Your Ultimate JAPAN Travel Guide: Unforgettable Osaka, Nara, Kyoto & Tokyo
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- We spent 7 days exploring Japan and its different regions including Tokyo, Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji! We were shocked by some of the differences in culture and we're giving you the top 29 things to know before you go to Japan as an American so you can have a smooth and budget-friendly journey!
Video Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro to Japan
0:30 Best Time to Visit Japan
1:44 Japan International Airports
2:52 Japan Entry Requirements
3:13 Is Japan Safe?
3:56 Japanese Yen
4:15 Cash or Credit Card in Japan
4:49 ATM/Foreign Transaction Fees
5:24 Pasmo Passport
5:49 Japan VAT Tax
6:40 Tipping in Japan
7:02 Where to Stay in Japan
7:41 Japan Storage Lockers
8:24 Public Transportation
8:44 Ubers in Japan
8:55 JR Pass
9:49 Domestic Flights
10:15 Offline Maps
10:50 International Driving Permit
11:23 Driving in Japan
11:39 Punctuality in Japan
12:10 Transportation Etiquette
12:34 Jaywalking in Japan
13:08 Crowds in Japan
13:31 No Bags on the Floor
13:45 Japan Payment Trays
14:20 Eating and Walking
14:35 Public Garbage
14:42 Remove Shoes
14:50 Japanese Bidet
15:13 Japanese Food
16:22 Cafes in Japan
16:40 Convenience Stores
17:07 Translate App
17:32 Order with Kiosk
18:09 Reservations in Japan
19:06 Japanese Outlet Plug
19:30 Universal Studios Japan
20:05 Where to Go in Japan
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Yes,fall is the BEST TIME to visit Japan !! Especially ,in October. Avoid our notorious summer & rainy season !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇯🇵💕💞
Yes from our experience it was amazing visiting in the fall for sure!
@@ChewsToExplore Yes !! You did it right !! 👏👏👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
We first arrived in Japan on December 13 1968. We departed Japan in 1983 and this will be our visit in 40 years. We are beyond excited!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! It's incredible to hear about your journey and I'm honored that you chose to share it with us.
@11:50 I've cracked a smile after this timeline. You guys seem so excited and shocked at the same time explaining your list about Japan.
Thank you so much for watching! We're glad to hear that our excitement and shock came through in the video. Japan is such an amazing country to explore and we're thrilled to share our experiences with you!
Shout out to y'all for going from NY to Japan for only a week and rushing through all these places. That's a herculean effort.
I really appreciate your shout out! It means a lot to us. We worked hard to fit in as much as we could in that week, and I'm glad it showed. Definitely tired but glad we have no regrets
Isn't it crazy how Tokyo is bigger than New York and also has better public transportation and is cleaner 🤔
Haha I have to agree with that, it truly amazed me. They are so prideful of their country
Your comparisons between N.Y. & Tokyo got me laugh so hard !!! LOLLOLLOL 👍👍👍🤣😅😆😁
Haha thats the best way I can compare them to anything from esperience
@@ChewsToExplore Lol. That was super funny 😁 😂
🌺💜Weren’t you amazed at how clean the city streets and sidewalks were with so many people moving around? The Cherry Blossom Trees were the most beautiful in the Spring💗
I was blown away by how clean everything was! It made strolling through the city even more enjoyable. Kudos to the amazing people who keep the streets spotless!
Just in time for my trip 📝
Have a blast in Japan !! Safe trip !! ( where in Japan are you gonna visit ? I highly recommend Kyoto & Yamaguchi, Okayama ,Hokkaido & Tokyo !! I'm originally from Tokyo ,though I've been living in the States for 35 years )💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇯🇵💞
When are you planning to go bro? Excited to see you there
all these tips are so helpful. Japan hasnt been on my travel list and i think its just because its so intimidating, specially with the language barrier. will have to circle back to this video once im ready to travel!
I'm glad you found the tips helpful! Don't worry, Japan can be a bit intimidating at first, but with a little preparation and an open mind, you'll have an amazing time!
So glad the algorithm gifted me with you two today. You've sold me re: Japan's value as a "bucket list" destination.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to know our content resonates with you. We have a ton of content coming your way so I hope you subscribe for so much more!
Wow. Right on time. I'm headed there in 6 days
I hope you have an amazing time for sure! Truly an amazing place to visit and see!
Thanks for this useful information 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Your accurate and detailed travel information is A+++
Please come back again ! For the additional information.
1, Most of Japanese people have coffee in the afternoon. If you need a cup of coffee in early morning, go to the any 24 hours convenence stores. You can get a nice freshly and tasty ground coffee in less than 3 US doller from the coffee vending machine.
2, If you buy clothes, take 2 to 3 size bigger.
I wear XL in US, but 3XL(or somethoms 4XL) in Japan
Your comment made my day! I really appreciate your feedback and I'm thrilled that you found the travel information accurate and detailed. I'll make sure to come back with more helpful tips in the future. Thank you!
Good Info :)
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Cool wrap up of your trip So want to go. Kyoto looks gorgeous Appreciate all the helpful info❤
Kyoto is a MUST VISIT !! I'm originally from Tokyo,though ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇯🇵💞
I have to agree its a must visit! Kyoto was my favorite and youll be seeing a lot more of japan with us coming on!
@@ChewsToExplore YAY !! 👍👍
Thank you so much! You guys explained everything so thoroughly. I feel less stressed about planning 🤗🤗🤗
Marcie! Long Time no see, I hope all is well with you! Thank you so much for the support! japan is an amazing place to see I hope you have an amazing time there. Lots more tips to help you navigate the country
Omg u guys went to Japan?! Woah i cant wait for the next video
Thank you so much for your excitement! We had an incredible time exploring Japan, and we're thrilled that you're looking forward to the next video. Stay tuned for more amazing content!
Kyoto is my no.1 fave ,too !! Although ,I'm originally from Tokyo. This was such a wonderful video !! Good job ,guys !! 👍👍👍
Awesome! Thank you!
We are planning to visit later this year, spending 10 days traveling around, thanks for the tips, it was actually your Kyoto video that brought me here, and glad it did,
Thank you for the support to our channel! Glad you found some value in our content! We truly appreciate it!
VERY informative! Thank you! I will be going next month and this was so helpful
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me that my video was helpful. Have a fantastic time on your trip!
Another excellent video 🎉! Thank you! 😊
You are so welcome!
Good job, guys! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it thank you
Wow ! So many awesome tips !! 👍👍💜
Thanks so much!
I’m heading there next week. Thank you for this awesome video.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that the video could assist you in your travel plans.
Thanks for these gems!!!! You all did a lot in 7 days
Thank you so much, yes we were running aroun d but happy with all that we diid
Thank you for sharing, very informative .💕🤩
Glad you found the information useful!
Great Video. September can not get here soon enough!
Thank you for watching and for your support! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the video. Is September your trip?I promise to keep creating awesome content for you to enjoy!
This was such a great video. Love how informative it was. We went in 2022 I was looking for updated information. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! I put a lot of effort into making sure the video is informative and up-to-date. I'm happy to hear it helped you with your travel plans.
Awesome tips guys. So many gems especially new are the Pasmo card and permit for go cart .
Thank you for your support guys! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the tips helpful, Things are constantly changing these days.Still such a bucket list place to visit!
You guys are amazing! We are taking our 1st trip to Japan in May and you video will prove to be a great guide for us!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that my video will be helpful for your first trip to Japan. Have an amazing time and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
This is on my bucket list! It seems so expensive though. Thank you for the tips.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to hear that the tips were useful to you. Remember, sometimes the most memorable experiences are worth the extra cost. We did our trip fairly inexpensive and will have more details coming soon about that!
Great work guys. Greetings to you both from Australia:)
Thank you for your lovely comment! It means a lot to us. We're sending greetings and love right back to you in Australia!
So beautiful
Thank you so much!
This is such a cool video
Even tho this is not a trip I plan to take in the near future, the information is great
The NY comparisons are funny 😂
I appreciate your kind words! It means a lot to know that the information was valuable to you, even if you're not planning a trip soon.
I have that same scratch off map. It makes me see all the places that are left to explore. I'm working hard on it.
Thank you for sharing! It's always nice to connect with someone who has similar interests. Let's keep working hard and inspiring each other to explore more!
Great tips for being vegetarians while visiting Japan ,especially buying foods at convenience stores over there !! 😀 👍👍
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the tips useful. It's always great to hear that I could help fellow vegetarians navigate Japan's food scene. Enjoy your travels and have a fantastic time!
@ChewsToExplore Yay ! Thanks ! I am originally from Tokyo & I live in L.A. ( for a long ,long time ,I've been living in the States for 35 years !! Almost 36 years !! ) But,your tips will be very useful for other vegetarians visiting Japan for sure !! It's just very tricky ,as Japanese foods are based on Bonito broth ,almost 99 % of all dishes !! Lol. And the ingredient labeles don't include or specify all ,you see them saying " amino acid ,ETC." That etc .means Bonito broth !! I confirmed that w Japanese tradition senbei = crackers company customer service's supervisor back in '99 in Japan. I was so shocked !! 😲 So,be careful ! If you see " amino acid ,ETC." 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
@ChewsToExplore Thank you ! I'm originally from Tokyo ,but been living in the States for almost 26 years ! I'm sure that your tips will help other vegetarians visiting Japan !! But,please be careful with ingredient says " amino acid ETC." That means Bonito broth !! Lol I was shocked when I was told by a Japanese traditional cracker ( " senbei " ) company's supervisor ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Oh yay ,wow !! This is so intriguing !! You're in my country !!! YAY !! Kyoto is the best !! Although ,I'm from Tokyo originally. 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
So easy to see why you are excited such an amazing country to visit!
@@ChewsToExplore Awww ! Thank you ,thank you ! Many thanks to you ~!! 😊 🙏💘💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Thank you! I’m going for 10 days next week. Where did you guys stay?
We hopped around a lot during the trip so not just one place. However, all of those details will be in our upcoming videos thank you for the support to our channel.
Great, detailed, and useful information! Did you guys experience a lot of racism there? My husband and I are an interracial couple and always like to hear others experiences. I know we have to navigate the US too, but since we live here we know how to do that - places to avoid, etc.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave such a positive comment! I'm glad the information resonated with you. In terms of racism, we did not experience it at all. In fact, Japanese people mind their business and pretend like you're not even there. I loved that, no stares or anything. But it's important to remember that this is our experience. There are always good and bad people in every place.
Thank you so much! Great to hear!@@ChewsToExplore
Back in the late 70's / 80's ,there were so many incidents of dead newborn babies found in those coin lockers in all over in Japan ,so we used to be terrified to use one / open one hoping not to see a dead baby in there !! 💔
Woah that’s heavy
@elysiaxox Yea,I am very ashamed of that culture !! Very disturbing. It really broke my heart !! Youngsters or women just left their newborns in coin lockers to die !! It is a murder !! I support women rights,off course & some abortions, but basically we should know we don't have the right to kill any living things !! But for women under certain circumstances, I totally understand it is too difficult/too much ( like rapes & insest ) . Thank you so much for your reply !! 🙏 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞p.s.I support birth control.
Thank you for sharing this interesting piece of history. It's always fascinating to learn about different cultural experiences and the impact they have on people's lives. So horrifying to hear all of that
@ChewsToExplore Thank you ! As kids ,we used to be terrified to use coin lockers at train stations ,sometimes we even joked about it ! But,it was never a fun ,to me ,at least ! I am proud of Japanese culture & inventions ,technologies, but at the same time, there are many certain things I cannot be proud of ! That was one of things .I knew many kids at school did have abortions. That was another dark memory. Thank you so much for your replies !! 🙏💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💕💞
Look up El Calafate
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely check out El Calafate and add it to my travel bucket list.
Divine love
Thank you so much for the support!
🔥 chewy
Appreciate the love and support to us!
@@ChewsToExplore no problem, delta is still the best though😂
🌺What airline did you take to Tokyo?
We flew american Airlines actually, we thought we were flying Japan Airlines
Can you also go over the wifi you used please
Thank you so much for the support to our channel. We used the data all over the country. they have wifi spots in a lot of public spaces
Hello all! I was wondering if it is practical to do day trips to Osaka from Kyoto? Meaning, if my wife and I had the appropriate rail cards and used the right transportation methods would it then be practical to stay in a hotel in Kyoto and train to Osaka for a couple of day trips? Thank you for your time!
Yes it is only like an hour away. We did it during our stay. Went back and forth. We even went to Nara nearby too!
When you come back to JPN ？
1. The bullet train is a definite experience, and the pass used to be worth it but not anymore since the price more than doubled. But if you take like one round trip it’s definitely worth it.
2. The tax free stuff can be claimed sometimes at the store itself. No need to wait for the airport.
thanks for the feedback, I can defintiely see your perspective. I could agree before the price for the pass could have been more reasonable but it is not an experience that I valued. Much more affordable options on the bus or plane . Also great that you pointed that out. I did mention that in Uniqlo they also let me claim it before and some stores have 2 prices for tax and no tax price
Question: While I've been to Japan twice, I've never taken any domestic flights. Will JAL or ANA allow me to pay for a domestic flight with cash, or will they insist on me using a credit card?
Thank you for your question! JAL and ANA both accept cash as a payment option for domestic flights. It's always nice to have different payment methods available, so you can choose what works best for you during your travels. You would just have to go up to the airport to pay for it
@@ChewsToExplore Thank you, OP.
In japan, woman can shave her fase at barber.
Womans shaving can do at barber is only in japan.
The first time of womans shaving was geisha about 300years ago.
Thank you for sharing this information! It's always great to learn something new about different cultures and their unique practices. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Loved your video I got a lot of good information. I have to work with that QR code application it will not scan my passport I tried over and over. I will be in Kyoto what's the best way to take a day trip to Osaka? If you know or anyone else that is reading this are the LGBTQ community accepted?
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that you found the video informative. I'm sorry to hear about the trouble with the QR code application. It can be a bit finicky at times. When it comes to taking a day trip to Osaka from Kyoto, I would suggest taking the train. It's a convenient and efficient way to travel between the two cities.Honestly I cannot speak on LGBTQ but from everything i've experienced they were very welcoming. Enjoy your time in Japan!
How do they treat black people in Japan??
Thank you for asking this important question! It's crucial to shed light on issues of race and cultural experiences. From my personal experience, I've found that Japanese people are generally respectful and kind towards black people. We had no issue navigating the country and felt no racism there
You really visited all these places in just 7 days Bro?
You totally can !! Stay in Tokyo for 3 nights & stay in Kyoto for 3 nights or 4 ,make a day trip to Osaka & another in Nara . Then last night in Tokyo & fly out the next day .If you use capsule hotels or business hotels,you'll be saving lots of money & you'll be so close to train stations ,so that'll save times & more money .💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇯🇵💞
Kyoto is usually a very expensive place to visit or stay ,but using capsule hotels/ business hotels will make a huge difference !! They run between $20--$50/ night . They're super clean & come w lots of amenities that you'll not find in U.S.or U.K.,Europe. Lol. Many offer happy hours or free drinks / snacks ,too ! Some got hot spring " onsen " even !! As well as Manga book hotels where you can read Manga 📚 & stay over in tiny rooms ,capsule style bedrooms . 💜
Haha yes we did all of this in 7 days. We were running around but had a ball
Thank you for these comments!