Tips for FIRST TIME visitors in Tokyo Japan (2024) #tokyotravelguide #japantraveltips

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Ай бұрын

This is my guide for first time visitors to Tokyo Japan in 2024 containing tips that I can personally recommend after a rather disastrous first couple of hours in Tokyo
Basically, it contains everything I wish I knew before my recent trip!
If you are visiting Tokyo Japan for the first time I strongly suggest you watch all the way through to prevent making the mistakes I made but there are chapters if you want to skip ahead and thats ok too, you can always come back to the other chapters later
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Best Time to Visit Tokyo Japan?
02:51 Cheapest Time to Go to Tokyo?
03:28 What To Pack/Bring to Japan
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06:15 Bring Cash (Japanese Yen)
06:56 Mobile Data Connection - esim, wireless dongle or roaming?
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Airalo esim $3 OFF code - STEVE5974
09:07 Mobile Data Connection - FREE WIfi in Japan
09:55 Clear Immigration faster - Visit Japan Website (www.vjw.digital.go.jp)
10:56 How to Get from Narita/Haneda to Tokyo?
14:15 Tokyo Travel Pass - JR Pass, SUICA or PASMO?
16:31 Understanding the Tokyo Subway System
17:49 Using Google Maps in Japan
18:35 How to find BEST food in Tokyo - Tabelog 101(tabelog.com)
20:01 Social Etiquette in Tokyo Japan (and beyond)
Hi I am Steve, a jaded professional living in Sydney, Australia who travels a lot for work and decided to start creating travel content on KZfaq as a passion project
I have been on Tiktok (www.tiktok.com/@phatlifeproject) and Instagram - phatlifeproject for some time and have a lot of short form content on there if you want to check it out or DM me for any questions
Also if travelling is your vibe I strongly suggest subscribing so we can go on more fun PHAT adventures together!

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@lt4675 Ай бұрын

Where can one get the nifty heatpack from pls. Ty 4 sharing. Planning to go Japan but overwhelmed with so much places to explore n language lol

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

It’s from Kathmandu! :)

@bobbyreyes5291 Ай бұрын

Using uber or taxi in tolyo are expensive? Thank you

@PhatLifeProject 28 күн бұрын

not cheap =)

@coniliang8414 9 сағат бұрын

Thank you for all the helpful tips! One of the best videos I've watched!

@lauraelias8441 2 күн бұрын

Your videos are so informative. I’m going to Japan in a few days & was so nervous about the transportation. Thank you for sharing! Also, thanks for the esim option. Didn’t realize it was that easy

@PhatLifeProject 2 күн бұрын

You’re welcome! You’re gonna have so much fun!

@tracycamden558 Ай бұрын

This was by far one of the best and most concise Tokyo tip videos on KZfaq. Thank you!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Thank you for making my day! I am glad it was helpful and hope you enjoy your trip to Tokyo!

@louiseb9692 25 күн бұрын

You deserve waaaaay more subscribers. This video is much better than some of the others I have watched that have 400k+ views. Keep up the good work.

@PhatLifeProject 25 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you for the compliment! i really appreciate it =) and yes hopefully one day =)

@Irenelinn 3 күн бұрын

I am going to Japan again in June, this will be my second visit.

@PhatLifeProject 2 күн бұрын

It is addictive hehe

@abeshura Ай бұрын

Omg this is one of the best tips videos I’ve seen everything all in one 😊Thank you

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️ thank you for taking the time to watch

@deys888kaye Ай бұрын

Very informative! Thank you!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

@andrewfaulconbridge6836 Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you for explaining it so well.

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You're very welcome, i hope you enjoy your time in Tokyo!

@user-hf7qg9tc9h 16 күн бұрын

Great content! Thank you👏🏼

@PhatLifeProject 15 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it! Have a great upcoming trip!

@roxy20235 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for all the help

@PhatLifeProject 3 күн бұрын

Happy to help! Enjoy Tokyo 😇

@JustPeaceLoveAndKindness 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for your well organized tips! Looking forward to Japan this year.

@PhatLifeProject 25 күн бұрын

you will love it! enjoy your trip and thanks for watching

@annking2196 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your information. Is so straight forward and easy, Awesome

@PhatLifeProject 15 күн бұрын

You are so welcome ☺️ have a great trip !

@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF 3 күн бұрын

I WOULD DEFINITELY NEED A TOUR GUIDE OR TWO. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@FlorenceMagangan 21 күн бұрын

This is a very organised and concise video .. thank you for sharing

@PhatLifeProject 21 күн бұрын

You are very welcome

@TehAzner Ай бұрын

Thanks for the useful tips again (a nice refresher even for those of us who've been before)!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You are welcome! ☺️☺️

@jeanicaalair4106 Ай бұрын

Been to tokyo but still watched your video! Love it! Subscribed!!!!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@eddie9447 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info on the Suica card. Didn't realize adding it to my Apple wallet was that simple.

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Happy to help! ☺️

@ivochula 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for the tips and the Airalo discount. Your video was very helpful to prepare my first trip to Japan!

@PhatLifeProject 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your trip! 😄

@francisgagneart Ай бұрын

I'm really excited, I've never visited Japan in my life. It's gonna be captivating! Thank you for the information! :)

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You are going to love it! and you're welcome! thank you for watching =)

@123456jedwin Ай бұрын

Thank you. Very clear and informative. I really do appreciate you for sharing. We’re so excited for our Tokyo Vacation. GOD bless.

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Filipino ba? Welcome po, enjoy vacation sa Tokyo ;) (thats all the tagalog im capable of btw lol)

@123456jedwin Ай бұрын

@@PhatLifeProject Wow. Your Tagalog is very good. Yes, we’re looking forward for our Tokyo trip. Hopefully, it’s not raining next week. Have a blessed week.

@matsnoki 28 күн бұрын

so far that is simplest and best tips i have seen so far Thank you. 6 weeks to go and already with your help i found 3 more think to do thx

@PhatLifeProject 28 күн бұрын

Im so glad it was helpful! And you have picked a great time to go =)

@fiftyfitter6406 11 күн бұрын

Thank you

@PhatLifeProject 11 күн бұрын

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy your upcoming trip to Japan!

@maritesmacasadia118 Ай бұрын

What a great, informative video. This will truly come in handy during our 1st trip next year. Thank you so much !!!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

thank you! i hope you enjoy your upcoming trip! when do you plan to go?

@maritesmacasadia118 Ай бұрын

@@PhatLifeProject June next year Wanted to go in March for the cherry blossoms but my daughter doesn’t have enough vacation time for spring break. Plan to be there for at least 2 weeks

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

@@maritesmacasadia118 on the up side as it warmer, your luggage will be lighter =)

@maritesmacasadia118 Ай бұрын

@@PhatLifeProject exactly =)

@ariarfiandi Ай бұрын

Thanks Dude..I have 10 days to compile all this information..my chrome screaming out loud at the moment for opening at least 15 tabs in one go..thank you for sharing..now I have to look for accomodation..

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

you are welcome! and I totally understand, took me hours as well 😀, enjoy tokyo!

@chasestubblefield 17 күн бұрын

You are awesome and you make excellent content. (I formerly led a KZfaqr company so I hope that adds to this compliment)

@PhatLifeProject 15 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you, that’s an incredible compliment 😅😊

@serenefoo145 12 күн бұрын

Thank you very much Steve for sharing your knowledge especially myself is first time to Tokyo with my family this coming October, I live in Auckland New Zealand wondering can we use Wise instead of all the other cards you are sharing. Thank you.

@PhatLifeProject 12 күн бұрын

Unfortunately as of the moment Japanese subways still don’t allow you to tap credit cards - a digital suica or pasmo is still very easy to activate tho

@PhatLifeProject 12 күн бұрын

And you’re welcome! Enjoy Tokyo

@deaddrunkgamer7399 17 күн бұрын

Hot take, Pre registration only saves you about 5/10 min depending on how good you're at finding your hotel details. At least thats from my experience. luggage, if you have a lot, use limosine bus, to a major hub close to your hun, from there its often walkable / local commute that isnt bad, worst case a short taxi ride. then you also dont need to re-arrange your stuff to make sure you have at least one shift incase you didnt send it early enough for same day / next day transfer. Its okay to eat and drink on Shinkansen, its almost a part of the experience of using the Shinkansen

@galanfamily 14 күн бұрын

I was sad about not going to the Gisha district. I'm here now and we avoided the area out of respect.

@PhatLifeProject 13 күн бұрын

Unfortunately because of some of us tourist who dont know how to respect the cultures and traditions of the very country they're visiting the rest of us can't have nice things 😢

@James-jo7xp Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the useful content! I'm traveling to Tokyo soon, and am wondering if airalo was an easy and seamless experience for you. I'm going to Hokkaido after, and wonder too if you know Airalo works okay in the area. I'm from Sydney as well. 😊

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

It worked perfectly in Tokyo - I’m part of a JapanTravel group on Facebook and so far no one has complained about Airalo in Hokkaido ☺️

@James-jo7xp Ай бұрын

@@PhatLifeProject thank you! Really appreciate this. 😊

@mishunot 16 сағат бұрын

Can I use the balance remaining on my passmo hello kitty card to buy food etc? You mentioned that you scanned your passport online to avoid the long queue at the arrival. When did you do it-3days before your arrival? Thank you..

@evclark Ай бұрын

Completely off topic - but please let me know if you know where I can buy a print of that brilliant aerial retro photo of the north shore of Sydney. Thanks Steve! :) Great video BTW

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

haha that is a brilliant comment, let me check, i actually have no idea as it came with the house

@CHEQQUEENSNBROOKLYNMF 3 күн бұрын

TOKYO STAY BEAUTIFUL. 24❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@PhatLifeProject 2 күн бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@niaraeoi3840 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. You said you have a link to buy something on klook, but do you have any discount link to buy regional train passes?

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

its a GREAT question - you can also purchase regional JR passes from Klook and you most certainly can try out the same discount code =)

@fyevalentine7670 Ай бұрын

I’m going to Japan in August I’m worried I won’t be able to fit in everything I want to do! Most of which is food!

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

i had the same problem haha, theres just too much good food in Japan =)

@carmengeorgescu1630 26 күн бұрын

hI, your video is really good and I like how you speak. I registered already for my coming trip but it didn't ask me for the passport photo. Did I do something wrong?

@PhatLifeProject 25 күн бұрын

hmm thats strange, it should as that saves you that step at immigration

@2pound625 6 күн бұрын

Any idea what my options are for Suica card with an Android? I can't add it to my Google Wallet ahead of time and I'm worried about not being able to get one in person. Thanks. Great video!

@wernerdesmet6298 4 күн бұрын

You just pay in the station every time you wanna take a metro etc.. . You don't need a card. No worries.

@PhatLifeProject 3 күн бұрын

Your best bet would be a welcome sweeter or pasmo passport and definitely keep a look out for it at the airport

@PhatLifeProject 3 күн бұрын

And while paying for each trip at the station is a possibility and a great backup plan it is troublesome to have to buy a ticket every single time you want to jump on a train - I recommend you get your hands on a physical card if possible

@ivyabella0705 Ай бұрын

Can I download a suica on apple wallet without typing the serial no.of physical suica card?

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You can actually just activate and top up a digital version of suica without needing to get a physical one

@bobbyreyes5291 Ай бұрын

By taking uber or Taxi are expensive in Tokyo ! Thanks

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Yes in comparison to their public transportation ❤️

@bobbyreyes5291 Ай бұрын

Thank you !

@nhiybui Ай бұрын

Any recommendation on English Japanese translation app other than google translate?

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

Papago :)

@yuka-youtube Ай бұрын

when i walking in japan, i always drink coffee. i don’t think it’s rude. i am japanese born in japan. you sure it is rude ???

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

It’s good that you’re not but We as foreigners to your country just want to take precautions to be respectful - you may not but there are others that do and also that has been what other seasoned visitors to your country have advised

@ivyabella0705 Ай бұрын

Really? As in just download the app and just top up the digital one?

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

You dont even need to download the app, just search SUICA or PASMO in your apple wallet, it should show up =) then just top up using your apple pay

@ivyabella0705 Ай бұрын

Will it cause any problems while using it on Japan?

@PhatLifeProject Ай бұрын

@@ivyabella0705 not that i have heard of =)