Thank you for sharing your opinion. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope foreign tourists have a good time in Japan!
Thank you Toshi for being an excellent tour guide. I really appreciate you helping me beat the heat this July by taking me indoors for breaks, thank you for showing me Tokyo nightlife, famous spots, and places few tourists go! I had an epic and incredible time with you and really appreciate you sending me information about places of interest even after our tour has ended. You have been the best part of visiting Japan. Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for your friendly comment. As a tourist guide and your Japanese friend, I wanted you to have a god time here. I'm glad to hear that. Enjoy the rest of your time in Japan!
When I visited in March, Tokyo weather was wonderful, Kyoto and Osaka were rainy most of the time of my visit. It really cut short of my curiosity of exploring both locations. I was staying inside most of the time.
Sad to see the Pasmo Passport to be discontinued. I’ve used that card from my last trip and kept it as a souvenir! At least, Welcome Suica is still available, I can add that one to the souvenir list! And thank you for the info on the Greater Tokyo Pass, that’s something convenient I’m going to consider for the upcoming trip I plan to visit on October!
Nice video as always! Some questions about the "Greater Tokyo Pass": 1) JR lines are excluded (as with the "Tokyo Metro Pass"), right? 2) on the site are specifically listed 13 "valid lines": does this mean that not all lines from the partecipating companies are useable, but only a few of them? Are the specific lines only listed to make examples or it is really so limited?? It should be "all trains for the partecipating companies in the area listed" or not? 3) "Automatic ticket gates cannot be used"? is it right? 4) Price now seems to be 7,200 for adult and 3,600 for child 5)This pass does not cover limited express ticket. To ride one, you must pay a surcharge for a limited express ticket (reserved seat ticket) The english version of the site is VERY CONFUSING... considering this is a pass for foreign tourists... it is not a good thing... 😅 Please clarify this!
Thank you for your questions. Here are my answers. >1) Yes. Unfortunately, JR lines are not available. >2) It seems that the routes listed on the official website are available. Please check the link below. greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/rosen/ >3) According to the official website, it seems that automatic ticket gates are available. greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/ticket/ *Touch card to reader to pass through ticket gates. >4) Oh, the price is changed...? According to the following annnounce, the price for adult is 6500. www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/news/2024/20240620_11554.html >5) Thank you for sharing.
If the prices for foreigners go too high, you will stop a lot of people from coming. That may be the reason to prevent tourism, which is not a step in the right direction as it sends a very bad signal to people who may be travelling on a budget or cost-aware-LIKE ME! I have a friend who has been to Japan a few times already (an actual travel agent) with her teenage son. She is travelling there again next year with other relatives, so I'll get firsthand information from her about things.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope you have a good time in Japan!
I think the problem is the weak yen. The yen is down so much versus the dollar, that everything is super cheap for tourists. Flights are still incredibly expensive, but once you’re there, everything’s cheap. But Japan has lower wages, while experiencing inflation. The rich foreigners are only making it worse for them. They can’t raise their prices in response to inflation because then no citizens could afford it. They could offer a locals discount, while raising prices though. This way, they can still stay in business while also allowing continued service to locals. It’s a difficult thing to deal with, and there’s no way to avoid hurting someone.
Thanks for your introduction,I am planning to use the greater Tokyo pass to travel around Tokyo. The new version uses electronic tickets, but unlike Osaka which uses QR Code, if it will be troublesome to enter and exit the door without a service desk.
I have been to Japan many times, and will be back again next week. I will never pay double or 4 times for anything! My recommendation Is that people research before buying the Shinkansen passes as well, you need to be moving around a lot for It to be worth It, especially the 7 day one. Any establishment that engages In punitive pricing deserves to loose revenue In sales!
Thank you for sharing your real experience. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope you have a good time in Japan!
I landed 7 - 27 and just bought a passmo for my son at the airport and he travels with 50% discount, our other 2 passes where from 2018 and 2019 everything just worked fine I dont understand why there was a passmo passport in the first place.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I see, they look nice for children but in the end I payed some money for it but they charged the card next year i will use them again it is really handy I just dont understand the hussle with multiple station with the same tracks and buying extra tickets + using IC/Passmo when going to Nikko
I will visit Tokyo in two days then go to Yokohama starting my cruise trip around Japan's other cities. Will Greater Tokyo Pass includes transportation between Tokyo and Yokohama?
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you. Love your channel. My wife and I have two medium size luggage, what is the best way to travel from Tokyo Station to Yokohama?
Hi I hope you notice my comment and question...this is regarding new banknotes,I still have banknotes of japan so nce january 2024...can i still use it when i get back in january or should i change it now.thanks
We are going to Japan in about 10 days. It is probably going to be even crazier from what I heard since it is festival season and the heat & humidity is unbearable.
@@Euroimports The imperial palace in central Tokyo has fairly quiet forest trails. We were there on tanabata (July 7), a big holiday, and paradoxically it was quiet because everyone went to festivals in other places.
Pasmo Passport includes discount coupon about tourist activity. But the expiration date is within 28 days. Please watch my previous video to see how it is explained.
My friend… 4 time the price for himeji castel?… is too much, i dont think is a good idea, but if for the same price you have a tour guide, i can understand that. For restaurants are the same thing…. Maybe after that’s tourist go to konbini to eat and rise up the price too?.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. Currently, Himeji Castle is the only place. Convenience stores do not have foreigner prices. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price...
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I can understand how feel the people, but if this is a standard, Howe can grow economy ?… tourism go down. Now the people can find jobs to touristic places, but for example… himeji have only the castel and the garden after that’s tourist go to Kobe or Okayama 100% … and the city can grow up, hotel restaurants, and all services for tourists are in pain ( what i think about that)
Just got back today. Unless you pick an exceptionally offbeat attraction, you can expect to spend a long time standing in line under the sun. Most places aren't worth it. If you think TeamLabs is offbeat, you will be joining a line of a thousand other tourists who thought the same thing. We passed by at 9pm (by coincidence) and there was still a long line. Everything sells out immediately, be there at the crack of dawn.
@@marilynturcotte5304 it's still enjoyable, just plan on plenty of breaks. We went to coffee shops to cool off every hour with iced coffees and also chilled in the hotel room when it was too hot.
Sad. We went to TeamLabs Planets on June 12th. It was crowded inside, but no line. The covered outdoor line existed, but I guess maybe it’s for the morning before they open? Or it’s there to help funnel in the people waiting for their time slot to be announced. I don’t know. We just walked in. They still had us go through it, but no line. Japan does have long lines for some things, but unlike in the states, the line actually moves, and doesn’t stop. Customs at the airport was the worst, but still, it kept moving, constantly.
This year, from August 10th to August 18th is the summer vacation period for Japanese. Please make sure to make a reservation for the Shinkansen.You may not be able to ride it.
Regarding the Greater Tokyo Pass. The website has pictures of the PASMO Passport as if it it the pass for the Greater Tokyo Pass (from August 1) with availability at Narita and Haneda airports. The pass does not covers trains and busses run by JR so you would still have to pay for JR lines. Only people who know which lines are not JR will be able to calculate if the 7200 JPY is worth it for 5 days. I quickly realised I could never run up that much travel that fast! I prefer a transport/shopping card with a refund (ie 10 year SUICA)
I would say that the "foreigner pricing" is rather a "non-japanese speaker" pricing. Like tour in Japanese being 1000 yen while tour in English would be 2000 yen which makes sense to certain level as they have to staff a decent English speaker as a guide. With restaurants it is probably same everywhere I would assume. Like they are ridiculously overpriced and live of tourists who have no idea how much it should cost (think of a lowest grade wagyu priced as top grade). So while it is scamy it is not like someone who lives in the area would enter the place. You might know a restaurant like that where you live, I certainly do have one near where I live.
Having been to japan in may for the second time I have noticed that (especially the big cities) have changed a lot, and not for the better.. it's becoming more and more westernized and too crowded with tourists.. I have heard that japan is trying to increase tourism, but then increases touristprices? I personally don't really care about that because it's still cheap to visit these attractions, but can imagine that some will be put off by this 🤔 Also have noticed how toxic most tourists are to each other in japan.. that was no fun to witness either 😅
I think it’s fair to charge tourists more, 1 the yen is really low right now. 2 they can invest in stuff to manage the over tourism. I’m going to Japan next week and I’m very excited! Your videos help a lot, I have my pasmo cards (the normal card) from 4 years ago so I’m lucky because I heard about the card shortage
If you dine with locals, throw in a 10,000 yen note for the meal. To us, $60 in a big city is not much but to them it is like $100 and helps reduce their burden.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information.
I don't think that would go down well for the locals unless you're friends with them and letting them know ahead of time that you're treating them. It comes off as patronizing.
TO THIS INTERSTATE TOUR BLOGGER [“TOSHI GUIDE TO JAPAN”] AND Y’ALL, “LATEST, TOURING VIEWERS, ‘DUE TO INTERSTATE RELEASE,’ MAY YOUR ‘GRAND CREATOR HELP AN UNRIGHTEOUS TO BECOME’ RIGHTEOUS!” 😹😹
As a tourist, I don't mind paying a tourist's tax when traveling. But four times the price just sounds insulting
Been to one castle, been to them all. If they raise the price four times, I'll simply avoid Himeji castle
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope foreign tourists have a good time in Japan!
Thank you Toshi for being an excellent tour guide. I really appreciate you helping me beat the heat this July by taking me indoors for breaks, thank you for showing me Tokyo nightlife, famous spots, and places few tourists go! I had an epic and incredible time with you and really appreciate you sending me information about places of interest even after our tour has ended. You have been the best part of visiting Japan. Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for your friendly comment.
As a tourist guide and your Japanese friend, I wanted you to have a god time here. I'm glad to hear that.
Enjoy the rest of your time in Japan!
When I visited in March, Tokyo weather was wonderful, Kyoto and Osaka were rainy most of the time of my visit. It really cut short of my curiosity of exploring both locations. I was staying inside most of the time.
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists!
I hope you come back to Japan during another season.
Sad to see the Pasmo Passport to be discontinued. I’ve used that card from my last trip and kept it as a souvenir! At least, Welcome Suica is still available, I can add that one to the souvenir list!
And thank you for the info on the Greater Tokyo Pass, that’s something convenient I’m going to consider for the upcoming trip I plan to visit on October!
I'm sad too. As you mentioned, the design of Pasmo Passport is so nice so it was a perfect souvenir.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan again!
ありがとうございます！these were all very helpful! Heading to Fukuoka this July and Tokyo in Autumn 🙏
I'm glad I could help you.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
Nice video as always!
Some questions about the "Greater Tokyo Pass":
1) JR lines are excluded (as with the "Tokyo Metro Pass"), right?
2) on the site are specifically listed 13 "valid lines": does this mean that not all lines from the partecipating companies are useable, but only a few of them?
Are the specific lines only listed to make examples or it is really so limited?? It should be "all trains for the partecipating companies in the area listed" or not?
3) "Automatic ticket gates cannot be used"? is it right?
4) Price now seems to be 7,200 for adult and 3,600 for child
5)This pass does not cover limited express ticket. To ride one, you must pay a surcharge for a limited express ticket (reserved seat ticket)
The english version of the site is VERY CONFUSING... considering this is a pass for foreign tourists... it is not a good thing... 😅 Please clarify this!
Thank you for your questions. Here are my answers.
>1)
Yes. Unfortunately, JR lines are not available.
>2)
It seems that the routes listed on the official website are available. Please check the link below.
greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/rosen/
>3)
According to the official website, it seems that automatic ticket gates are available.
greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/ticket/
*Touch card to reader to pass through ticket gates.
>4)
Oh, the price is changed...?
According to the following annnounce, the price for adult is 6500.
www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/news/2024/20240620_11554.html
>5)
Thank you for sharing.
If the prices for foreigners go too high, you will stop a lot of people from coming. That may be the reason to prevent tourism, which is not a step in the right direction as it sends a very bad signal to people who may be travelling on a budget or cost-aware-LIKE ME! I have a friend who has been to Japan a few times already (an actual travel agent) with her teenage son. She is travelling there again next year with other relatives, so I'll get firsthand information from her about things.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope you have a good time in Japan!
I think the problem is the weak yen. The yen is down so much versus the dollar, that everything is super cheap for tourists. Flights are still incredibly expensive, but once you’re there, everything’s cheap. But Japan has lower wages, while experiencing inflation. The rich foreigners are only making it worse for them. They can’t raise their prices in response to inflation because then no citizens could afford it. They could offer a locals discount, while raising prices though. This way, they can still stay in business while also allowing continued service to locals. It’s a difficult thing to deal with, and there’s no way to avoid hurting someone.
Thanks for your introduction,I am planning to use the greater Tokyo pass to travel around Tokyo.
The new version uses electronic tickets, but unlike Osaka which uses QR Code, if it will be troublesome to enter and exit the door without a service desk.
Thank you for your comment.
I hope you have a good time in Japan.
I have been to Japan many times, and will be back again next week. I will never pay double or 4 times for anything!
My recommendation Is that people research before buying the Shinkansen passes as well, you need to be moving around a lot for It to be worth It, especially the 7 day one.
Any establishment that engages In punitive pricing deserves to loose revenue In sales!
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information. I hope you have a good time in Japan!
Great video! I will travel to Japan next august. Are the Tokyo Subway (metro and toei lines) included in the greater tokyo pass?
Domo arigato
Yeah, it's included.
The following is the info of valid line.
Please check it out.
greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/rosen/
Thanks for the update. Keep it up.
I'm glad I could help you.
I landed 7 - 27 and just bought a passmo for my son at the airport and he travels with 50% discount, our other 2 passes where from 2018 and 2019 everything just worked fine I dont understand why there was a passmo passport in the first place.
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It seems to have been created for foreign tourists because there is no deposit fee.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I see, they look nice for children but in the end I payed some money for it but they charged the card next year i will use them again it is really handy I just dont understand the hussle with multiple station with the same tracks and buying extra tickets + using IC/Passmo when going to Nikko
I will visit Tokyo in two days then go to Yokohama starting my cruise trip around Japan's other cities. Will Greater Tokyo Pass includes transportation between Tokyo and Yokohama?
Yes. Please check out the valid lines.
greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/rosen/
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you. Love your channel. My wife and I have two medium size luggage, what is the best way to travel from Tokyo Station to Yokohama?
Hi I hope you notice my comment and question...this is regarding new banknotes,I still have banknotes of japan so nce january 2024...can i still use it when i get back in january or should i change it now.thanks
We are going to Japan in about 10 days. It is probably going to be even crazier from what I heard since it is festival season and the heat & humidity is unbearable.
I recommend you go to a konbini and get these wetwipes called Bioré Zero Cool. They make your skin feel a lot less muggy
It's true that summer in Japan is hot.
But it's also a fun season with many traditional Japanese festivals.
I hope you have a good time in Japan!
@@Euroimports The imperial palace in central Tokyo has fairly quiet forest trails. We were there on tanabata (July 7), a big holiday, and paradoxically it was quiet because everyone went to festivals in other places.
Whats the difference between Pasmo card and Pasmo Passport?
Pasmo Passport includes discount coupon about tourist activity. But the expiration date is within 28 days. Please watch my previous video to see how it is explained.
Where we gonna take the greater Tokyo pass ? Is it similar to JR pass or are they just the same it's just changing the name?
It looks like you can buy it on the website. This is different from JR PASS.
greater-tokyo-pass.jp/en/
My friend… 4 time the price for himeji castel?… is too much, i dont think is a good idea, but if for the same price you have a tour guide, i can understand that. For restaurants are the same thing…. Maybe after that’s tourist go to konbini to eat and rise up the price too?.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
Currently, Himeji Castle is the only place. Convenience stores do not have foreigner prices.
Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price...
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan I can understand how feel the people, but if this is a standard, Howe can grow economy ?… tourism go down. Now the people can find jobs to touristic places, but for example… himeji have only the castel and the garden after that’s tourist go to Kobe or Okayama 100% … and the city can grow up, hotel restaurants, and all services for tourists are in pain ( what i think about that)
Just got back today. Unless you pick an exceptionally offbeat attraction, you can expect to spend a long time standing in line under the sun. Most places aren't worth it. If you think TeamLabs is offbeat, you will be joining a line of a thousand other tourists who thought the same thing. We passed by at 9pm (by coincidence) and there was still a long line. Everything sells out immediately, be there at the crack of dawn.
Thank you for sharing your advice.
It's very helpful for other tourists!
That doesn't sound encouraging.
@@marilynturcotte5304 it's still enjoyable, just plan on plenty of breaks. We went to coffee shops to cool off every hour with iced coffees and also chilled in the hotel room when it was too hot.
Sad. We went to TeamLabs Planets on June 12th. It was crowded inside, but no line. The covered outdoor line existed, but I guess maybe it’s for the morning before they open? Or it’s there to help funnel in the people waiting for their time slot to be announced. I don’t know. We just walked in. They still had us go through it, but no line.
Japan does have long lines for some things, but unlike in the states, the line actually moves, and doesn’t stop. Customs at the airport was the worst, but still, it kept moving, constantly.
I still have the old banknote from my previous trip more than 50kyen until it went in circulation with the old one?
Hi Toshi. Will I need to reserve Shinkansen around Obon? When does Obon start and when does it get busy?
ＪＲ東海とＪＲ西日本によりますと、東海道新幹線と山陽新幹線(東京～博多間)を運転する、全ての「のぞみ」号が対象。
「のぞみ」は、お盆を含む８月９日から１８日までの１０日間、混雑緩和を目的に「全席指定席」として運転するということです。
「ひかり」や「こだま」は、従来どおり、自由席の利用が可能です。
@@みそ汁-l5z I can’t translate
This year, from August 10th to August 18th is the summer vacation period for Japanese.
Please make sure to make a reservation for the Shinkansen.You may not be able to ride it.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you!
Regarding the Greater Tokyo Pass. The website has pictures of the PASMO Passport as if it it the pass for the Greater Tokyo Pass (from August 1) with availability at Narita and Haneda airports.
The pass does not covers trains and busses run by JR so you would still have to pay for JR lines. Only people who know which lines are not JR will be able to calculate if the 7200 JPY is worth it for 5 days. I quickly realised I could never run up that much travel that fast!
I prefer a transport/shopping card with a refund (ie 10 year SUICA)
Thank you for sharing your comment as usual!!!!
It's very helpful for other tourists and me.
I appreciate it.
Lo malo de las tarjetas como Pasmo y Suica es que solo esta diaponible en Iphone😢...
El nuevo Pass suena interesante🥰
Yeah, that's right. Mobile Suica is currently only available on iPhone...
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan, if only these are only available, Apple, bad news for me.
there's passmo app in play store
arigato for information
I'm glad I could help you.
How can recognize foreigners living in Japan with Japanese salary?
I would say that the "foreigner pricing" is rather a "non-japanese speaker" pricing. Like tour in Japanese being 1000 yen while tour in English would be 2000 yen which makes sense to certain level as they have to staff a decent English speaker as a guide.
With restaurants it is probably same everywhere I would assume. Like they are ridiculously overpriced and live of tourists who have no idea how much it should cost (think of a lowest grade wagyu priced as top grade). So while it is scamy it is not like someone who lives in the area would enter the place. You might know a restaurant like that where you live, I certainly do have one near where I live.
>@StefanoV827
You either need to show a Japanese issued ID or be able to speak Japanese.
>@Vaclav7760
Thank you for your follow-up!
Having been to japan in may for the second time I have noticed that (especially the big cities) have changed a lot, and not for the better.. it's becoming more and more westernized and too crowded with tourists.. I have heard that japan is trying to increase tourism, but then increases touristprices? I personally don't really care about that because it's still cheap to visit these attractions, but can imagine that some will be put off by this 🤔
Also have noticed how toxic most tourists are to each other in japan.. that was no fun to witness either 😅
Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion.
I think it’s fair to charge tourists more, 1 the yen is really low right now. 2 they can invest in stuff to manage the over tourism. I’m going to Japan next week and I’m very excited! Your videos help a lot, I have my pasmo cards (the normal card) from 4 years ago so I’m lucky because I heard about the card shortage
Thank you for sharing your comment.
It's very helpful for me to understand foreigner's real opinion.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thanks 😊
If you dine with locals, throw in a 10,000 yen note for the meal. To us, $60 in a big city is not much but to them it is like $100 and helps reduce their burden.
Thank you for sharing your opinion. Actually, I don't agree with foreigner's price. As a tour guide, I want foreigners to enjoy Japan. That's why I post videos on UA-cam to share the current information.
I don't think that would go down well for the locals unless you're friends with them and letting them know ahead of time that you're treating them. It comes off as patronizing.
@@peko7446 I was friends, had no problems.
what about residents? we're also foreigners - so are we also gonna pay 4x the price? we residents pay taxes and health insurance here wtf japan*
Still cant wait to go.
If Japan gets too expensive, it's not worth anymore
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
TO THIS INTERSTATE TOUR BLOGGER [“TOSHI GUIDE TO JAPAN”] AND Y’ALL, “LATEST, TOURING VIEWERS, ‘DUE TO INTERSTATE RELEASE,’ MAY YOUR ‘GRAND CREATOR HELP AN UNRIGHTEOUS TO BECOME’ RIGHTEOUS!” 😹😹
みんな普通ーに入ってるしこんなので困ることないよ。
暇？
bro, introduce yourself to the international phonetic alphabet.