Surviving Your First Hour In Japan

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[Leonardo-csij]

E-sim doesn’t work on every phone so make sure to check before and if it doesn’t just get a pocket wifi which is also good!!

[cutenekko]

Lived outside Tokyo for 19 years. More info:
Lots of buses from Narita. Just as fast, way cheaper - try those.
JTB office in your country sells rail passes. Get one before coming. You'll be able to travel on almost every train free. JTB is Japan Travel Bureau. They are online too.
There are showers in Narita. 500 yen. You can wash up before heading out if you arrive well before hotel check in time.
There are SIM card vending machines in the airport or buy one from a kiosk.
If you experience a language barrier while travelling, write down what you want. Most Japanese people are proficient at reading English rather than speaking it. Hope these help.

[smg]

Just came back from Tokyo June 2023. The Narita Express takes about an hour and 25 min approximately so realistically this is your first 3-4 hours in Tokyo (depending on your destination, counting clearing customs, collecting checked luggage if applicable, walking, switching trains to get from Narita Express to your closest metro station, walking time, etc). You can always pick up onigiri (Japanese rice snack) at the 7 Eleven/convenience store as a snack on your way in! Safe travels everyone!

[TC-cdsm]

You forgot the mention taking the Narita Express requires a reservation seat. There is no open seating.

[chiyu_]

This video seems to be missing an important piece of information. When you ride a limited express train (like the Narita Express), you need to buy the upgrade ticket (a paper ticket) ontop of your base fare (Suica).

At the machines it will ask you if you want to buy both the base fare + express ticket, or just the express ticket (assuming you’ll tap with your Suica)

[RPHPros]

Just got back from Japan. The transit system is amazing compared to most US cities. The suica IC card via apple wallet was seamless. We used our US ATT international plan and didn’t bother with the eSIM and were just fine (10 dollars a day). Love all your videos.

[szhinkoszhinko]

if its your first time in japan make sure get a tokyo metro pass. ill save you a lot of $$ if you like to explore.

[Rumade]

If you arrive waaaay before hotel check in, I recommend going to a love hotel and having a wash and a nap for 1.5 to 3 hours. It's cheap and will rejuvenate you enough to actually enjoy your first day and get over jet lag quick. I barely slept on my flight from London but did this and felt fantastic.

[gsn]

unless you’re going to stay in Tokyo for your whole trip, get a railpass. You must buy it before you get to Japan, you cannot buy it in Japan. Also, from Narita, the limousine bus is a great alternative to the Narita Express train. The ticket counter is right outside the baggage claim, and the bus stops are right outside the door. The driver loads and unloads your baggage, then the bell hop at the hotel takes over. It sure beats schlepping your luggage through a train station, then catching a cab, etc.

[shaunpierce]

I arrive in Tokyo at around 7pm local time. By the time I reach my hotel I'll be too exhausted to do anything except sleep.

[Freedom]

You have no idea how much video helped me on my first trip to Tokyo. Thank you!

[jseruto]

This is legitimately very good info. Cash is the default and needed basically everywhere, cell service is also a must but I got a mobile hotspot so both me and my partner could use it and you just drop in off at a post office as you leave, and DO NOT NAP!! We were jet lagged for three days which was most of our time in Tokyo because we napped on day 1.

[chuckyz]

There is English everywhere, you'll be fine. It is not overwhelming. It is exciting!

[brendamclean]

This was such awesome info! Super helpful!

[NewWorldFl]

The 8pm thing will be a fking adventure....

By the time i land im going to be awake for like 20 hours already >_>

[ASM]

Just finished up a two week trip in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Carry a trash bag in you’re pocket. Trash cans are rare. Keep your Suica with at least 1k at all times. Add the Suica transit card to your mobile wallet. Not all cards are accepted to load up your mobile wallet check them beforehand. Breakfast can be hard to find. Not all hours for businesses on Google are accurate. Take the day trip to Kobe for affordable Kobe beef. The Kobe beef you see in stands is not it. Bathrooms are pretty much in all metros in a pinch. Kyoto has limited metros most transportation is done by bus. Temples can be 300-500 yen per person. Eat as much as you can. A lot of locals will understand what you are trying to say, basic phrases is plenty (hi, thank you, please, etc.).

[thecrazylifeofkim]

omgggg sooo excited… seeevyou all in Tokyo on May 4, 2023

[greggross]

Sale of Suica and Pasmo cards suspended June 8 due to shortage of card chips. No resumption date set.

[RWHaulbrook]

Tokyo isn't overwhelming, this video is.

[TheClintonio]

From Narita I recommend Skyliner, it gets you to Ueno which is very central and not as insane as Tokyo station.