what to do in tokyo for a day 🇯🇵 layover edition

what to do in tokyo for a day 🇯🇵 layover edition

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Before I was able to drown myself in Taiwanese street foods, I had to struggle to survive overnight in Tokyo. Come along with me as I try to maximize what I can do during my 16 hour layover in Tokyo! also, I FINALLY got to stay in a capsule hotel and it was so coool!!!

Excited to move on to the main leg of my solo adventures, but also so happy to have been able to spend a short day in Tokyo for a taste of what's to come later on in my travels!

✎ timestamps
00:00 intro/landing in tokyo
01:08 japan border entry explained
07:01 ninehours Hamamatsucho capsule hotel
09:36 morning in Tokyo
09:58 japan struggs
12:35 Shinagawa station shenanigans
13:08 Haneda Intl airport terminal 3

Hope this video was helpful in being an inspo for what to do in Tokyo for a day - layover edition!

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[JayfromCalifornia]

Here’s a tip for anyone going to Tokyo or Japan in general.

Always get your IC card either before your trip or as soon as possible. I recommend getting it well before your trip. (Suica, Pasmo, etc.)

I got mine about 6 months before my trip and they sent it as soon as I purchased it. (Google for what card you want sent to you) When my physical card arrived, I got the Suica with some money already on it.

I then added it to my Apple wallet and put money on it every paycheck. You can put up to $200 on it and it was a lifesaver. You can use it to get into and out of train stations, and for the conbinis such as Lawson, 7-11, and FamilyMart. You can also use it at most vending machines. So simple and easy with just using your phone to scan and pay or smartwatch! 😊

[AdventuresofAwkwardAmy]

i chose to do a longer layover in tokyo so i could actually spend some time in the city, and i'm so glad i did! if it were you, would you choose to explore or just stay in the airport during your layovers?

[inhawaii]

Im thinking about taking a 17hr layover and exploring Tokyo

[PassiveCarrot]

Great video, the struggle is real when traveling. Be safe, have fun!

[UtkristKarki-enfq]

Do you think 16hr layover is enough for shibuya crossing, asakusa temple (and the dog cafe) and akhiabara?

[Babymamatips]

Hi I’m traveling with my his and and a 10 month old baby do we need IC individually or we can use 1 and load it?

[Sherwinhakhakdog]

Hi ma’am. we had an 19hrs layover in Haneda. I thought I could use that to explore tokyo. unfortunately, the ticket agent in the Philippines said that I can not go outside the Haneda airport because I don’t have a visa. that’s why I spent that long hour waiting for my flight to hawaii. I’m really sad like hell.

[wawawho_adventures]

I have 12 hr layover at haneda too...10 pm to 10 am...=(
i hope i have the energy to go out and explore or else I will just stay at the airport

[maticgraphics]

On August 23–24, l be traveling from Delhi to Vancouver via Tokyo. Since I have a 16-hour stopover at Haneda Airport, is it possible for me to visit Haneda Garden from Terminal 3 without a transit visa during that time?

[joconderoma]

Do you have to pick up ur luggage if it’s only a lay over I thought it would be transferred to your next flight?

[jonathansakura]

Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 ❤
Where do you originally live?

[AidanZO]

You didnt really say much of what to do in Tokyo other than how unprepared u were.