Fun fact: The fish market at Tsukiji was originally located at Nihonbashi bridge because the fish would be selected by the Shogun and Daimyo near the castle.
Advice from a Tokyo resident: Avoid Tsukiji market. It is the biggest tourist rippoff spot in Tokyo. Street foods can be found pretty much everywhere in other districts with the same quality but much lower price.
@@ともこともこ-k3rNot surprised. I’d say it’s alright for a first time visit (even if it means not buying much of anything). Anyway I’m not here for much accurate info. Seen too many Japanese-language docs, even this other guy who talked about the history of Tokyo/the Edo period and what was before the Imperial palace, as well as criticism toward Johnny Harris’ videos in general haha. What this channel is good for is a quick Wikipedia page-esque rundown of what to consider for a travel itinerary.
if you're a first timer in Tokyo....my tip is just to get around by using the Yamanote line...it goes through most of the popular tourist spots.... just stick to this line...then as you get used on how to move around this place ...you can go to other places
Man, Thank you so much. This video is seriously underrated. I hope you get way more views because you show a perfect example of Tokyo and what to visit. Thank you so much for your help bro! UA-cam should keep recommending this video for people who are visiting Japan. I haven't checked your whole channel out but I hope you have a video on how to explore all of Japan using the Bullet train lol. Thanks again!
Ueno Park was originally the precincts of Kan-eiji Temple. This temple is one of the family temples of the Tokugawa shoguns, so it is a large temple. That's why they offer part of their vast precincts to museums, art galleries, and zoos. Tokyo Tower stands on the precincts of Zojoji Temple in Shiba, which is also one of the family temples of the Shoguns.
This video helped SO much, thank you for this...really...I was stressin about planning. Anytime, anyone ask me for advice i will automatically share this video!
you have presented an outstanding guide for newbies traveling to Tokyo. thank you so much for this- clearly gives one a roadmap and like your term anchor so that one can feel confident in their exploration and adventure
I love the channel, but as someone who has been in Tokyo many times, speaks the language, and understands the culture (my partner is Japanese), I have to say that this was hugely disappointing. To anyone going to Tokyo, here's a few tips: -Don't bother with Tsukiji, all that's left is an eclectic collection of tourist traps. -Ginza and Marunouchi are like downtown in any major city on Earth. If that's what you want, great, but don't expect to experience "the real Japan" there. -Tokyo is big, and has everything from mountain trails to neon-lit alleyways, Japanese gardens to skyscrapers, and entertainment districts to Shinto and Buddhist temples in all shapes and sizes. Bring an adventurous spirit, and you'll have the trip of a lifetime.
Great video, but a few minor typos for place names: - 1:41 - 'Meiji Jinju Shrine' should be 'Meiji Jingu Shrine' - 17:00 - 'Nihombashi' should be 'Nihonbashi'
Spent a week in Tokyo last November and stayed in Shibuya, I would go to Yoyogi Park for a walk every morning. Serenely beautiful. Note that you can't enter Meiji Jingu from within Yoyogi Park, despite them being basically connected.
Interesting to see how you've cut it up. Though I think you've made some strange decisions, including what I think is a systemic error. In terms of weird decisions... you see all that area SOUTH of the Imperial Palace but west of the other green splotch (Hibiya Park)? That's the ACTUAL government district- with the Diet Building and Ministries. And I think the weird decisions stem from a systemic error- namely that you've put all the districts lined up with each other. If you'd actually been everywhere you could draw better lines- but that's kinda unnecessary as the attractions basically all bubble up out of where the TRAIN LINES are placed. Most of the city shouldn't be in any of these categories- it's just residential with a shopping street here and there. It's a bunch of residential dead zone that tourists probably aren't going to spend much time in unless you're more for just people-watching more day to day life. The modern district are built on the trainlines and most people will explain where they are by train station not district. I think the way to understand the city is to put a barebones skeleton of train lines. Yamanote and Chuo/Sobu. And at least the first two subways- Ginza and Marunouchi. You can string most attractions up on these lines.
Thank you i saved this valuable content. İ want to ask about something that we couldn’t find any useful information. My daughter loves anime. Jujitsu kaizen, demon slayer, attach of titan, haiko and some more popular and new anime. Can we find anything related to these anime’s. When i look up to anime related events we found mostly this cute types spots mainly for children. İ found about the biggest anime fair but it is in february and we are going to visit japan in november. Japan is known for its anime but still no one seems to be interested enough to share some information.
I know this is because the /ts/ sound only appears as the coda in English phonology, but I still find it kinda funny how Americans believe that the first T of "Tsunami" or "Tsukiji" is silent.
I look at Tokyo differently to this. I look at it in terms of the Yamanote Line, like a clock/Circle. * to summarise....as I forgot to say below, stay at a place near a stop on the Yamanote Line. Period. It will save you changing trains every morning and evening. At around 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock is Shibuya up to Ikebukuro. On the 2 o'clock area is Uneo (park) and Akihabara, east of that is Asakusa, at about 4o'clock is Tokyo Station. There isn't anything of interesting at around 6 o'clock, but it is also where the last stop of the Shinkansen leaves the city is, a stop call Shinagawa. Slightly north of that at around 4 o'clock is Shimbashi, where lots of salary men work and eat and east of that is the old Tsukiji market is, and North of that on foot is Ginza. In the middle of the circle. is Roppongi Hills (Mori Tower ....which btw, is NOT the only building with an open observatory, Shibuya Sky also has an open roof area too). In the middle is also where the Imperial Palace is. Etc, etc. Overall, the places most tourists go to are between (Meguro) 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock (Ikebukuro) on the west, and then 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock on the east (Shimashi up to Akihabara). You can take the Sobu or Chuo line to go across from east to west or west to east. Then there is outside the circle/Yamanote Line. Like Shimokitazawa to the west. Odiba to the south-east side etc That's how I do it, using the Yamanote Line as a reference. Don't think of "staying central" to the city, but think about what you like to do. Do you like the stuff in Shinjuju side or do you like the stuff on the Akihabara side of town (inc Sensoji Temple). That's it. And avoid really staying "central" near Roppongi, go either east or west.
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Fun fact: The fish market at Tsukiji was originally located at Nihonbashi bridge because the fish would be selected by the Shogun and Daimyo near the castle.
Advice from a Tokyo resident: Avoid Tsukiji market. It is the biggest tourist rippoff spot in Tokyo. Street foods can be found pretty much everywhere in other districts with the same quality but much lower price.
@@ともこともこ-k3rNot surprised. I’d say it’s alright for a first time visit (even if it means not buying much of anything). Anyway I’m not here for much accurate info. Seen too many Japanese-language docs, even this other guy who talked about the history of Tokyo/the Edo period and what was before the Imperial palace, as well as criticism toward Johnny Harris’ videos in general haha. What this channel is good for is a quick Wikipedia page-esque rundown of what to consider for a travel itinerary.
But this is a helpful comment and OP has a valid point.
Okay can you name some others?
if you're a first timer in Tokyo....my tip is just to get around by using the Yamanote line...it goes through most of the popular tourist spots.... just stick to this line...then as you get used on how to move around this place ...you can go to other places
The best UA-cam video for planning a trip to Tokyo, thanj you!
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This is exactly the video I've been looking for. Thank you!
Very informative, recommend it to everyone first time visiting Japan.
Man, Thank you so much. This video is seriously underrated. I hope you get way more views because you show a perfect example of Tokyo and what to visit. Thank you so much for your help bro! UA-cam should keep recommending this video for people who are visiting Japan. I haven't checked your whole channel out but I hope you have a video on how to explore all of Japan using the Bullet train lol. Thanks again!
If you love coffee, try cafes in Ueno, Shinagawa, and Shimokitazawa are must see. But once again, they're all over. So Starbucks isn't needed.
Ueno Park was originally the precincts of Kan-eiji Temple. This temple is one of the family temples of the Tokugawa shoguns, so it is a large temple. That's why they offer part of their vast precincts to museums, art galleries, and zoos. Tokyo Tower stands on the precincts of Zojoji Temple in Shiba, which is also one of the family temples of the Shoguns.
My flight is on July 27th and its my first solo trip! Thanks for this and the railway system vlog. It helped me alot!!!
how was it ?
This video helped SO much, thank you for this...really...I was stressin about planning. Anytime, anyone ask me for advice i will automatically share this video!
Tokyo is such a fantastic city! With so many districts I recommend tasting a bit of everything if you are undecided
Totally agree!
Thank you for these awesome tips
Clearly organized mental map of Tokyo. Thx!
All of Tokyo is a paradise for street food. It's hard to go wrong in each neighborhood.😅
you have presented an outstanding guide for newbies traveling to Tokyo. thank you so much for this- clearly gives one a roadmap and like your term anchor so that one can feel confident in their exploration and adventure
I love the channel, but as someone who has been in Tokyo many times, speaks the language, and understands the culture (my partner is Japanese), I have to say that this was hugely disappointing.
To anyone going to Tokyo, here's a few tips:
-Don't bother with Tsukiji, all that's left is an eclectic collection of tourist traps.
-Ginza and Marunouchi are like downtown in any major city on Earth. If that's what you want, great, but don't expect to experience "the real Japan" there.
-Tokyo is big, and has everything from mountain trails to neon-lit alleyways, Japanese gardens to skyscrapers, and entertainment districts to Shinto and Buddhist temples in all shapes and sizes. Bring an adventurous spirit, and you'll have the trip of a lifetime.
I enjoyed the video and am checking it to the transportation map. so that I can figure out the best way to get to the different areas.
Great video, but a few minor typos for place names:
- 1:41 - 'Meiji Jinju Shrine' should be 'Meiji Jingu Shrine'
- 17:00 - 'Nihombashi' should be 'Nihonbashi'
Well done. Good work mate!
Spent a week in Tokyo last November and stayed in Shibuya, I would go to Yoyogi Park for a walk every morning. Serenely beautiful. Note that you can't enter Meiji Jingu from within Yoyogi Park, despite them being basically connected.
Great video! I was planning a trip to Japan & the timing is perfect! 🇯🇵🗾⛩️🏯👘
I am Japanese, but this is very useful info for me. 😀
Part 2 please
I got hyper fixed on the Milwaukee bar in Roppongi lol
Interesting to see how you've cut it up.
Though I think you've made some strange decisions, including what I think is a systemic error.
In terms of weird decisions... you see all that area SOUTH of the Imperial Palace but west of the other green splotch (Hibiya Park)? That's the ACTUAL government district- with the Diet Building and Ministries.
And I think the weird decisions stem from a systemic error- namely that you've put all the districts lined up with each other. If you'd actually been everywhere you could draw better lines- but that's kinda unnecessary as the attractions basically all bubble up out of where the TRAIN LINES are placed. Most of the city shouldn't be in any of these categories- it's just residential with a shopping street here and there. It's a bunch of residential dead zone that tourists probably aren't going to spend much time in unless you're more for just people-watching more day to day life.
The modern district are built on the trainlines and most people will explain where they are by train station not district. I think the way to understand the city is to put a barebones skeleton of train lines. Yamanote and Chuo/Sobu. And at least the first two subways- Ginza and Marunouchi. You can string most attractions up on these lines.
do one of kyoto plz
This type of videos is amazing! And good to see content from Johny here too. 🗺✈
Yoyogi Park rocks.
Kabukicho is my home away from home.
Thank you i saved this valuable content. İ want to ask about something that we couldn’t find any useful information. My daughter loves anime. Jujitsu kaizen, demon slayer, attach of titan, haiko and some more popular and new anime. Can we find anything related to these anime’s. When i look up to anime related events we found mostly this cute types spots mainly for children. İ found about the biggest anime fair but it is in february and we are going to visit japan in november. Japan is known for its anime but still no one seems to be interested enough to share some information.
SKIJI lmao no. TSU - KI - JI. Like SUN TSU
I know this is because the /ts/ sound only appears as the coda in English phonology, but I still find it kinda funny how Americans believe that the first T of "Tsunami" or "Tsukiji" is silent.
This guy sounds like he's never been to Tokyo.
tbh, i loved Osaka more.
Probably should’ve put Johnny on the thumbnail.
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if I had a nickel for every time he talks about Yoyogi Park I would have 2 nickels.
Did you say paper map? Lol no one looking at a paper map.
it's called video, not chapter
I look at Tokyo differently to this. I look at it in terms of the Yamanote Line, like a clock/Circle.
* to summarise....as I forgot to say below, stay at a place near a stop on the Yamanote Line. Period. It will save you changing trains every morning and evening.
At around 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock is Shibuya up to Ikebukuro. On the 2 o'clock area is Uneo (park) and Akihabara, east of that is Asakusa, at about 4o'clock is Tokyo Station.
There isn't anything of interesting at around 6 o'clock, but it is also where the last stop of the Shinkansen leaves the city is, a stop call Shinagawa.
Slightly north of that at around 4 o'clock is Shimbashi, where lots of salary men work and eat and east of that is the old Tsukiji market is, and North of that on foot is Ginza.
In the middle of the circle. is Roppongi Hills (Mori Tower ....which btw, is NOT the only building with an open observatory, Shibuya Sky also has an open roof area too). In the middle is also where the Imperial Palace is.
Etc, etc.
Overall, the places most tourists go to are between (Meguro) 8 o'clock to 10 o'clock (Ikebukuro) on the west, and then 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock on the east (Shimashi up to Akihabara). You can take the Sobu or Chuo line to go across from east to west or west to east.
Then there is outside the circle/Yamanote Line. Like Shimokitazawa to the west. Odiba to the south-east side etc
That's how I do it, using the Yamanote Line as a reference.
Don't think of "staying central" to the city, but think about what you like to do. Do you like the stuff in Shinjuju side or do you like the stuff on the Akihabara side of town (inc Sensoji Temple). That's it. And avoid really staying "central" near Roppongi, go either east or west.