10 JAPAN 🇯🇵 Travel Tips you MUST KNOW BEFORE you GO!!
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Hey everyone! Been a while since I've done a Japan travel tips video! I have a lot of Japan travel videos coming this year so hope you guys look forward to them!! In this video I tell you 10 things you must think about BEFORE you go to Japan! I hope this is useful for all of you planning to go to Japan soon! If you guys have any more suggestions for videos please let me know in the comment box below!
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FYI for foreigner tourists, carrying you passport on your person is required by law in Japan, and the police are allowed to ask you at random to show it.
Oh wow yea thats a pretty important thing to know -thanks mate :)
True but I don’t even know one of my japanese friends walking around with their passports. As a tourist it’s absolutely fine walking around with your ID card. Most police officers will accept your ID aswell.
same thing in Singapore, you’ve been advised to do so from the moment you’re still on the plane. (Fill the immigration form)
E SITU Will the police accept your driving licence? I generally don’t like carrying my passwords around with due to the risk of losing it. Lose your passport and you are petty much screwed
Dynamo7 tips for you: buy a neck pouch that you can put all important travel documents (or ID and cash) and hide it under your cloths. I do this when traveling/vacations or go to a concert/festivals. Much safer than a waist pouch
1. cash
2. credit card
3. power board/adapter
4. sim card
5. apps (google maps, google translate, japan taxi)
6. JR pass
7. suica
8. travel insurance
9. tickets (book in advance)
10. passport
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for saving my time, just another set of obvious TIPS.
I do need to have some apps to help myself around Japan 🇯🇵 and surround with my people I won’t forget I downloaded many apps
👍👍Well ✔️Thanks !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞
My tip for traveling to Japan is to bring your coin purse, because as I experienced on my last trip to Japan, I had an overwhelming amount of coins than my ordinary wallet can handle. Thus I tried to find a coin purse to keep 'em all safely 😊
oh yes hhahha, I always try get rid of my coins when i can!
Best advice hehehe. The Yen is very coin heavy in nature; while in other countries they are small change but in Japan, especially if you have a handful, you can actually buy a full meal with it...
My advice: try to get rid of the coin as much and possible. For places like store or shopping just use your suica or passmo so you won't be given any coins. Pay only with cash if the amount is multiple of 100yen then you can avoid lots of coins.
One of the first things I did in Japan was to buy a small coin box from a 100 Yen store. Not only does it hold the coins, but neatly sorts them which I found very useful dealing with an unfamiliar currency. It's not as slim or lightweight as a pocket purse of course, but I never had any issues fitting it into a pocket - and if you carry a shoulder bag, handbag, or purse with a strap it shouldn't be an issue.
How do we do this if we’re a guy lol?
Tip; have room in your suitcase! I went over with a full suitcase and I couldn't buy anything because of the lack of space. I walked round the pokemon centre with a sense of sadness
Will they not allow you to ship your items to your P.O box or home?
Can't you also buy a separate luggage/bag and use it for souvenirs?
@@Zeldafan1ify you can of course but it can be expensive paying to check-in more luggage. I definitely recommend bringing as little stuff with you as possible.
@@makailaann03 some places of course
My first time to japan was in 2018 & I love every moment of it! When I came back home a bunch of my friends saw my photos & videos, so now March of 2020 12 of my friends & including myself are going back for a 2 week trip visiting the Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima areas!!! Cant wait to see all the Sakura tree in full bloom.
Oh yes that would be beautiful!! A must see!
Wow I wish I had friend who would go with me but they are all boring. I’m going on October.
Cindy you’ll love it I promise!!! Take lot of photos ☺️
@@LovelyCindy. I roped in my sister and 2 more friends for my trip to Tokyo in October. I kept talking it up until they decided to go.
Urgh I would love to travel to Japan once I'm finally 18 🤗
I’m leaving for Japan in 2 weeks! 🇯🇵 Perfect timing! 😊 💕
Hope you have fun!! ❤️❤️
Are you back from Japan ?
Why did you move out of Japan?
You have your UA-cam channel but didn't posted about Japan
help please how expensive is it ? metro buses etc how much from airport to universal studios
I’m considering traveling to Japan soon and when I started looking for transportation info, SIM cards, etc. I found myself overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. Thanks for this video as it gave me a great overall idea of the important things to think about before traveling to Japan!! 😊😊
I plan on visiting Japan twice just so I can fully enjoy each destination I want to go to so far. First I’d like to go to Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto in the fall and then to Tokyo, Yokohama and maybe Nagoya around the end of Spring. 💃🏻🧳
10 Tips:
1. Cash: some place where you can only use cash; carry some cash, research about exchange
2. Credit Card: better exchange rate than with cash; global banks
3. Power board: and bring adapters
4. Sim Card: check if you only get data or also a number; different packages available
5. Phone Apps: Google maps for public transport; Google translate if you can‘t speak japanese; Japan Taxi works similar to Uber
6. JR Pass: depending where you go;
300$ per week; think about whether it is worth it or not
7. Suica: you can have it on your phone and don‘t have to use the actual card
8. Travel Insurance: always get it
9. Tickets to attractions: research if you have to book tickets in advance
10. Passport: research if you have to apply for a visa; bring the passport everywhere: possible discount/taxfree with foreign passport
Going to Japan for the first time at the end of November into December! I can't wait to see all the Christmas displays.
Hi I'm Japanese and you are very welcome!
omg im going to japan also this end of november See you around
this will be my second time going to Japan in August. the first time I went I went to so many places in Tokyo that you've recommended like Tokyo metropolitan building, cafes, all types of places thank you so much!
If you are from America and have Sprint (cellphone carrier) they are owned by SoftBank, they have a $5 unlimited data and text with really cheap calls for the WHOLE MONTH! My husband and I used this for 3 weeks last time we went and it was amazing.
Oh that’s amazing! My carrier in Australia sucks haha
This also works in reverse if you have a SoftBank phone, except its free to use the Sprint network in the US so when I go home to the US I have the same plan as in Japan and I don't have to do anything. Great tip!!
Lauren C. Jubelt Never thought about it in reverse. That’s even better 👍 thanks so much!
I love Japan, good helpful tips. Carrying cash just in case is a must
Yes definitely!
I'm so glad the tips I've been giving my friends are verified from someone who goes to Japan far more frequently than me. Great video!
Planning my honeymoon to Japan and had nooooo idea where to start. Thank god for this video, I had no idea SIM cards are a thing! Thank you for making this video, I am so grateful and taking copious notes!
I will go to Japan for the first time with my parents next year in July-August 🤩✈️ we’re planning to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka alone and then visit my japanese sensei in Yamauchi and then Hiroshima. Great and helpful video! 🥰
You... know there are the Olympics from July 24th to August 9th, right?
I'm going to Japan tomorrow! This is so perfect. Thank you so much!
Lived in Japan for 4 Years. Awesome Travel Tips.
I like how you say Osaka. Thank you for this video and these awesome tips!
But that's how it's pronounced, no?
I love the pikachu couple wearing hanbok hahaha...
1 The Japanese people eat rice that is marked by its origin. No Japanese eat Fukushima rice. The problem is that Fukushima rice and seafood are supplied to hotels filled with tourists, especially Koreans and Chinese , without labeling of their origin.
Blah Blah Blah
lol
Sung Park You're a such lier.
I am going to Japan 🌸🇯🇵 for the first time in a few months thx this helped a lot
I'm going to japan on 2022, far away but super excited!!
I‘be just booked my first time to Japan, I’m going to Osaka! I’m so excited and have 9 months to wait!
I’m leaving for japan 🇯🇵 the 4 of January I’m so excited 😆 😇
I’m flying to Japan this late Oct for 2 weeks and this is my 3rd trip there! Im going to Takayama, Lake Kawaguchiko, Nikko, Tokyo and Yokohama
I’m going in October for my honeymoon!!! I cannot wait!! Looking forward to more Japan videos!!
I am now in Tokyo area Akihabara
Today i visited Ginza and the Tokyo Tower.
Japan is a beautifull country
Yeah the Japanese plug is physically compatible with US plugs but good luck finding a receptacle that has a ground pin and your device has to be okay with the slightly lower voltage.
With regards to Suica. You can only get that card in JR-East stations. Other regions have similar cards but they are named differently. Essentially, every big transport company has its own card but they are interchangeable.
I also like that more stores are accepting a credit card and that often they do it pinless. The low crime rate makes it so that this is still possible.
Excellent tips!! Thank you for sharing!! I like your channel. Greetings from Miami, Florida in the USA
Thank you so much for these tips! I’m going to Japan this November for the first time and you helped with my anxiety.
Ommg i'm in love with your earrings
Always glad to see more videos about Japan!
Lots more planned this year!
I'm gonna visit Japan this Autumn. And this video help me so much. Thanks Kim 😘
I’m glad it helped!!
I’m planning a trip to go to Japan next year and your videos has most definitely helped me with tips and places to go once i’m there! ☺️
I’m going in March/April and I’m so excited!
Favorite country so far . Japan ❤️
I’m planning a trip for 2021. Wanting to go for at least two weeks. Just general ideas of where I want to go so far.
aint gonna happen homie
@@myfoodishere 💀
I'm going to Japan in October. Thanks for your Help :) I'll stay in and around Tokyo :D really looking Forward to it!
This is one of the most helpful Japan know before you go videos.
Your videos have helped me plan my previous Japan trips. Thanks for this updates ❤️ I plan on going next year in March, hopefully I managed my anxiety better this time around 😂
You have always talked highly for sim cards, and it was a LIFE SAVER when I went back in May! The SIM card and google maps was literally my best friend! I’m planning to go again between Christmas and New Years, so all these extra tips I’m gonna take with me 😻
It really is! After getting them the first time I just have to get a sim card every time I go to Japan now! (or any other country haha). Hope you have fun on your next trip!
Leaving in 8 days. This video is perfect timing.
Never gone out of my country but I wanna go to Japan before I die haha I've always been so scared going, not knowing Japanese or ANYTHING like all the tips you had. So I appreciate videos like this like crazy! More guides to traveling in Japan please!
I wanna go to Japan with you Kim😭❤️
Travel tips? All Kim Daos are spot on, I'll just add a few little bits... this may be a long comment.
1 - Definitely research Sim cards, my first trip I used my UK sim as my network offered a daily subscription which worked out cheaper on a short trip than a Japanese sim.
I tried to use wifi only on my second trip.... it did NOT go well. Third trip I got the Mobal card and never looked back, will get it again next time.
2 - Suica is available on Google Pay so Android users can join in! I didn't know this till you mentioned the Apple Pay n researched it.
3 - I've spent time in an izakaya using the conversation mode on Google Translate to chat with locals. It was a really great night 😁
There's a few more but they're roadtrip related (do a roadtrip in Japan if you can people, it's fun)
Traveling to Japan for the first time next week. Thanks for all your videos!
I'm planning my second trip for November 2021. I'll be taking my mom with me. I cannot wait
Thank you very much! Very helpful! I am traveling to Japan for 9 days with my parents in March. Very exciting.
When I went to Japan last year, I had global roaming on my AUS Voda phone which works outside of Australia. It was funny when a guy who was working on the pluming at a house back in Australia called me in Japan and also some of my work colleges as well. My global roaming had changed from VodaAU to DOCOMO or something like that, I can still use my 4G without me having a portable wifi but the portable wifi is a must. Already booked for my second trip to Japan in November as I have learnt heaps when I was in Tokyo.
Thank you for so many helpful tips. We’re going next month and this video just helped confirmed some of the stuff I’ve read online.
Great tips. When I lived in Japan I used pocket wifi (Sakura mobile). Sakura mobile can also set you up with a Japanese cell number as a tourist. This was very inexpensive and convenient. A cheap alternative is to just take advantage of free wifi at McDonalds or 7-11.
Yup planning a trip in may. Hoping to go to Tokyo 4days, near mt Fuji 1 night, Kyoto 3 nights, osaka 3 nights then to Hiroshima for 3 nights and two more nights in Tokyo before returning home. Off course only if COVID-19 allows.
Perfect. Going in ten days
With it costing so much I’m looking at going to the Sapporo snow festival in 2022. But I’m doing my research now so I can plan a terrific 12day trip.
Love your video
キム・ダオさん、ありがとうね。
I will keep these tips in mind. Going to japan in march 2020 for the first time (going alone) osaka, hiroshima, nara, kyoto, takayama then tokyo. Super excited
I'm currently living in Fukuoka, studying Japanese at a language school, with a 6 day trip to Tokyo booked for the first week of the summer holidays.
Honestly, this just isn't what I wanted from a language learning experience, but that's a whole other story.
Haha I mean I feel like once you live in japan you realize it’s not what you expect it to be. It’s so different to travelling
you should start a series of special tips for Olympic tourists.
But she doesn't experience.
This is so handy Kim! Thank you, I’m finally going to japan for the first time in October with my family!
Oh yay!! I’m so excited for you!!
Thanks for the advice Kim. Love your Japan videos and this really helps with my plans to travel there. Thanks. 😀
Her helpful! Going to Japna this October with my hubby and friends and Im so excited!! Were gonna pick up our Suica cards at the airport and hit the ground running. im so looking forward to it. Ive watched alot of your videos thanks for the tips
I'm going in October too ^^ i hope you have a great time!
JR Pass also covers JR Airport Express. (N’EX) You can also purchase Skyliner tickets ahead of time through Klook. Either works great to get from Narita into Tokyo.
The tax free purchasing in Japan is great. I got a switch and a ricoh gr for $220(each not together). The stores that do it have a big sticker on their front window. The only negative is some of them will put a sticker on your purchase so you can't use it till you leave, but for stuff for other people its awesome. Also I wasn't checked at all on my way out past the normal airline security stuff.
I just came from a solo trip in Japan and my tip for you is... HAVE FUN! I was kindof overwhelmed with all the walking, stairs climbing, sight seeing... at the end of the day my feet, ankles and knees were hurting and the next day i had to keep going because how many times are you going to be in Japan? So just remember to enjoy your time.
I had a bath everyday as I walked around so much in Tokyo, it was cold but I only had one shirt as I tend to overheat from wearing too many clothes.
If you don't get the JR pass, you could get the Metro Pass which is a day pass for the subway if you're just gonna go around Tokyo. It's cheap and very useful.
YOU are awesome ! This Video was a very big help ...Thank you so much for sharing... And YES !! I did subscribe !
Great tips !
I just came back from japan and in France too we don’t need a visa for 90 days !
I also used the suica app but I didn’t need a physical card as the app create a “non-physical” one (sorry I’m not sure of the wording) and add it to your wallet app ! Also you need an Iphone 8 minimum for this app to work :)
Hope this is helpful
And I love your videos Kim!
I'm going to be in Japan with my younger brother starting August 4th....lol in 13 days 🙃 and we are staying in Tokyo with a family friend~! This is my second time in Japan, but last time I was with a school group so I didn't have to worry about much....this time it's just the two of us and I'm a little nervous but this video DEFINITELY calm my nerves! I'm definitely going to plan to get a SIM card when we get to Japan for my brothers phone~! And I'll make sure he has Google maps on his phone so we don't get too lost in the Tokyo train stations~!!! 😅 Thank you so much for this video ❤️💜
Great tips! I live in Korea and am planning for my first trip to Japan next month. Thank you for this.
im going to be studying in kitakyushu for 6 months here soon, thanks for the tips!!
Watching places I might never go
😣least I've traveled my own continent Europe!!!!One day I will go to Japan.Just not for a while bc of this pandemic, and its kinda up to my parents where we go!I would rather go as an adult tho I would have more freedom
i just started watching your vidoes and I'm loving them already!
For android users, you can put your Suica in the case behind your phone. Works the same way. LOL.
yh but my case isnt transparant .... feels bad
@@cho9467 It works even if it isn't transparent. Did this with my phone and I never knew there was an app until now. Just thought that was what the Japanese did
Suica and Ikoka are both very good.
Ah, I just came back from a trip my boyfriend invited me to in Europe and this is such great timing for my own trip to Japan (October). I’m glad you got the suica card thing cleared up because the website actually doesn’t tell you that you need the card first before getting it in your apple wallet on your phone.
Oh didn’t know that haha, yeah you need the actual card first!
You don’t need a physical card first. I have Suica on my iPhone, separate from my original physical card. I keep the card around as a backup, but I almost never use it. Suica is so convenient. You can even use it to pay for food & snacks at Tokyo Disneyland!
Great to see this video before heading, I'm going to Kyoto for 3 weeks in a month. Most of the questions I'm concerned that you had answer in the video! Thank you!
I’m glad it helped! I hope you have lots of fun on your trip!
Hi! We're going in April! We went in 2009 so can't wait to go back with our kids this time! We're flying in to Osaka and out from Tokyo, stopping at Kyoto and Nagoya briefly :)
Taking our Harry Potter mad sons to USJ (yay!) and visiting Legoland and Disneyland while we're there. So excited! I love Japan!
Awesome tips. I'm heading to Japan next Thursday. I will be in Ube for at least a year teaching English at a nice small eikaiwa.
This was very helpful. Thank you :) I'll be going to Japan in the winter.
Your channel is awesome 😊.I may have the opportunity to stay in Japan for 1 year so can you please do a video for how prepare a suitcase for a long time or anything else helpful? 🙏🏻 sorry if my English is bad but I’m still learning 😅
9:09 I just want to add that people with Japanese citizenship can get Japan Rail Pass, if you have a confirmation by your local Japanese embassy that you have lived outside Japan for at least ten years. If you are a Japanese citizen with another citizenship (like me!), please still use the Japanese passport and confirm that you have lived outside Japan for at least ten years.
Japanese Americans, Japanese Canadians and Japanese Brazilians however have to look that up on the internet as they have different regulations.
Super helpful! I’m dreaming of going to Japan and I learned a lot of things from this video 💖 Much love from Canada, Kim!
I will be going next week with my sister. We are so exited. Thanks for the tips 😊
THANKS FOR THE ADVICE.
Just did a trip to Tokyo+Fuji last month, and we went for two weeks. It's crazy how cash-dependent Japan is compared to the United States, while not a bad thing at all it was just different compared to what I'm used to. Also a mobile hotspot is a must if you want signal while there if you don't want to pay a ton for a new cell phone plan. A friend and I split the cost of a Teppy, I think it was 4 GB of 4G per day and it was like $180 total? Google Translate is also a must! I knew some Japanese because I just finished my first year but my friends didn't know any so it helped to bridge the language barrier
EDIT: The SIM Card tip is a good one but just a reminder that it only works with unlocked phones! Also for a United States Citizen when flying to japan, they just make you fill out a small card asking for information and where you plan to stay and be at for the duration of the visit. I got a 90 day Tourist Visa upon arrival. Also Tax Free is a godsend but I didn't realize how many stores actually had that benefit! I saved a ton of money at the Pokemon Center DX in Chuo City, and I also lucked out with the reservation to the Cafe by doing it about a month in advance but I'd definitely recommend doing it sooner to get a better time slot! For the Suica, I didn't know you could get it digitally. I'd personally recommend loading a ton of money on it unless you plan to get the JR Pass just to make life easier to avoid lines at the refill stations.
Great vid! I'm planning to visit Tokyo next year and I'm going to attempt to book a seat at the Pokémon Centre Café. And man, I wish I had a Poké-plush setup like yours! Thanks for the tips.
Went in Feb of 2019. Planning to go back in 2021. Hoping to stay for a couple of months once I finally retire for good. Last time I got a pocket wifi. Worked great. Maybe will try the SIM card next time
One of my fav videos!!! Keep them coming 🥰
Such helpful tips!!! I'd love to travel to Japan one day!! If I could go anywhere it'd be Japan! I love the culture and everything about the land. ❤
I hope you can go one day!! ❤️
Thanks for very practical tips!
And SoftBank has the best commercials... the Shirato Family rock
This was a great video and some points can be applied to any foreign travel too!
Yeah! I usually apply most of these whenever I travel!
I got my Suica card on my iPhone before I left. No physical card needed. I just added it to my apple wallet. So easy and I didn’t have to pay the extra for the card itself.
Thanks for a great video! Will surely send these to our guests before their Japan trip!
I am going to spend my birthday in Tokyo. We will be there late September. My favorite movie is Lost in Translation. Hoping for a fun filled day in Shinjuku. Thanks for the tips!
Suica to phone will be really useful. I’ve been a few times and am heading back in January/feb for the snow festivals. I think a video on tips for different customs etc would be useful for people. The first tip I went I tried to tip at a restaurant. Knowing little things like not tipping etc would be really useful for first time travellers 👍🏻
Really good tips! :) I've been to Japan several times and going to Tokyo again in October.
I would like to add for the insurance part: Do take notice what your insurance company will cover. If you participate in any kind of mountan sports it would be more expensive and regular insurance might not cover those activities. My recently bought insurance even had a point that they will not cover any injurys that were caused by any kind of expreme or mountain sports (and even mountain hiking!). It probably depends on the company you get it from, but do read all of the policy agreements before trip if you want to participate in some kind of sports or hiking activities.
Thank you for mentioning the JR Pass I see some mainly youtubers blindly recommend people get them without explaining it and it's such a waste of money. JRpass is only good if you are going a lot of places in a short amount of time!
Congrats, you are the first to tell the truth!
I have google Fi as my phone carrier, so I get phone service for no additional cost while in japan. It's a US only phone carrier for now i believe, but they are expanding so its something to look into. 🙂
Thanks for your tips Kim. Very informative. My family is skd for Osaka and nearby places next week for 7 days. Will visit all the places you went through GOD willing. Hope for a safe and enjoyable trip. Please include me as one of your fans in the Philippines.
I'm going to Japan in December I'm going to spend my birthday and Christmas by myself in Tokyo. It's a trip IV waited and never thought would happen I can't wait I'll definitely have to get the Jr pass and hex card