Lovely video. I’m planning it myself and this has given me more confidence. I have travelled a lot but for some reason got a bit nervous about Japan. Tour operators prices are over the top!
Thanks for your comment, I felt the same before we went, but did find watching several RUclips videos helped massively. I have a new video tomorrow about what to pack :)
If i may add, it is a good thing to think about the fees you will paid with your bank. It's possible that you pay too much fee each time you will withdrew money (japan is still a country where a lot of place only accept cash) so you will pay like a taxe each time you use an ATM or even when you paid with your credit card if you haven't the right one I typicaly use a card who negate all of the cost but cost a little more that what i used to be and return the costly card when i return home. All in all it depend of your bank but i suggest to think about it : ) PS: I definitivly recommand to stay in a Ryokan too. Minshuku is also a great option to stay. It's better to do it when you speak a little bit of japanese but i'm really eager to try it! (i'm going to Japan in 20 days and i will stay in minshuku in some cool place like an ancient japanese school or in a traditional house)
Thanks for the comment, yes it is. I found that some family run restaurants only took cash and did have to take some out whilst in Japan. I was advised the cash machines in 711 were the best that work with international cards. I had two cards I could use in Japan without any fee beyond the exchange rate on the day. Which was Monzo and Chase. Hope you share how Minshuku was once you have visited, it sounds very cool to stay in an old school!
@@wilkowanders I can do that. The old school was nearly abandonned due to the rural exodus and the decline in population. They transform the school into a minshuku and on paper it look like a great idea. It's alongside the kumano kodo trail where they are really a lot of cool stuff. Among other things they are the oldest onsen recorded, the highest waterfall of all japan and the biggest torii gate! For the record i know that some other school where transform into munshuku or hotel in japan but i think it still very rare.
Hi Tony, I have google maps lists for the the cities I visited rather than the whole Itinerary: Koyasan - maps.app.goo.gl/bwP7FbTmGygQRpWv8 Takayama / Kanazawa - maps.app.goo.gl/USz3ZeNWPkocyJMM8 Kyoto - maps.app.goo.gl/KehJzZ4QQcmGejct7 Tokyo - maps.app.goo.gl/koFKroBYoG2m1csn8 Hope that helps?
planning this trip for next year, this video was super helpful and very informative thank you!!
Thank you for your comment, you are very welcome.
Im glad its been useful for you :) Let me know if you have any questions 😄
Lovely video. I’m planning it myself and this has given me more confidence. I have travelled a lot but for some reason got a bit nervous about Japan. Tour operators prices are over the top!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! Going next august:) Love all the great tips:))) cant wait!
You're welcome! I'm glad the tips were helpful!
This was awesome, literally planning a trip in August, so this helps frame what I'll need
Thanks for the comment, Glad you found it useful 😄
Hope you have a great trip! Its a beautiful country
Thank you.. if everything goes well, my friend and i will be heading in March... just seems a bit overwhelming so every tips help in terms of planning
Thanks for your comment, I felt the same before we went, but did find watching several RUclips videos helped massively. I have a new video tomorrow about what to pack :)
I’m doing a last minute trip for April 😅
Amazing! I hope you enjoy! Where are you thinking of visiting in Japan?
If i may add, it is a good thing to think about the fees you will paid with your bank. It's possible that you pay too much fee each time you will withdrew money (japan is still a country where a lot of place only accept cash) so you will pay like a taxe each time you use an ATM or even when you paid with your credit card if you haven't the right one
I typicaly use a card who negate all of the cost but cost a little more that what i used to be and return the costly card when i return home. All in all it depend of your bank but i suggest to think about it : )
PS: I definitivly recommand to stay in a Ryokan too. Minshuku is also a great option to stay. It's better to do it when you speak a little bit of japanese but i'm really eager to try it! (i'm going to Japan in 20 days and i will stay in minshuku in some cool place like an ancient japanese school or in a traditional house)
Thanks for the comment, yes it is.
I found that some family run restaurants only took cash and did have to take some out whilst in Japan. I was advised the cash machines in 711 were the best that work with international cards.
I had two cards I could use in Japan without any fee beyond the exchange rate on the day.
Which was Monzo and Chase.
Hope you share how Minshuku was once you have visited, it sounds very cool to stay in an old school!
@@wilkowanders I can do that.
The old school was nearly abandonned due to the rural exodus and the decline in population. They transform the school into a minshuku and on paper it look like a great idea. It's alongside the kumano kodo trail where they are really a lot of cool stuff. Among other things they are the oldest onsen recorded, the highest waterfall of all japan and the biggest torii gate!
For the record i know that some other school where transform into munshuku or hotel in japan but i think it still very rare.
So you are the E A sport to the game guy
Cheers for the useful info! Do you happen to have a google maps list for specific places to visit?
Hi Tony, I have google maps lists for the the cities I visited rather than the whole Itinerary:
Koyasan - maps.app.goo.gl/bwP7FbTmGygQRpWv8
Takayama / Kanazawa - maps.app.goo.gl/USz3ZeNWPkocyJMM8
Kyoto - maps.app.goo.gl/KehJzZ4QQcmGejct7
Tokyo - maps.app.goo.gl/koFKroBYoG2m1csn8
Hope that helps?
This was very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for the comment Hannah, Glad you found it useful :)
I am planning to do it in 2026
Thanks! Japan is a beautiful destination. You can follow the steps in the video to help plan your trip in 2026. Have a great time!
how you doing?-outstanding video~ 😍
Thanks :)