What you NEED to KNOW when you First Arrive in Japan

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • This Japan guide reviews what to do in Tokyo when you first arrive at Narita Airport or Haneda Haneda Airport. First time travelers are confused what to do in Tokyo, where to go, how to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo, how to get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo as well as what to eat in Japan. I cover all these questions and much more. These are Japan Travel Guide tips I wish someone told me when I first arrived in Japan or even wish I knew before I came to Japan. This video is perfect for first time travelers who don't know the difference between Narita Airport or Haneda Airport. Also, I share with you how to Get a SIM a card and what useful apps you can download before arriving at the Tokyo Airport in Japan. I even provide some tips on Showers and Tokyo Capsule Hotels at both Tokyo airports.
    __ Must Know things when First Arriving in Tokyo Japan __
    0:00 - Intro
    0:51 - 1 Difference Between Narita & Haneda Airport
    Travelers flying into Tokyo for the first time, have an option to fly into Narita or Haneda Airport.
    Narita is the larger of the 2 airports and is generally known to have more international flights while Haneda has more domestic flights. Both have lots of dining and shopping areas, but since Haneda is newly ren, I have to give Haneda the overall edge when it comes to attractions.
    The biggest differentiator between both airports is the distance to Tokyo. Narita is about 1 hr away by express train, while Haneda is about 15-30 min train ride away. So it’s a little cheaper transportation-wise from Haneda.
    1:23 - 2 Get Internet Connectivity with SIM Card
    Get your Japan SIM Card here:
    - www.mobal.com/japan
    2:24 - 3 Download Useful Apps
    Transit and Map App: Google Maps
    Translation App: Google Translate
    What to do and eat in Tokyo (My Website)
    - www.tokyozebra.com/maps
    Restaurant Search and Reviews Website
    - tabelog.com/en/tokyo/
    Messenger App: LINE
    - line.me/en/download
    4:13 - 4 Showers and Capsule Hotels
    Narita Airport Capsule Hotel: Nine Hours
    - ninehours.co.jp/en/narita/
    Narita Airport Shower Rooms:
    www.narita-airport.jp/en/serv...
    Haneda Airport Capsule Hotel: First Cabin
    - first-cabin.jp/en/cabin/
    Haneda Airport Shower Rooms
    - www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/mo...
    My Luxury Capsule Hotel Video
    - • First Class Capsule Ho...
    4:58 - 5. Airport Transportation to Tokyo
    My Narita Airport to Tokyo Video
    - • Narita Airport to Toky...
    5:54 - 6. Get IC Train Card
    Suica Card (JR) or Pasmo Card (Tokyo Metro). Both of them can be used on either system so it really doesn't matter which card you buy.
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Komentáře • 1K

  • @gmailaccount3423
    @gmailaccount3423 Před 4 lety +803

    The Japanese tourism board should be paying you for this top quality content!

  • @what8092
    @what8092 Před rokem +7

    Just a warning about Mobal: with them you pay for a full month every month regardless of when you leave Japan, so for example if you leave on the 10th of a month you will still be billed for the amount until the 30th of the month. So effectively they scam you out of some money during the month you leave.

  • @kdd9534
    @kdd9534 Před 5 lety +567

    I agree! Google maps worked perfectly fine to help us navigate in Japan.

    • @minnie8370
      @minnie8370 Před 5 lety

      Google maps didnt work for me in japan. So i needed to ask it to locals!

    • @lalilulelo
      @lalilulelo Před 5 lety +10

      I agree! I have been to Japan twice and Google Maps guided me wherever I go!

    • @alexanderkuo1578
      @alexanderkuo1578 Před 5 lety +26

      I’ve lived off of Google maps the last 4 times I’ve been to Japan. One recommendation is to screenshot the directions if using public transit. Same with any other city’s transit, if you refresh the directions en route, you may lose your original choice. Second, there are often so many options in Tokyo (ie JR, Toei, etc) that a route you found may not exist minutes later because of Google’s algorithm to try to find the fastest routing, regardless of which transit line it’s on. So screenshot if you don’t want to lose a search result.

    • @kdd9534
      @kdd9534 Před 5 lety +1

      Alexander Kuo that’s a great tip! Thanks for this!

    • @TheCeleron450
      @TheCeleron450 Před 5 lety +8

      Google Maps is OK, but has serious drawbacks in trying to get you around buildings as you are being directed to walk through solid walls without being told that you should be up or down several flights of stairs.

  • @zareh805
    @zareh805 Před 5 lety +483

    Wow! Literally just touched down in Tokyo for the first time ever a few hours ago and you release this. Railway systems were for sure overwhelming but it didn’t take too long to get the hang of it. Staff is very helpful as well as all the signs. Perfect timing. I was so overwhelmed by the pace. Where to stand. How it’s impolite to be loud in public places. Still learning every minute. We just had our first bowl of authentic Japanese a ramen. Definitely emotional experience.

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 Před 5 lety +8

      Zareh Kantzabedian have fun and make the most of your trip. Loved my trip so much this past October I went again towards the end of January and just got back last week. You’ll be an expert of the trains in no time. Bonus points for not using google maps to get around...second time around, unless I was in a new city, I just kinda memorized what trains took me where

    • @redxwillz2895
      @redxwillz2895 Před 4 lety +5

      I went in october as well! If anyone wants night life recommendations and sees this comment, reply to it and ill try to help

    • @MagusKali
      @MagusKali Před 4 lety

      @@redxwillz2895 I'm actually heading out to Tokyo this October, any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, what's the weather like around that time of year?

    • @catmcross1
      @catmcross1 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes! After a long flight from the Southeast US, with layovers, customs, and then just getting from Narita to the town I now live in, I was so ready that first night for a big bowl of comfort. It was indeed and emotional experience!

    • @UnstoppableEmpire
      @UnstoppableEmpire Před 2 lety

      Oh my your name

  • @eric1172
    @eric1172 Před 9 měsíci +7

    I've been to Japan 5 times already and I still watched this entire video because it reminded me of my first time in the country! I'll never forget the experience of taking the train from narita to Tokyo and see all the kanjis on the buildings; that was the moment I realized I was truly in Asia!!

    • @ArchangelAurora
      @ArchangelAurora Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hi! Is the information in the video (train pass card etc.) still correct? Since it has been 4 years. Thanks!

    • @eric1172
      @eric1172 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@ArchangelAurora Hi! I actually just came back from Japan a week ago. Everything is still up-to-date and his tips are great. I would add/expand on the following tho:
      1) If you can arrive at Haneda do so because it is cheaper to get to Tokyo (specifically Shinjuku/Shibuya which is probably where you'd stay as a young tourist)
      2) SIM cards are great. However, if you have a phone that's "locked" by your cellular provider then you only have two real options: use their international plan which depending on the company (cough cough AT&T) can be very expensive or rent a mobile wifi. Mobile WiFi is great if you're traveling with several friends/family as you can share the data (although the battery of the mobile wifi might drain much faster)
      3) He didn't mention this but the JR Pass is dead. The company increased the prices by almost 70%, which renders the pass almost useless unless you're planning on having a lot of day trips that require the Shinkansen (bullet train). Just remember if you get the pass, that the JRPass doesn't cover the metro or city buses!
      4) I have an iPhone and I use BOTH google maps and apple maps, they kinda complement each other, but you'd probably be fine with only google maps.
      5) I haven't stayed in a capsule hotel since the second time I traveled to Japan because I now travel with my GF. Generally speaking, if you are traveling with someone else I would recommend booking an AirBnB in an area near Shinjuku/Shibuya (when staying in Tokyo, of course). Most (90%) of the AirBnBs that we've booked are incredible, even when they are not hosted by a "Super Host". That's just Japan's work ethic at its best, everything is clean.
      6) Don't get a taxi from the airport to your hotel/Airbnb!! Just don't. What I'd recommend if it is your first time traveling to Japan is, get in a train (like the Narita express or local rapid trains) to the station closest to where you're staying at and from there you can take a taxi just because if you have the address in Japanese it can be easier for the driver to actually find your hotel/airbnb (specially true for Airbnb)
      7) Japan had a shortage of materials to make the IC cards, so they are not giving the "old IC cards" anymore; rather you, the tourist, can get a "temporary IC card" which expires in some amount of time (I can't remember how long, but it wasn't more than a month or so) the airports have signs as to where you can get them. BUT I recommend, if you have Apple Pay, to just add a mobile Suica card to your apple wallet and just add money to that digital card. It works great and it is identical to having the physical card (you don't need a deposit either). Either option is recommended.
      I hope that information helps!

  • @kimberlykyang2358
    @kimberlykyang2358 Před 5 lety +9

    I’m traveling in a couple months and I’ve been watching your videos ever since!! Thank you for all your help !!! I appreciate you so much!

  • @xiaorishu
    @xiaorishu Před 5 lety +89

    What a coincidence! I've just received my mobal sim card this morning lol.

  • @bluebadsquishy
    @bluebadsquishy Před 5 lety +1

    This was something my husband and I were discussing this week while making our plans! This helps so much! Thanks!

  • @13DarkMaiden
    @13DarkMaiden Před 5 lety +8

    OMG thank you so much for the sim card suggestion! I'm living in Bangkok right now and being able to receive it ahead of time is so nice!

  • @JJ.ANDERSEN.201
    @JJ.ANDERSEN.201 Před 5 lety +148

    may have been mentioned in another video. But, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN or CLOSE the door of the taxi. Let the driver open or close it for you.
    kthnxbye

    • @CubbyTech
      @CubbyTech Před 4 lety +8

      Yeah, that's not weird AT ALL !!

    • @fredwest2911
      @fredwest2911 Před 4 lety +1

      @@CubbyTech they are auto

    • @wasabisazzdafirst
      @wasabisazzdafirst Před 4 lety +5

      omygod i did the exact opposite thing. i am so embarrassed

    • @cryyuni
      @cryyuni Před 3 lety +2

      Lmao in my country we even close the door with our foot 😂😂

  • @Antone187
    @Antone187 Před 5 lety

    Going to Japan in a month from now and I just now discovered your channel. I'll be sure to binge watch and prepare myself for this epic vacation. Thank you

  • @erikbojay9925
    @erikbojay9925 Před 5 lety +74

    Paolo Your a Beast Thank you so much! This info is really important for us first-comers.

  • @DetectivePikachu7777
    @DetectivePikachu7777 Před 4 lety +129

    Why am i watching this when im going to japan in 4 years?
    Probably cuz this is interesting~

    • @Hecu
      @Hecu Před 3 lety +22

      Why im watching these when im propably never gonna go there?

    • @user-uy5lu6rt5q
      @user-uy5lu6rt5q Před 3 lety +11

      lmao I'm going in 2 years

    • @virtualtourbyadhilibrahim6226
      @virtualtourbyadhilibrahim6226 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Hecu 😂

    • @invalidopinion8890
      @invalidopinion8890 Před 3 lety +5

      Hecu you sir are one of the oldest accounts in CZcams that I have seen (sos for stalking you lol) 2006 ayy

    • @animationnkdh3774
      @animationnkdh3774 Před 3 lety

      I was meant to be going to Tokyo last week but because of covid my flight was cancelled

  • @wryandwatchful
    @wryandwatchful Před 4 lety +3

    Paolo, I just had an awesome week in Tokyo thanks to you. Very helpful content that maximized my time. Appreciate it!

  • @pastadiomajaje4577
    @pastadiomajaje4577 Před 5 lety

    I have been in Japan 4 times and it was always better. I miss that country so much. I have felt like that was my home. Paolo your videos are great and I always watch them to feel, even only for a few minutes, like I am home. Thank you so much Paolo.. I hope to come back soon.

  • @JenN-fp8id
    @JenN-fp8id Před 4 lety +1

    Paolo, thank you for summarizing your content in the description and linking to the time stamps!

  • @charlesv3962
    @charlesv3962 Před 5 lety +3

    I’m so happy 😀 that I found your channel! I do plan on going to Japan soon, and every bit of information is much appreciated!

  • @lemccoy1
    @lemccoy1 Před 5 lety +9

    This was so excellent!! You actually addressed something that I had really wished for and that was the showering availability. It would be a long international flight for me and a shower upon landing would be ever so wonderful. I'm keeping all the information you talked about for my dream trip. Thank you soooooo much!

  • @claudy5803
    @claudy5803 Před 5 lety +1

    I'll be visiting Japan next month and your videos are by far the most fun and helpful I've seen. Thanks!

  • @kuurocks
    @kuurocks Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the advice, my family is planning a trip to Japan soon and this is really going to help make things go alot smoother.

  • @Username-ij6zx
    @Username-ij6zx Před 5 lety +14

    man you deserve a million subscriber for you excellent content .

  • @judylynn4562
    @judylynn4562 Před 5 lety +3

    We're going to Japan in April and these videos are so helpful. Thank you, keep in coming :)

  • @Bibby31
    @Bibby31 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm binge watching your vlogs since I'm about to go to Japan next week!
    I'm both excited and anxious haha .. You're helping me so much! Thanks!

  • @The_amazing_dust
    @The_amazing_dust Před 2 lety

    I genuinely didn't knew that about Google translate! Thanks!
    Going to Japan next year, so I'm watching your videos, like my life depends on it

  • @davidwilliams4239
    @davidwilliams4239 Před 4 lety +4

    As someone who lived in Japan a few years, Paolo is right on the money with his info. Now one thing about the sim cards, make sure your phone can take sim cards outside of your country. Here in the US, some providers lock their phones only to the US but most of them can unlock it for you if you call them before you leave. Sometimes it takes 24-72 hours to get the unlock information, sometimes you have to go to one of their corporate stores to do it. So check with your provider. Also check if your phone can operate on international frequencies, most 3G and 4G ones can.

  • @RamenAnytime
    @RamenAnytime Před 4 lety +5

    Those merch are really convincing!
    Love the Kyo-"Toe" on too

  • @WM-eg4gh
    @WM-eg4gh Před 3 lety

    This is actually very useful, the mobile issue, the transport issue, the overnight issue, and many more that tourists like us panic. Thank you Paolo

  • @ernestmitchell4152
    @ernestmitchell4152 Před 10 měsíci

    Your video is terrific; quick and full of great information. I visited in 2005 when only Narita was available for overseas visitors. Your vid makes me want to visit again and not guess as much on menus and the subway!

  • @tin94122
    @tin94122 Před 5 lety +15

    I find your videos to be very enjoyable. This video is especially helpful for my upcoming trip. Thanks Paolo!

  • @Wellwhatevernevermind
    @Wellwhatevernevermind Před 4 lety +8

    Will order a Sim card from my home country before landing, thanks for the tip. Actually thanks for all the great content!

  • @en47
    @en47 Před 5 lety +1

    You posted this video JUST at the right time. I'm flying out to Tokyo next Friday to explore Japan and most importantly, run Tokyo Marathon!!!!

  • @hailyonthelabel3752
    @hailyonthelabel3752 Před 5 lety

    Literally heading to Tokyo in a week, this information is super useful, thank you so much, absolutely love your videos 🤗

  • @swissfoodie3542
    @swissfoodie3542 Před 5 lety +3

    Paolo, I just recently discovered your chanel (your top 10 things to do
    in Shinjuku caught my eye), and I really like it. Since, I have been
    watching many and many of your videos, and my list on my second trip to
    Japan (I am flying in about 10 days) is getting longer and longer
    "thanks" to you :-). There is so much food that looks great that you
    recommend, thanks a lot for your great work ! And many congratulations
    to you and Maiko for your marriage !

  • @lisavoon3930
    @lisavoon3930 Před 5 lety +6

    Appreciate your videos! They are really helping me out!

  • @economicsinjapan8076
    @economicsinjapan8076 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the helpful video.
    Many points that you covered actually were a huge pain to me coming to Japan the first time...

  • @lubas2801
    @lubas2801 Před 5 lety

    On all the CZcamsrs making travel blogs about japan; yours is the most informative of all. Thank you.

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi Před 5 lety +5

    1st thing u need to know when u first arrive in japan is u need to fill up the immigration card & declaration form ....to save time ask from ur air Stewardess for the forms
    For travelling I use CityMaps2Go cos u no need to use 4g data to download the map & track ur location.... u preload download the map of any city into ur phone and they use telephone signal to triangulate ur location without using 4g data

  • @katmumn
    @katmumn Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you Paolo. We’ll be arriving in 2 weeks so this was helpful.

  • @renwoman101
    @renwoman101 Před 5 lety

    glad I found this video. Planning to go to Tokyo later this year and this is great info for solo travelers like me

  • @JustHelly1994
    @JustHelly1994 Před 4 lety

    I’ve been watching your vlogs and I can’t wait to visit Japan. This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @AmiyaD1611
    @AmiyaD1611 Před 5 lety +13

    I literally just watched this after landing and being in Tokyo for one day. Thank you for the Information. I'm deffinetly getting the SIM Card (:

  • @RogueDarkChaos
    @RogueDarkChaos Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks Paolo! I swear dude your videos are so informative! Super appreciate them! Would you consider on making a video on the best budget restaurants for Tokyo 🤔🤔 or top coffee shops 🤔

  • @jossanmarin56
    @jossanmarin56 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for your videos. Great content and they’re always helpful. I can’t wait. I’m visiting Japan in July 2020 🙌🏾

  • @pinaydairyfarmer
    @pinaydairyfarmer Před 5 lety

    Your videos are very helpful. Thank you very much. We are on a holiday here in Japan and your videos helped us find nice places to visit. Don’t stop making this kind of videos. 👍🏼🙂

  • @excalipoor
    @excalipoor Před 5 lety +236

    Just came back from Tokyo. Went to a lot of places that you recommended.
    Thanks.

    • @TheAnthonyZavaleta
      @TheAnthonyZavaleta Před 4 lety +4

      What places would you recommend and which ones not so much?

    • @kahfibonboy
      @kahfibonboy Před 4 lety

      @@TheAnthonyZavaleta kabukichou

    • @ozzydem
      @ozzydem Před 3 lety +1

      How many days did you need and did you go out of tokyo to other places?

    • @excalipoor
      @excalipoor Před 3 lety +1

      @@ozzydem My trip was limited to just Tokyo because my mom and other older folks was with us. Plus it was my partner's first trip to Japan. So about 5 days in Tokyo. Didn't want them to walk all over the city in the middle of winter. If it's just myself and my partner, we would have spent a week with two/three days in Osaka. She's more interested in Japanese food than the Japanese scenes. So Tokyo was a bit too modern for her. Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe would have been more of a fit for her. As for me, I would love to stay in Tokyo for a week. Just enjoying the metro life in Tokyo.

    • @ozzydem
      @ozzydem Před 3 lety

      @@excalipoor thanks for the response mate, after all this corona mess, i am gonna visit Tokyo for a week. Much love.

  • @salvador6182
    @salvador6182 Před 4 lety +64

    "Brought to you by mobal"
    *thinking about Japanese salaryman*

  • @CocoTayo
    @CocoTayo Před 5 lety

    I'll be moving to Japan soon and the sim card information you gave is going to be a lifesaver, thank you!

  • @josakura
    @josakura Před 3 lety +2

    Just ordered my Mobal sim card. Thank you so much Paolo for sharing about it! ♥️

  • @Mahalati
    @Mahalati Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much. It was very informative!

  • @danzena4059
    @danzena4059 Před 5 lety +16

    I love going into Narita a little more than Haneda. Simply because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE taking the NEX and/or Skyliner. The train ride on either train is so damn relaxing for me. After a usually long, grueling, uncomfortable, flight, it feels good to have some leg room and the white noise on either train just feels so amazing. I also love all the lush greenery that you see before you get into Tokyo, it is so wonderful. Haneda is quite awesome too however but I just prefer Narita personally. Though Haneda is much closer, like you mentioned.

  • @TheMantis25
    @TheMantis25 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much! Your tips are very helpful. I am leaving for Tokyo tomorrow. Very excited!

  • @Gener_Medina
    @Gener_Medina Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the tips. I will definitely get that sim before I go there. Can’t wait.

  • @zainababdulrazzaq3544
    @zainababdulrazzaq3544 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!This was seriously so helpful!😆💞

  • @astroboy3507
    @astroboy3507 Před 5 lety +3

    I never knew about tabelog!!! See i did learn something today Paolo!!! 😎👍

  • @elisal7216
    @elisal7216 Před 5 lety +1

    Again, your video is so instructional. Very helpful for my visit. Thanks!!!

  • @tar0bubblet3a
    @tar0bubblet3a Před 5 lety

    This was so useful! I’m going to There this month and we just thought about SIMs for data and this answered all my questions. Thanks! 😬

  • @lomayagi
    @lomayagi Před 5 lety +5

    Great video and info. I will add that the JR Rail Pass does actually work on any local metro train in Tokyo as long as it's run by JR. You just have to flash your JR pass to the attendant office at the gate when you walk in/out (as opposed to tapping in and out with your Suica/Passmo card).
    It even works on the Narita Express (NEX) train and covers your tickets going to and from Narita to Tokyo.
    If you're going to Hokkaido, it also works in getting passage on the JR trains to Hakodate from Aomori.
    Lots of benefits with the JR pass for visitors!

  • @den0422
    @den0422 Před 5 lety +3

    Another awesome video! Can't wait to go to Japan! Can you do a video about Yodabashi Camera;)

  • @Alina-mb7sf
    @Alina-mb7sf Před 5 lety

    Thanks Paulo for the informative video. I've been watching your other videos as well. Looking forward to my Japan trip next month.

  • @ireneisola9463
    @ireneisola9463 Před 5 lety +8

    I am coming to Tokyo in 43 days, can't wait 😍🌸

  • @ChloeCanary
    @ChloeCanary Před 5 lety +141

    Traveling in 2020! Thanks for the tips :)

  • @435362helena
    @435362helena Před 5 lety +1

    I’m so glad I found your channel! Thank you so much for your hard work! 🙏

  • @rockyhzo4384
    @rockyhzo4384 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for these videos ! I’m visiting Shinjuku in September so these videos are really helpful.

  • @AmzWandering
    @AmzWandering Před 5 lety +10

    Im backkkkk! Been binge watching again your videos! Im going to japan for the 3rd time this march-april so excited to see my friends there! Including Meg from youtube channel @PlanetNihon 💕💕💕

    • @lalilulelo
      @lalilulelo Před 5 lety +2

      I'm going to Japan on the 2nd week of March. Also my 3rd trip in Japan!

    • @AmzWandering
      @AmzWandering Před 5 lety +1

      lalilulelo sounds great! I didn’t get to go last year hehe and i started following this channel early last yr i think pao had 30k followers back then :p ill be in tokyo end of march

    • @AmzWandering
      @AmzWandering Před 5 lety

      Yuko Iwase I’m so excited! 💕

  • @lalilulelo
    @lalilulelo Před 5 lety +6

    Google maps is my best friend when I'm in Japan.

  • @oscarheng9831
    @oscarheng9831 Před 5 lety +1

    Really loved your videos, especially useful for my upcoming trip! Thanks!

  • @kimjoshuacortez4226
    @kimjoshuacortez4226 Před 4 lety +2

    This is a great help for me because I'm going to Japan in April thank you

  • @dianasensei
    @dianasensei Před 5 lety +15

    Thanks!!! I’m going to japan in April :)

    • @PaolofromTOKYO
      @PaolofromTOKYO  Před 5 lety +3

      Have an awesome trip!

    • @NikkiFilJapinAmerica
      @NikkiFilJapinAmerica Před 5 lety

      Mil Acasos yay exciting! check out my channel when you have the time, i do japan vlogs here and there😅

    • @gomoras
      @gomoras Před 5 lety +2

      Mil Acasos me too ! :)

    • @lclooney07
      @lclooney07 Před 5 lety +2

      Me three!! 😁

    • @dianasensei
      @dianasensei Před 5 lety +1

      Wow!!! So many people are going :P let’s meet up in Tokyo!!!

  • @morlock2086
    @morlock2086 Před 5 lety +187

    I'm 1500 bucks away from my goal! I should be there summer 2019! Thanks for another great (and timely) video.

    • @morlock2086
      @morlock2086 Před 5 lety +9

      So close I can almost taste it! Thnx. @@lifeintokyo3048

    • @virtuouswoman9714
      @virtuouswoman9714 Před 5 lety +4

      Morlock Stay focused YOU will get there!!!👍😊

    • @gmanEVO
      @gmanEVO Před 5 lety +12

      Morlock: I was in Tokyo last summer... Hope you like hot and humid weather :) I'm going back to Tokyo in early April this year. Can't handle that kind of heat again... Ejoy Tokyo! it's a whole different world :)

    • @AnimalJammer101
      @AnimalJammer101 Před 5 lety +5

      gmanEVO I’m going in April too :) best time to go

    • @morlock2086
      @morlock2086 Před 5 lety +2

      Work will not allow me any other time to go. Heat doesn't bug me I live in a desert. @@gmanEVO

  • @cheronroggen9638
    @cheronroggen9638 Před 5 lety

    Awesome. This video has so many good tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • @monapolpetta5280
    @monapolpetta5280 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for your videos. I am going Japan in September and they have been super helpful.

  • @prophets6935
    @prophets6935 Před 5 lety +5

    Pretty good information on this video! Only thing I want to comment on it the Modal Sims, even though it advertise that the sim is unlimited data, that is not exactly true. There is a 3GB limit per day, and if you exceed that limit, they can reduce your speed dramatically for up to 48 hours! I understand if they cap and maybe restart the next day, but 48 hours is a long time to be without service when trying to navigate around.

  • @edonabajrami9218
    @edonabajrami9218 Před 4 lety +11

    Who else noticed his hoodie?? 😂😂😂 Very creative

  • @scottlytle2169
    @scottlytle2169 Před 5 lety

    Hey Pablo. Great videos. Will be in Tokyo in 3 weeks for the first time, and have found your videos very helpful. Keep up the great work

  • @Chumburro
    @Chumburro Před 5 lety

    Thank you Paolo. Have a great rest of your day my friend!

  • @booie5870
    @booie5870 Před 4 lety +27

    ight we gonna ignore how he was walking like CJ at the start

  • @Bangbangboom51
    @Bangbangboom51 Před 5 lety +78

    Renting a Pocket wifi is way better than getting a data sim especially if you're travelling with family and friends. Data Sim is only recommended for solo travelers.

    • @909maiken
      @909maiken Před 5 lety +4

      Also considering a lot of (at least EU) phones won't work with foreign simcards.

    • @adam15021992
      @adam15021992 Před 5 lety +7

      Well, you may accidentaly get lost or you might just want to split up - then SIM card is a must.

    • @declansomerspersonalmail4038
      @declansomerspersonalmail4038 Před 5 lety +2

      @@909maikenany unlocked smartphone will work in Japan.

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb Před 5 lety +3

      @@declansomerspersonalmail4038 not sure what country you are in. I'm in the states and most of our contract phones, and I'd say a large portion of the no contract phones, are locked. It is pretty standard here. I have the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from AT&T (cell service company) and I know for a fact the SIM will not work in my phone

    • @declansomerspersonalmail4038
      @declansomerspersonalmail4038 Před 5 lety +3

      @@JustAGirl-ih4nb Fair enough - I wasn't aware of the situation in the US- in Europe it's the opposite! Thanks for sharing!

  • @brycej1823
    @brycej1823 Před 3 lety

    Caricature your face with iconic scenery pics of your Japan tours, food etc. Tokyo merch update! Keep up the good work.

  • @sameertaneja3840
    @sameertaneja3840 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful vdo..... Keep sending informations about Japan

  • @PpAirO5
    @PpAirO5 Před 3 lety +6

    😂👍 Ja🍳 Just my kind of humor.

  • @Isa-no4re
    @Isa-no4re Před 5 lety +3

    Can you do a “things to do in Ginza”?

  • @schuylertrinidad2332
    @schuylertrinidad2332 Před 4 lety +1

    This guide was incredibly helpful, thanks dude! 🤙🤙🤙

  • @Pennie123
    @Pennie123 Před 4 lety

    Just got two SIM cards for my upcoming trip to Japan. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rossaamalia2160
    @rossaamalia2160 Před 5 lety +5

    Can you make video for kansai airport? And information about transportation to osaka/kyoto too?

    • @SephiMasamune
      @SephiMasamune Před 5 lety +2

      Rossa Amalia he lives in Tokyo so i don't expect him to cover other areas, but it's pretty much the same thing. Express bus from Kansai to Osaka (didn't see any train rails there which makes sense because it's an artificial island), which will take about 30-45 minutes depending where in the city you have to be.
      From Osaka to Kyoto, just hop on the trains at Mamba or Shin-Osaka and you will be at Kyoto central station in 30 minutes.
      Japan's public transport is so well oiled it really deserves the reputation it has, no need to worry.

    • @nabilaharoun5919
      @nabilaharoun5919 Před 5 lety +1

      If you're going from Kyoto/Osaka to Kansai Airport, your fastest option is to take the JR Haruka that drops you right at the airport.
      The Haruka leaves every 30min from Kyoto Station or Shin-Osaka and Tennoji Station if you're staying in Osaka.

  • @dimsumguy1
    @dimsumguy1 Před 5 lety +5

    You missed converting JR pass to a valid dated pass. Can use the JR pass on JR line trains instead of SUICA

    • @magical_catgirl
      @magical_catgirl Před 5 lety

      JR passes are not worth it in most cases. They are too limiting in the big cities (ie, they can only be used on around 40% of the trains in Tokyo) and the price isn't worth it unless you are making at least 3 Tokyo-Osaka distance trips during the pass period.

    • @Adloquiem
      @Adloquiem Před 4 lety

      @@magical_catgirl exactly what I'm doing in a week ! Looking forward to it 😁

  • @IrashiAkane
    @IrashiAkane Před 4 lety

    Wow this super useful! Thanks for the video.

  • @imlookiting2184
    @imlookiting2184 Před 5 lety

    Appreciate all the great information! I'll be heading to Japan this Summer and will definitely benefit from your channel.

  • @BelfryHex
    @BelfryHex Před 5 lety +4

    If you don't want to fork out the 700-1000 yen per day for a SIM card, google maps actually functions as a real map with directional awareness for the most part (or at least did on my samsung galaxy s5). You can't search for anything, but if you know where you're going or just need a general sense, you can save money and rest assured that you can use your google maps on your phone without service.
    Then, if you want to search, set directions, or refresh your map (because it will remember a large area, but not every detail of everything unless you pre-load it) you can connect to wifi and keep on moving in Tokyo! (Most other areas/rural areas will not have this luxury).

    • @MajorG25
      @MajorG25 Před 5 lety

      That sounds like pocket wifi prices. When I was there, I paid about 2500 yen every 1-1.5 weeks for 2GB of data

    • @BelfryHex
      @BelfryHex Před 5 lety +1

      @@MajorG25 ah yes, I think you are right, I was with a group so that was the consideration, but we risked it and it was fine, but I have lived in japan for 4 years so I was able to navigate somewhat

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb Před 5 lety

      Also, if you guys are coming soon, you can download the Google Maps map (lol) onto your phone in a bunch of areas so when you use Google Maps, it doesn't actually use any data. Used this for my Hawaii trip and plan to do the same for Tokyo. The downloads last 30 days before they are auto deleted!

  • @rayzheng963
    @rayzheng963 Před 5 lety +27

    Going to Japan in 2 days 😂 ty

    • @virtuouswoman9714
      @virtuouswoman9714 Před 5 lety +2

      Ray Zheng Enjoy to the fullest ☺

    • @AnimalJammer101
      @AnimalJammer101 Před 5 lety +1

      Have fun I’m going on 7 weeks

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb Před 5 lety +2

      Man you guys have me jelly! Original commentor is in Japan rn and my trip isn't until October 😭 been waiting 18 years for this since I was introduced to the culture!

    • @ando1135
      @ando1135 Před 5 lety +1

      Have fun all of you, just came back from a 2 week trip to Tokyo and surrounding cities, then Sapporo for the snow festival and then Hakodate, then down to Sendai and all the way down to Nagoya. Was my second trip in 4 months lol...had a blast each time!
      Make sure to visit the basement level of the Takashimaya department store for food heaven!

    • @JustAGirl-ih4nb
      @JustAGirl-ih4nb Před 5 lety

      @@ando1135 wow the snow festival would be SO cool. We are kind of broke lol so we are going in the fall season to save some money but we are definitely hoping for a Spring and Winter trip back

  • @AC-SlaUkr
    @AC-SlaUkr Před 4 lety

    Excellent. Love all the tips. Very impressed.

  • @widodowaw3517
    @widodowaw3517 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks bro, I planning to go to Japan this weekend, your video very useful.

  • @caterpillargaming8602
    @caterpillargaming8602 Před 4 lety +2

    Nobody:
    Absolutely nobody:
    First 20 seconds of the video: aw shit, here we go again

  • @lora6923
    @lora6923 Před 5 lety

    Very very helpful Paolo. Thank you! I'll be there at the end of April 😀 so excited! Can't wait!

  • @dreamer4659
    @dreamer4659 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey there, just wanted to say this would have been a great video to watch and be really helpful to us early last year, only the fact we travelled to Japan last year and was really unsure what was going on. We were amazed at the sight of Japan airport due to its size. Great video!! Thank you for the upload :)

  • @joefamulari2595
    @joefamulari2595 Před 5 lety +2

    This was so informative ! Thank you Paolo. The translate app is the best!
    PS - love that shirt. So cool.

  • @sallysung9100
    @sallysung9100 Před 5 lety

    This was very helpful for my upcoming trip. Thanks!!

  • @flying9438
    @flying9438 Před 5 lety

    I really like your videos, so much useful information. We are going to JP in March,2019. We just can't wait to explore the beauty of JP!!!

  • @NotiShounen
    @NotiShounen Před 5 lety +2

    I might use this info someday when I go to Japan. Thank you so much. ❤

  • @wwecollin
    @wwecollin Před 5 lety

    i went to japan last summer for the first time. the MOBAL simcard is soooo nice. awesome service! makes your life so easy.

  • @rimapermatasari
    @rimapermatasari Před 5 lety

    next week will be my 1st time travel to japan. thank you for this video :)