7 ESSENTIAL FACTS To Know Before Arriving In JAPAN 2023!

The PERFECT Plan For Japan! 7 ESSENTIAL Things To Know Before Arriving In Japan 2022 and 2023!

Long time no see everyone! I have worked VERY Hard to compile as much information as I could, while still maintaining the concise information my channel has become known for! By the end of this video, you will have a good idea of all the ESSENTIAL questions people always when it comes to entering Japan. If I get positive feedback from this video, I can easily make another one, as there is so much to know and prepare for coming to Japan. I hope you all enjoy!

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[silverwilly]

Just came back from Tokyo on 13 Dec 2022, and this is my takeaway from my short trip

- Google Maps is great. I downloaded japan navitime all, but find Google maps more user friendly and not any less accurate...(at least in Tokyo). The live view feature (where you scan your surroundings with your phone and then just follow the giant arrow on the screen) makes walking around a breeze too, although it gets bit confusing if routes involves going underground or overhead passes and it is bit less accurate when used at night.

- The Tokyo metro 24hr/48hr/72hr ticket may be really worth if your itinerary involves places along the subway lines (which usually are for first time visitors in Tokyo I think). The combo with the Narita Skyliner ticket was extra worth it.

- Suica and Pasmo cards are not only for transportation. You can use it on vending machines, convenience stores and many restaurants (where you put in order on the ticket machine at the store front).

- credit cards (master and visa) seems to be widely accepted in most shops, pharmacies and restaurants (where you order in person and not by ticket machines)... My only surprise was this souvenir shop in Tokyo Tower building that only accepts cash. Oh, and if you are buying with credit card at tax free shops, make sure the cardholder name is same and the passport holder.

- I personally still prefer carrying some local currency when I land, just in case there is trouble with your cards (especially if you are not a frequent traveller....and remember to inform your bank to activate them for overseas purchases or withdrawal of money!). But I do agree, you do not need to ensure you have cash to cover all your spending. In fact, my credit card rates were better than the rates I bought my yen with. Cash is however, a good way to control spending coz it's easy to overspend with all the nice food and things in Japan!

- do those pre-arrival procedures mentioned in the video and going through Narita would be a breeze! We arrived at 6.45am and was on the 7.29am Skyliner out of the airport!

- check your local network provider for roaming packages and do your cost comparisons. I decided to go with unlimited data roaming package (which was Rm58 or approximately USD12-13 for 7 days), which was half the cost of getting a SIM. I usually prefer to get local SIM in case you need to make any local calls -- but foreigners apparently can't get a call SIM in Japan...or at least you can't get one easily...so data roaming works fine. Apparently you don't get the emergency notifications if you don't have a local call SIM -- but they are Apps you can download for it.

[westleymoeun]

going to japan with some friends on march 8th...im so stoked! thanks for all these helpful tips man!

[adrianmedina]

As first time traveler to Japan a google maps video would be very much appreciated we don’t have tons of trains out here for transportation in California

[samg]

The Japan travel app for navigating the train system is a great alternative for google maps! I used it for the 2 weeks i was there and it saved me plenty of times 👍😂

[bigballah]

Piling on the thanks for this vid. My partner and I had our fist trip to Japan about two weeks ago. We visited Osaka and Kyoto. This video definitely contributed to making it a successful first trip in that beautiful country!

[minc]

would love to see a video about using google maps in Japan, your videos are super helpful thank you

[smiff]

i’m going to japan for school next year (or for high school graduation) and i’m so excited dude

[donaldlewis]

Google maps is a lifesaver. You are so right though - you need to make sure the departure time matches the train. Sometimes we would set it up early to see how long it would take to travel and we ended up on the wrong train. When you get it right it is amazing - tells you what train number to board for faster exit and where to exit as well. I don't know how we did Japan before this. We used to print out paper maps and wing it :)

[kayjenn]

Thank you! Your videos are so helpful and informative. My daughter and I are going to Japan in June for the first time!

[lilychow]

Thank you so much for all of your helpful tips, I’ve never been to Japan and this is helping me feel a lot less anxious. Could you do a video exclusively on how to use Google Maps?

[rosarioesteban]

This is a very informative video, it's awesome. To be honest, I have never even thought about some of the things you pointed out and they're so important haha, thank you for making this video! I would love to do Spanish subtitles for this video! If that's something you'd be interested in, please let me know! Love from Argentina

[SendPie]

I was planing a day trip to the Sendai area. You saved me around $100 by informing me about the JR pass! Thanks!

[wanderingtin]

We’re traveling in Feb. your channel has provided us great information!

[memori]

Hi Harb. I’m binge watching your videos to plan my trip with my sibling to Japan. I have few topics/questions that you may want to cover in your future videos.
1. Is one day enough to visit Disneyland?
2. Will you visit Mt.Fuji via bus (tour) or train?
3. Is it OK to bring my own mobile Wifi than renting in Japan? I plan to buy my own mobile Wifi so I can use it anywhere even here i Canada. I only use my data for Google Maps.
4. Will you visit Ghibli Park? It requires online booking to visit.

And thank you for clarifying about English-speaking tourist conversing with Japanese. I would love to try local foods and hoping to order the correct food.

Also what gear do you use? Your audio is clear and I don’t see any lavalier. Maybe a shotgun mic?

Thanks for showing us around Japan. The transportation seems like a maze for me. 😂

[Bunny-chul]

I feel like whether you take out money before or after arriving depends a lot on what card you have, and how much you spend traveling. Also, everyone always mentions ATM fees, but a lot of banks also charge fees for using out of network ATMs, and those are frequently a lot more than the ATM fee. Taking out roughly how much cash you plan on spending during a trip is also a really good budgeting strategy. (The exchange rate between USD and the yen is pretty easy. That's not always the case.)

If you're someone who just wants to eat at food stalls, do a few activities and buy a small souvenir or two, your daily ATM limit is probably enough. If you want to eat at better restaurants, and do more shopping, while still keeping track of your budget somewhat, ordering a wad of cash from your bank ahead of time can be a better idea. Personally, I like to order the majority of the money I except to spend, barring larger purchases or more expensive meals, and divide it into envelopes by how many days I'm going to be somewhere. It's a really easy way to keep track of your spending, especially if the exchange rate is more challenging.

[urgirlang]

The last time I went to Tokyo, my AirBNB host had a portable Wi-Fi I could use. Since then, most wireless companies provide free International data service. This allow you to do everything like GPS, Texting, FaceTime or some sort of video chat. As long as it’s data, it’s free. You just can’t make a regular phone call. I know AT&T and T-Mobile offers this.

[MrZakebo]

Was able to get in from your tips, thank you

[karlyn]

Thank u soo much! Ur helping me so much cus I'm def tryns plan a japan trip to remember with my fiancé next year in September

[elizabethhafferty]

We are traveling in March--your tips are very informative. Thanks so much!

[Reia_Shi]

Can you do a video on e-sims in japan?