My family and I went on our first trip to Japan 🇯🇵 and hired Toshi as our guide! He is totally incredible! Very knowledgeable and took us to all the famous places in Japan! I highly recommend booking him as your guide! We had the best experience with him.
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In my experience unless you are really on a very low budget travel, there are fews points I didn't agree. 1. hotel breakfast buffets, although it's a bit expense which cost 2000 ~ 4000yen. but in Japan it's not always easy find restraurant or coffee that serving breakfast near your hotel, most of them are not open at the morning. even if you can find some fast food chain, there will be crowded. So it's not worthing your time to find breakfast outside. 2. Buy ticket at the counter. Yeah, I agree this can save a money, but booking in advance will have less flexibility for your trip. Consider there are trains every 3-5 minutes in Tokaido Shinkansen. sometimes it's more convenient to purchase ticket when you arrive the station. unless you will board the train at busy hours and want to reserve a seat at window. 3. Convenient store are more expensive than supermarket. but they are more convenient, isn't it? If you need to buy a bottle of water or snack It doesn't have so much difference.
Depending on your budget .. u can get all you can eat A5 Wagyu buffet ranging from around ¥7000 diy yakiniku style to ¥11000+ for teppanyaki style cooked by chef around Tokyo…if go for lunch normally will be cheaper
That’s wildly expensive. I had A5 Kobe beef on a stick in Kobe for 600 yen, and honestly it tasted better than the A5 wagyu my friend had imported for hundreds of dollars.
Osaka's Kuromon Market is quite touristy, but the last time I was there the wagyu skewers were 1000-2000. Still not cheap but much better than Tsukiji (and delicious). I also ate one at a local fair down in Kitakyushu and the price was not too different from Kuromon Market if I recall correctly. I think the real tourist trap at Kuromon is the seafood... the beef was relatively reasonable when I was there last year.
A nice summary! We already took many of the tips into account during our vacation in Japan last October. When it comes to tax-free shopping, you should perhaps add that you should keep the bills safe and have them ready when you leave the country. Customs could at least ask (of course they don't have to)
This is so true, i am visiting japan for the 3rd time and i already know how to effectively spent my money, so went to airbnb hotel, buy food from local shop (its wayyy more cheaper) its like 600-700 yen per meals and taste good i like it! Anyway nice content ❤
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Some great tips here. I didn't know about the "normal" small supermarkets instead of Konbinis - never seen any on my past trips but I know what to look out for (My Basket and similar) next time! Oh and vending machines are a great way to get rid of small change. The prices are incredibly cheap compared to here in the UK (1/2 or 1/3rd for many things)
I was in Japan for 2 weeks in October-November 2024. I saw the best exchange rates at a bank branch at the airport (Osaka) and a totally random kiosk in Shinjuku. I saw many money exchange machines in Tokyo, and even some hotels, rather than the hotel doing it themselves. The difference between locations was as much as 15 yen per dollar (about 10%). I also withdrew money from my American bank from an international ATM. The rate was competitive. Don't forget the Hands department store (formerly Tokyu Hands) for shopping for attractive knick knacks that make fine souvenirs. Japanese Christmas items are unique and incredible. I saw illuminated Christmas cards that operated off battery or AC power that could serve as Christmas trees for small apartments, or other seasonal home decor.
I have had many big holidays in Japan and I did a lot of research first in-fact over a year, I always get my money Before travelling its far cheaper, you can buy the bullet train ticket in advance over the net but I found out it was more expensive so I buy mine soon as I arrive in japan for two of three weeks in advance. Toshi Guide is very helpful
I think this depends on your personal situation and what credit cards and conditions you have. For us it was the most cheapest option to use our visa card and to withdraw money at the ATMs. It was also good to compare ATM vendors. The fees differed in our experience.
Sometimes the extra money spent on a taxi is worth. If you have a lot of luggage or travel with a lot of people, it’s often just easier to call a taxi. Another example is if it’s late at night after a long night and you just want to go directly to the destination.
As a frequently traveling tourist to japan ( 8 times ) i highly recommend Hotel Breakfast for some of your stays especially with a tight Schedule for the day if its not more than 1500 - 2000 yen. My Experiences: - The food is Usually really good and has high variety, such as Curry, Fish , egg and Veggies, and bakery also you can try alot of things you might not buy such as natto - you don't have to interrupt your morning schedule by searching for something to eat in the morning. - if you travel with more than 2+ people its much more easy to manage since everyone can easily decide what to eat right there ( not everyone wants to eat conbini again - ( personal preference ) At last you don't feel bad by having a break of Asian cuisine and eat some bread and croissants from time to time - its really Time saving in the morning trust me it doesn't mean all you stays needs to include it but you won't regret for some
As a frequently traveling tourist to japan ( 8 times ) i highly recommend Hotel Breakfast for some of your stays especially with a tight Schedule for the day if its not more than 1500 - 2000 yen. My Experiences: - The food is Usually really good and has high variety, such as Curry, Fish , egg and Veggies, and bakery also you can try alot of things you might not buy such as natto - you don't have to interrupt your morning schedule by searching for something to eat in the morning. - if you travel with more than 2+ people its much more easy to manage since everyone can easily decide what to eat right there ( not everyone wants to eat conbini again - ( personal preference ) At last you don't feel bad by having a break of Asian cuisine and eat some bread and croissants from time to time - its really Time saving in the morning trust me it doesn't mean all you stays needs to include it but you won't regret for some
I agree with it all. But when it comes to the tax free shopping, I'll pass. I want to support the japanese economy on my trip. My currency € is much stronger, so I pretty much get everything for half off anyways.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan yes, my next Japan trip is in early march. hoping to visit cities, that are less popular this time. and also visit shikoku since it's the only one of the 5 main islands i haven't visited yet.
I always waste some money for hotel room for the sake of convinience and peace of mind during my several trips to Japan with my family (wife and little kid). During one vacation period, we usually traveled to severaI cities and sometimes stayed one night in that cities however we always set up base camp for the whole vacation in one business hotel in one major city. That way I can leave two heavy baggage in my base camp hotel and I can enter my room anytime without any repeat check in to that hotel. It also ensure that we always have a hotel room available if we have to change our itinerary if my liitle kid suddenly got sick (fortunately he never got sick during our vacation).
Taxi is more expensive than public transport. But compared it western countries it's very cheap. With 3 people per car you are usually at similar prices compared to public transport. And you will never get scammed, unlike in many western countries. Certainly don't ignore taxis, they can be very handy.
At least when it comes to common stuff like fridge magnets, Don Quijote was an absolute dissapointment in every City I visited. To me it seems they were the ones cashing in big on tourists (The Tax Free Discount also required to spend a large amount of money to even be able to get the 10% Discount, Very Scummy) I am glad that in the future I will be able to get my money back at the Airport and can`t be held hostage by arbitrary company rules. But if they still make the process too complicated I`d probably just pay the extra 10%... It`s still low compared to the tax I have to pay over here T.T Fridge Magnets were 10-20% more expensive in DQ compared to ANY other place (and there was never a huge difference between the tourist spots and the back alley stores to begin with) I also noticed they sold some cheap chinese produced "Toy" Items that I got for free in Germany on several occasions for a large amount of money. Not a great Impression if you ask me, although they do sell an awesome assortment of goods. Also that 30% Increase on Drinks in Vending Machines is still soooooo cheap by comparison... If I need a Drink from a Vending Machine at a German Trainstation prices are Double or Triple the normal Price! Sometimes even Quadruple! So it is all relative, I absolutely loved being able to get a drink from a vending machine at so many places in Japan... Of course Vending Machines are only generally found at train stations in Germany. So much worse over here... in Japan many Drinks are Cooled or Warmed in the Vending Machine... never in Germany (Unless the machine sells coffee) So the VM offer a better service by using up Energy that is fairly paid for by a 30% markup. Believe me, Japan is still an absolutely honest and reserved country when it comes to greedily grabbing money from Tourists... Finally... Pocket Wifi and Co are too expensive when bought in Japan from Japanese Suppliers. Websites like Roamic and many others sell E-Sims (Which all Phones that are not antique should nowadays support) at a much, much lower Rate, for example 20gb for 30days with 5G for 12€ (Less than 2000 Yen)@ Roamic JR Pass is in most cases not worth it anymore unless you want a super busy and stressful itinerary... It saddens me the Seishun Kippu will be made redundant soon too... All good things come to an end. Looking forward to visiting again in September ;-) Thanks for the great tipps^^ Many are super valuable and absolutely true
About buying in advance, that only works if you want to go through the work of finding where to buy the tickets, not get scammed, and are 100% sure about your plans (even if it rains). I honestly book only very few things in advance and prefer going on my trips in a more day-by-day basis. Planning too much in advance becomes a weight and you usually feel like you are missing out on the experience of discovering stuff by yourself. Thanks for the video and the tips. I went to Japan last year and I plan on returning each year, so I like checking up on more stuff in the meantime. I think 10,000 yen/week is a good amount to have in cash to buy stuff from local stands, charge your EC card and for emergencies. #16 and #17 are honestly the most important for people unfamiliar with Japan. Monks will NEVER beg/ask for money (it's not allowed in their cultures) and street touts can steal all of your shit and money when you get drunk (even have you withdraw more due to being drugged). Be safe. Japan is safe when you know what to avoid.
My wife, daughter and myself are headed to Tokyo in May of this year. Ready booked my reservation with this great tour guide. So excited and can’t wait to get to visit this awesome country. Really great videos so very helpful. Going to be watching a lot more of these as the time gets closer.
@@lesp315 He did not say they are comming in the first week of May... I'd like to come to Japan in May at least once as well - visiting Ashikaga Flower Park in wisteria blooming season is one of my dreams.
@@gizmo9290 I checked wisterias blooming in Ashikaga Flower Park and it's amazing. I still prefer Hanami in March/April. because it's a cultural event. I visit countries for there people, so even pyramids are very special I will never visit Egypt. I will be in Japan this March and April for the sixth time. One week in Niseko, one in Shikoku and next two in Honshu. Including my two favored castles in Matsue and Matsumoto. Kochi castle is very nice too. I will skip Himeji. Yes, it's spectacular, but It's a zoo.
I bought the giant grapes for 1800 yen a pack in 大丸百貨’s basement floor market last month. I never had it before. It was super delicious. I also bought used clothing at Three Stars Thrift Shop. I love the pieces I found there!
at 5:00 - so true - there are no flights between Narita and Tokyo, and there is no fast train either, spo called "express" is very slow but a bit quicker than a car - still over 2 hours - the trick is to fly to Haneda, or not to fly to Tokyo at all but to other destination, then take a bullet train...
Some of these advices apply to Singapore too, I have seen tourists on vlog complain about paying S$2.80 or $3 for a bottle of mineral water in a 7-11 in a tourist area, when you can get a bottle of water from supermarket for $0.50 or $0.80 depending on brand. Vending machines can also sell bottled drinks for $1.50 or $2.. it's just costly.
Just thinking over your discussion in regard to the Japan Rail Pass, it is good if you use it everyday like I do. I agree with you that it is not worth it towards the 2 week ordinary pass displayed in the video (80000yen) If you are going from Tokyo to Hiroshima while also staying at Osaka and Kyoto for a few days each then go back to Tokyo from Hiroshima. But if you are like me and want to go to an area for the day that includes the 4 areas mentioned and come back to your hotel at night, then the JR Pass is worth it even for the Green Pass because the return fares will add up and the Pass will save you long term that way. I calculated the total fares I made with my 3 week Green Pass last year with Navitime JR Pass Calculator and the Pass paid for itself 2 times over before I took the trip to Fukuoka and stayed in Kyushu for my last 10 days.
Even before the price change JR Pass was often more expensive than individual tickets combined. Often it's cheaper to buy a regional pass (e.g. Kansai Area Pass) or some other kind of a day ticket (e.g. Tokyo Metro 24/48/72-hour ticket for Tokyo Metro/+Toei/+JR lines). Donki isn't always cheap. I have found many items quite expensive at Donki. Internet (e)SIM cards have all the pros of Pocket WiFi (shared Internet connection via hotspot function) with none of the cons (another device to charge/carry, mandatory return policy). There are only 2 cases where Pocket WiFi is a viable option: - all of you have SIM-locked phones - none of you have a decent battery in your phones
Hello, Toshi! Your videos have been incredibly helpful in planning our trip. I'm wondering about transportation from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport for our 6:30 am flight. Taxis seem to be the only option I've found so far. Do you know of any other transportation options for early morning travel? Thank you for any suggestions you may have!
Unfortunately, you won't be able to use public transport to make it to that departure time. So, I recommend taking a taxi or staying in a hotel near the airport.
This is a very good list. I want to add one really common tourist trap. A lot of tourists want to try wagyu in Japan and unfortunately a lot of places are set up to scam tourists. Some street food stalls offer it for crazy prices and some restaurants also have super unreasonable prices for worst quality wagyu. If you want to try it you need to inform yourself properly on where is a good spot instead of randomly walking in a place or ordering from a stall. You probably get scammed.
When I was in Japan in October 2024, I traveled with a tour group, so searching for places to get food and drinks cheaper was mostly not an option. On the other hand, all entry fees, and even a couple of taxi fares were already paid for by the travel agency. And even though vending machines are pricier than the shops, they still only cost a fraction of what similar drinks cost in most stores here in Denmark... On arrival at Narita airport, I got a sticker (landing permission) in my passport, not a stamp. ;)
I was also there in October 2024, more specifically Oct 20th - Nov 4th. I miss it so much. I miss the convenience stores and vending machines, also the amount of restrooms everywhere.
@thai33oz Our trips overlapped then. I was there from the 12th to the 25th. :) The thing I miss the most are the toilets in general. That bidet function was just golden! I still prefer proper 3-ply toilet paper though. The toilet paper at the hotel in Kyoto was so thin that you could literally see through it. And yes, I checked! Funny story: first time on a Japanese toilet was at the hotel in Ginza. My little brother went first, and came out complaining that the wand extended too far, so he had to sit at the edge of the seat to use it. I went as well, and noticed some instructions on the underside of the lid. Turns out that he had accidentally chosen the "ladies" function. :) When I told him, his response was "I didn't have time to read the instructions before sitting down". Well considering he already had to go on the plane, but didn't want to clog the drain there, and we landed at Narita, I kind of understand. :)
@@HepauDK After visiting Japan I installed Japanese toilet in all three bathrooms of my house. I was in Japan five times and will be there again in March. Japan is the best.
@@HepauDK believe it or not, I too was in Tokyo on a trip to visit family around this time. I remember the mix of old squat pots and western style toilets from a previous trip, but it was my first time experiencing a new style Japanese toilet with an attached keyboard before and I was actually a bit intimidated/scared I was going to do the wrong thing as I still don't remember how to read the symbols...... I did figure out how to use the water fountain function... odd place to put it... I mean, no matter how thirsty you get or how clean the local tap-water, I never got used to drinking from those. --- Japan is still cool, but a little weird sometimes. I just don't think they thought that one out completely.
From my point of view, I would let foreign tourists in Japan run afoul of it. Personally, I think it's very good that foreign tourists in Japan are also treated to fur. They are foreign tourists and they don't deserve it any other way. They should remember, even if the yen is a bit weak at the moment, that Japan is a really expensive place for foreign tourists. I would even charge an extra tax for foreign tourists. Here in Germany this is called the “tourist tax” and this tax is levied on tourists when they book overnight stays, visit museums or want to go to the beach. Anyone who has the money to visit Japan should be asked to pay for it.
Thank you for sharing your opinion based on your country's situation. It's very helpful for me to understand the difference between Japan and other countries.
When did this My Basket started operations? I never saw any of their stores. The last time I was in Japan was like in 2017. As a Japanese supermarket, I knew Jusco and the very Osaka-specific Suupaa Tamade. Man that place was cheap! But during my exchange student days in Japan, we had this legend of a supermarket called "Iyoya", as its slogan "The sun of Shitamachi" suggested , it really was. Almost idealist level cheap prices. The whole ryugakusei kaikan shopped from there. The last time I checked it, it was closed, it hurt, I left a part of my youth go. Serously, ichi-man Yen for a shrine/temple visit? They must be wishing for something really big.
I am one who avoids the tourist traps were i travel in Asia,taxi is exspensive and because you are new tourist to Japan they can drive you way beyond the normal route,going to markets to eat and shop in outer districts are always good,most convenience stores have huge mark ups on prices,better to shop at malls were you get quality and quantity of a product.
Some tips I have to disagree: Yes, convenience store is more expensive, but it save us time which is very limited during the holiday. Time = money, especially if ur from afar In terms of coins for shrine, quite a handful of tourist are prepared to spent more so the location can gather more cash for renovation if needed
Finding the nearest suupaa (supermarket) in your vicinity takes literally 5 seconds on Google Maps. There are much fewer suupaas than konbinis and you usually won't find them at/near train stations, but there's plenty of them out there and we often went to a suupaa on our way back to hotel (e.g. we often transfered at Shijo Station in Kyoto and there's a suupaa there).
I brought back home so much coins from my trip to jpn 😂 I think it was ¥3000 😅 luckily I had a Japanese friend who was about to go back to Jpn from my country, so I exchanged the coins with her!
Thank you for this video. I'm going to be making my second trip to Japan (yay) in April. And we're planning to do the Tohoku region for five days. With our base in Morioka. So I'm thinking a few day trips to places like Kakunodate and Kitakame might be on the plan. Would you suggest getting a JR east Pass?
Hundreds of $ is the price for a train ticket!? Jeez.... I have been travelling across Korea's bullet train for like 10$. I did not expect such high price in Japan
What about sim-cards witn not only data but with sms&call For example, i need to buy ticket for exhibition on eplus, but without tel.number i could not buy and register on eplus site. It's terrible exersize for foreigners T_T
When I visitn Japan, even if I want to save money, I really want to contribute to Japan's economy, I hope avoiding these places you mention don't hurts local economy... I'm a respectful and grateful tourist
re: taking the taxi from Narita: I don't know how Japan's taxi fare rates compare with the rest of Asia, but the big thing is that Narita is extremely far from downtown Tokyo, like 60-90 minutes by highway. Take the shuttle bus, Skyliner, Narita Express, or even a local train.
That's right. I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in India. If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website. www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in some countries. If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website. www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan here is my itenary landing in Narita 1. Narita to Tokyo 2.Tokyo to Kyoto 3.Kyoto to Hiroshima 5. Hiroshima to Mijima and back to hiroshima 4.Hiroshima to Kyoto 5.Kyoto to Osaka 6.OSaka to Kyoto 7.Kyoto to Tokyo 8.Tokyo to Narita I'm covering this in 7 days. Do I need Jr pass?
@@Pingsmingu Use a JR Pass calculator. A 7 day pass cost 50000 yen. The pass restricts riding the fastest and most frequent express service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen without paying an additional fee. A local commuter train from Kyoto to Shin-Osaka cost 580 yen.
@@neubro1448 i did you the calculator but am still very confused. The calculator says use kansai jr line. However i do not think it covers narita express. Its very confusing for foreigners i wish they have someone to help
It makes sense what Yoshi says because if you go from Tokyo to Osaka & Kyoto as a tourist you'll probably spend a week between visiting the two cities and won't be needing the pass in that week since the pass only works for a specific line/region of JR it's not a universal all lines pass. Meaning when you're in Osaka or Kyoto if you take the local metro lines your pass won't be useful and you'll have to spend money on top of your pass anyway. When I go to Osaka & Kyoto (but any city in general) I use the buses within a city (through Google maps) anyway as is far more efficient way to explore than trains and cheaper. So Yoshi's advice is absolutely solid.
I heard a long time ago that Japan is one of the few countries that doesn’t have an internet/cellphone systen that is compatible with current US style cellphone.
Was in Japan Aug of 2023 and 2024. My cellphone international plan worked great and I didn't even see a cost increase. Google maps everyday and sent pictures via text while on Wifi. If all you want to do is watch YT or other video apps while on vacation, rethink the need of a vacation.
@@gregz85 iwas on business visiting Japan 2-3 times a year when cellphones first were coming out. I believe at the time there was an incompatibility. I don’t go on vacation to watch YT.
@@philam1973 Not trying to imply that YT was the goal here, just saying that a normal cellphone works fine and there really is no need for buying a sim or hotspot for 99% of vacationers.
It depends on the length of your stay and your travel schedule. However, if you are focusing on the Kansai area, you can often get a good deal, so be sure to take advantage of this offer.
I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in some countries. If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website. www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
Toshi, please correct your pronunciation for the word "trip"... It's really bad. It's not /'TOH-reep/ like in your video. The correct pronunciation is /チュリップ/
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How much do u charge to be a tour guide and would u do it for some people that will just spend time in tokyo
My family and I went on our first trip to Japan 🇯🇵 and hired Toshi as our guide! He is totally incredible! Very knowledgeable and took us to all the famous places in Japan! I highly recommend booking him as your guide! We had the best experience with him.
Oh, Sunny!!!!!!
Thank you for joining my tour and sharing your friendly comment.
I'm glad to hear that. I had a wonderful time with you.
I look forward to meeting you guys again in Japan or your country!!
Man you are the precious few bold enough to call out the scams/haggles happen in you own country. Massive thanks and respect!
In my experience unless you are really on a very low budget travel, there are fews points I didn't agree.
1. hotel breakfast buffets, although it's a bit expense which cost 2000 ~ 4000yen. but in Japan it's not always easy find restraurant or coffee that serving breakfast near your hotel, most of them are not open at the morning. even if you can find some fast food chain, there will be crowded. So it's not worthing your time to find breakfast outside.
2. Buy ticket at the counter. Yeah, I agree this can save a money, but booking in advance will have less flexibility for your trip. Consider there are trains every 3-5 minutes in Tokaido Shinkansen. sometimes it's more convenient to purchase ticket when you arrive the station. unless you will board the train at busy hours and want to reserve a seat at window.
3. Convenient store are more expensive than supermarket. but they are more convenient, isn't it? If you need to buy a bottle of water or snack It doesn't have so much difference.
Thank you for sharing your real experiences.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it.
Wagyu on stick costing ¥3000 to ¥5000 at outer Tsukiji is definitely tourist trap
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
Where is the best place?
Depending on your budget .. u can get all you can eat A5 Wagyu buffet ranging from around ¥7000 diy yakiniku style to ¥11000+ for teppanyaki style cooked by chef around Tokyo…if go for lunch normally will be cheaper
That’s wildly expensive. I had A5 Kobe beef on a stick in Kobe for 600 yen, and honestly it tasted better than the A5 wagyu my friend had imported for hundreds of dollars.
Osaka's Kuromon Market is quite touristy, but the last time I was there the wagyu skewers were 1000-2000. Still not cheap but much better than Tsukiji (and delicious).
I also ate one at a local fair down in Kitakyushu and the price was not too different from Kuromon Market if I recall correctly.
I think the real tourist trap at Kuromon is the seafood... the beef was relatively reasonable when I was there last year.
A nice summary! We already took many of the tips into account during our vacation in Japan last October.
When it comes to tax-free shopping, you should perhaps add that you should keep the bills safe and have them ready when you leave the country. Customs could at least ask (of course they don't have to)
I'm glad I could help you!
Thank you for sharing your advice.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
This is so true, i am visiting japan for the 3rd time and i already know how to effectively spent my money, so went to airbnb hotel, buy food from local shop (its wayyy more cheaper) its like 600-700 yen per meals and taste good i like it! Anyway nice content ❤
Thank you for your friendly comment.
I'm glad to hear that!!
I hope you come back to Japan soon!!!!
Tips number 6 and 8 are one of the best tips to save money! It really helped on my last trip.
I'm glad I could help you!!!
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Thank you for sharing your advice.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Loading up your Suica card with coins is one way to get rid of them. Then if you decide to cash out your card, you'll get notes back.
Thank you for sharing useful tips!
It's very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it!
You can do it in seven eleven. Buy a cheap coffee at 100 yen then insert all the coins you have into the machine
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@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan It's my pleasure!
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Some great tips here. I didn't know about the "normal" small supermarkets instead of Konbinis - never seen any on my past trips but I know what to look out for (My Basket and similar) next time!
Oh and vending machines are a great way to get rid of small change. The prices are incredibly cheap compared to here in the UK (1/2 or 1/3rd for many things)
Thank you for sharing your real experience and advice.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I was in Japan for 2 weeks in October-November 2024. I saw the best exchange rates at a bank branch at the airport (Osaka) and a totally random kiosk in Shinjuku. I saw many money exchange machines in Tokyo, and even some hotels, rather than the hotel doing it themselves. The difference between locations was as much as 15 yen per dollar (about 10%). I also withdrew money from my American bank from an international ATM. The rate was competitive.
Don't forget the Hands department store (formerly Tokyu Hands) for shopping for attractive knick knacks that make fine souvenirs. Japanese Christmas items are unique and incredible. I saw illuminated Christmas cards that operated off battery or AC power that could serve as Christmas trees for small apartments, or other seasonal home decor.
Thank you for sharing your real experiences.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it!
I have had many big holidays in Japan and I did a lot of research first in-fact over a year, I always get my money Before travelling its far cheaper, you can buy the bullet train ticket in advance over the net but I found out it was more expensive so I buy mine soon as I arrive in japan for two of three weeks in advance. Toshi Guide is very helpful
Thank you for sharing your real experience and friendly comment.
I hope you come back to Japan soon!!!!
O yes coming back to Japan later this year for a full month😊
I think this depends on your personal situation and what credit cards and conditions you have. For us it was the most cheapest option to use our visa card and to withdraw money at the ATMs. It was also good to compare ATM vendors. The fees differed in our experience.
changing dollar/whatever to yen is cheaper in Japan.
Thats a basic fact.
Sometimes the extra money spent on a taxi is worth. If you have a lot of luggage or travel with a lot of people, it’s often just easier to call a taxi. Another example is if it’s late at night after a long night and you just want to go directly to the destination.
Thank you for sharing your advice based on your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
I have chosen for the breakfast buffet at my hotel, simply because I didn't want to stress about finding a place to eat for breakfast
I think that's a good choice too.
@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan when I do go in several months time I will have a look around for places that do breakfast
As a frequently traveling tourist to japan ( 8 times ) i highly recommend Hotel Breakfast for some of your stays especially with a tight Schedule for the day if its not more than 1500 - 2000 yen.
My Experiences:
- The food is Usually really good and has high variety, such as Curry, Fish , egg and Veggies, and bakery also you can try alot of things you might not buy such as natto
- you don't have to interrupt your morning schedule by searching for something to eat in the morning.
- if you travel with more than 2+ people its much more easy to manage since everyone can easily decide what to eat right there ( not everyone wants to eat conbini again
- ( personal preference ) At last you don't feel bad by having a break of Asian cuisine and eat some bread and croissants from time to time
- its really Time saving in the morning trust me
it doesn't mean all you stays needs to include it but you won't regret for some
Thank you for sharing
You're welcome!
As a frequently traveling tourist to japan ( 8 times ) i highly recommend Hotel Breakfast for some of your stays especially with a tight Schedule for the day if its not more than 1500 - 2000 yen.
My Experiences:
- The food is Usually really good and has high variety, such as Curry, Fish , egg and Veggies, and bakery also you can try alot of things you might not buy such as natto
- you don't have to interrupt your morning schedule by searching for something to eat in the morning.
- if you travel with more than 2+ people its much more easy to manage since everyone can easily decide what to eat right there ( not everyone wants to eat conbini again
- ( personal preference ) At last you don't feel bad by having a break of Asian cuisine and eat some bread and croissants from time to time
- its really Time saving in the morning trust me
it doesn't mean all you stays needs to include it but you won't regret for some
Thank you for sharing your advice based on your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Mate I'm so gonna contact you when I goto Japan!! Glad I found this
Thank you!
I have a tour guide service. Please contact me if you want to join it!
www.toshi-guide-trip.com/day-tour
I agree with it all. But when it comes to the tax free shopping, I'll pass. I want to support the japanese economy on my trip. My currency € is much stronger, so I pretty much get everything for half off anyways.
Thank you for supporting Japan.
I hope you come back to Japan soon.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan yes, my next Japan trip is in early march. hoping to visit cities, that are less popular this time. and also visit shikoku since it's the only one of the 5 main islands i haven't visited yet.
I always waste some money for hotel room for the sake of convinience and peace of mind during my several trips to Japan with my family (wife and little kid). During one vacation period, we usually traveled to severaI cities and sometimes stayed one night in that cities however we always set up base camp for the whole vacation in one business hotel in one major city. That way I can leave two heavy baggage in my base camp hotel and I can enter my room anytime without any repeat check in to that hotel. It also ensure that we always have a hotel room available if we have to change our itinerary if my liitle kid suddenly got sick (fortunately he never got sick during our vacation).
Thanks for sharing the advice based on your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
I hope you come back to Japan soon!
Taxi is more expensive than public transport. But compared it western countries it's very cheap. With 3 people per car you are usually at similar prices compared to public transport. And you will never get scammed, unlike in many western countries. Certainly don't ignore taxis, they can be very handy.
Thank you for sharing your advice based on your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Thank you very much for your advice!:)
I'm glad I could help you.
I agree! 😅 Skip eating Breakfast at the Hotel to Save More.❤
Yeah! It's a good idea.
At least when it comes to common stuff like fridge magnets, Don Quijote was an absolute dissapointment in every City I visited.
To me it seems they were the ones cashing in big on tourists (The Tax Free Discount also required to spend a large amount of money to even be able to get the 10% Discount, Very Scummy)
I am glad that in the future I will be able to get my money back at the Airport and can`t be held hostage by arbitrary company rules.
But if they still make the process too complicated I`d probably just pay the extra 10%... It`s still low compared to the tax I have to pay over here T.T
Fridge Magnets were 10-20% more expensive in DQ compared to ANY other place (and there was never a huge difference between the tourist spots and the back alley stores to begin with)
I also noticed they sold some cheap chinese produced "Toy" Items that I got for free in Germany on several occasions for a large amount of money.
Not a great Impression if you ask me, although they do sell an awesome assortment of goods.
Also that 30% Increase on Drinks in Vending Machines is still soooooo cheap by comparison...
If I need a Drink from a Vending Machine at a German Trainstation prices are Double or Triple the normal Price! Sometimes even Quadruple!
So it is all relative, I absolutely loved being able to get a drink from a vending machine at so many places in Japan...
Of course Vending Machines are only generally found at train stations in Germany.
So much worse over here... in Japan many Drinks are Cooled or Warmed in the Vending Machine...
never in Germany (Unless the machine sells coffee) So the VM offer a better service by using up Energy that is fairly paid for by a 30% markup.
Believe me, Japan is still an absolutely honest and reserved country when it comes to greedily grabbing money from Tourists...
Finally... Pocket Wifi and Co are too expensive when bought in Japan from Japanese Suppliers.
Websites like Roamic and many others sell E-Sims (Which all Phones that are not antique should nowadays support)
at a much, much lower Rate, for example 20gb for 30days with 5G for 12€ (Less than 2000 Yen)@ Roamic
JR Pass is in most cases not worth it anymore unless you want a super busy and stressful itinerary...
It saddens me the Seishun Kippu will be made redundant soon too... All good things come to an end.
Looking forward to visiting again in September ;-)
Thanks for the great tipps^^ Many are super valuable and absolutely true
Thank you for sharing your real experience and opinion.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it!
About buying in advance, that only works if you want to go through the work of finding where to buy the tickets, not get scammed, and are 100% sure about your plans (even if it rains). I honestly book only very few things in advance and prefer going on my trips in a more day-by-day basis. Planning too much in advance becomes a weight and you usually feel like you are missing out on the experience of discovering stuff by yourself.
Thanks for the video and the tips. I went to Japan last year and I plan on returning each year, so I like checking up on more stuff in the meantime. I think 10,000 yen/week is a good amount to have in cash to buy stuff from local stands, charge your EC card and for emergencies.
#16 and #17 are honestly the most important for people unfamiliar with Japan. Monks will NEVER beg/ask for money (it's not allowed in their cultures) and street touts can steal all of your shit and money when you get drunk (even have you withdraw more due to being drugged). Be safe. Japan is safe when you know what to avoid.
Thank you for sharing your advices based on your real experience.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it!
My wife, daughter and myself are headed to Tokyo in May of this year. Ready booked my reservation with this great tour guide. So excited and can’t wait to get to visit this awesome country. Really great videos so very helpful. Going to be watching a lot more of these as the time gets closer.
Oh, Michael!
I look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!!!
Big mistake. Golden Week is in May. The busiest traveling time in Japan.
@@lesp315 He did not say they are comming in the first week of May... I'd like to come to Japan in May at least once as well - visiting Ashikaga Flower Park in wisteria blooming season is one of my dreams.
@@gizmo9290 I checked wisterias blooming in Ashikaga Flower Park and it's amazing. I still prefer Hanami in March/April. because it's a cultural event. I visit countries for there people, so even pyramids are very special I will never visit Egypt. I will be in Japan this March and April for the sixth time. One week in Niseko, one in Shikoku and next two in Honshu. Including my two favored castles in Matsue and Matsumoto. Kochi castle is very nice too. I will skip Himeji. Yes, it's spectacular, but It's a zoo.
We always love❤ Japan
I'm glad to hear that.
I bought the giant grapes for 1800 yen a pack in 大丸百貨’s basement floor market last month. I never had it before. It was super delicious. I also bought used clothing at Three Stars Thrift Shop. I love the pieces I found there!
Thank you for sharing your real experiences.
I hope you come back to Japan soon!!!
Since I'm a solo traveler, I usually stay at hostels to save some money on lodgings and I don't mind sharing spaces with other people
at 5:00 - so true - there are no flights between Narita and Tokyo, and there is no fast train either, spo called "express" is very slow but a bit quicker than a car - still over 2 hours - the trick is to fly to Haneda, or not to fly to Tokyo at all but to other destination, then take a bullet train...
Thanks for your advice based on your real experience!
そうなんですよね
上野までならすごく速い京成線のスカイライナーがあるけど
京成上野からJR上野に歩いて乗り換えが発生しますね🤔
As a solo traveller im contented with the station wifi or convenience store wifi
Thanks for your opinion!
With the current currency exchange, taking a taxi within the city is actually cheaper and certainly more convenient than the trains.
Donki is the most touristy store ever! Try local super markets instead
Thank you for sharing your advice.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Some of these advices apply to Singapore too, I have seen tourists on vlog complain about paying S$2.80 or $3 for a bottle of mineral water in a 7-11 in a tourist area, when you can get a bottle of water from supermarket for $0.50 or $0.80 depending on brand.
Vending machines can also sell bottled drinks for $1.50 or $2.. it's just costly.
Thank you for sharing another country information!!
Just thinking over your discussion in regard to the Japan Rail Pass, it is good if you use it everyday like I do.
I agree with you that it is not worth it towards the 2 week ordinary pass displayed in the video (80000yen) If you are going from Tokyo to Hiroshima while also staying at Osaka and Kyoto for a few days each then go back to Tokyo from Hiroshima.
But if you are like me and want to go to an area for the day that includes the 4 areas mentioned and come back to your hotel at night, then the JR Pass is worth it even for the Green Pass because the return fares will add up and the Pass will save you long term that way.
I calculated the total fares I made with my 3 week Green Pass last year with Navitime JR Pass Calculator and the Pass paid for itself 2 times over before I took the trip to Fukuoka and stayed in Kyushu for my last 10 days.
Thank you for sharing your advice based on your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Even before the price change JR Pass was often more expensive than individual tickets combined. Often it's cheaper to buy a regional pass (e.g. Kansai Area Pass) or some other kind of a day ticket (e.g. Tokyo Metro 24/48/72-hour ticket for Tokyo Metro/+Toei/+JR lines).
Donki isn't always cheap. I have found many items quite expensive at Donki.
Internet (e)SIM cards have all the pros of Pocket WiFi (shared Internet connection via hotspot function) with none of the cons (another device to charge/carry, mandatory return policy). There are only 2 cases where Pocket WiFi is a viable option:
- all of you have SIM-locked phones
- none of you have a decent battery in your phones
Thank you for sharing your advices based on your real experience.
Those are very helpful for other tourists.
I appreciate it!
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Hello, Toshi! Your videos have been incredibly helpful in planning our trip. I'm wondering about transportation from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport for our 6:30 am flight. Taxis seem to be the only option I've found so far. Do you know of any other transportation options for early morning travel? Thank you for any suggestions you may have!
Unfortunately, you won't be able to use public transport to make it to that departure time.
So, I recommend taking a taxi or staying in a hotel near the airport.
@ Thanks for the advice Toshi. 😊
Tks
Thank you for watching as usual.
@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thanks, me too
Big hugsToshi, warm greetings from Poland
Thank you for watching as usual!
I went to Japan in 2019 and 2023 using 1week JR pass is cheaper than if I single ticket, because I travel much every day during the week.
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
This is a very good list. I want to add one really common tourist trap. A lot of tourists want to try wagyu in Japan and unfortunately a lot of places are set up to scam tourists. Some street food stalls offer it for crazy prices and some restaurants also have super unreasonable prices for worst quality wagyu. If you want to try it you need to inform yourself properly on where is a good spot instead of randomly walking in a place or ordering from a stall. You probably get scammed.
Thank you for sharing your advice.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
Do you have to get a stamp at the airport to get tax free shopping?
Yes! Don't forget to get your entry stamp.
When I was in Japan in October 2024, I traveled with a tour group, so searching for places to get food and drinks cheaper was mostly not an option. On the other hand, all entry fees, and even a couple of taxi fares were already paid for by the travel agency. And even though vending machines are pricier than the shops, they still only cost a fraction of what similar drinks cost in most stores here in Denmark...
On arrival at Narita airport, I got a sticker (landing permission) in my passport, not a stamp. ;)
I was also there in October 2024, more specifically Oct 20th - Nov 4th. I miss it so much. I miss the convenience stores and vending machines, also the amount of restrooms everywhere.
@thai33oz Our trips overlapped then. I was there from the 12th to the 25th. :)
The thing I miss the most are the toilets in general. That bidet function was just golden! I still prefer proper 3-ply toilet paper though. The toilet paper at the hotel in Kyoto was so thin that you could literally see through it. And yes, I checked!
Funny story: first time on a Japanese toilet was at the hotel in Ginza. My little brother went first, and came out complaining that the wand extended too far, so he had to sit at the edge of the seat to use it. I went as well, and noticed some instructions on the underside of the lid. Turns out that he had accidentally chosen the "ladies" function. :) When I told him, his response was "I didn't have time to read the instructions before sitting down". Well considering he already had to go on the plane, but didn't want to clog the drain there, and we landed at Narita, I kind of understand. :)
@@HepauDK After visiting Japan I installed Japanese toilet in all three bathrooms of my house. I was in Japan five times and will be there again in March. Japan is the best.
@@HepauDK believe it or not, I too was in Tokyo on a trip to visit family around this time. I remember the mix of old squat pots and western style toilets from a previous trip, but it was my first time experiencing a new style Japanese toilet with an attached keyboard before and I was actually a bit intimidated/scared I was going to do the wrong thing as I still don't remember how to read the symbols...... I did figure out how to use the water fountain function... odd place to put it... I mean, no matter how thirsty you get or how clean the local tap-water, I never got used to drinking from those. --- Japan is still cool, but a little weird sometimes. I just don't think they thought that one out completely.
Hello, do you estimate how much cash you need for meals per day without breakfast? I am coming for a 12 night stay
I think you can have a very enjoyable trip to Japan for just 10,000 yen per day.
thank you
I'm glad I could help you.
The Japan rail pass is not worth it anymore unless travelling every day on train.
I think so too.
Hello.
When im in Japan i want to buy a bow for Kyudo.
There is most likely no tax-free for this?
Sorry.
If the Kyudo item store offers tax-free items, you can buy them tax-free.
You'll have to check with the store to be sure.
From my point of view, I would let foreign tourists in Japan run afoul of it. Personally, I think it's very good that foreign tourists in Japan are also treated to fur. They are foreign tourists and they don't deserve it any other way. They should remember, even if the yen is a bit weak at the moment, that Japan is a really expensive place for foreign tourists. I would even charge an extra tax for foreign tourists. Here in Germany this is called the “tourist tax” and this tax is levied on tourists when they book overnight stays, visit museums or want to go to the beach. Anyone who has the money to visit Japan should be asked to pay for it.
Thank you for sharing your opinion based on your country's situation.
It's very helpful for me to understand the difference between Japan and other countries.
Is it still just as cheap to book train tickets on Klook?
Sorry, I don't know the current situation.
When did this My Basket started operations? I never saw any of their stores. The last time I was in Japan was like in 2017. As a Japanese supermarket, I knew Jusco and the very Osaka-specific Suupaa Tamade. Man that place was cheap! But during my exchange student days in Japan, we had this legend of a supermarket called "Iyoya", as its slogan "The sun of Shitamachi" suggested , it really was. Almost idealist level cheap prices. The whole ryugakusei kaikan shopped from there. The last time I checked it, it was closed, it hurt, I left a part of my youth go.
Serously, ichi-man Yen for a shrine/temple visit? They must be wishing for something really big.
My Basket was launched in December 2005, mainly in the Tokyo area.
However, it is not yet widely available in other areas.
I’m surprised he didn’t mention the go taxi app. Local gate keeping
I am one who avoids the tourist traps were i travel in Asia,taxi is exspensive and because you are new tourist to Japan they can drive you way beyond the normal route,going to markets to eat and shop in outer districts are always good,most convenience stores have huge mark ups on prices,better to shop at malls were you get quality and quantity of a product.
Thank you for sharing your advice!
Hello, here's Indonesian!! 😊
thank you for watching from Indonesia!
Some tips I have to disagree:
Yes, convenience store is more expensive, but it save us time which is very limited during the holiday. Time = money, especially if ur from afar
In terms of coins for shrine, quite a handful of tourist are prepared to spent more so the location can gather more cash for renovation if needed
Thank you for sharing your opinion!
Finding the nearest suupaa (supermarket) in your vicinity takes literally 5 seconds on Google Maps. There are much fewer suupaas than konbinis and you usually won't find them at/near train stations, but there's plenty of them out there and we often went to a suupaa on our way back to hotel (e.g. we often transfered at Shijo Station in Kyoto and there's a suupaa there).
I brought back home so much coins from my trip to jpn 😂 I think it was ¥3000 😅 luckily I had a Japanese friend who was about to go back to Jpn from my country, so I exchanged the coins with her!
Oh, that's great! Please come visit Japan again. Make sure you don't leave any coins behind!
Video begins 1:30.
Thank you for this video. I'm going to be making my second trip to Japan (yay) in April. And we're planning to do the Tohoku region for five days. With our base in Morioka. So I'm thinking a few day trips to places like Kakunodate and Kitakame might be on the plan. Would you suggest getting a JR east Pass?
It depends on your travel dates, so it's hard to say for sure, but if you're only traveling in the JR East area, I think it's a pretty good deal.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you so much. So exited about returning to Japan
Thought you can convert all your coins at 7-elven where you buy one thing and use all your coin
Yes, you can use coins at 7-11.
Hundreds of $ is the price for a train ticket!? Jeez.... I have been travelling across Korea's bullet train for like 10$. I did not expect such high price in Japan
Japan's Shinkansen is more expensive than Korea's.
Hi Toshi, the italian's subtitle are not working in this video
Sorry, due to a system problem, I am unable to add this video....
Shrines are great. I put all my coins into the box. Because after a time you have many coins from change.
That's true.
Especially in Japan, where the "cash is king" culture still remains.
Do you know any similar services in Osaka or Kansai region? Tokyo is too big city for me.
If you're looking for information on cheap supermarkets, I recommend Tamade.
Which credit card is more widely accepted on Japanese website when buying attractions tickets? Thank you.
American Express worked for us
Visa
wha do you recommend hotels or airbnb thank you
I explained them in my previous video.
Please check it out.
ruclips.net/video/TzjiGrXfgvM/видео.html
@Toshi, what times of the year is peak and off peak season?
I explained that in my previous video.
Please check it out.
ruclips.net/video/CfNzVfYwluM/видео.html
What about sim-cards witn not only data but with sms&call For example, i need to buy ticket for exhibition on eplus, but without tel.number i could not buy and register on eplus site. It's terrible exersize for foreigners T_T
Yes, it depends on your needs.
So, if you need a Japanese phone number, I think a SIM card that can make calls is a good choice.
Every Week the same Video and Informations?
Where are the news to watch this video again and again for no news but boring old stuff as a remake ;)
When I visitn Japan, even if I want to save money, I really want to contribute to Japan's economy, I hope avoiding these places you mention don't hurts local economy... I'm a respectful and grateful tourist
Thank you for thinking about Japan so much. I'm very happy to hear that.
re: taking the taxi from Narita: I don't know how Japan's taxi fare rates compare with the rest of Asia, but the big thing is that Narita is extremely far from downtown Tokyo, like 60-90 minutes by highway. Take the shuttle bus, Skyliner, Narita Express, or even a local train.
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Only idiot would go for a 60 km taxi ride. Specially in Japan, a country with the best train system in the world.
So helpful! Are ga tho🙏🏽
I'm glad I could help you!
I am from india. We dont have the smart ex app here. Which other app can we use instead of ex app to book the shinkansen tickets in advance?
Instead of the app did u try the website?
@bindir1421 i tried to register through the website but it threw an error saying I dont have permission to access this site
That's right. I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in India.
If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website.
www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
@@poojasarkar333 try to ask someone outside india to book for u . Let me know if it works cos even I'm planning a trip
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you so much for this info. I will try this out. Can we get offers on booking through this link?
Hi Toshi, I downloaded the EX app but can't register with a Canadian CC. Any advice?
I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in some countries. If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website.
www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
sorry ne toshi san i been to japan many times but inot agree with some of your recommendation even youare guide
I used the rail pass...... I used the shinkansen 10 times in 7 days.
Oh!
In that case, the JR Pass might be a better option.
what are some supermarkets similar to “My basket” but in Osaka?
Unfortunately, My Basket doesn't exist in Osaka.
I recommend the Tamade Supermarket, which is cheap in Osaka.
@ ahhh thank you!!
So confused about JR pass
Yeah. Basically, there's no need to buy it.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan
here is my itenary
landing in Narita
1. Narita to Tokyo
2.Tokyo to Kyoto
3.Kyoto to Hiroshima
5. Hiroshima to Mijima and back to hiroshima
4.Hiroshima to Kyoto
5.Kyoto to Osaka
6.OSaka to Kyoto
7.Kyoto to Tokyo
8.Tokyo to Narita
I'm covering this in 7 days. Do I need Jr pass?
@@Pingsmingu Use a JR Pass calculator. A 7 day pass cost 50000 yen. The pass restricts riding the fastest and most frequent express service on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen without paying an additional fee. A local commuter train from Kyoto to Shin-Osaka cost 580 yen.
@@neubro1448 i did you the calculator but am still very confused. The calculator says use kansai jr line. However i do not think it covers narita express. Its very confusing for foreigners i wish they have someone to help
あと、観光地の屋台で"カニカマ"は原価の10倍で売られている。買うなとは言わないがフェイク食品なのに高すぎるでしょ。
実際の経験を教えてくれてありがとうございます。
カニカマが偽物に気づかずに買う旅行者も多いですよね。。。
....some of those small coins arent very small....in my stash of coins were ¥500 and ¥100 coins!
That's right.
The sizes of coins vary. Please come visit Japan again and use them.
the free wifi is usually piss poor slow......
Unfortunately, yes...
There’s got to be cheaper food out there in Japan.
@toshi where the hat from
My hat? I bought it in Ueno.
5 yen will appease the gods. this is good to know toshi, very very good
I'm glad I could help you!
The rail pass is 460 cad for 1 week and 1 round trip is 236 $ one way to Kyoto, Yoshi how does your logic make sense??
It makes sense what Yoshi says because if you go from Tokyo to Osaka & Kyoto as a tourist you'll probably spend a week between visiting the two cities and won't be needing the pass in that week since the pass only works for a specific line/region of JR it's not a universal all lines pass.
Meaning when you're in Osaka or Kyoto if you take the local metro lines your pass won't be useful and you'll have to spend money on top of your pass anyway.
When I go to Osaka & Kyoto (but any city in general) I use the buses within a city (through Google maps) anyway as is far more efficient way to explore than trains and cheaper.
So Yoshi's advice is absolutely solid.
Government: we need more tourists who spend more money for support economy
RUclips video: how to pay less money in this cheap country
Hahaha.
I hope foreigners have an enjoyable trip to Japan.
I heard a long time ago that Japan is one of the few countries that doesn’t have an internet/cellphone systen that is compatible with current US style cellphone.
Definitely outdated in 2025. everything works.
Went to Japan in October 2024, got a pocket WiFi. It works fine.
Was in Japan Aug of 2023 and 2024. My cellphone international plan worked great and I didn't even see a cost increase. Google maps everyday and sent pictures via text while on Wifi. If all you want to do is watch YT or other video apps while on vacation, rethink the need of a vacation.
@@gregz85 iwas on business visiting Japan 2-3 times a year when cellphones first were coming out. I believe at the time there was an incompatibility. I don’t go on vacation to watch YT.
@@philam1973 Not trying to imply that YT was the goal here, just saying that a normal cellphone works fine and there really is no need for buying a sim or hotspot for 99% of vacationers.
China stuff isnt really that awsome, so it good knowing the kanji, when buying vegetables 😊
1000円飲み放題 sounds like an awful hangover.
hahaha
Yes, I drink too much too.
I would like to visit the kansai area (kyoto, osaka, nara). Should i buy jr kansai area pass or buy individual train ticket?
Thank you.
It depends on the length of your stay and your travel schedule.
However, if you are focusing on the Kansai area, you can often get a good deal, so be sure to take advantage of this offer.
Convenience has a price premium? What a scam!😂Haha.
Hahaha!
However, convenience is so useful and convenience!
Smart ex app isnt available in my country
Use the website.
I checked the official website, but it seems that it's not available in some countries. If you want to make a reservation in advance, please use the following website.
www.japan-bullettrain.com/?via=toshiyuki
Japan needs money!! Why are you telling people what not to do even though that stuff is already cheap for them!
Eeeeeeeeeeeeee
Toshi, please correct your pronunciation for the word "trip"... It's really bad. It's not /'TOH-reep/ like in your video. The correct pronunciation is /チュリップ/
I'm sorry, but I need my goshuin fix at every shrine or temple that I visit :)
I hope you get them when you come to Japan.
@ I got 3 books filled, yes. And I'll come back for more :)