My Solo Trip to Japan | Tokyo & Hakone

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2018
  • Details about this trip on the blog: allisonanderson.com/blog/solo...
    •Adventures on INSTAGRAM / photoallison
    •If you go to Japan, be sure to get a rail pass! click.jrpass.com/SHj
    CONTACT: allison@allisonanderson.com
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    CAMERA GEAR I USE WHEN I TRAVEL
    Main camera: amzn.to/2E1CjUv
    Lens 1: amzn.to/2DOaspO
    Lens 2: amzn.to/2DXssPq
    Vlog camera: amzn.to/2E0lHfS
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    Big Camera Bag: amzn.to/2E0bAaU
    Tripod: amzn.to/2P6eE6p
    Vlogging tripod: amzn.to/2SiXCnJ
    HOW DO I GET PHOTOS OF MYSELF WHILE SOLO TRAVELING?
    If I'm not using an interval timer/remote and tripod, I like to hire a local photographer for a quick 30-minute shoot: flytog.co/mQe7yEQ
    SOLO TRAVEL FAQ: allisonanderson.com/faq/
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    OTHER PLACES TO FIND ME:
    • TWITTER: / chatallison
    • FACEBOOK: / allisonandersononline
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    Cooking Class www.asakusa-tokyokitchen.com/
    Lake Ashi Hotel hanaori.jp/ashinoko/en/

Комментарии • 355

  • @asiyajaved108
    @asiyajaved108 5 лет назад +198

    I booked my flight to Japan last night and was about to cancel because I am so scared of going alone. But so glad i found your vlog, it definitely is giving me the courage to go though with it.

    • @Consume_lyf
      @Consume_lyf 5 лет назад +1

      When are you going? I'm going for the 4th time in May but it will be my first time solo!

    • @ShinJoey
      @ShinJoey 5 лет назад +6

      Stay safe and enjoy. Japan is beautiful and it's very safe!

    • @chiabattassirom
      @chiabattassirom 5 лет назад +1

      I’m going there solo in July! So excited

    • @OLGMC
      @OLGMC 5 лет назад +2

      I’m going on a solo roadtrip in October, looking forward to it :D
      Few days Tokyo and then renting a car to drive to Osaka via the mountains

    • @heroingtireang9720
      @heroingtireang9720 4 года назад

      First time Japan flight

  • @realta140
    @realta140 3 года назад +10

    I went to Japan on my own when I was 18 and it was super scary but such a safe country that I never once felt scared

  • @tipsycat27
    @tipsycat27 6 лет назад +125

    I visited Japan when I was 23 by myself and stayed there for 3 months, just wandering around. I'm impressed that you did so many quality things in such a short amount of time, good planning!

    • @allisonanderson
      @allisonanderson  6 лет назад +6

      Wow 3 months! What a cool experience that must have been, and to go by yourself! Good for you!

    • @patricemason6009
      @patricemason6009 5 лет назад +2

      I am 20 and I may be traveling by myself. Where you afraid? How did you get around without being scared?

    • @masterasia4175
      @masterasia4175 5 лет назад +12

      How the hell did you have enough funds to stay for 3 months??

    • @swisdom9117
      @swisdom9117 Год назад

      @@patricemason6009 did you ever do it?

    • @patricemason6009
      @patricemason6009 Год назад

      @@swisdom9117 yes I did! It was the greatest experience of my life. I was trying to go back in 2020 but corona stopped that. I have someone in Japan. So, I'm currently applying for a visa to stay with him for a few months

  • @meghannbw
    @meghannbw 6 лет назад +165

    I’m totally inspired by your solo travel adventures! What a fantastic idea and a great way to grow as a person! Can’t wait to see more!

    • @allisonanderson
      @allisonanderson  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks!!

    • @amehzin
      @amehzin 6 лет назад +1

      Me too! I've been quite unsure of where to go on my solo adventure and this video is nudging me to choose Japan.

    • @jonathanmarshall4820
      @jonathanmarshall4820 5 лет назад

      Yeah so am I. I could spend a lifetime there

  • @ohbaananaa
    @ohbaananaa 6 лет назад +58

    Can you do a videos on how you chose what places to visit and any other planning involved for your solo trips?
    Loving these vlogs and getting so inspired by your travels !

    • @jen19lyn
      @jen19lyn 6 лет назад +3

      Yes, please! I like seeing travel planning videos too (especially as i am a solo traveller too)

    • @pinkpolarbear667
      @pinkpolarbear667 6 лет назад +1

      This would be so great!!!

  • @AmitSenguptaVlogs
    @AmitSenguptaVlogs 4 года назад +2

    Namaste from Kolkata 🙏 Tokyo is a proof that no matter how many Tsunamis hit Japan, this place never fails it's spirit. ♥️

  • @fridabionori
    @fridabionori 6 лет назад +4

    This brings me back! My family and I visited Japan when my brother lived over there. So much to see, so much amazing people and culture.

  • @TheGoldProject
    @TheGoldProject 6 лет назад +11

    I have been waiting for you to post this vlog. Absolutely love your adventures. Once again, you traveled to some beautiful places. Thank you so much for taking us along.

  • @dr0nzer
    @dr0nzer 5 лет назад +7

    I know how hard it can be to do things on your own, it’s something that not a lot of people can truly understand. I still struggle with it being a solo traveller myself so I love finding people like you and I’m glad you popped up on my recommendations feed! I will be following your journey and am looking forward to your future adventures! Thank you for sharing your experiences!

  • @Melissa-sq3jz
    @Melissa-sq3jz 6 лет назад +36

    I love seeing photos and videos from your solo travel adventures! You inspire me so much. I have actually travelled to New Zealand by myself after I finished high school but haven't done itagain since. I would love to see a video on how you plan your trips!
    Lots of love from Germany xx

  • @daniellek4422
    @daniellek4422 6 лет назад +5

    You are such a brave soul! Your trip looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us❤️

  • @sandiestrutin2353
    @sandiestrutin2353 3 года назад +2

    Ok! You did go to Japan! ☺️

  • @limamarsh
    @limamarsh 6 лет назад +4

    I am LOVING these solo trip videos! So inspiring! Good for you, girl! 💕

  • @caitlinlee4701
    @caitlinlee4701 6 лет назад +5

    I have been loving your solo travel videos! I just took my first solo trip and absolutely loved it. Japan has been on my list forever, so exciting! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

  • @shinigami1080
    @shinigami1080 5 лет назад +5

    I was in Japan, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hakone, also spent a lot of time and money in shibuya. I loved it all. The subway and JR systems were amazing and confusing, but I loved the experience.

  • @emmascorner9110
    @emmascorner9110 6 лет назад +3

    I never had the urge to go to Japan, but after watching this, it’s at the top of my list. It looks incredible!!! Thank you for this!

  • @jiffybishop3191
    @jiffybishop3191 6 лет назад +2

    Looks like you had a super worthwhile trip! I loved how you immersed yourself into their culture

  • @jazmindiceee703
    @jazmindiceee703 6 лет назад +69

    Wow girl I've been dreaming about visiting Japan since I was in middle school! This makes me even more excited ❤️👌🏼

    • @lablife3259
      @lablife3259 5 лет назад

      Hi jaz u can watch my vid about jaoan too thanks😘

    • @tenminutetokyo2643
      @tenminutetokyo2643 3 года назад +1

      You gotta do it. Even if you have to take out a loan. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. You will never forget it.

    • @jazmindiceee703
      @jazmindiceee703 3 года назад

      @@tenminutetokyo2643 I know I want to go and now I want my husband and daughter to go to 😁 thanks for the advice 😁

  • @Rachel_MA
    @Rachel_MA 6 лет назад +2

    Japanese people are seriously the most friendly and helpful people in the world. No matter if they can speak English or not, they try their best to give you the information you need. I lived there for a year and still go back once every year. It’s addictive. The culture, the scenery of different seasons and of course the food!

  • @SuperFlawlessMakeup
    @SuperFlawlessMakeup 6 лет назад

    I have been subscribed to your channel for years now. I've never seen any other youtubers do solo travel such as yours and it's amazing how you just travel by yourself. Definitely need to plan some vacations. I'm all for all you do

  • @LeighLanders
    @LeighLanders 6 лет назад

    You are probably one of the most impressive people I have ever seen! Braving this trip on your own, or any trip for that matter.. so amazing!!

  • @gracedaly9717
    @gracedaly9717 3 года назад +1

    Japan looks so beautiful... it’s an introverts dream! Especially that restaurant where you get separate space from everyone and can eat with no one watching 😍😍 I so want to go to Japan after COVID

  • @13-giahan91
    @13-giahan91 5 месяцев назад +1

    omggg I've just found out your channel and immediately fell in love with your vids.Pls keep up making vids so we can enjoy the breathtaking views like this.Again thank you for sharing your experiences.Theyre rlly helpful

  • @SuzanneVuitton
    @SuzanneVuitton 6 лет назад

    Loved this video! Cant wait for the next one! It has been 1,5 years since my boyfriend and i went to Japan and we miss it so much! Loved seeing all the places that we visited. The style of this video is amazing, thank you so much for taking us to Japan with you!

  • @ringo-mikan
    @ringo-mikan 6 лет назад +7

    Hey Allison, I’m Japanese and I’ve been watching your RUclips over 2 years. I’m glad you have fun times in Japan! Hope you like our country ;))

  • @noreenshaw6960
    @noreenshaw6960 6 лет назад +2

    I’m so excited to see this!! Tokyo is at the top of my bucket list and I’m trying to go next summer on my own!!

  • @TheSinaTown
    @TheSinaTown 6 лет назад

    Love your vlog style! And solo travelling is such a good idea.. to have to function on your own, no friends, no family, I think we can learn so much about ourselves

  • @kittycat615
    @kittycat615 6 лет назад +1

    Yassss Allison your solo travel videos are so inspiring!! Can't wait to see more!

  • @debbiehight
    @debbiehight 6 лет назад +3

    that is my #1 international wish trip! On the bucket list. A very close friend just returned from Tokyo & LOVED every minute.
    I'm a paper/pen/stationary lover & I know Japan has the BEST goods in the world for my love of all things paper!
    great vlog. thanks for sharing!!

    • @justicegirl1028
      @justicegirl1028 6 лет назад

      Debbie Hight Oh yes, you will LOVE it. I’m not really an enthusiast, but the paper products were so fun to look through.

  • @emmasu6803
    @emmasu6803 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm thinking about traveling to Tokyo by myself and this video really pushed me.♥

  • @katyamurray
    @katyamurray 6 лет назад +25

    This should be a series! I love your travel vlogs! So informative and creative.

  • @leahmommy7711
    @leahmommy7711 6 лет назад

    OMG 😮This is AMAZING! Tokyo is on my bucket list and you just made my need to see it 10x more intense. This video was so calming and soothing. Thank you for sharing😊

  • @Hello-mv3xs
    @Hello-mv3xs 6 лет назад

    I think this may be my favourite out of all the videos you have ever posted, Allison! Now I just need to pluck up the courage to do some solo travelling myself.

  • @chantelleandrews4675
    @chantelleandrews4675 5 лет назад

    Loved your vlog! Some friends and I are headed to Japan for the first time so your videos really help ease my fears of getting lost on the subway!

  • @lindsayegan1014
    @lindsayegan1014 6 лет назад

    Amazing video Allison, you are so good and creative at putting your videos together. The quality is amazing. The scenery and shoots you got were beautiful. I really enjoyed watching the video. Hope your having a great time.

  • @pamelabrouillard4474
    @pamelabrouillard4474 6 лет назад

    How brave you are to go by yourself. I'm impressed. Glad you had a good time.Thanks for sharing.

  • @Musicisheard117
    @Musicisheard117 6 лет назад +1

    I've been wanting to go Japan for the longest time, it looks so beautiful!!

  • @suerte1866
    @suerte1866 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for coming to Japan!! :) The person who gave you a candy was so sweet!! Looking forward to Kyoto vlog!! Love from Japan! xo

  • @ClaireDeLune2848
    @ClaireDeLune2848 6 лет назад +3

    I LOVE your travel videos!! I'd love to see more in the Seattle area as well! Looks like you had an amazing time in Japan :)

  • @Foofie2005
    @Foofie2005 6 лет назад

    Love that you're so adventurous ⛩🇯🇵 Every place looked gorgeous!

  • @pabloneruda9024
    @pabloneruda9024 6 лет назад

    Another amazing vlog 😁 ... Tokyo is so colorful... and everything is so in place... love it 💚

  • @alekwithlove
    @alekwithlove 6 лет назад

    Loved this video! Can't wait for the next one.

  • @karenmutoro28
    @karenmutoro28 6 лет назад

    You look so refreshed and glowing! So inspiring and brace for doing a solo trip 👍🏿👏🏿

  • @KWCardDesign
    @KWCardDesign 6 лет назад +144

    What an adventure!! You are so brave to travel by yourself!

  • @sharimahoney8582
    @sharimahoney8582 6 лет назад +2

    What a great trip! Now I want to go :) Stay safe and HAVE FUN!!

  • @jeanettetinoco1679
    @jeanettetinoco1679 6 лет назад

    Its amazing how you are traveling alone. But I always tell myself you are brave and you always have your angel taking care of you and traveling with you as well. ❤ great video.

  • @sweetness371
    @sweetness371 6 лет назад +2

    I love this! I can't imagine solo traveling somewhere I didn't know the language. Wasn't it nerve racking? So good for you! Really cool.

  • @happylilflowers
    @happylilflowers 6 лет назад

    It has been my dream to visit Japan during sakura season... I loved every minute of this vlog! Vicarious holidaying! Wish it was longer! X

  • @laurakristine6
    @laurakristine6 6 лет назад +1

    Excited for the next one!,

  • @luisewe5488
    @luisewe5488 6 лет назад

    oh Allison that's so cool! Hope you're having a good time. travelling alone must be very exiting 🙉😀
    I like the way you catch all of those impressions on camera :) The colour of that lake in the end is beautiful 😍 Love to see more of your journey!

  • @rpaula3460
    @rpaula3460 6 лет назад

    Really nice, authentic video! Loved to see a bit of Japan

  • @brookemercer2886
    @brookemercer2886 6 лет назад

    So fun!! I love these types of videos!

  • @Andy1076
    @Andy1076 4 года назад +2

    It looks so amazing! Japan has been on my bucketlist forever and I've badly wanted to check it off my list :O

  • @mana512
    @mana512 6 лет назад +1

    Travel Goals!!! Can’t wait for the vlog

    • @mana512
      @mana512 6 лет назад

      The next vlog* lol

  • @bstrong5016
    @bstrong5016 6 лет назад

    Wow you are so awesome to go and work through this adventure on your own. Love it!! You have me thinking about this....

  • @brett3554
    @brett3554 6 лет назад +2

    You make it look so easy! even getting from Haneda to Shinjuku can be daunting and it's only like two bus rides

  • @camerajin
    @camerajin 6 лет назад

    Ahhh your video is making me relive a lot of memories! I did a solo travel to Japan by myself around 5 years ago and it was definitely an experience. I think a return trip should be in place soon. :) Thank you for sharing!

  • @numnumcherry
    @numnumcherry 6 лет назад +1

    This is amazing! Solo travelling is something that has always been on my mind, and it's so inspiring to see someone actually do it and enjoy it so much. I still need to accumulate quite a lot of courage, but hopefully one day...

  • @erikaduh
    @erikaduh 6 лет назад +1

    love this! i've done solo travel and japan has been on my list.

  • @pear4one
    @pear4one 5 лет назад +1

    So you took the Romance Car! Thank you so much for coming all the way from the US!!😊

  • @starrynikki
    @starrynikki 6 лет назад

    Wow, I am just loving the travel vlogs. I haven't been able to travel as much as I'd like to, but hopefully someday I will be able to.
    In the meantime, I will enjoy seeing all the places you show and maybe add a few more travel dream destinations to my list. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @toobydude41
    @toobydude41 6 лет назад

    Fantastic from start to finish! Beautiful flowers, lovely lanterns..and OMG the view atop that tower!! ( though I will not be stepping on any clear spot looking straight down thank you lol) The ship @ 7:14 is stunning.

  • @xAoixx
    @xAoixx 6 лет назад +1

    Enjoyed watching your vlog! Sending love from Japan x

  • @amitperetz
    @amitperetz 6 лет назад +2

    לפני שנייה
    Thank you so much for this vlog! I miss Japan sooo much and it was so amazing to see all of these places again!
    Love your vlogs and content!!!

  • @Jrailpass
    @Jrailpass 5 лет назад

    Lovely video! We hope you had the time of your life in Japan 🤗

  • @CheekySparkles
    @CheekySparkles 6 лет назад +2

    I can't wait to go back to Japan next year! It's so beautiful and looks amazing! You went to so many cool places 😊🌈💖

  • @mariamarkkanen4337
    @mariamarkkanen4337 6 лет назад

    I absolutely love japan so please vlog as much as you can this was beautiful! Also would it be possible for you to make a video on how you planned your trip and calculated the costs, etc? Would love to see that cause I definitely want to visit Japan one day 😊😊

  • @Momo-gj5zt
    @Momo-gj5zt 6 лет назад +1

    Hello from Japan🇯🇵 I really enjoy watching your travel videos, I hope you're having fun in my country!

  • @keleyw
    @keleyw 6 лет назад +2

    I was in Japan last summer and I LOVEDDDD IT! I can't wait to go back someday! But I definitely would like to go in the fall or spring...summer as you could imagine was super HOT and HUMID

  • @sugahwhat
    @sugahwhat 6 лет назад

    Love these Japan vlogs!

  • @meg180
    @meg180 6 лет назад +1

    I'm leaving on the 19th! Watching your video made me even more excited.

  • @adeusy
    @adeusy 6 лет назад

    Charming and smart Allison really enjoy solo traveling. I regret not having traveled alone another world in my youth so very enviable. Japan in the cherry blossom season is particularly beautiful and you are fortunate. I love Hakone, mountain cherry trees covering the mountains are different beauty from SomeiYoshino. Hakone in autumn leaves is also beautiful.

  • @heyannacakes
    @heyannacakes 6 лет назад

    So beautiful! I been wanting to travel to Japan since I was in middle school!!

  • @laurenstephanie91
    @laurenstephanie91 6 лет назад

    Fantastic video. Japan is one place I would absolutely love to visit one day!

  • @Viciloves
    @Viciloves 6 лет назад

    good for you traveling the world solo and exploring!! Very cool and a great way to grow as a person. Can't wait to see more vlogs! xoxo - Victoria

  • @pinoy_pageants
    @pinoy_pageants 5 лет назад +1

    Really nice video. I enjoyed watching it and very informative

  • @maff77
    @maff77 5 лет назад

    Looks like you had great fun! I'm researching for my own holiday to Japan currently!

  • @katieuber1166
    @katieuber1166 6 лет назад +1

    Hi from Seattle!

  • @RufioChris
    @RufioChris 5 лет назад

    Awesome to see this! My second trip to Japan is in a few months but this time its a solo traveler and a bit nervous.

  • @sumbaltasawwar
    @sumbaltasawwar 6 лет назад

    Loved, loved, loved it!

  • @noureddine488
    @noureddine488 2 года назад

    You’re really good at photographing !!Go on

  • @christinaj.7401
    @christinaj.7401 6 лет назад

    this is so cool that you do this all alone! I also like travelling alone, but Japan is so scary alone

  • @selinachart
    @selinachart 3 года назад

    I just booked my solo trip to Tokyo for this fall. I’m scared but so excited.

  • @qbdp
    @qbdp 6 лет назад +1

    日本を紹介してくれてThank You!!

  • @carmenfg2976
    @carmenfg2976 6 лет назад +1

    Love your videos! I found the courage to start my own channel but I’m still working on stepping out of my comfort zone. Traveling solo is for sure out of my comfort zone but it’s something on my bucket list!

    • @allisonanderson
      @allisonanderson  6 лет назад +1

      Good for you! I hope you take the leap to try solo traveling too - it's such a confidence booster navigating somewhere new on your own!

  • @yuina93
    @yuina93 6 лет назад +1

    Welcome to my country!!!

  • @xxbr0kenangel
    @xxbr0kenangel 5 лет назад +3

    I am also planning to do solo traveling this January 2019. So, I stumbled across your video which gave me an idea as well as courage lol to travel alone. hope I will be ok haha

  • @maillardsbearcat
    @maillardsbearcat 2 года назад

    Your smile makes me smile too

  • @suru01
    @suru01 6 лет назад

    yay solo travel! I've been wanting to go to Japan. so excited to watch this. Also, you inspired me to cut my hair :)

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake 5 лет назад +1

    Such a useful review - I'm a solo traveller and headed to Tokyo for the first time at the end of April - good to see that it can be done solo +Allison Anderson

  • @justcarmen4895
    @justcarmen4895 6 лет назад

    Loved this, so awesome!

  • @Erin-nh3wt
    @Erin-nh3wt 6 лет назад

    I loved visiting Tokyo and I went to that ramen place with the stalls where you sit down! So fun and the ramen was amazing :)

  • @HarryHoward
    @HarryHoward 3 года назад +1

    So brave! Goals! I want to do this.

  • @quocky1929
    @quocky1929 3 месяца назад

    I really look forward to seeing your videos. Since it's very professional, attractive and invested. Through your videos I feel like I am traveling in these places. The quality of all the scenes is over amazing. That's combined with selected soft music to create a perfect video. Every video on your channel is enthusiasm and meticulousness.
    Sometimes, I'm also very scared when traveling alone. But when I had stepped out of my comfort zone, I saw that everything wasn't scary like my imagination. No matter if we have too much money or not, we only need to try our best and keep aspirations. We can go to wonderful countries in the world. Thank you for your meaningful videos on this channel. Good luck and take care!

  • @erinmarie27
    @erinmarie27 6 лет назад

    That crosswalk is insane!! I've never seen anything like that!

  • @battlefrenzie
    @battlefrenzie 5 лет назад

    I recently visited Tokyo on business & got to see Asakasa too! It's so beautiful and different

  • @samanthaflood6216
    @samanthaflood6216 6 лет назад +1

    Great video - very inspiring! Would love to see a video on tips for travelling solo!

    • @allisonanderson
      @allisonanderson  6 лет назад +3

      Thank you! I will be doing a solo traveling series this summer :)

  • @byannettesolis
    @byannettesolis 2 года назад

    Nice vid girl, I absolutely loved Tokyo.

  • @kenz8158
    @kenz8158 6 лет назад

    I travel a lot solo and am so glad to see more women doing the same! It's nothing to be afraid of if you do it smart :) This looked amazing! Love your hair length as well it's stunning xx

  • @L1Vlive
    @L1Vlive 6 лет назад +4

    This looks like a very well thought out trip. Would love if you posted the entire travel itinerary somewhere!

    • @allisonanderson
      @allisonanderson  6 лет назад +9

      Thank you! I am planning to revamp the blog with itineraries of all my trips this year (I have a couple more coming up), so I can share the details :)

    • @L1Vlive
      @L1Vlive 6 лет назад

      Allison Anderson that's awesome! Can't wait.