Great update about tax-free shopping. Now stores do not have to wrap purchased tax-free items in secured bags, and travelers can now arrange these items in their luggage more neatly without worrying about opening the bags. 👍
We're here in Japan now. Landed in Osaka, been to Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto. Tomorrow take shinkansen to Tokyo. Japan is awesome 👌 👍🥳 Will say konnichwa if we see you Toshi.
1 I hope the weather will be on my side and that at the end of October I will be able to admire the momiji in Nikko, Shirakawa and on Mount Kurama. I hope autumn is a little late T_T 2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T 3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and plan. >2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T Fortunately, these taxes don't even start until 2024! >3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd. No specific start date and details have been announced yet. If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video. I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!
No specific start date has been announced yet. So I don't think it will be necessary in October. If there are any updates, I will let you know in a video.
Hello! I plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in mid to late November this year, mainly to watch autumn colours. I know it won’t peak that time but I can see some autumn colours that time? Thanks!
Normally, you can see it at that time. However, this year you may not be able to see it. The forecast is subject to change, so I will let you know if there are any updates!
Thank you for your very interesting informations about Japan. We will visit Japan for the first time from November to December and I am still searching for as much informations as possible. We still hesitate to buy the Japan Rail Pass as it seems quite expensive to us. Buying single tickets seems to be a better deal. What do you recommend?
It depends on your itinerary. I explained the details about "Japan Rail Pass VS Regular tickets". Please check it out. ruclips.net/video/hWcYwptqnbU/видео.html
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you for every update tosh ,with your help I been up to date on everything happening before my travel day. Cant thank you enough.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Yes, I am planning to get Kansai One Pass to avoid the hassle of having to differentiate which pass for which facilities such as trains and attractions.
2 days ago I spent 2.5 hours standing in line for immigration at Haneda airport. My flight landed in early in the morning. I wonder if that's normal. If anyone plans to do a layover trip, please prepare a few hours of lining up to get your passport stamped. That was the flaw. The rest of the trip was lovely. Japan is awesome. Thanks for the video.
@@davidac76 wow that's so lucky. I landed on Thursday 6:30 AM. there were so many people waiting with only 2 officers working. Things got faster after 8AM as more officers started to work.
I explained it in my previous video, chapter 13. This is just a little bit of information. ruclips.net/video/CfNzVfYwluM/видео.html #13.Avoid Public Transportation
Great update about tax-free shopping. Now stores do not have to wrap purchased tax-free items in secured bags, and travelers can now arrange these items in their luggage more neatly without worrying about opening the bags. 👍
Yes. It's a great update for tourists!
Autumn change so what would be the estimated Cherry Blooms in Kyushu?
Cherry blossoms in Kyushu usually bloom at the end of March.
The cherry blossom forecast in 2025 will be announced around February of that year.
We're here in Japan now. Landed in Osaka, been to Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto. Tomorrow take shinkansen to Tokyo. Japan is awesome 👌 👍🥳
Will say konnichwa if we see you Toshi.
I'm glad you have a good time in Japan.
Yeah! Please say hello if you see me!!!
Hi, i got a tourist visa for my travel in October 2024. Do i need to enter details in Esta system? Please let me know.
Not necessary at this time.
No specific start date has been announced yet.
Hi! Is that Capsule Hotel / Cabin popular in Japan?
Yes. It's so popular in Japan.
Toshi I am not vaccinated should I be worried
Covid-19?
1 I hope the weather will be on my side and that at the end of October I will be able to admire the momiji in Nikko, Shirakawa and on Mount Kurama. I hope autumn is a little late T_T
2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T
3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
Thank you for sharing your opinion and plan.
>2 I will also go to Osaka and Mount Koya. And here are new taxes popping up T_T
Fortunately, these taxes don't even start until 2024!
>3 VERY IMPORTANT Please a video about ESTA System asap. I will be in Japan from October 21st to November 3rd.
No specific start date and details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video.
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan!
Hi Toshi, could you give more information about the Tokyo Metro app. It seems very helpful. Thanks
Thank you for your request.
I'll think about it.
FYI : Tokyo Metro For Tourists
apps.apple.com/jp/app/tokyo-metro-for-tourists/id6654900993
Had a bit of a hard time looking for the app since I was looking for the icon, but the name in Google Play is "Tokyo Metro For Tourists"
Hello! Whats the difference between ESTA and Welcome to Japan imigration form?
Thank you for your question.
No specific details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in a video.
I'm visiting Okinawa and Ishigaki in late October 2024, will I have to pay the new visitors tax?
Fortunately, you need not to pay.
It's planned to start in 2026.
Hi so I can't find anything on the japanese esta. Will I need it for early October 2024?
No specific start date has been announced yet.
So I don't think it will be necessary in October.
If there are any updates, I will let you know in a video.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you very much 😊
Thank you for the update. Have a good day
Thank you! I'm glad I could help you.
Thank you Toshi-san for the useful info! Visiting Japan covering the alpine route end next week 😊 hope the weather is cooling off.
I'm glad I could help you.
If you see me, please talk to me.haha
I hope you have a wonderful time in Japan.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan thank you! Certainly for sure i would! Will be great to see you our best online Guide in person :)
Thanks a lot for keeping me updated. I appreciate it.
I'm glad I could help you!
Oh man, wish I knew you did tours sooner. Would have been nice to hang out when I was in Japan back in August. Perhaps another time Toshi ^_-
Oh! I hope you come back to Japan soon.
Hello! I plan to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in mid to late November this year, mainly to watch autumn colours. I know it won’t peak that time but I can see some autumn colours that time?
Thanks!
Normally, you can see it at that time.
However, this year you may not be able to see it. The forecast is subject to change, so I will let you know if there are any updates!
Thank you for your very interesting informations about Japan. We will visit Japan for the first time from November to December and I am still searching for as much informations as possible. We still hesitate to buy the Japan Rail Pass as it seems quite expensive to us. Buying single tickets seems to be a better deal. What do you recommend?
It depends on your itinerary.
I explained the details about "Japan Rail Pass VS Regular tickets".
Please check it out.
ruclips.net/video/hWcYwptqnbU/видео.html
Sadly the app is not formatted to work on iPads. You can only see 1/2 of the screen at a time.
Thank you for sharing.
It's very helpful for other tourists!!
Im confuse about the tax free will this become effective immediately or will it take time??? Im flying in late November
At this time, this has not yet been implemented.
The start date has not yet been announced.
I will let you know if there are any updates.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Thank you for every update tosh ,with your help I been up to date on everything happening before my travel day. Cant thank you enough.
any recommendations to view best foliage in tokyo?
Thank you for your request. I'll explain it in another video!
You forgot one major one. no more gundam Yokohama!! 😭😭
I miss Gundam Yokohama too...
Does the ESTA requirement apply to Americans? I know we're visa exempt for less than 90 days
It applies specifically to visitors from visa-free countries, including the USA. No exemptions.
No specific start date and details have been announced yet.
If there are any updates, I'll post them in my video.
Great update. Arigato😊
I'm glad I could help you.
Any idea on KANSAI ONE Pass?
The facilities where you can receive the discounts are different.
Kansai One Pass covers a wider area than just Osaka.
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan Yes, I am planning to get Kansai One Pass to avoid the hassle of having to differentiate which pass for which facilities such as trains and attractions.
Toshi!!!!!!! I will see you soon for beer!🍺😖🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 強さと名誉
Thank you!! I really love beer!!
@@Toshi-Guide-from-Japan
まずはビール！乾杯！
Thank you for the updates 😊
I'm glad I could help you.
First! Great Video
Thanks!!
2 days ago I spent 2.5 hours standing in line for immigration at Haneda airport. My flight landed in early in the morning. I wonder if that's normal.
If anyone plans to do a layover trip, please prepare a few hours of lining up to get your passport stamped.
That was the flaw. The rest of the trip was lovely. Japan is awesome.
Thanks for the video.
We landed last Tuesday and it took us 5 minutes.
@@davidac76 wow that's so lucky. I landed on Thursday 6:30 AM. there were so many people waiting with only 2 officers working. Things got faster after 8AM as more officers started to work.
@@pozzonkeja291 We landed at Kansai Osaka around 9am. No line whatsoever.
Please:Do have Osaka additional Taxes or
Just ESTA?
Thanks
@pozzonkeja291
@davidac76
Thank you for sharing your real experience.
It's very helpful for other tourists and me.
Great info as always! Is there a video regarding bikes/scooters/etc for tourism?
I explained it in my previous video, chapter 13.
This is just a little bit of information.
ruclips.net/video/CfNzVfYwluM/видео.html
#13.Avoid Public Transportation