to when I went in 2018, it was very busy! some times it got a bit uncomfortable, but that's all good, I'm glad to go back and have such fun!
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
I hope you come back to Japan soon!!!
Hey that’s me! So happy to meet you, Toshi! It was so fun! I love Japan and I look forward to visiting again.
Oh!!!! I had a very good time with you!!
Let me know when you come back to Japan.
I would like to go drinking as a friend, not as a tour guide!!
@ oh my gosh i will totally take you up on that! I’m thinking of doing a spring trip sometime and i want to take Japanese lessons. Let me know if you’re ever in Seattle!
@@elcee8 Thank you. I'll definitely contact you when I go to Seattle!
Spring is a great time to travel to Japan, with cherry blossoms in full bloom. I look forward to seeing you again, and teaching you Japanese when that happens!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Yay!!
Valuable content, thank you!
I'm glad I could help you!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I subscribed and will keep an eye out for your posts!
Just got back from Japan at the end of October and already going back mid January for a longer stay. I find it best not having plans and just winging it
I hope you have a good time in Japan again!!!
do you know if you will need eta?
It's also helpful to learn the Japanese holidays ahead of time before going to Japan
Thank you for sharing good tip.
It's very helpful for other tourists!
Ur welcome
Planning to return to japan by next year (hopefully) thanks for this update
I'm glad I could help you.
I hope you come back to Japan!!
I'll be there for christmas and New Year's Day. Any tips?
Honey wake up, Our favorite expert on Japan Toshi just posted!
Thank you for watching as usual!
You motivate me to do my best every day.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan It's my pleasure and you're doing a great job
Married a Yokohama woman 15 years ago. Except for Covid we visit her home every year. Just want to tell you that I’ve never had a bad meal ever when visiting there.😊
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists. I'm glad to hear that too!
Ohhh bar hopping tour sounds great! Not sure if I can make it in 2025 but will try this for sure. Thanks for all the info!
I'm glad I could help you.
I hope you come to Japan soon.
160$ is very expensive for bar hopping honestly 😅
Thank you!!
I'm glad I could help you!
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Hi!! Thank you for your friendly comment!
I really appreciate your videos, and I was wondering if you could explain the process of purchasing a ticket and entering the lottery for the Gundam Pavillion, the website is a bit confusing!
According to the official website, reservation information will be announced at a later date.
**Official website info**
In addition to the purchase and reservation of the entrance ticket to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, you will need to apply to the “pavilion reservation (lottery)” of the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION. The method of drawing the ticket for the pavilion will be announced on the “Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website” at a later date.
www.bandainamco.co.jp/en/gundam-next-future-pavilion/index.php#reservation
Toshi thank you very much for the information.I would like to ask about public transport between small towns.What website provides this information.For example how to get from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-Go , or how to get to Koyasan. Best Regards🤠
First, check the websites of Shirakawa-go and Koyasan.
For example, Shirakawa-go has information on how to get there by public transport or car from Kanazawa.
shirakawa-go.gr.jp/en/access/
Thank you from Osaka 👍
I'm glad I could help you!
My flight ticket says I’m going on march 9,2025 to see cherry blossom spring in Japan so yeah I can’t wait 😊
The cherry blossom season is usually from the end of March to early April.
However, as I explained in a previous video, there are some cherry blossoms that can be seen in early March if you change the location or the type of cherry blossom. If you're interested, please check out the following:
ua-cam.com/video/21uSUPp0uzw/v-deo.html
@ alright thank you
Hi Toshi, can you let us know when there is new information to purchase tickets to see Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs baseball at Tokyo Dome in April 2025?
Please check out the following website for reservation.
*Japanese only
l-tike.com/st1/0lkft0coiwa0lx34q5kh/sitetop
Hello quick question can I use suica card on the Fujikyuko Line because I want to go to chureito pagoda and mt Fuji rope way then back to my hotel in Tokyo
According to the official website, You can use it.
*Only Japanese
www.fujikyu-railway.jp/column/suica.php
Thanks Toshi as always for your informative video, for the tax free I find it a bit inconvenient, also because if one has the discount immediately he reinvests in something else immediately if instead they are given back to him at the airport now you leave and take them home, maybe it would have been better to find an alternative solution for the crafty ones, also the fact of the reservations of the Nozomi I hope is limited to the holidays only, because the Japan Rail has already increased enormously it would become even more expensive to travel by train in addition to the hassle of having to book, for the ESTA we will see what will happen. I was lucky enough to see the Gundam in Yokohama and it was wonderful I would have left it there instead of moving it to make a static figure at that point it would have been better to make a new Gundam directly for the expo.
Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion.
Those are very helpful for other tourists and me!
I appreciate it!
Im new here and well done for all your great channel . I will visit JP first time in January 2025 . Is it true that the best exchange rates for cash to Yen are at airport outlets ? I am arriving in Haneda
Exchange rates are better in the city than at the airport.
There are many exchange offices in tourist areas in Japan, so I recommend exchanging small amounts at the airport.
Hi toshi... Can u give guidelines to gala yuzawa?
I found the info about access to Gala yuzawa.
Please check it out.
gala.co.jp/en/winter/access/
Is there anyway to contact you outside of here. I am planning a trip to Tokyo next year. I need some help in getting some information
Thank you for reaching out. Please check out my website. There are info of some services and contact form.
www.toshi-guide-trip.com/
Yeah the immigration system now isn’t fun, I’m from Belgium (also a visa exempt country) and it takes so long to enter. If that Esta can make it quicker that would be nice.
That tax free system is not fun, it is the same in South Korea and honestly I never found the place where I could get my tax back at Incheon Airport.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
I hope that the system will change to something better for foreign tourists.
Hello planning to go to Japan Jan 20-27 ....Do you have a recommendation and good hotel near Central in Tokyo? Thanks
Ryumeikan hotel, literally in front of Tokyo Station. Afordable, very well mantained, good service and super convinient!!
I explained good hotels and location in my previous video. Please check it out!
ua-cam.com/video/TzjiGrXfgvM/v-deo.html
Thank youu
I'm glad I could help you!
Hello toshi. I wanted to know if you can help me. I am currently staying by Eitai Park area, and wanted to rent bicycles for a day at a shop. Back in 2017 I rented a bike from Tokyobike but it is very far from me. Can you recommend any local bicycle areas?
I recommend the following website. Please check it out.
www.rental819.com/
I just received the 7 day jr pass voucher. I won't activate it until dec 20.
I bought it on klook
Is there a way to reserve my shinkansen tickets for a Dec 22-24 trip from Tokyo to Kyoto before I activate my jr pass voucher?
Unfortunately, you cannot make reservations before receiving your JR Pass.
@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you for the answer!
Toshi,why i survey hotel in northern hokkaido for booking,they still not open for online booking on their website/ third party website although i plan for booking next june 2025?
It looks like you can make a reservation through Expedia.
www.expedia.com/?siteid=1&langid=1033&clickref=1100lxX4vhit&affcid=US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&ref_id=1100lxX4vhit&my_ad=AFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&afflid=1100lxX4vhit&clickref=1100lzRZwRiJ&affcid=US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&ref_id=1100lzRZwRiJ&my_ad=AFF.US.DIRECT.PHG.1100l328468.0&afflid=1100lzRZwRiJ&affdtl=PHG.1100lzRZwRiJ.
A lot of hotels don't accept bookings more than three months out or in some cases six months.
@@shawnbell6392 i see, i plan to book hotel area northern hokkaido,too many hotel still not open for online booking right now
What month is osaka Expo?Where in Osaka?
It will start Sun, Apr 13, 2025 to Mon, Oct 13, 2025
Toshi I was wondering how much you charge for a day in Tokyo touring around the city
Please check out my website for specific prices!
www.toshi-guide-trip.com/
I will be in Tokyo from April 15 to 18th. The 18th we are going to the Star Wars convention but could use a tour guide for 1 day as I said
Understood. If you would like to use our tour guide service, please contact us through our website inquiry or my Instagram!
How is Okinawa for international students to studies Hotel Management?
Sorry, I don't know but it might be good because a lot of tourists come.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan There are several good universities in Okinawa. I am sure that some offer studies in hotel management. Might start with Meio University in Nago.
We will be in Tokyo during the expo. It started out with a cruise and a four day stay in Tokyo and then home. At this point it is a two week cruise to Tokyo and three weeks in Japan…. And then hopefully home.
Thank you for sharing your itinerary.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
Yeah I feel all countries where we don’t need visas will have some form of esta for everyone
Thank you for sharing your opinion!!
Junglia will be opening in Okinawa in the summer of 2025. Add that to your list of attractions.
Thank you for sharing it!
Why is Shinkansen so expensive, a flight ticket costs 60 percent less.
Sorry, I'm not sure.
I want to visit there in 2025. Nagoya's famous places Tell me .where I go and feel pleasure
Oh, my hometown.
I recommend Osu, Sakae, Atsuta Shrine, Ghibli Park and Nagoya Castle.
I hope yo have a wonderful time in Japan.
I booked delta for March and now Im so scared bc the Delta CEO is talking about getting rid of so many consumer protections in 2025, like refunds if the airline cancels the flight on you 😢
I hope you come to Japan safely!!!
Has anyone found that the Japanese people have changed in recent years?
I’ve noticed they’re more passive aggressive like deliberately ramming into people at subway and metros and they’re not as polite as they were like 7 years ago. Politely asking for directions at the subway stations was always met with a side-eye and disinterest from the officers, like they rather couldn’t be bothered helping you unless you spoke perfect Japanese (even if you had a translator).
I don’t know if the boom in tourists has anything to do with it. But our recent trip was a bit disappointing in terms of our experience 🙁
Thank you for sharing your real experiences.
I hope that Japan will be a more wonderful place for foreign tourists.
Just wait. it's December so that only means one thing. LOADS OF TOURISTS
Bad idea about JESTA system.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
What happen if half of japan, is occupied by outsiders, and many outsider become japanese. Eg from india, sri lanka? Will japanese accept it.
Interesting how you specifically mentioned India & Sri Lanka but not Europe nor middle eastern county.
Sorry, I'm not sure...
@Kedarj71 Because the world likes white people from western countries who have decent morals and a way to support themselves more than they like people from the third world who bring trouble. Sorry but that’s just life and when you get over yourself and realise there’s reasons for that, you’ll cope better 😊
cute guy
Thanks!
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