Visit Tokyo - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About Tokyo, Japan

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Neon Lights, Robot Waiters, Sardine Packed Subways, Godzilla Climbing Over a Building, 40 Million People & No Trash on the Ground. These are just some of the things that SHOCK Tourists when they visit Tokyo, Japan. The megacity and capital of Japan is a tourist’s dream, tons of amazing sights and shrines, restaurants that will make your mouth water days later, a subway system that defies anything you have ever seen before. Tokyo is amazing and here we cover the 10 Things That SHOCK Tourists about Visiting Tokyo. And yes there are many more than ten things.
• The Massive Size of Tokyo
• The Subway at Rush Hour
• How Quiet the Subway & The City Are
• You Can Pay with Your Subway Ticket: the Pasmo and Suica cards are used a lot
• You Will Feel Safe
• The Bank ATMs Won’t Take Your Card
• The Quality of Products in Convenience Stores
• Sticker Shock: Tokyo is expensive.
• The Lack of English or Other Foreign Languages
• The Japanese Toilets
• How Clean the City Is
• The Crazy Fun Neon Light Tokyo & Quiet Tokyo
• How Many Sights There Are in Tokyo
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@ajl1239 6 жыл бұрын

I was SHOCKED by the security. People literally left their smartphones unattended to claim tables and chairs at mall food courts.

@dingbat3440 3 жыл бұрын

lol, I believe you

@nit0134 3 жыл бұрын

When I went, my dad forgot a bag of clothes and a bunch of stuff we bought, at a metro exit, which are extremely busy, and we remembered an hour later. We thought it was long gone but we went to go check anyways. When we got there, someone had put it on a bench and everything was still there. I actually couldn't believe it lol

@johnnylarue2011 2 жыл бұрын

I was sitting in a busy Starbucks in downtown Osaka a few years ago, and a young lady left her MacBook Pro at her table unattended while she (presumably) went to the washroom. Of course, no one took it. It’s a great country.

@Food4thought1234 6 жыл бұрын

If the world could be like Japan in the ways of Curtesy, cleanness, and safety. We would be as close to paradise as we could as humans. Don't get me wrong, they have their problems like any other place. But I never stop being amazed of the peacefulness and comfort you get from being here.

@wwjackie7751 6 жыл бұрын

Richard Andrews oh my goodness! You said this perfectly! I found the Japanese to be the kindest, most courteous people I’ve ever encountered! As soon as I got off of my flight back to the U.S. airport in Chicago and encountered the rude customs officers I said to myself...yeah...I must be home! Sad.

@Doglover1709 5 жыл бұрын

Ken narville They are polite in general but there are citizens that aren’t. They are human and have their moments too.

@davel7037 3 жыл бұрын

@@wwjackie7751 have u seen work from death videos in japan? The dark side

@maegalroammis6020 2 жыл бұрын

no way. i prefr to keep my humanity instead to behave like a mindless machine

@dashingmay 2 жыл бұрын

@@maegalroammis6020 what mindless machines? Have you even been to Japan?

@carlena4300 6 жыл бұрын

I was actually shocked about how cheap Tokyo was. Our budget was 10,000 yen a day (circa £60) and I always had money left over. Its an amazing place!

@its_rafa_ 5 жыл бұрын

Carlena P where did you go to eat? I want to go to tokyo and your budget of £60 per day helps me alot to have my own budget

@lalilulelo 6 жыл бұрын

I spent 8 days in Tokyo (Nov 7-14, 2017) and barely scratched the surface! I love how clean and safe Tokyo is. I love the abundance of vending machines. And of course, I love their train system! I find Tokyo not as expensive as what most people say. I was able to rent and apartment for only $45 a day! The apartment was cozy and has TV, washing machine, water heater, aircon/heater, refrigerator, closet, shower, toilet, 2 single beds. Food prices are reasonable because of the quality. Can't wait to get back later this year!

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

lalilulelo I always found foreigners tell me that food is expensive in the USA compared to outside. How good is the quality of the food in just an average place

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

Quin Duvoltar aren't Japanese locals friendly? It's well known Japan is one of the most expensive places in the world

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

Jorge Diaz it's not all you have to do is save some money. You don't have to be a millionaire to visit Tokyo

@y41989689 6 жыл бұрын

lalilulelo, can you please give me an idea where I can find that deal? My wife & I are dead-set on visiting Japan in January, 2018. That will surely help us much.Would you suggest using airbnb in Tokyo? Thanks for your input about this.

@TheAeCProductions 6 жыл бұрын

gettingwiser I'm guessing you mean 2019. But you'd wanna check out cheap places to stay on airnbnb.com I've found deals like those there.

@TheKaiTetley 6 жыл бұрын

Shock Number One. Tokyo is very foreigner friendly.

@shizuokaBLUES 6 жыл бұрын

Mmmm.... I don’t know. I’ve been living in Japan 23 years and it comes and goes. Sometimes yes other times shockingly bad, but that isn’t so common. Guess it’s because I’m Canadian.

@daughterofgod1086 6 жыл бұрын

Japanese are the most helpful and kind people in the world. Over the top helpful with foreigners. They would take me to the place I wanted to go if they couldn't communicate with me. And they did that a few times. Different random people I approached in the street.

@elmalanmalan2175 16 күн бұрын

Being polite is not friendly 😐

@doggy5 6 жыл бұрын

Although Tokyo is an expensive city, I think one thing that might shock you if you are coming from a Western country is how affordable the food can be. Sure, you can spend a lot of money on premium sushi, but if you just go for what the average working class Japanese eats, for example udon, soba or beef rice, it's actually cheaper than going to McDonald's in America.

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

doggy5 yeah but it will taste nasty . Is Tokyo more expensive than LA and NYC? Everywhere outside of the USA food is always cheaper for some reason

@doggy5 6 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you're referring to. For genuine branded clothing, NYC is cheaper than Tokyo. For hotels, it's quite similar. And with regards to cheap food in Tokyo, it actually doesn't taste nasty. You can get fairly decent udon or soba for about ¥300. Of course, the catch is you have standing room only, and don't expect any English menus. You buy a ticket from a vending machine (Japanese only, with pictures if you are lucky), and hand it to the chef working behind the bar. And speaking of food prices in America, it's not the worst. Australia is most certainly more expensive than America.

@RigoStar 6 жыл бұрын

In Canada, food is generally expensive, probably more than in the US

@TomKellyXY 6 жыл бұрын

Having lived in Japan for over half a year, I find most of the food to be very affordable. If you shop around online the hotels can be reasonable too (if you’re not picky on which metro station you’re near). If you look for online reviews in English a lot of the recommendations will be for expensive fine-dining experiences, there seems to be a selection for that due the huge number of options and luxury or business travellers. You can still travel Japan on a shoestring budget, just wander around and look at the food on display at restaurants near department stores and train stations. It will be more expensive near tourist attractions but you can get really good set menus and lunch discounts if you don’t mind gesturing at pictures to order. Actually many Japanese people do understand some English but they appreciate any effort to speak Japanese. They will offer you English menus if they have one.

@TomKellyXY 6 жыл бұрын

Local recommendations are great if you can get them too. Sorry, I’m in another city so still a tourist in Tokyo too!

@CynthiaAva 6 жыл бұрын

Your children are so blessed that they get to travel with you and your wife the way they do. They are getting such an education. Are they being homeschooled or "unschooled?" Or...do they attend a traditional school? This teacher mom is so curious :)

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Cynthia Ava they go to a normal school. We did homeschool for a time though.

@BacknMetro 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I was thinking the exact same thing. So lucky to be exposed to so many sights and sounds; experiencing different places, culture and food at such a young age. They're going to grow up to be so incredibly well rounded and sophisticated! If they're not already.

@worldofelegance15 6 жыл бұрын

@Walters World, If you don't mind me asking how are your kids doing in a Japanese school? I as because I have seen some foreigners in Japan loving Japan but not liking the idea of raising kids there, so I wanted to know your esperience

@abigail607 5 жыл бұрын

worldofelegance15 He doesn’t live in Japan... His kids don’t go to school there...

@coolalvin2 6 жыл бұрын

After being in Iceland and Reykjavik, nothing can shock me as far as cost.

@izeyabut8756 5 жыл бұрын

Or Norway 😂

@guitejada 4 жыл бұрын

Same bro!

@Lildizzle420 6 жыл бұрын

just my personal tip, stay out late until the subway closes down and enjoy night life. sleep in for your vacation and avoid morning rush hour altogether, have an easy, lazy morning because you will need to recuperate after walking everyday. by 5 PM you should be sitting down for dinner, again trying to avoid all that rush hour traffic and by night fall you should be ready to explore nightlife again. rush hour should be rest hour

@Frodokeuh 6 жыл бұрын

It's hard to sleep in in japanese hotels they start cleaning at 9-10 am... and nightlife is waaaay too expensive in tokyo (sit down fee)

@Lildizzle420 6 жыл бұрын

It wasn't a problem for us, but the subway shuts down at midnight If you sleep 8-9 hours and spend an hour getting ready and watching TV we would go exploring from about 9-10 AM until 11-12 PM

@Frodokeuh 6 жыл бұрын

We'll be happy to get 6 hours of sleep with the jetlag we had :D.... but our shedule was to leave the hotels before 9 am and get back before the last subway and the rush hour is not a problem for us if the train/subway is too packed we just wait for the next one it's just 5 min max so it's not a big deal

@Lildizzle420 6 жыл бұрын

lol it the train is every 5 minutes its not rush hour ;)

@Frodokeuh 6 жыл бұрын

depends on where you're going if you go to the outskirt of tokyo those trains takes longer to come even in rushhour ;) ;) ;)

@ajl1239 6 жыл бұрын

I actually felt like the prices were a good shock. Compared to pricey U.S. cities, things felt fairly cheap, especially considering the quality of food/accommodation/service and no need to tip. Rail pass, too, was great value.

@vlog18rodas 6 жыл бұрын

I love Tokyo. Great Video Mark. Take Care, Marcos

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Vlog18rodas thanks M!

@alexlibris9591 6 жыл бұрын

I entirely agree with your list, thank you for sharing Wolter! Japan is my favourite place on earth. I love travelling around the world and still go there every year. It's such a safe, fun place and people are incredibly kind and helpful. Love it.

@Baxterthewaggster 6 жыл бұрын

I love Tokyo! ❤️ And Japan in general.

@jak488 6 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! What shocked me the most was the kindness of the locals. As a solo traveler, at least, I had so many instances of Japanese people approaching me and wanting to practice English or know about the US, etc. In many parts of the world, you really have to make an effort to get to know the locals and have those special moments, but in Japan, it just kind of happens by default. Also, shocking how nicely the Tokyo locals queued up for the metro :)

@wwjackie7751 6 жыл бұрын

jak488 kindest, most gracious people on the planet in my book!

@len801 6 жыл бұрын

I found exactly the same thing. I was looking at a map on a street corner and a local approached me to see if I needed help. In that particular case, I didn't, but I did appreciate the gesture. I found the Japanese to very friendly and helpful, whether I needed help at a train/subway station or on the street. If anything, I thought them to be a bit shy, but once the ice was broken, I found them to be, like a post above me put so perfectly. . . the kindest, most gracious people on the planet in my book! (Thx WW Jackie)

@user-pt3ib6is6x 6 жыл бұрын

"Japan has evolved past normal human when it comes to toilet" LOL

@martylucas8557 6 жыл бұрын

All Things Japanese By Sashi, I’m going to invest in some Japanese toilet tech. I spend a lot of time in the bathroom, e.g. in the morning about 1.5-2.0 hours on average. Usually watching KZfaq, catching up on news, trying to wake up with a cup of coffee (or two), etc.

@AmyMoncure 6 жыл бұрын

I was shocked at how massive the metro/subway system was! Thank you for sharing!

@kyleferris9830 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing concise guides that are super useful. I’m traveling abroad for the first time in May to Tokyo/Kyoto/Hiroshima and after a few of these I feel so much more prepared.

@livechilllife 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you I've been waiting for this video!!!

@OTseven Жыл бұрын

All new info for me. Awesome, as usual. Thank you .

@yippie6862 6 жыл бұрын

I actually don't find Tokyo to be too expensive. There are plenty of places where you can eat inexpensively. Subway travel is easy and not expensive. There are plenty of nice hotel rooms for $80-$120 a night you can find that include breakfast. However, these rooms are small so if you're traveling as a family of four you might need two rooms. But for the solo traveler or for couples Tokyo is not bad at all. On par with most smaller European cities. I think NYC is more expensive.

@maegalroammis6020 2 жыл бұрын

he's just rich

@DEVIANTGEIST 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you....your video has really helped ease some of the anxiety that I've been having about going to Tokyo this April.

@larsgibbon3327 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm visiting Japan shortly and this video has me even more excited about the trip!!

@rajeshdaswani5534 6 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this vid. Makes me want to visit. Thanks

@fred-shieh 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, Tokyo is by far my favorite Metropolis~ great vid Wolter!

@dianabatista4048 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Mark for the great video! I really enjoyed watching some of the cool places you and your family visited in Tokyo. Tokyo seems to be a beautiful city. I would love to visit Tokyo someday! 😊

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Diana Batista it is well worth visiting Diana

@dianabatista4048 6 жыл бұрын

😊

@dianabatista4048 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@KidCaliente 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Great channel! Thanks for doing this video!

@graycious3 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It's on my bucket list. Bless you

@ernestkovach3305 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great presentation. It seems so exciting! ..and creative

@LiveInSydney 6 жыл бұрын

Probably in my top three countries to visit

@RickeyMoore 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you!

@jagsterr1 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent info!

@NomadicZak 6 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thanks!

@neo-universe 6 жыл бұрын

great video! one thing i wanna correct is prices here in Japan are much cheaper than those of most European countries, say, Italy. for instance, a cup of coffee at convenience stores costs less than 1 dollar,though you will never afford in other developed countries. FYI, i've been in Japan whole my life.have a nice day!

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+yasu hase I did find Japan a lot cheaper than I expected. It was only Tokyo where my wallet felt the pain :)

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

Wolters World well it is a megacity. The question is how does Tokyo compare to London or NYC in prices

@lifeisbeautiful7421 6 жыл бұрын

cappuccino in Italy is only 1 euro

@maegalroammis6020 2 жыл бұрын

easy to say as a rich guy

@marvinuhilarious 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome video! I plan on going to Japan with my family as a tourist, I've been there numerous times for business trips but I always find myself confined in my hotel room. Hopefully the 2 1/2 weeks I plan on being there will be magnificent!

@lindabrown-navilys4844 6 жыл бұрын

Before my son and I visited Tokyo, we found it helpful to learn a few key phases like excuse me, hello, good morning etc. Japan people are very polite but, their English was very limited at best. The food was delicious and very fresh....even the alley restaurants dishes were a culinary perfection. I will definitely like to visit again.

@noelis7600 6 жыл бұрын

Small police stations are called "Koban". It is Japanese original police system aims at prevent the crime. Needless to say, a police officer works at the Koban will deal with the crime . But Japanese police considers that the prevention has a great effect on the public safety. I think Koban system is one of the reasons why Japanese city well-known for safety.

@AmyMoncure 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip about the great food at the convenience stores!

@john0419 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Everything you mentioned is true

@QWERTYOP80 6 жыл бұрын

You'd be shocked at how often I was nodding along to things you said! Absolutely spot on. My favourite city on the planet (to date!)

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+QWERTYOP80 thank you :)

@ernestoabogado8671 6 жыл бұрын

Very accurate. Congratulations !!

@caractax.3110 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! This country is very strange but fascinatingly

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Caracta X. Thank you

@MrRickyrecon 6 жыл бұрын

You make wonderful videos about Japan...

@jessicavelez4169 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos help me so much

@ronmosely8355 6 жыл бұрын

Love it! We really had no idea that there is not that much English spoken, or understood! Always great prep Info! Best for the New Year!

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Ron Mosely it's ok too. People will be so helpful and friendly

@len801 6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't let that deter you. . . I know two words of Japanese, konichiwa and arigatou gozaimasu. Only once in a 26 day trip did I have a problem and it was in an unimportant situation which was quickly resolved with the use of the Microsoft Translator app. Japanese people were very friendly and helpful and eventually it all worked out!

@deejayk5939 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to travel again!

@richardpinilla8526 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Awesome attitude.

@MarcioOki 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice you enjoyed Tokyo ! 🍀🇯🇵

@puddinski13 6 жыл бұрын

Seems like pretty fair and accurate views - I can tell that you really enjoy visiting Tokyo! Though I am originally from the city, having lived in the UK for nearly three decades I now get some of those shocks (e.g. toilets, cleanliness) :D

@nattamongkolkeha2200 6 жыл бұрын

I just came back from my Japan trip and everything you said on the video was very accurate :) We actually bought the toilet seat on Amazon right when we got back lol. Missing Japan already.

@kong4850 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to mention an interesting truth . Even tokyo is the 3rd, smallest prefecture in Japan(we have 47 prefectures.Tokyo prefecture is a little bit bigger than grater London ) ,but we still have wild bear in tokyo. (Okutama area) It takes 2-3 hours from tokyo station by local train.

@hiklal6240 6 жыл бұрын

井上KONG o

@shizuokaBLUES 6 жыл бұрын

Grater.

@Ranzo 6 жыл бұрын

I live in Tokyo and I can say these are some solid tips. Great observation and video!

@zam023 6 жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm. Hope you have a great time in Tokyo! ^_^

@langemakki6269 6 жыл бұрын

This video shocked me... nice one ;-)

@NailaRose 6 жыл бұрын

thanks mark tokyo seems to be so an amazing city!!

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Naila Rose it really is. Thanks for watching!

@user-xe3us2cj9m 4 жыл бұрын

I love the excitement you put in this video Mark. So lucky to be able live here in Japan for so many years now and there’s still a lot to discover😉 Enjoy every trip you do with your family. Keep safe and healthy🤗 @woltersworld

@susanhartley3240 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I watch all your videos before I visit a foreign country. I’m going to Tokyo in 4 months to visit my daughter stationed at Yokota Air base.

@ritchiecam3692 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.The people are also super nice and helpfull.

@daaamn001 6 жыл бұрын

Cool Video!

@AoOniTV 6 жыл бұрын

I live in Japan and agree with pretty much everything you said . Also, If you’re on a budget there are plenty of cheap places to eat too:) Japanese fast food restaurants are a plenty and ¥100 Sushi 🍣 ✌️. As always great vid 👍

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+青鬼TV thank you!

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't even be in Japan on a budget you need to spend money

@brandchan 6 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I went to Japan on a budget and still had a great time. I even came back with money with a couple hundred dollars which I was not expecting.

@andreacwatson85 6 жыл бұрын

I've just come back from japan and actually found it very cheap! (I'm from the UK)

@MrWalker1000 6 жыл бұрын

UK is stupid expensive ofc you found it cheap lmfao. but if you wanan eat at actually nice places and nice restaurants you have to spend more like michelin star places etc

@bobtaylor7213 6 жыл бұрын

Hi been to Tokyo a couple of times fantastic city and agree with all your shocks...

@sexygirlove20 6 жыл бұрын

very good video.... 100% enjoyed it...

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

Thank yoy

@javiertw89 6 жыл бұрын

I'm in Tokyo right now! It's an outstanding city. The thing that shocks me the most is the peacefulness of the city, despite the millions of people. Especially in the public transport. Also, when there's a lot of people on the streets, noone bumps you. Everyone walks very consciously, and mind the others.

@philosophy1837 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Pls visit Bangkok Samui &Phuket island Thailand too

@maggiedevlin3935 6 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos!! I'm a big fan! I was wondering if your were planning on doing one on Colombia any time soon? We are going there.

@christinag.7545 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 19 hour lay over in Tokyo! I’m so excited!

@aramakaraka 6 жыл бұрын

New drinking game: every time Mark says " and the thing is" take a swig 😂 keep up the good work Mark love your videos!

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+aramakaraka I'm all about destroying livers :)

@nhr3107 6 жыл бұрын

Japan so awesome and beautiful country in the planet!!!! I want to go to Japan!!!!I Love Japan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😀👍💕❤️🇯🇵

@theowinters6314 6 жыл бұрын

Funny, I'm vising Tokyo at the moment myself. It's been a ton of fun and a great trip for me. One shock you missed is just how dense the metro system map is, even coming for a large city it will be a bit intimidating. Lucky it's also really easy to navigate the system and everything is really well signed.

@TSHEKHAN 6 жыл бұрын

Bro, I miss seeing you on the chew. Glad to see you doing good here on KZfaq.

@SilverSamurai12 6 жыл бұрын

Love Japan. Along w/ Spain it's my favourite country to visit. Although you did touch on it, if I had to add another Tokyo/Japan shocker it's how nice people were. Prior to Japan, Ireland and Mexico were my #1 and #2. Japan just went took all that to another level. Everyone I met was incredibly nice and helpful despite my little phrase book with 10 Japanese words and terms. A nice surprise and I hope to get back to Japan and see more (I was only in Tokyo and Kyoto) next time. I barely scratched the surface in Tokyo.

@kccj12 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Walter I’m going to Paris and Portugal next month thanks for the Portugal videos any 1 thing hat I MUST see?

@hiroueda2227 6 жыл бұрын

thats my hometown! on the average, it'll take about a good 2 weeks to be able to see the major tourist sights in tokyo. but in order to see everything, it'll take about a good 6 months...thats how long it took me the last time i lived there...

@henryyu7734 6 жыл бұрын

I was there last July, and going back this April. One other suggestion, check out a baseball game if any of the teams are in town during the season - an incredible experience!

@LeeAdamsMusic89 6 жыл бұрын

Hey they finished construction of the tall building next to Senso-Ji! It was covered in plastic blankets when I last went. Back there in 2 months - happy!!

@Fishroads 6 жыл бұрын

I felt like this as well, so shockingly clean

@johnnylarue2011 2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Japan for 2 years, and in my view, you made good points and gave a lot of good advice. I’d like to add one thing, your debit card will probably work at the Japan Post ATMs. Also, Tokyo is cheaper than a lot of big cities, and can be done cheaper than a lot of European and North American big cities.

@southernoregoncatmom6519 6 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Southern Oregon Cat Mom thank you

@herralfredjc2442 6 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, most of your facts are totally correct. And you talk from your experience traveling to different places, other than some other people who create Top 10 lists, who just look something up on the internet without verifying it by going there themselves. If you want to save money in Tokyo or any other famous city anywhere in the world there is a simple but strange trick, search for a women, who has a little child these most of the time exactly know where to get the cheap high quality ingredients to make food.

@xoxo2280 6 жыл бұрын

Tokyo or Japan is not expensive at all, except for apartment lent or the price of buying houses. foods and transportation is pretty cheap compared to other famous big cities in the world.

@Zelle000 6 жыл бұрын

I had morning sickness when we went to Japan and got well acquainted with the public toilets. They were all SO clean!

@kevinkowalski9174 5 жыл бұрын

I was in Japan back in 1996 and fell in love with it .

@gimmedavidb 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on most points except for public transportation (being cheap). To go to a nearby place from point A to point B, train tickets here are cheaper than most countries. But, there is no "one day pass" that you can buy to hop on and off trains. Plus, you will sometimes have to use 2 - 3 different train companies to get to destinations in Tokyo requiring you to pay the base fare (+ distance) each time.

@jelains7773 6 жыл бұрын

Japan my dream trip 💖💖💖

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Jessica Lains it really is awesome

@lalilulelo 6 жыл бұрын

Book it!

@astroboy3507 6 жыл бұрын

Wolters World very true I been 15 times and counting!!!! 👌

@szymonzielinski7160 6 жыл бұрын

The best place is the castle in Himeji. I have never seen such beauty and simplicity anywhere.

@deciduous_reaper 4 жыл бұрын

Same it's been my lifetime Goal to want to visit Japan

@evonne_okafor 6 жыл бұрын

Good guide to a great city like Tokyo.

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Evonne Okafor thank you

@ivymedpro7239 6 жыл бұрын

My husband and I just came back from Japan a few months ago and we loved it there! And it always gets me when tourist say it’s expensive there because we felt like it was the same as living in California. Especially southern Cali. My thing is, if you have the money to travel to Japan on vacation then you should expect to spend money. And that goes for any vacation anywhere (well maybe not Mexico because that’s a pretty affordable vacay). And actually I think Tokyo Disneyland was far cheaper than Anaheim and Orlando Disneyland. But overall, your vid made me miss Japan. I can’t wait to go back.

@user-sz1lj9im3w 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for my trip to japan 🇯🇵

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+sherbetthesquid you will love it!

@caliztar 5 жыл бұрын

I still remember my first time seeing Tokyo from the sky when our flight came in. Buildings as far as I could see. I am from northern Norway, and I was coming to a new world.

@sherwinclarencego1933 6 жыл бұрын

Agree! If its your first time in Tokyo you probably need 6-7 days to cover a good chunk of it. A day trip to see Mt. Fuji is also advisable but best if you can check the weather cause you wouldn't want to go and be disappointed and not see it.

@jmfriedman7 6 жыл бұрын

More suggestions. I live about 90 miles west of tokyo and go in to visit sometimes on weekends. Aside from convenience stores, most Post Offices have ATMs that accept many more types cards than a typical bank atm and different bank ATMs are better than others. The symbol for a Japanese Post office is an orange T with an extra bar across the top, usually on an white background & a mostly orange sign. I have experienced a few convenience stores in which the ATMs are only in Japanese, but not very many. Also, hotels in the busy parts of town are more expensive. You can often find rooms in less touristy parts of town (close to the subway or JR) that are more reasonable. I don't know how it took you an hour to get to Asakusa. The Ginza line is direct from Shibuya, maybe it is close to 40-45 minutes, my guess would have been 30-45 minutes, and also the JR line is a separate line tends to be faster and less expensive or the same price as the Metro (There are some metro card deals though; I showed some relatives around and they had a special metro card deal, so we kept away from JR and did the subways. I think that there may also be JR deals.). Also JR lines tend to be above ground so you can see some things along the way. You have to know where to switch though. Also restaurants can be more expensive in the touristy parts of town. The food basements are to be checked out though (Not usually a place to sit and not usually tables, but often you can find somewhere nearby) and as you noted it is easy to get a good quick meal from the convenience stores. When I showed my relatives around, I do not think the bill ever came to much over $10 per person and the restaurants were very good, but in less touristy (but still busy) parts of town.

@roro2k 6 жыл бұрын

The price thing... If you know where to eat, shop & stay it’s not expensive at all. Do your research before going and you’ll stretch your yen.

@yp1318 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about top ten things to do in Sapporo?

@tosht2515 6 жыл бұрын

*_”Shockingly Awesome”_* is awesome! 👍🇯🇵👍

@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын

+Tosh T I tried to use the word shock a bit less on this video

@andrewandy9146 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to be there again the last time i went was 2005 . I love JAPAN

@marieperry7730 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@LopezJosie 6 жыл бұрын

Have you been to South Korea yet? If so can you do a video? Thank you it’ll be very helpful!

@satellite1882 6 жыл бұрын

The thing that really shocked me with the complete lack of bins everywhere I had to Google where do I take my rubbish. There was always somewhere to recycle bottles but not always somewhere for other rubbish. Which just makes it more amazing how clean the places I think if there were no bin in the town I live in they would be rubbish all over the streets. I suggest taking a plastic bag with you to put in any rubbish you have

@SalmaKlein 6 жыл бұрын

I live Japan!!! I am hoping to do my university exchange either in Tokyo or in Seoul South Korea! I’m working hard to have the best grade to be able to go there! Enjoy ur stay xx

@gregfront1734 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I used to live here and it's awesome. I'm taking my girl for the first time in one week.

@SpookMrsSpooky 6 жыл бұрын

OMG, I've been to Tokyo twice. I've been to that shrine where he was talking from, it's amazing. My only quibble is it doesn't have to be that expensive. Stay at a Japanese hotel. The prices are comparable to here in Orlando (on the high side) to less than $100 per night. The rooms ARE teeny, about like you would see in New York City - at least the hotel I stayed at last time I stayed there. Food? Much depends on what you eat. I don't care what I eat or even IF I eat. The most I've spent on a meal was $15, and that was either for a buffet for breakfast (at one hotel) or for a traditional Japanese breakfast (at another hotel, and it was DELICIOUS!). I mostly ate ramen and udon while I was there and I don't think i spent more than $10 for a meal. Usually it was like $3 to $7. I'd pay for everything then go to Tokyo with $600 and I always come back with cash to spare. I didn't do a lot of shopping which is probably why. Looking for old, quiet Tokyo? On the Yamanote line, get off at Nishi Nippori station, turn left then another left up the steps. You'll be taken to a quiet, old part of town. There are some shrines there and cemeteries that are so peaceful and serene. And beautiful! One very large cemetery is very close to the Nishi station, so you can then go to Harajuku, which is wild on the weekends when the kids are out all dressed up. My favorite thing was to walk from the Harajuku station to the Shibuya station. It's an amazing walk and so beautiful. God, I want to go back.

@alexspat7248 6 жыл бұрын

i love tokyo .. i lived there for 3 years and i miss it here in germany... even in the 3 years i couldnt see all the sights because of the humangeos scale... however i have my favorits around the yamanote line and of course oo daiba... may be also the disneyland (wich is btw in chiba) just 30 minutes form the shibuya station with the super express train (which costs the same as the normal one) you can get to minato mirai its yokohama (not tokyo) but its the most famous sight you can see at japanese dramas... cheep lovehotels in ikebukuro ofor just 2000 yen a night!! even when you dont have much money with you you can go to stuff like (matsuya , yoshinoya, sukiya) and get some stuff there which can be cheaper than convinient stores (btw go to supermarkets instant of conbinis they are more cheaper) but if you go to the malls you can get (test food) for free !! so you can just sneak around and eat every stuff there ! i miss the safety here back in germany and also the quietness in a such a big city! however speaking of noise ... shibuya and roppongi at the clubs and of course also shinkiba (with the biggest club in japan called ageha) is quite noisy but i miss it so much...