I don't know if it is like this anymore but when my best friend and I went to Japan 6 years ago we had a hard time getting into any of them because they wouldn't let two women stay in a room together. :(
@@UFOHunterNikki this surprising because in most of those, everything in it is either automated or the receptionist is behind a screen/curtain, just a pass where hands can go through and they can't see you and they don't directly talk to you. How did they even know you were two women ? Are you sure it was a love hotel ??
@@FiveOClockTea IT is a play on a quote from the movie Lost in Translation: "For relaxing times, make it Suntory time." ruclips.net/video/FiQnH450hPM/видео.html
Traveling to Japan is actually pretty cheap, ~$700 for a flight if you book far enough ahead and you can make it a couple weeks on less than $1000. Speaking from experience as I've done it twice from the US.
I don't know if you will see this comment, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these videos. Although my health would never allow it, it's my dream to visit Japan someday. Seeing your videos is a wonderful experience and let's me feel as if I am close to visiting as I can be. どうもありがとうございました
For anyone traveling to Japan, you must consider a Ryokan at least once! I was a bit worried about staying in a Ryokan for the first time because of the public bathing and wearing gowns around the hotel but it ended up being an unforgettable part of our trip to Japan. I loved staying in a traditional room, eating a traditional Japanese breakfast and using the spa. The washrooms/spa is awkward at first but after a few minutes you quickly get used to it and it's a great place to chill out.
I just rediscovered this video and made me reminisce about our first trip to Japan and we didn't realized our hotel is a.. Love Hotel. It was private, chic, spacious, and frankly-speaking, becoming more family friendly. When we booked the hotel for 3 nights, it was very cheap (a plus for us), the bathrooms are spacious, the bathtub/jacuzzi can fit like 4-5 people! The toiletries and towels are a lot, as well as pillows. I can't complain. There was even a pachinko machine at the corner, and the television shows even got those karaoke channels. Then we started noticing some unusual stuff like 2 undercounter fridge for drinks and snacks, and a separate counter for edible underwear, a vibrator/massage hand gadget covered in plastic (for hygiene purposes), a brand new fancy feather (again covered in plastic to keep it clean before use), and the multi-colored lights inside the bathroom that has its own TV and adult channels with blurred private parts. :P all in all, still an interesting experience.
Yeah that was freaky about not being able to open the door in the love hotel. I wonder what the logic of that is ? To stop people sneaking out without paying ?
@@TahitianBlissMeeBee there was a option to open the door from the inside in a emergency but otherwise you had to call to the front desk to request to open the door.
juandenz2008 the point of a love hotel is for privacy with you and your “mate”. That’s why you don’t see any workers there as you are there to be discreet. I think the point of the door being self locked is one reason of escaping without pay, but mainly for people to not enter so you are not bothered. I too think it’s weird though lol.
Oh wow this is so interesting. I really want to try a capsule hotel once. But the ryokan looks like exactly what a perfect family getaway should be. Side note, a lot of people have been mentioning how much I know about Japanese life recently, only because it comes up so often in conversation with me...only because I watch all your videos lol
Some people have asked where to book places. Here's a list of places you can try: www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/wiki/lodging www.booking.com/ www.priceline.com/ www.agoda.com/ www.kayak.co.jp/ www.tripadvisor.com/ www.hostelworld.com/ www.ryokan.or.jp/ www.airbnb.com/ www.homestay.com/ travel.rakuten.co.jp/ Good luck!
The quality of this video is insane, it's hard to believe that I can watch it for free. It seems like one of those videos contracted by a travel agency or something. Also, how has the "minpaku law" affected the price and availability of Airbnbs?
We stayed in a Minpaku, Minshuku, and Ryokan during our trip. It feels really authentic and our hosts were nice. They even hugged us and gave us souvenirs during our check-out. 💕
You said you're keeping it PG but you mentioned to ask about group pricing for love hotels ;). I was cracking up when you said that and I'm sure it wasn't intentional.
My intent was actually to just be aware that unlike regular hotels, you may not be able to just have friends drop by. Or say you're with a group of buddies and need a place to crash because the trains stopped running, you might not be allowed all into a single room.
The group pricing is useful when you want to hold a party. Love Hotels are evolving, it is not just for what you are thinking. Girls are the ones who usually use it for parties. Especially when you go for those themed ones. It is far more cheaper than booking a restaurant or a event hall.
Honestly, I think this is one of your best. This one departs from aspects of much of your content in a subtle but recognizable manner and, from my individual perspective, totally works.
You forgot to mention how Airbnb cannot guarantee a stay. Especially since the new laws, reservations can be cancelled within days before your arrival.
Tons of articles on AirBNB www.japantimes.co.jp/tag/airbnb/. But yes, I probably should have gotten into that a bit. My feeling was because the new law has been in place for near half a year now, that all the problems with cancelled bookings would have largely subsided (because only those with proper licenses would be listed now).
I went to Japan back in 2016 for a month. I spent my last 2 weeks in an Airbnb that was a hostel. I spent like $200 in total for my stay. My room had 6 capsule beds stacked on each other but they were made of wood so it was like sleeping in a wooden box. I went in July so it was Summer and it was really hot in there especially with no air flow. The other guests were pretty cool people. It was a co-ed hostel but it was mainly guys staying there. On the day I was checking out, I noticed the power was out. I just thought we were experiencing a blackout. Nope... turned out that the host was getting evicted 😐 that's when I found out that Airbnb was apparently illegal in Japan at that time. So, I got lucky that I got out on time but it sucked for the new guests that were arriving.
You can call the front desk. Also, as far as I know, that plastic cap on the lock could come off and let you get out if need be. It might trip an alarm though. In the case of emergency, I'd be surprised if all the doors didn't automatically unlocked. But I'm fairly uninitiated, so perhaps someone with more knowledge could step in.
I'm making a wild guess. Was the door locked before you order-in your food? I know for a fact Love Hotels have a rule about not making contact between guests and hotel staff. In most Love Hotels there are no one at the front desk. You check-in yourself. This is what I have observed in most Love Hotel documentary videos. So I'm guessing they locked your door so that you cannot come out and jump the staff who is bringing your food.
@@zam023 Well, the interesting thing is that I booked two love hotels, one knowingly (for the video), and one unknowingly (as part of the trip, but I thought it was a regular hotel). For both of them, they seemed like they were expecting me, so one came out from a door behind the empty check-in desk and showed me my reservation and asked if it was me. It was at this hotel that I got "locked" in. I set the time for the food to come in advance the night before. As far as I know, the door was locked up until the food came. They want to pass the food through the little door, I assume, to maintain privacy. But once that food was passed through, I'm fairly sure they automatically opened the door, because how else would I go pay at the machine downstairs. However, since I tried to open the door earlier, I thought I was locked in, so I called the front desk and asked what to do. They said come downstairs and pay. Sure enough, I was able to do that at the machine. For the other love hotel (that I unknowingly booked), there was a person behind a screen that was half pulled down. I can't remember the conversation, but I must have said I have a reservation and then I proceeded to pay in advance. So, my door was always open at that one. I think that place was trying to go mainstream, or be two things at once, because they had the drink bar and their pricing was higher than a normal love hotel (but honestly, it was the least impressive of all my accommodations).
This was a very interesting presentation. I have yet to spend any appreciable time in Japan (passing through airports on my way to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, etc.) but I REALLY want to explore Japan. The more of your vids I watch, the greater my cultural understanding appreciates. I am grateful for your efforts. Thank you.
I really appreciate your inclusion of accessible options in your videos. I use a wheelchair, and it can be difficult to find general accessibility information when planning a trip, but I've found many of your videos very helpful, thank you.
I stayed in a business hotel for my first (and soon to be second) trip to Japan. Yes, they're tiny, but they can be cheap if you shop around and you get some privacy. If your a solo traveller like me, they have everythng you need, privacy (with your own bathroom) and some have their own onsens. I try to choose mine based on distance to the train stations, so it makes commuting easy.
If you've been to Japan, how did you find the accommodations? I haven't traveled outside of Japan much, so can't really compare to other places around the world.
My boyfriend went just a few months ago in July for study abroad in Tokyo. He stayed in myCube, something our college in San Diego sets up for them. The floor was divided by gender and he realized he didn’t even need to bring any pajamas on his trip since myCube gave new pajamas every night. Breakfast was even included in that hotel. It’s very inexpensive as well. He loved it. Aside from that, he loved everything about Japan and he’s hoping to take me next year. I can’t wait.
I've done all of them except capsule. For longer stay definitely, use AirBnB. However newer laws make it much much harder to use. Hostels are cheap, but I hate them, the beds are really terrible, especially in the Tokyo area. For short stays definitely check out the Love Hotels, usually less than $50US a night and large room and comfortable beds. There usually a couple near the airport so in case you have an early morning flight and the trains do not run that early, you are close by.
One of the things you forgot to mention was that older hotels and some new ones allow smoking in the room. One hotel that we stayed in had a sento and tatami mats but it absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke. And coming from a smoke free country it was like travelling back to the 80s!
Life Where I'm From we’ve been to three different types of accommodation when we were in Japan. First was via Airbnb in Nagoya and Osaka. Those accommodations were cool as we get to experience genuine Japanese household - from tatami floors to their toilet and bath. Second was a capsule hotel in Osaka. And then a legit hotel when we took the Osaka-Kyoto trip again. I would love to experience ryokan next time and the onsen. Love going back to Japan again and again.
Grateful that I grew up with a military dad. Military towns tend to always have a sizable Asian population, and if you go to an Asian friend’s house, you learn really quick to take your damn shoes off. In college, my roommate was of Japanese descent, and she forgot to tell me to take off my shoes when she brought me and some of our friends to her parents’ home for a dinner. I still knew to do it due to my childhood, and her parents smiled so BIG when they saw me do it.
So glad to hear one of your favourite RUclipsrs mention another one of your favourite RUclipsrs. The vlogbrothers are the reason I started watching dedicated youtube channels and not just random cat videos :)
Id like to see a “what to wear in Japan” video. There are so many videos about harajuku street fashion, but not any about what the average local wears. Im about to study abroad in Japan, and I don’t want to stick out anymore than I already will as a gaijin. Help!
Honestly you can wear the same clothes as in any modern western/asian metropole. Just adjust after the season and be respectful at shrines and what not.
When I was in Tokyo back in October I noticed women of all ages dressed REALLY well. Their taste seem to be towards the classy and chic side on default.
Hello, I've living in Japan for a while and well, as for what I can tell and what my friends say too the rule of thumb over here is that the bust normally is completely covered here in japan, while from the waist down is more ”Free” to say so. On weekdays, normally, the predominant colors are typical office colors and opaque green colors. On the other hand, weekends are as free as possible, at least in Shinjuku, you can find almost anything but still the colors on "50%+" people just add a spectrum of light browns and paletes of soft colors and some stylish accents. If you would like to check, I'll recommend you to give a look to cheap and popular clothes brands like GU (www.gu-japan.com) and Uniqlo (www.uniqlo.com)'s websites as on the adds and promo pictures display to a certain extent the typical common style on weekends. I hope this helps! :D if I can help you with anything else I'll try to answer gladly. Have a nice day!
Wow, you totally beat us on making this video. We were planning to do the same topic xD I stay in an AirBNB and it's super affordable compared to many countries that I've been to. Tokyo is cheaper than Seattle at the moment.
IMO Tokyo's dirt cheap compared to many (most?) major cities in the US, much less Seattle (the price for 1BRs in downtown Seattle are pushing $3K+). Average meal prices for eating out for low-mid end dining is 2-3X as well. I'm always struck by how many great low-cost options to eat out that Japan (and most Asian countries, honestly) have vs the US.
@@lhl definitely. Even fast food here is good quality. I had Karage last night with a big bowl of rice and miso for 600 yen. And the quality is so much better than anything in the US at that price range.
Toyoko Inn ! My favorite !! I think it is a great option for people looking for affordable accommodation in metropolitan areas. If they still allow smoking in some rooms, just make sure you book a non-smoking room (if you are a non-smoker).
As someone saving to travel to japan for a rather long holiday I am just thrilled by the quality of your videos. Thank you for the helpful, well spoken information.
I’m really sick and currently binging all your videos. So interesting! I’d love to learn basic Japanese and visit with my family. It seems like an incredible place. I also love learning the rules. The one I loved the most so far was the school lunch video. This should be standard world wide!
lol Much my response. Was fine until he showed that. Ewwww. Nope nope NOPE! Bad enough our bitty spiders here in Canada (though they can get a bit bigger out on the coast. Here in the mountains, they're pretty small. Even the Daddy Long Legs aren't that bad.). But yeah, I freaked out because of a large MOTH in my room. Never mind giant spiders. Ugh. Ugh. Yeah, maybe I'll just stay home and not travel. . .rotflol
Elentarien LoL. Better not visit here in Australia. Large but I’ve seen huntsmen spiders larger around here and I live in one of the large metropolitan cities!
when i was there with my (now ex) wife we stayed at a variety of places, part of her job is organizing accomodation for japanese VIP's visiting her company in london, uk, so when we were in japan we travelled a little and stayed in hotels and ryoken. it didn't take long for me to get used to communal bathing, no one else seemed to care so after a while neither did i. japanese breakfast was a little difficult for me, luckily even the most traditional place we stayed had toast and tea. the best experience was arriving at a ryoken in the snow, we were the only guests, the staff had waited for us to arrive cos we were late, but a traditional ryoken and sliding doors opened out to a garden covered in snow.
I think you should try more hostels. They have been very kind to me in my time in Japan. With a mix from repurposed homes to dedicated capsule hotel accommodations all from different hostels. The owners are always very friendly and try to make small talk, it ends up being very good for a tourist as well.
I usually stay at business hotels when I visit Japaan, usually with 2 days spent at an onsen ryokan. The hotels in Japan are the cleanest in the world.
THAT'S WHAT MY BROTHER SAID JAPAN IS THE CLEANLINESS PLACE IN THE WORLD ,......JUST LOOKING AT THE VITOS YOU CAN SEE HOW EVERY THING IS SO CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL.
I've mainly used Airbnb in Japan. They're all good enough for casual travelers if you just pick one with high rated reviews and host. Capsule hotel and ryokan were cool too. Might as well tried them all to experience it since you're already there.
After stating for three weeks in Japan last Autumn, I would personally book hostels again for my next trip. Hostels are incredible in Japan. You can get a night's stay for as low as $11 dollars in the shoulder seasons (Fall and Winter). Very clean, great atmosphere, and well worth the price. I would never spend a hundred bucks on a regular hotel when I get nothing out of the extra cost.
I once stayed at a Hostel in Queenstown NZ. It was really cool, had a big kitchen for me to make my instant noodles in. Only downside were my bunkmates. Group of Aussie, they were fine, but they blasted the room heater as high as possible. It got to probably over 30c in the tiny room. I'd gladly stay in a Hostel again.
Dude, that capsule hotel in the shotengai near Okayama station is literally my favourite capsule hotel. Sad now to think that i actually have a favourite one, but i had some wonderful nostalgia kick in when i saw it here.
I AM SO THANKFUL 4.YOUR VITO,I,M HERE IN USA. AND MY BROTHER WAS THERE IN JAPAN, HE SAID IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE HE EVER SAW IN HIS LIFE EVERY PLACE HE WENT TO WAS SO CLEAN ,HE WAS AMAZED HOW ALL THE STREETS AND BUILDING, WAS SO VERY CLEAN AND THE PEOPLE ARE SO GOOD TO YOU AND DRESSED SO MODEST AND CLEAN LOOKING ,AND WOMEN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL, THEY RESPECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS NOT LIKE THE WOMEN HERE HALF NAKED.wanting men to look at them.HE COULD FEEL THE GOOD IN ALL THE PEOPLE IN JAPAN. HE LOVED IT THERE..TK.U.AGAIN 4.YR.HARD WORK .PLEASE DO MORE.THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I. EVER SAW JAPAN, AND I LOVE IT.
Whenever i got to japan, i prefer minpaku/ airbnb's. I have my privacy, it's cheap, comfy, i can cook my own meals and most of all i have a lot of options to choose from. I can choose the most convenient location for me
Still my favourite capsule hotel in Japan. When I went there last year it was the same price as it was when I was there in Okayama in 2004. Okayama... you are a wonderful place to call home.
Wow! this was super helpful for me as I'm doing a business assignment at the moment where I have to plan a family trip to Japan for under $10,000 AUD. Thank you again for another awesome video :)
I love booking air bnbs when we go anywhere. Gives us a look into life there and our first stop is the supermarkets. It's a good learning experience and I get snacks and can cook. Ngl that hostel looks nice for the 3 of us.
I found your commetary of your videos very soothing. You should try being a narrator or something. Very interesting and convincing tone of voice indeed!
I could see a love hotel being useful for when you miss the last train at the end of the day and you don't want to sleep at the station or in a small tube :P
I loved the ryokan my husband and I went to in Hakone! The price was "very "nice at well coming it at $500/ person. We also stayed at a Sheraton in Minato. I had no idea that the western hotels also charge you per person per night. I expected to pay the $165, but ended up paying $300+. I was just so surprised and I couldn't argue with the front desk since I didnt know! But now i do so for anyone who is traveling make sure if you're paying per night per person or just per night!
This mostly depends on the country. In Japan you get mostly charged by Person... so if you book a double bed room for a single person but you are not alone, expect a additional charge for the second Person. I remember in Korea all the Hotels i booked for 1 Person had the same price as for 2 People.
JiSiN3000 that’s how it is here in the states, unless noted otherwise, you book the room. Regardless if you’re 1 or to the room capacity, you still pay that price. It was my first time going to Japan and I was soo excited that I had no idea! I can understand the ryokan charging per person though. That one makes sense as you’re there to use their amenities and they could provide you with dinner and breakfast.
Oh my God!! The Ryokan you stayed in was the one I stayed the second night of a study abroad program before classes actually started! Amazing place with an amazing onsen
in my country, even if there is no raised floor or step like that, we normaly take our shoes before entering someone house (or apartment) in front of their door(before we enter their house). and there are no slippers so we just walk barefoot
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Staying a few days in a ryokan has become a goal now.
In reference to 15:11, I think I "sinned" by not putting on my Yukata at a lodge in Takayama due to inexperience at the time. The folks at the breakfast buffet gave me all kinds of looks. I never repeated this again!
Great video, I just got back from Japan and stayed at the first cabin capsule hotels, they are so awesome and very affordable next time I travel there alone I will be stay there for sure.
great informative vid, thanks! you should put up a price range for each type of accomodation, when you sometimes circle or highlight signage for pricing or features, its completelyin japanese, which i would imagine not everyone can read lol.
Lots of vegan foods, just type in vegan Japan, or while you're there take an Airbnb by a local to show you how to make lots of vegan dishes! @Apurva Gore
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I would love to visit Japan it is such a beautiful place with beautiful people and customs.
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I just can’t get over how good your videos are. The HD quality, and the editing is absolutely outstanding! Keep up the good work!!
WilliMel Not long before he hits a well deserved 1m subs! 🎉
I agree. That's why 's sponsored by Audible. Well deserved.
*accidentally books love hotel with your platonic friend due to good price *
I don't know if it is like this anymore but when my best friend and I went to Japan 6 years ago we had a hard time getting into any of them because they wouldn't let two women stay in a room together. :(
“Accidentally”
@@UFOHunterNikki this surprising because in most of those, everything in it is either automated or the receptionist is behind a screen/curtain, just a pass where hands can go through and they can't see you and they don't directly talk to you.
How did they even know you were two women ? Are you sure it was a love hotel ??
*this love ain't gon' be platonic for long, boy.*
Well since we are here 🤨
"For a relaxing time, make it ryokan time." Hehe, I see what you did there. Well played.
I don't get it? 😅
@@FiveOClockTea IT is a play on a quote from the movie Lost in Translation: "For relaxing times, make it Suntory time." ruclips.net/video/FiQnH450hPM/видео.html
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@@LifeWhereImFrom &trekkeruss oooh, I see, thanks a lot 😊
I've only watched that movie once, and in german to boot, so I didn't even think of it 😄
Mr Bob Harris!!
Its channels like this that allow me to travel through Japan without actually doing it because I'm broke af. One day!!!
Get a job in Japan, two birds one stone.
Rasta Fonz you probably meant to be funny, but it isn’t funny at all. And you’re just dragging down all males with you bud.
True. I barely make ends meet.
If you're going by yourself, $3,000 should be enough for a decent stay. Which will equal out to saving less than $9 each day for a year.
Traveling to Japan is actually pretty cheap, ~$700 for a flight if you book far enough ahead and you can make it a couple weeks on less than $1000. Speaking from experience as I've done it twice from the US.
I don't know if you will see this comment, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for making these videos. Although my health would never allow it, it's my dream to visit Japan someday. Seeing your videos is a wonderful experience and let's me feel as if I am close to visiting as I can be. どうもありがとうございました
For anyone traveling to Japan, you must consider a Ryokan at least once! I was a bit worried about staying in a Ryokan for the first time because of the public bathing and wearing gowns around the hotel but it ended up being an unforgettable part of our trip to Japan. I loved staying in a traditional room, eating a traditional Japanese breakfast and using the spa. The washrooms/spa is awkward at first but after a few minutes you quickly get used to it and it's a great place to chill out.
Love hotel or escape room? You decide!
Why not both? It sure adds to the excitement /jk
“Let's play a game"
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What’s a escape hotel
L C 🤣🤣🤣👍
It's_Wolfia Playz I don't know and don't want to find out!
I just rediscovered this video and made me reminisce about our first trip to Japan and we didn't realized our hotel is a.. Love Hotel. It was private, chic, spacious, and frankly-speaking, becoming more family friendly. When we booked the hotel for 3 nights, it was very cheap (a plus for us), the bathrooms are spacious, the bathtub/jacuzzi can fit like 4-5 people! The toiletries and towels are a lot, as well as pillows. I can't complain. There was even a pachinko machine at the corner, and the television shows even got those karaoke channels. Then we started noticing some unusual stuff like 2 undercounter fridge for drinks and snacks, and a separate counter for edible underwear, a vibrator/massage hand gadget covered in plastic (for hygiene purposes), a brand new fancy feather (again covered in plastic to keep it clean before use), and the multi-colored lights inside the bathroom that has its own TV and adult channels with blurred private parts. :P
all in all, still an interesting experience.
I'd freak out a little if I could not open the door of my hotel room in a foreign country all by myself
My thoughts exactly. I saw the pods and immediately felt sick , what if I can't operate the doors and I'm stuck in that tiny space.
@@RITZYRUTHY The pods does not have a door. Just something you pull down to close and up to open.
Yeah that was freaky about not being able to open the door in the love hotel. I wonder what the logic of that is ? To stop people sneaking out without paying ?
@@TahitianBlissMeeBee there was a option to open the door from the inside in a emergency but otherwise you had to call to the front desk to request to open the door.
juandenz2008 the point of a love hotel is for privacy with you and your “mate”. That’s why you don’t see any workers there as you are there to be discreet. I think the point of the door being self locked is one reason of escaping without pay, but mainly for people to not enter so you are not bothered. I too think it’s weird though lol.
Oh wow this is so interesting. I really want to try a capsule hotel once. But the ryokan looks like exactly what a perfect family getaway should be. Side note, a lot of people have been mentioning how much I know about Japanese life recently, only because it comes up so often in conversation with me...only because I watch all your videos lol
I lived in Japan for 10+ years, so watching your channel always makes me feel 懐かしい. You do a nice job.
Some people have asked where to book places. Here's a list of places you can try:
www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel/wiki/lodging
www.booking.com/
www.priceline.com/
www.agoda.com/
www.kayak.co.jp/
www.tripadvisor.com/
www.hostelworld.com/
www.ryokan.or.jp/
www.airbnb.com/
www.homestay.com/
travel.rakuten.co.jp/
Good luck!
also rakuten travel, this usually has good deals (maybe only in japanese?) and I recently heard about trivago but never tried the latter.
@@Sally0602 Thanks. It's weird, I thought I had that in there but I didn't. So I fixed it. Cheers!
I’ve been preparing to go to Japan for years because of this man right here
The quality of this video is insane, it's hard to believe that I can watch it for free. It seems like one of those videos contracted by a travel agency or something.
Also, how has the "minpaku law" affected the price and availability of Airbnbs?
Me: Those minpaku look so charming.
Me: *sees giant spider* NEVERMIND.
He could have shown a healthy annoyed mukade :-)
We stayed in a Minpaku, Minshuku, and Ryokan during our trip. It feels really authentic and our hosts were nice. They even hugged us and gave us souvenirs during our check-out. 💕
You said you're keeping it PG but you mentioned to ask about group pricing for love hotels ;). I was cracking up when you said that and I'm sure it wasn't intentional.
My intent was actually to just be aware that unlike regular hotels, you may not be able to just have friends drop by. Or say you're with a group of buddies and need a place to crash because the trains stopped running, you might not be allowed all into a single room.
@@LifeWhereImFrom I had figured that was what you meant. It still didn't keep my mind from running into the gutter and cracking up though.
The group pricing is useful when you want to hold a party. Love Hotels are evolving, it is not just for what you are thinking. Girls are the ones who usually use it for parties. Especially when you go for those themed ones. It is far more cheaper than booking a restaurant or a event hall.
That's actually 100% PG....to mention a love hotel is not openly talking about sexual content XD love hotels are used for a variety of reasons.
Matando do you know what your user name means in spanish
i hope it is not intentional
Canadian: let’s see if that’s real maple syrup
*IT WASNT*
Honestly, I think this is one of your best. This one departs from aspects of much of your content in a subtle but recognizable manner and, from my individual perspective, totally works.
You forgot to mention how Airbnb cannot guarantee a stay. Especially since the new laws, reservations can be cancelled within days before your arrival.
sau That’s true, we nearly fell victim to this but luckily our host in Tokyo kept the room for us
Thank you for the info!
Tons of articles on AirBNB www.japantimes.co.jp/tag/airbnb/. But yes, I probably should have gotten into that a bit. My feeling was because the new law has been in place for near half a year now, that all the problems with cancelled bookings would have largely subsided (because only those with proper licenses would be listed now).
Thank you for telling us!! I feel like most of these video lack detailed information. Especially pricing
Your description of Ryokan as the destination is SO spot on. I went to Kurokawa and stayed at Yamabiko Ryokan and it was such an amazing experience.
This is by far the best way to understand things...believe me.. . Your way of explaining as well as editing the vedio is on a whole different level
I went to Japan back in 2016 for a month. I spent my last 2 weeks in an Airbnb that was a hostel. I spent like $200 in total for my stay. My room had 6 capsule beds stacked on each other but they were made of wood so it was like sleeping in a wooden box. I went in July so it was Summer and it was really hot in there especially with no air flow. The other guests were pretty cool people. It was a co-ed hostel but it was mainly guys staying there. On the day I was checking out, I noticed the power was out. I just thought we were experiencing a blackout. Nope... turned out that the host was getting evicted 😐 that's when I found out that Airbnb was apparently illegal in Japan at that time. So, I got lucky that I got out on time but it sucked for the new guests that were arriving.
The Love Hotel locks you in?? That's creepy. What if you change your mind??
RainAngel111 thanks to ‘Life Where I’m From’ you now know ahead of time ☺️
You can call the front desk. Also, as far as I know, that plastic cap on the lock could come off and let you get out if need be. It might trip an alarm though. In the case of emergency, I'd be surprised if all the doors didn't automatically unlocked. But I'm fairly uninitiated, so perhaps someone with more knowledge could step in.
@@LifeWhereImFrom I hope so. A fire would be pretty bad if you are locked in.
I'm making a wild guess. Was the door locked before you order-in your food? I know for a fact Love Hotels have a rule about not making contact between guests and hotel staff. In most Love Hotels there are no one at the front desk. You check-in yourself. This is what I have observed in most Love Hotel documentary videos. So I'm guessing they locked your door so that you cannot come out and jump the staff who is bringing your food.
@@zam023 Well, the interesting thing is that I booked two love hotels, one knowingly (for the video), and one unknowingly (as part of the trip, but I thought it was a regular hotel). For both of them, they seemed like they were expecting me, so one came out from a door behind the empty check-in desk and showed me my reservation and asked if it was me. It was at this hotel that I got "locked" in. I set the time for the food to come in advance the night before. As far as I know, the door was locked up until the food came. They want to pass the food through the little door, I assume, to maintain privacy. But once that food was passed through, I'm fairly sure they automatically opened the door, because how else would I go pay at the machine downstairs. However, since I tried to open the door earlier, I thought I was locked in, so I called the front desk and asked what to do. They said come downstairs and pay. Sure enough, I was able to do that at the machine. For the other love hotel (that I unknowingly booked), there was a person behind a screen that was half pulled down. I can't remember the conversation, but I must have said I have a reservation and then I proceeded to pay in advance. So, my door was always open at that one. I think that place was trying to go mainstream, or be two things at once, because they had the drink bar and their pricing was higher than a normal love hotel (but honestly, it was the least impressive of all my accommodations).
This was a very interesting presentation. I have yet to spend any appreciable time in Japan (passing through airports on my way to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, etc.) but I REALLY want to explore Japan. The more of your vids I watch, the greater my cultural understanding appreciates. I am grateful for your efforts. Thank you.
I really appreciate your inclusion of accessible options in your videos. I use a wheelchair, and it can be difficult to find general accessibility information when planning a trip, but I've found many of your videos very helpful, thank you.
I stayed in a business hotel for my first (and soon to be second) trip to Japan. Yes, they're tiny, but they can be cheap if you shop around and you get some privacy. If your a solo traveller like me, they have everythng you need, privacy (with your own bathroom) and some have their own onsens. I try to choose mine based on distance to the train stations, so it makes commuting easy.
I was born and raised in Japan and I find what he says mostly right on. Well done 😀
If you've been to Japan, how did you find the accommodations? I haven't traveled outside of Japan much, so can't really compare to other places around the world.
Life Where I'm From weve stayed at pricey hotels and pricey ryokans. Next spring, we will be staying at a registered airbnb.
My boyfriend went just a few months ago in July for study abroad in Tokyo. He stayed in myCube, something our college in San Diego sets up for them. The floor was divided by gender and he realized he didn’t even need to bring any pajamas on his trip since myCube gave new pajamas every night. Breakfast was even included in that hotel. It’s very inexpensive as well. He loved it. Aside from that, he loved everything about Japan and he’s hoping to take me next year. I can’t wait.
I've done all of them except capsule. For longer stay definitely, use AirBnB. However newer laws make it much much harder to use. Hostels are cheap, but I hate them, the beds are really terrible, especially in the Tokyo area. For short stays definitely check out the Love Hotels, usually less than $50US a night and large room and comfortable beds. There usually a couple near the airport so in case you have an early morning flight and the trains do not run that early, you are close by.
One of the things you forgot to mention was that older hotels and some new ones allow smoking in the room. One hotel that we stayed in had a sento and tatami mats but it absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke. And coming from a smoke free country it was like travelling back to the 80s!
Life Where I'm From we’ve been to three different types of accommodation when we were in Japan. First was via Airbnb in Nagoya and Osaka. Those accommodations were cool as we get to experience genuine Japanese household - from tatami floors to their toilet and bath. Second was a capsule hotel in Osaka. And then a legit hotel when we took the Osaka-Kyoto trip again. I would love to experience ryokan next time and the onsen. Love going back to Japan again and again.
The Pro and Con pictures KILL ME.😂 I just have to share how much I enjoy this channel! I feel prepared to go to Japan! Hopefully soon!
Grateful that I grew up with a military dad. Military towns tend to always have a sizable Asian population, and if you go to an Asian friend’s house, you learn really quick to take your damn shoes off.
In college, my roommate was of Japanese descent, and she forgot to tell me to take off my shoes when she brought me and some of our friends to her parents’ home for a dinner. I still knew to do it due to my childhood, and her parents smiled so BIG when they saw me do it.
So glad to hear one of your favourite RUclipsrs mention another one of your favourite RUclipsrs. The vlogbrothers are the reason I started watching dedicated youtube channels and not just random cat videos :)
Id like to see a “what to wear in Japan” video. There are so many videos about harajuku street fashion, but not any about what the average local wears.
Im about to study abroad in Japan, and I don’t want to stick out anymore than I already will as a gaijin. Help!
Honestly you can wear the same clothes as in any modern western/asian metropole. Just adjust after the season and be respectful at shrines and what not.
When I was in Tokyo back in October I noticed women of all ages dressed REALLY well. Their taste seem to be towards the classy and chic side on default.
I think Rachel from Rachelandjunsadventures did a video on this once.
Hello, I've living in Japan for a while and well, as for what I can tell and what my friends say too the rule of thumb over here is that the bust normally is completely covered here in japan, while from the waist down is more ”Free” to say so. On weekdays, normally, the predominant colors are typical office colors and opaque green colors. On the other hand, weekends are as free as possible, at least in Shinjuku, you can find almost anything but still the colors on "50%+" people just add a spectrum of light browns and paletes of soft colors and some stylish accents. If you would like to check, I'll recommend you to give a look to cheap and popular clothes brands like GU (www.gu-japan.com) and Uniqlo (www.uniqlo.com)'s websites as on the adds and promo pictures display to a certain extent the typical common style on weekends. I hope this helps! :D if I can help you with anything else I'll try to answer gladly. Have a nice day!
amandaggogo nah she just did a fall lookbook of her outfits and explained that cleavage is a no in japan
Wow, you totally beat us on making this video. We were planning to do the same topic xD I stay in an AirBNB and it's super affordable compared to many countries that I've been to. Tokyo is cheaper than Seattle at the moment.
IMO Tokyo's dirt cheap compared to many (most?) major cities in the US, much less Seattle (the price for 1BRs in downtown Seattle are pushing $3K+). Average meal prices for eating out for low-mid end dining is 2-3X as well. I'm always struck by how many great low-cost options to eat out that Japan (and most Asian countries, honestly) have vs the US.
@@lhl definitely. Even fast food here is good quality. I had Karage last night with a big bowl of rice and miso for 600 yen. And the quality is so much better than anything in the US at that price range.
Toyoko Inn ! My favorite !! I think it is a great option for people looking for affordable accommodation in metropolitan areas. If they still allow smoking in some rooms, just make sure you book a non-smoking room (if you are a non-smoker).
As someone saving to travel to japan for a rather long holiday I am just thrilled by the quality of your videos. Thank you for the helpful, well spoken information.
I’m really sick and currently binging all your videos. So interesting! I’d love to learn basic Japanese and visit with my family. It seems like an incredible place. I also love learning the rules. The one I loved the most so far was the school lunch video. This should be standard world wide!
I enjoyed how engaging and humourous this episode was! Well done, interesting indeed
“I feel like I should be doing something... but I’m tired.”
Lol my life in one sentence!!
I just booked a capsule hotel, 13 nights for $300! Very excited, although I'm not going until November.
Andrew Mystic which oneee? Is it only male? Is it close to the center of Tokyo?
LOL Shin for the Cons.. Loved how your Kids were the Mascots for the Pros and Cons lol!!!
Can't lie, those love hotels seem like a pretty sweet spot to stay at!
Me Watching video: Japanese hotels looks great. I want to visit! *shows a picture of spider*.....nope.
lol Much my response. Was fine until he showed that. Ewwww. Nope nope NOPE! Bad enough our bitty spiders here in Canada (though they can get a bit bigger out on the coast. Here in the mountains, they're pretty small. Even the Daddy Long Legs aren't that bad.). But yeah, I freaked out because of a large MOTH in my room. Never mind giant spiders. Ugh. Ugh. Yeah, maybe I'll just stay home and not travel. . .rotflol
Elentarien LoL. Better not visit here in Australia. Large but I’ve seen huntsmen spiders larger around here and I live in one of the large metropolitan cities!
omg I'm so glad I saw your comment before it came up 😓
I felt the same 😅😅😅
greg, not really related to the video but would it be possible to see what a gym or fitness center looks like in Japan?
Doing something kind of like that... but kind of not.
Lol we were thinking about doing a video like this! But, you are generally not allowed to film inside gyms
Yes please!
@@LifeWhereImFrom This would be cool, I have been looking into Japan for about a year and this is something I have wondered too!
Did he ever do it? would love to check it out as well!!!
when i was there with my (now ex) wife we stayed at a variety of places, part of her job is organizing accomodation for japanese VIP's visiting her company in london, uk, so when we were in japan we travelled a little and stayed in hotels and ryoken. it didn't take long for me to get used to communal bathing, no one else seemed to care so after a while neither did i. japanese breakfast was a little difficult for me, luckily even the most traditional place we stayed had toast and tea.
the best experience was arriving at a ryoken in the snow, we were the only guests, the staff had waited for us to arrive cos we were late, but a traditional ryoken and sliding doors opened out to a garden covered in snow.
I think you should try more hostels. They have been very kind to me in my time in Japan. With a mix from repurposed homes to dedicated capsule hotel accommodations all from different hostels. The owners are always very friendly and try to make small talk, it ends up being very good for a tourist as well.
I usually stay at business hotels when I visit Japaan, usually with 2 days spent at an onsen ryokan. The hotels in Japan are the cleanest in the world.
THAT'S WHAT MY BROTHER SAID JAPAN IS THE CLEANLINESS PLACE IN THE WORLD ,......JUST LOOKING AT THE VITOS YOU CAN SEE HOW EVERY THING IS SO CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL.
I've mainly used Airbnb in Japan. They're all good enough for casual travelers if you just pick one with high rated reviews and host.
Capsule hotel and ryokan were cool too. Might as well tried them all to experience it since you're already there.
4:56 love the french translation, very funny. I had to read to other langages to understand the full meaning. Charmant!
10:03 I think this is my favorite type of air refreshener hanging around 😁👌
After stating for three weeks in Japan last Autumn, I would personally book hostels again for my next trip. Hostels are incredible in Japan. You can get a night's stay for as low as $11 dollars in the shoulder seasons (Fall and Winter). Very clean, great atmosphere, and well worth the price. I would never spend a hundred bucks on a regular hotel when I get nothing out of the extra cost.
I love the airplane window view shots before the pros and cons
I always respect creator with full informative long videos with few ads by watch all ads.
I once stayed at a Hostel in Queenstown NZ. It was really cool, had a big kitchen for me to make my instant noodles in. Only downside were my bunkmates. Group of Aussie, they were fine, but they blasted the room heater as high as possible. It got to probably over 30c in the tiny room.
I'd gladly stay in a Hostel again.
Dude, that capsule hotel in the shotengai near Okayama station is literally my favourite capsule hotel. Sad now to think that i actually have a favourite one, but i had some wonderful nostalgia kick in when i saw it here.
Thank u for filling youtube with amazing quality content!
I AM SO THANKFUL 4.YOUR VITO,I,M HERE IN USA. AND MY BROTHER WAS THERE IN JAPAN, HE SAID IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE HE EVER SAW IN HIS LIFE EVERY PLACE HE WENT TO WAS SO CLEAN ,HE WAS AMAZED HOW ALL THE STREETS AND BUILDING, WAS SO VERY CLEAN AND THE PEOPLE ARE SO GOOD TO YOU AND DRESSED SO MODEST AND CLEAN LOOKING ,AND WOMEN ARE SO BEAUTIFUL, THEY RESPECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS NOT LIKE THE WOMEN HERE HALF NAKED.wanting men to look at them.HE COULD FEEL THE GOOD IN ALL THE PEOPLE IN JAPAN. HE LOVED IT THERE..TK.U.AGAIN 4.YR.HARD WORK .PLEASE DO MORE.THIS IS THE ONLY TIME I. EVER SAW JAPAN, AND I LOVE IT.
Whenever i got to japan, i prefer minpaku/ airbnb's. I have my privacy, it's cheap, comfy, i can cook my own meals and most of all i have a lot of options to choose from. I can choose the most convenient location for me
21:45
"I bet you were wondering where the piano music was coming from"
21:47
*me, dying*
omg... lol... wow
oh hey there, funny to see you from TabiEats here!! KuroNeko! :)
Who is he?
The tissue box on the headrest was a dead giveaway that it's a love hotel. ;D
I love how nice Japanese hotel is. So dramatic!
Thank you for your hard work at putting this together, the editing style is amazing!
Still my favourite capsule hotel in Japan. When I went there last year it was the same price as it was when I was there in Okayama in 2004.
Okayama... you are a wonderful place to call home.
Wow! this was super helpful for me as I'm doing a business assignment at the moment where I have to plan a family trip to Japan for under $10,000 AUD. Thank you again for another awesome video :)
Oh hey, and I was just going to Japan in December!
kero perfect timing then! Our videos will provide you with tips/guides on things to do so check them out 👌
I love booking air bnbs when we go anywhere. Gives us a look into life there and our first stop is the supermarkets. It's a good learning experience and I get snacks and can cook.
Ngl that hostel looks nice for the 3 of us.
wow you went all out making this one
I found your commetary of your videos very soothing. You should try being a narrator or something. Very interesting and convincing tone of voice indeed!
gone through soooo many japan hotell vids and this one is the most helpful i've ever come across! thank you!
Another great quality video. I am looking forward for more and keep up the good work.
I could see a love hotel being useful for when you miss the last train at the end of the day and you don't want to sleep at the station or in a small tube :P
I enjoyed the senic breaks of rice fields and koi fish between sections of your video.
I loved the ryokan my husband and I went to in Hakone! The price was "very "nice at well coming it at $500/ person. We also stayed at a Sheraton in Minato. I had no idea that the western hotels also charge you per person per night. I expected to pay the $165, but ended up paying $300+. I was just so surprised and I couldn't argue with the front desk since I didnt know! But now i do so for anyone who is traveling make sure if you're paying per night per person or just per night!
This mostly depends on the country.
In Japan you get mostly charged by Person... so if you book a double bed room for a single person but you are not alone, expect a additional charge for the second Person.
I remember in Korea all the Hotels i booked for 1 Person had the same price as for 2 People.
JiSiN3000 that’s how it is here in the states, unless noted otherwise, you book the room. Regardless if you’re 1 or to the room capacity, you still pay that price.
It was my first time going to Japan and I was soo excited that I had no idea! I can understand the ryokan charging per person though. That one makes sense as you’re there to use their amenities and they could provide you with dinner and breakfast.
$500/person for how many nights?
lalilulelo for one night
@@lalilulelo In Hakone that is a moderate price per night. They range from about $150-$2500 per person per night.
6:31 ASMR, so soothing tbh, even if it was short. 😭
We need more mommy & aiko's voiceover !
Oh my God!! The Ryokan you stayed in was the one I stayed the second night of a study abroad program before classes actually started! Amazing place with an amazing onsen
in my country, even if there is no raised floor or step like that, we normaly take our shoes before entering someone house (or apartment) in front of their door(before we enter their house). and there are no slippers so we just walk barefoot
Staying a few days in a ryokan has become a goal now.
In reference to 15:11, I think I "sinned" by not putting on my Yukata at a lodge in Takayama due to inexperience at the time. The folks at the breakfast buffet gave me all kinds of looks. I never repeated this again!
I have no real reason to, but I just subbed to your channel. Cant get enough of this
The opening scene was funny 😂 Another great video!
I loved the b-roll scenes.. so picturesque!
Greg, I love your video style. Keep it up man!
Honestly your videos are so good and informative! Can’t wait to see more from you! 👌
Thanks for the relaxing transitions. They're all I needed.
I really enjoyed this video! Very informative and the B-roll gave it a nice touch
that pros and cons photo is awesome
You're missing out kenkoland. A mix of hotels and waterpark and more than 30 types of onsen bath and food court and karaoke and just everything!
Love love japan ....everything almost so perfect... so much to learn from them
Just ran across your channel but had to say your videos are remarkably well made
What do you do in the event of a fire at the Love Hotel?!?!?!?
Also, nice b-roll scenes. 👍
Ha! I used to work in that Ryokan way back in 1992. It's in Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi. Fun times.
Great video, I just got back from Japan and stayed at the first cabin capsule hotels, they are so awesome and very affordable next time I travel there alone I will be stay there for sure.
When I went to Tokyo, I stayed at Khaosan Tokyo Samurai, in Asakusa. It was my first foray in a hostel and I rather liked it.
great informative vid, thanks! you should put up a price range for each type of accomodation, when you sometimes circle or highlight signage for pricing or features, its completelyin japanese, which i would imagine not everyone can read lol.
Very informative video. The pros and cons were a great summary 😊
I love this video, so insightful with scenic views inserted. Definitely want to stay in a ryokan one day.
Can you do a video for what vegetarians can eat in Japan??
This is something I'd love to see too
Tofu
sushi and maki!
Grass
Lots of vegan foods, just type in vegan Japan, or while you're there take an Airbnb by a local to show you how to make lots of vegan dishes! @Apurva Gore
I just love your videos.... so thorough..... and I’m just getting started
Enjoy watching your videos! Love Japan. I just came back and I can't wait to go back!
I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I would love to visit Japan it is such a beautiful place with beautiful people and customs.