Don't plan a trip to Japan without watching this!

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EVERYTHING you need to plan a trip to Japan is RIGHT HERE. This video is your one-stop-shop Japan travel planning guide to plan out your trip itinerary, set your budget, find accommodations, understand the Japan train system, what to understand about the local culture AND which aps to download.
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00:00 - How to plan a trip to Japan (as a first time visitor)
02:14 - Japan Itinerary
02:40 - 3 Day Itinerary / What to do in Tokyo
07:40 - 5 Day Japan Itinerary (Visiting Mt. Fuji)
10:55 - 7 Day Japan Itinerary (Travel to Kyoto)
13:09 - 10 - 14 Day Japan Itinerary (planning a longer trip)
14:10 - Japan travel budget
15:34 - How to find cheap flights to Japan
16:57 - How to find a hotel in Japan / where to stay in Japan
21:51 - How to use the Japanese Train System
22:15 - How to buy the Japan Rail Pass / Which Japan Rail Pass to buy
29:19 - How to ride the Tokyo Subway (download Suica app)
31:53 - What to eat in Japan / What to drink in Japan / Dietary Restrictions Information
40:04 - What to know before traveling to Japan (culture talk, how to pay, subway culture)
44:40 - Key Japanese phrases to know before traveling to Japan
50:25 - Mario Kart Tokyo Experience Review
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@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

View the full guide here: www.trippedtravelgear.com/blog/japan-travel-planning-guide Pack for Japan here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7-eptSguMWtmqs.html

@ABIDHASANARIYAN 2 ай бұрын

❤🎉😂😢😮😅

@ducsue751 3 ай бұрын

I-ra-ssha-i-ma-se is used from store personnel to greet customers as they come in only. You don't need to reply back. Smile is ok. Before 10am, you would say o-ha-you go-za-i-ma-su (good morning). Konnichiwa is use to say hello and use after 10am. After 6pm, you would say kon-ban-wa (good evening).

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Oh!! Great to know!

@KenshoQuest 14 күн бұрын

Having been to TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, as well as TeamLab Planets and TeamLab Borderless in Tokyo, I'd say they are all amazing experiences. Definitely something I recommend including in a Japan itinerary. 🌸Heidi

@andra-mariapapa44 3 ай бұрын

This is hands down one of the best, most informative videos I have found on travel to Japan!! You focused not on just sights to see (which thousands of bloggers already do) but so so much more useful and resourceful info!! Thank you!

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Andra!!

@guccione692 Ай бұрын

I do not agree. did you watch other videos, much more interesting and informative and not á talking head'? She putted a click bite as heading, very rude and narcissistic tactic! the Video is below average, I want my time back, even watched it in double speed.

@florenciaatria2601 3 ай бұрын

Careful though with the Japan Rail Pass; it had a 70% price increase in October of 2023 and in the majority of cases it is now way more convenient money wise to simply buy individual train tickets for your trip

@dhoffman2290 3 ай бұрын

I just got back. I don't know what she's talking about with physically mailing rail pass stuff. The process for purchase is 100% electronic. Also does not pay for itself unless you change cities every day. I did buy one. It was not worth the expense. I would not buy it again. Not worth having a 50000 Y/$340 slip of paper you may lose during the trip. See comparisons out there and do a comparison... the JR pass USED TO BE A GOOD VALUE. It is not the case anymore. It looks like she filmed that segment before the 2023 changes, be warned.

@dragonzord6615 2 ай бұрын

@@dhoffman2290 It honestly looks like she has no idea what she's talking about for most of it...

@romychar Ай бұрын

@@dhoffman2290that’s not 100% true. We bought our rail passes through klook and this was indeed physically mailed/shipped to us. Then we had to redeem the voucher at a jr office. But yes the jr pass is not worth it anymore for most people.

@a004 Ай бұрын

@@dhoffman2290I'm doing Tokyo > Kyoto > Osaka and back to Tokyo. So buy the pass or individual tickets?

@dhoffman2290 Ай бұрын

Individual tickets every time!!! @@a004

@kidrn4u 27 күн бұрын

Loved how you are so culturally sensitive and not acting like you can't be bothered with the local customs and norms. You didn't just learn some local important phrases in a curt fashion but also the most respectful way to use them. It's those little things that create the most intimate connection with the locals...anywhere we travle in the world. Love your video and will follow you more! Excited for our first trip to Japan in July. Arigatou Gozaimas!

@comfycozycrochetwithtris1188 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you!! Just thank you so much for giving first timers to Japan so much very practical information!!! This is by far one of the most detailed and again practical travel information videos on Japan that I have seen. Not surprising as you and Tim always have extremely helpful videos. So glad I found this video and have already shared it with another friend who is going to Japan before I am. Thank you!!!

@dwalker6868 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. I’ll be traveling there soon. Taking notes.

@mdb39602 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info share! Looks like you guys really maximized your time there!

@Shakespeare3977 Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness soooo helpful with my planning. Thank you!

@konghere 26 күн бұрын

Travel tip from someone with food allergies. There are Japanese allergy cards you can find online and print out. At the restaurants, go to a worker or get the attention of a worker and ask "yonde kudasai" (please read), and hand your allergy card over. Point to the menu item u want and ask "ok?." This worked really well for me. They would tell u which items contain things ur allergic to, or let u know its ok (either in japanese woth gestures, rough english, or using google translate).

@arealgirlreview Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of the great tips. I really enjoyed watching your video. It was very informative and helpful.

@matizuni9131 Ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic videos. So much awesome info!!!

@TrippedTravelGear Ай бұрын

So glad you have found it helpful!

@Felilaa 3 ай бұрын

So many great tips for planning. You sharing about cultural observations and adaptations are so beautiful. It really is a beautiful thing to recognize and practice respect in all languages and situations ❤ grateful for you and your videos!

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying that… it’s one of the best part of travel!! 🥹🥹

@rebhiawad1951 Ай бұрын

Love the information. Excellent way of presentation. ❤

@TrippedTravelGear Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@taurino3489 20 күн бұрын

This was highly informative and loved your presentation style. Thanks for being courageous enough to speak the tone. Listening to other videos they can come across as flat, not realistic or practical. Going on my first trip in two weeks, solo. Gracias!

@s.elfakih 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! One of the best videos I have found so far. Planning this trip has been a little overwhelming and I’m going for my first time in May, but you broke it down beautifully!

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

This means the world to us, so happy to hear it was helpful!!!

@a004 Ай бұрын

I'm planning May 2025. Let us know how it was!

@madtitan1463 3 ай бұрын

Konnichiwa is usually used from 10/11am til 5pm/dusk. Said with a bow, locals will return the greeting.

@nununana4061 3 ай бұрын

No you can use konnichwa anytime really.

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Great to know!

@paulcomeau1441 3 ай бұрын

So long! Watching now! ❤

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Alllllll of the details ;)

@consueloquintero5206 3 ай бұрын

Gracias por tu tiempo en grabar tan buena introducción a mi viaje a Japón por 24 días en abril. Eres un angel . Un abrazo desde NJ 💕

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

feliz viaje!

@chelseawade4105 3 ай бұрын

Omgggg I was wondering where you guys were haven't seen a video in a while and guess where I'm planning to go for my next big trip... Japan... yay this video came at the perfect time

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Yay so glad to hear! Don’t miss the new Tim and Fin video from Bali that went up in January too!

@kathynguyen5322 22 күн бұрын

Thank you much for the tip

@J_MKing 3 ай бұрын

Konichiwa (こんにちは) = Good Day! Good Afternoon! Greetings during afternoon Ohaiyo-gozaimasu (おはようございます)= Good Morning! Ogenkidesuka (お元気ですか？)= How are you? Onegaishimasu (お願いします) = xx please Arigatou gozaimashita (ありがとうございました) = Thank you. Gomenkudasai (ごめんください！)= Sorry! / Please forgive me for bothering you… Sumimasen (すみません)= excuse me. Hope this helps 😊✌

@peytonsassafrass2207 3 ай бұрын

I'm leaving for Japan in 16 days! I'm staying 3 wks, I'm like you ,I've been to 51 countries and this trip has me going crazy

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

There's so much to do and see!

@artaudcharles 2 ай бұрын

Superb video. Thanks

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@Twisterella2340 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Used to live there but a lot has changed. Thanks for all the updates. Osaka is actually the 3rd biggest city in Japan. Yokohama is now #2. 😊

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow thanks!

@melbi86 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I’m European so i’ll be going there for 4 weeks 😬

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

🙌🙌 here for it

@rolcopster123 3 ай бұрын

JR pass is now $500 for 7 days. Not worth at all. To break even, it will require lots of speed running. But other than that, good guide

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, definitely now just depends on where you want to visit.

@tccvalerie 2 ай бұрын

JR Pass isn’t really worth the money anymore. Lots of other videos cover this topic.

@RPHPros 3 ай бұрын

So excited to see you guys push out another video. Me and my travel hungry family have missed you!!

@mmccormi1 3 ай бұрын

Great video Finn! We are heading to Tokyo for 5 days end of March and found this very useful. Only edit I would suggest is that the Suica card only works on Apple phones as far as we can tell. Let us know if you had a different experience.

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Ohhh this is good to know!

@MsJulianaPedroso 3 ай бұрын

Oh, thanks! I have been really anxious trying to figure out how the JR Pass would work... Now I feel a bit better...

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! It sounds intimidating, but there are plenty of people to help!

@dragonzord6615 2 ай бұрын

It doesn't work, it's a waste of money.

@wickedillusion66 3 ай бұрын

I'm going to Japan first week of April for 7 days and I gleamed alot from this, it was any of the things you have to do or don't do, it was a well rounded basics.. the handing money is something I didn't know..

@wickedillusion66 3 ай бұрын

It wasn't not was

@katonk9401 Ай бұрын

Is there a preference for Shibuya Sky over Skytree or Tokyo Tower? There is not enough time to see more than one.

@vp7449 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Very informative for my upcoming trip to Japan. Quick question which go-kart vendor did you go with and did you have to reserve in advance? Also, was it difficult getting an international permit for that?

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

This was for Monkey Kart, and for an International Driving Permit, you visit an office *near you in your home town* (not in Japan)

@maritesmacasadia118 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Planning my Japan trip has been the most stressful and I’ve travelled a lot. But I’m so excited about it .

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

There are so many parts! Hope this helps!

@ExpatNatt 3 ай бұрын

We’ve just come back from Japan, we should have waited until after this video 😅 Also please can we take a moment to appreciate your hair?) 😍😍

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

🙏 made my day I felt self conscious about it 😑

@ExpatNatt 3 ай бұрын

@@TrippedTravelGear It’s always so healthy looking, I’m so jealous hahah! Mine looks like I’ve been hiding in a hedge for the past decade hahaha

@tylermills3757 Ай бұрын

10/10 Highly recommend team lab, Its stunning, close to tjukiji outer market and the art aquarium.

@meghanschwanke1133 3 ай бұрын

Love Japan! Thank you! BTW What are those animals on the furniture behind you? Where is the furniture piece from?

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Those are bulls from Cuzco Peru 🤗 the make and the female “protect the home and bring prosperity”. We will share about the shopping experience in an upcoming episode on @timandfin actually!

@mechygarridolage112 3 ай бұрын

I’m living on the 15 of March and I wanted to go to Kyoto from Tokyo and stay there for 2 days, how I do that? Please.Thank you

@gailcrockett9883 2 ай бұрын

I didn't find this review as specific and helpful as hoped. Have been there twice before and thought your experiences would be more nuanced. A little too generalized. Thank you for your reproduction.

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Good feedback thanks, we tried to make a big deal at the beginning how this was a good "guide for first-time visitors"

@fionarobertson8841 3 ай бұрын

Much better flying into Tokyo and out of Oosaka. My trip was no more expensive to do that....and it saves you money and time.

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@kathlud1 3 ай бұрын

Any tips on wifi and eSIM cards? TY!

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

we use the Airalo app!

@yaminogame7805 2 ай бұрын

note for mario kart you need international license.

@soniaperez9269 Ай бұрын

Hi! Totally hear you about travelling just with hand baggage rather than a checked in bag. Usually I only travel with handluggage even for trips that are a few weeks. However, I am hoping to stop at Japan on my way home from a 6 month secondment abroad and will thus have both a checked case and a cabin one (so 2 suitcases). Do you think this would make thngs very difficult re travelling around? In your experience do hostels/hotels have luggage storage e.g. if i was to leave the big case there for a few days whilst visiting another place? Many thanks in advance!

@KenshoQuest 14 күн бұрын

We had good luck storing our suitcase for a few days at hotels, either before checking in or after checking out. There are also luggage storage counters at airports and train stations. Or you can have your suitcase shipped to your next hotel or the airport using Yamato Transport. 🌸Heidi

@lm2906 2 ай бұрын

Wow even if the phone is off Suica functions!?! Amazing and the Food, love the UmamiAmazing, wanned to vomit my brain out 😲🤩😍❤️

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was like the magic phone app!

@tiffani3447 3 ай бұрын

This is the best video on Japan I have seen! I don't usually watch videos longer than 10 minutes but yours sucked me in and I am so glad I watched it all to the end. It was very informative. I agree, this country has me more stressed trying to plan everything than anywhere else I have been lol.

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Tiffani! So glad to hear that it was helpful for your planning.

@dragonzord6615 2 ай бұрын

This must have been the ONLY video on japan that you've seen...

@tiffani3447 2 ай бұрын

@@dragonzord6615 I have actually watched several and they all say the same thing or are personal travel blogs. Hers actually explains everything valuable and not just for air time. Have a good day.

@oromis995 2 ай бұрын

"I hate when people pretend to be experts when they've only spent time in one city". So here's me, the expert, who's been to Japan exactly once.

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

...who made a big deal talking about how we have only spent 2 weeks in japan for full transparency.. and to take the edge off of the stressful planning for other first time visitors. But thanks for your constructive feedback!

@Watchinchemtrailz 2 ай бұрын

Check out the new changes to the Jr. pass.It's gone up in price and some people are starting to say it's not worth it.

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, definitely just depends on your route - you can just do the math adding up all of your one-ways that you would take otherwise.

@caseymarchese4652 2 ай бұрын

is there a way to get the suica app in english? I read that the english version app was removed and I don't see a way to download it in the app store

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

If the app isn't available for download in English, in the app there should be a settings page with language options!

@vivien6076 28 күн бұрын

If you want to stay at a hot spring inn, please search by copying ``温泉'' and ``宿''　Thank you for introducing your trip to Japan in detail.

@a004 Ай бұрын

Planning a May 2025 trip and am very exciting, but booking trains (with luggage) between major cities looks like a damn headache.

@shawnbell6392 27 күн бұрын

Japan is about the culture and everything unfolds from there. Harmony and not bothering others in the public space (trains for example) is a prominent cultural value. Don't stand two abreast on escalators, don't stop in the middle of a flow of people to look for something, tune into to the locals around you as an indicator. Carry a small plastic bag for your trash and dispose of it at your hotel as there are almost no public trash cans, yet the country is very clean. Don't litter. Respect in Kyoto the closure of some private streets to tourists and don't stalk the geishas for pictures. There may be a public performance you can see them in, check at your hotel. Remember shrines and temples are still active religious sites. Your trip will be smoother and feel more rewarding.

@inquisitvem6723 3 ай бұрын

I read many locals do not like the go carts running since they’re loud. Many find it annoying. I would discourage tourists from doing this. 😮

@bethmcqueen9642 3 ай бұрын

Do you need reservations for the go-carts?

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Yes, advance reservations are definitely recommended. This was with Monkey Carts

@theknightswhosay Ай бұрын

Interesting that you know Spanish. English was obviously the lingua franca, but I heard native speaking of Spanish about as much as English. I think it’s because the peso is almost 3 times as strong against the yen as a few years ago.

@Penny62Lee 27 күн бұрын

I heard you need an international driver's license to drive the go carts on the streets. Did you do that?

@guccione692 Ай бұрын

trains never ever sale out, there are plenty of other trains , which go in 2-3 min

@dragonzord6615 2 ай бұрын

The japanese people hate the go karts... Not sure it's something I'd recommend. I don't think someone that's only been there once and only for 2 weeks is someone i'd take advice off of...

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

Good to know! This was our recommendation based on our 2-week trip if anybody wanted to follow along!

@sizhuliu 2 ай бұрын

You can bring a larger luggage as long as it’s under 160cm in total dimensions on the train. To say that they are limited to carry on size only is misleading.

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

ok thanks for additional info, good to know!

@Arthamus 3 ай бұрын

So I've been studying Japanese for that past 22 days and catching thr incorrect hirigana characters in go(za) imasu and konnichi(wa わ) which you have as (ha は) makes me feel like I've made some real progress 😁

@mdb39602 3 ай бұрын

The spelling is actually correct in the video. は is sometimes pronounced as wa (instead of ha) in special cases and is always pronounced as such when used as a particle.

@user-xv6ow4wf4t 3 ай бұрын

In japan, woman can shave her fase at barber. Womans shaving can do at barber is only in japan. Womans shaving(dermaplaning) is japanese traditional culture from 300years ago.

@djgokou 28 күн бұрын

*Sees toothpicks* Ahh it’s THAT American…

@delaneyverena3652 3 ай бұрын

"Promo sm"

@impylse Ай бұрын

It's not aregato lol

@Zephyrus-zj4kn 3 ай бұрын

At 4:39 you kinda look like a white AOC

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

😂🫡 I’ll take it

@cambry2115 2 ай бұрын

Can’t stand when you say boop

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

same

@user-sh7mm3ww2j 3 ай бұрын

I never have watch a KZfaq video that had so many disrespectful manners and horrible facial expressions at a restaurant I think you need to educate your self 😊funny how you try to educate people being respectful regarding exchanging money 😅

@TrippedTravelGear 3 ай бұрын

This a joke for tourists on the food tour 😉

@user-sn1iw3up4v 3 ай бұрын

Annoying 😮

@SainathG-el6iv Ай бұрын

I am here in Japan totally hate it bland food and a very inefficient society even though my entire engineering degree was based in their efficiency training

@Panda.Shogun 3 ай бұрын

The instructional 'Beep-Boops' are definitely helpful😂🫡👍

@TrippedTravelGear 2 ай бұрын

how else would you know?!

@larizzyy 14 күн бұрын

What about the suica card? How does it function because every video I see they recommend to buy the suica but I don’t even know where I can ride with it and which trains I’m able to ride with it🥲