15+ Things To Do In Tokyo On A Budget

[@MAA-bk6ci]

Another Japan pro tip: buy dinner at the supermarket: they usually sell foods here at a discount when near closing. I was able to buy a complete meal: rice meal, salad, desserts and a drink for only 1000yen.

[@buildyourmoxie]

What a deal!!! 🔥💯

[@Roxy20227]

I agree!

[@SPISheste]

But wouldn’t it still be recommended to at least eat out once or twice for the experience? I’m going in fall 👏🏽

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@SPISheste oh for sure!!! Definitely!!! 👏🔥

[@makotonarukami7468]

I have yet to go, but already looking forward to the idea of Breakfast at familymart, lunch at a conveyor belt, dinner at ichiran ramen and midnight snack at family mart, heck...Lunch/Dinner could be family mart as it is. (I used to be concerned about not being sleepy for the capsule hotels, but since I'll be walking a lot. That's how you tire yourself out.)

[@rayna463]

Awesome video! In case anyone didn’t know you can look up places on google maps and save it into a folder and even add a little note. This is how I’m planning for my trip! The amount of pins on my Tokyo map are just growing and growing 😊

[@buildyourmoxie]

Isn’t google maps so handy?! 🤩 it’s so fun collecting funtivities!

[@YouTuberMe68]

Exactly how I planned my trip. Can't wait to go....Sorry not Tokyo, but friendly Asian people and beautiful locale

[@UPEASTHAITIANZ]

Shout to the Asian communities,+ Japan. Television wouldn't be as fun and entertaining in the 70s and 80s without the Asian communities. Salute 🙌🏆

[@buildyourmoxie]

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[@jspiral360]

Lol ur hair slapped the other lady 😂😂😂 3:26

[@buildyourmoxie]

😅😅 those trains are fast!!

[@jspiral360]

@@buildyourmoxie scary fast

[@salaa065]

Currently planning a honeymoon to Japan for January and these videos have been a daily watch now lol

[@buildyourmoxie]

Congrats!!!! What an amazing honeymoon!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@yaminogame7805]

train isn't free :P but worth it. My last trip I took a day to "get lost" in Japan. Just take the train all the way around the yamanote line and explore and it was great. If you get lost, you can always get back. Japan is very friendly with helping foreigners. Police box will help you get back too your hotel or home stay or whatever. Taxi if you have the address-more expensive but easy way to get back to where you need to go. Just plan a day to "do nothing" and take photos. Collect stamps at stations too while you're at it!! Those are free. Bring a notebook or sketchbook and fill it up at every spot.

[@akreeger7742]

OMG you mentioned 7-11!!! I was just there and I loved that place! There and Family Mart. The food was amazing at both places. I know people think it's weird when I say that we ate a lot of convenience store food in Japan, but they have so many healthy and delicious options!!!! The snacks make it easy to eat. Tokyo is a beautiful city!!!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Hahaha!! Yay!! I’m glad we are on the same page! 😭😭7-11 was like our second home!! I miss that bell sound when you walk in. I can’t bring myself to go to a 7-11 here in California. I don’t want to taint any memories 😂😂 And you’re so right! Soooo many healthy options!!

[@akreeger7742]

@@buildyourmoxie yes!!! I'm even missing the sound the walking signs make when you cross the street. Such a great experience. Everything was so reasonably priced. I know Japanese people are known for being thin. I think it's because they walk. EVERYWHERE. And they have healthy choices for food that are easily accessible. I will miss just being able to pick up milk tea and onigiri 😞

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@akreeger7742 😭😭😭omg I totally agree!!

[@Oho159]

Thank you. Planning my trip to Japan. You always show me somethind different that others dont.

[@buildyourmoxie]

😃 thanks so much! ☺️ also have a great time on your trip!

[@carriemschneider]

Thank you so much for this list!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Aw of course!! Thanks for watching!! ☺️

[@taemorrow1]

Visiting in November this year. Happy I found your channel as this has been perfect for planning. Going to use your free spreadsheet as well😊

[@buildyourmoxie]

Yay!! I hope you like the spreadsheet!! 😍 and November is a beautiful time to go!! 😍

[@soniaperez9269]

The 7-11 have these fish shaped things filled with cream (sweet snack) that are really good!

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@soniaperez9269 ooooo I’m hungry now lol

[@buildyourmoxie]

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[@Fernadotube]

Inspiring 15+ things to do in Tokyo. It's a fun city to visit for holiday :)

[@buildyourmoxie]

I agree!! 🤗🤗

[@Manikantmotihariwale]

Fantastic, the best video I have seen so far on Japan

[@buildyourmoxie]

Wow thank you so much for the compliment! 🤩

[@joycechang9909]

I can’t wait to go next year!! Thanks for this video, full of helpful tips!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Yay joycey!!! So excited for you!!!!

[@addisonfowler5591]

My band is going on tour in Japan in september and it's my first time out of the country so I have been pretty nervous. But your videos have been so informative and helpful so thank you so much!

[@buildyourmoxie]

You had me at your band is going on tour! Wow! How amazing! 🤩 and in Japan! Wth!! 🔥💯I’m excited for you to go to Japan!! Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching! 🥹

[@Jovinkk]

Very informative and well-made video!!! :)

[@buildyourmoxie]

Thanks jovin!!! Hehe 🤗😝😛

[@milapineda5653]

Planning to go to Tokyo and this video and her are amazing!

[@krazyanna23]

OMG thanks for the video. I’m visiting Japan soon!!!

[@buildyourmoxie]

🤩🤩so exciting!!!! It’s sooooo great in Japan!!!

[@keriking985]

Yodobashi Camera is amazing as well. its like Bic Camera but WAY bigger. there's one near the Akihabara station

[@buildyourmoxie]

🤩🤩omg I must check it out next time I’m there! Thank you!!

[@kdiaz00]

Looooove your videos. You have helped me so much ❤

[@buildyourmoxie]

😍that makes me smile! I’m so glad! ❤️thank you so much for watching! 🥹

[@theAverageSarafina]

Perfect video, great recommendations!

[@buildyourmoxie]

😃yay! Glad you like! 🥰

[@wdsp69]

Next time you visit include Yanaka Ginza on your places to walk around. You can get there easily from Nippori station on the Yamanote. Very Retro Tokyo.

[@anthonythorne8708]

We're off to Japan from Melbourne and your videos have been super helpful. But I'm also subbing as they're very entertaining and helpful and accessible. I am very excited about the ramen and will try and eat it every day there. Great video!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Hehe aww thanks so much for watching!! 😃 you will have a blast! If you haven’t seen my ramen video, I made one of my favorite places and how to get to them!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Best Ramen in Tokyo | Top 5 MUST TRY Places kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJzdZ3mHl7FgmbM 😃

[@luckygurl70]

Nice recommendations! I actually did a lot of what you mentioned in a recent trip to Tokyo. When I was at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building I couldn’t help but think this is great for people on a budget. I totally agree the sushi places are way cheaper in Japan & the same if not better quality than sushi places in California!

[@buildyourmoxie]

😃yay!! I’m so happy to hear that! Totally agree!!!

[@Cutiepieck]

Just watching this video cuz going to Tokyo is in my bucket list for 2024 or 2025 and this is so helpful ❤

[@buildyourmoxie]

🤩so exciting!!! You will love it!!

[@sureshmathews5332]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@buildyourmoxie]

Thanks suresh!! Good to see you again! ☺️

[@innovativemarketinganddigi8527]

What are the 3 affordable sushi places you mentioned pls and can you recommend a restaurant for wagyu for a steak? TY in advance.

[@AmyCsLUXEANDLIFE-ek9dr]

Great video! any hotel in Tokyo that you recommend? or you stayed at? Thank you!

[@Shizukuthedragon]

Square enix cafe! Universal studios! Crane gammmeesss!!

[@buildyourmoxie]

🔥🔥🔥i love these!

[@setiadjihw]

Thanks, I planning to go to Tokyo only with using Yamanote line, it suits for me because I planning to go just for 4 days. So, even for just sightseeing is really good for me.

[@buildyourmoxie]

The Yamanote line is so great! 🔥especially for your itinerary! 😎👍🔥

[@machiatt0079]

Thanks so much for this helpful vid, Erica! New subscriber! :D will def refer to this

[@buildyourmoxie]

🤗😃 yay! So glad it was helpful!! 🥰

[@Iche_dealande]

Found your channel while preparing for my trip to Japan. Do you have any hints/advice on what to do with severe allergies? Like, I am highly allergic to seafood and nuts and I would have to let the staff know. How would you handle the situation?

[@thephilpill1819]

Wow great information for me and my Fiancee!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Weeeee!!!! Are you going to go to Japan Phil?! 😱😱😱

[@jeremybrahm3326]

Also do the passport discount at Don Quijote as well, if over like 5,000 yen.

[@buildyourmoxie]

🔥🔥yes!

[@dwalker6868]

Helpful thank you

[@buildyourmoxie]

You're welcome! 😝

[@azigar]

Hi!! Thank you so much for this!!! Your videos and not to mention the amazing people in your comments section have been super helpful. I'm saving up to take my son to Japan. I was wo ndering....everyone does videos on flying hither, thither, wither and yon in 1st or business class. Can you tell us what flying economy to Japan or anywhere in Asia is like? We live in Barbados, and it's pretty pricey to fly out of here.

[@buildyourmoxie]

Omg!! No way!! My hubby’s family is from Barbados!! We are going there in April for a wedding. Can’t wait to visit the fam 🤩🤩🤩 Also tonight (Wednesday) is my video on tips for long flights in economy!!! Perfect timing. Launches at 6:30! Lol what a coincidence

[@IUAnetwork]

Great videos. Very informative & damn it that host is BEAUTIFUL ;- )

[@buildyourmoxie]

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[@anthonybarton3850]

Dude! Food in japan is delicious and affordable. Totally worth it to go experience all of the culture and grub! 🤤

[@buildyourmoxie]

😭Japan is soooooo amazing!!!!! When will you be going back? 😃

[@edo27]

i plan to visit Japan this fall and this video will be watched by me bc its useful hehe. thanks for the vid! and i love how youre so apologetic and respectful about the pronounciation!

[@buildyourmoxie]

Yay!! Have a great time!!! It’s so incredible in Japan!! And thank you so much!! 🤗🙏❤️

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@buildyourmoxie]

🤗 thank you for watching!

[@pres002]

Heading this November, hope team labs is still worth it

[@nikkirosety]

thank u ❤

[@buildyourmoxie]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching :)

[@CC-kl4nh]

What were the 3 sushi places you went to?

[@buildyourmoxie]

Himawari sushi - get there a little early. It opens at 5pm I believe. It’s soooo good. Conveyor belt sushi with the chefs in the middle! My favorite sushi place ever! Sushiro - it’s a chain conveyor belt sushi. Good if you also have kids and it’s self service too! Sushi zanmai - I recommend going for lunch!!

[@chrisgoh1542]

How wheelchair friendly is Tokyo and Hokkaido? My wife is on a wheelchair and we are planning a trip to Tokyo and Hokkaido early next year. Are the public transportation system wheelchair friendly?

[@buildyourmoxie]

Hello! I would say it just takes a bit extra planning but yes you can get around :) You may need to ask a staff member for an elevator entrance or a ramp etc. But a lot of places will have options! I found this cool website that you may want to check out! www.accessible-japan.com

[@chrisgoh1542]

Thanks!!!

[@Blogviajero_]

Hii, excellent video. I’m planning to go to Japan next October. Do you think 10 days in Tokyo is too much? Thank youu

[@buildyourmoxie]

Yay! So excited for you!! We spent two weeks in Tokyo and we felt it wasn’t enough 😂. October has beautiful weather too so 10 days will be great!!! I always think of it like the first two days you are recovering and trying to figure everything out while exploring so those two days don’t count. 😁

[@Blogviajero_]

@@buildyourmoxie Thank youuu for your response. Yes I saw the weather is great. I move it because it was first in august but I prefer to avoid that summer there, and yeah I feel the same about the time, like Tokyo itself it’s a whole country to explorejajaja I mean I’m planning a long trip, like 43 days. So I thought 10 days in Tokyo would be great. Your response gave me the final push jajaj. Thanks!!

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@Blogviajero_ omg so jealous!!! You are going to have a BLAST!!! 🤩 it really is just completely different than any other country!! A whole new world!

[@Blogviajero_]

@@buildyourmoxie yeah I’m gonna start watching all your videos!! Jajaja safe travels!!

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@Blogviajero_ hehe thank you!! I hope you like them! 🥹also within the next few weeks, I will have up a travel budget and planner video! :)

[@pres002]

Also I'm passing on the Jr pass this time just don't want to bother with it lol

[@buildyourmoxie]

Totally understandable 😁😁. We likely won’t be getting it either anymore because of the price increase. IC cards are awesome 😎

[@nimfaveloso4909]

Can you repeat the names of the sushi places you ate at? thanks

[@buildyourmoxie]

Sure thing! Himawari Sushi in Shinjuku. (My favorite sushi place in the world!!!!) (conveyor belt) Sushi Zanmai (popular chain - sit down) Sushiro (popular chain - conveyor belt)

[@ericalam228]

Can you recommend affordable hotel as I am going alone! Thanks

[@buildyourmoxie]

Hey Erica! Message me on Instagram! @Buildyourmoxie

[@DPORTV]

What are the sushi places called ?

[@buildyourmoxie]

Himawari Sushi in Shinjuku. (My favorite sushi place in the world!!!!) (conveyor belt) Sushi Zanmai (popular chain - sit down) Sushiro (popular chain - conveyor belt)

[@JG-vy4wd]

I wish you could tell us how to get to that 3 Sushi places😫

[@buildyourmoxie]

😍i can tell you now! Himawari sushi (my favorite in the worlddddd) - it’s west of the Shinjuku station. Easy to get to and find on the map! Get tuna and yellowtail FOR SURE!! Bring cash 🤩. Get there 30 min early. Not a chain. It’s conveyor belt but small place where the chefs are inside the conveyor belt and you watch them 😍😍 Sushiro - it’s a common conveyor belt chain. Super fun to bring all ages! Can find easy on the map. The one we went to in Shinjuku was downstairs once you got to the place on the map Sushi zanmai - also a popular chain. Go there for lunch! Such great prices for all the sushi you get. It’s a normal sit down. Easy to find on map!

[@JG-vy4wd]

Erica: you are the best! Thank you so much. We are in Dallas, will be going to Tokyo in middle September, we love Sushi, definitely will take your recommendation. Thanks again! ❤️❤️❤️

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@JG-vy4wd 🤩of course!!! Anything for my fellow japan loving, sushi loving peeps!! 🥳🥳

[@JG-vy4wd]

We are at Shinjuku right now, and took your suggestions went to Himawari, Woow….. It was really good, what we paid is half of at US. Thank you! Thank you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@JG-vy4wd omg I’m drooling right now!!! How cool!!!! I’M SO HAPPY YOU WENT!! Thank you for updating me 🥹. This was so fun to read!!

[@realityiswhatyoumakeit8192]

3:21

[@laniedavid743]

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[@CoolGamingBoys007]

JR pas is 155 euros in the tokyo area

[@elisatseng]

What are those 3 sushi places you mentioned?

[@buildyourmoxie]

Himawari sushi in Shinjuku ❤️ my favorite ever!!!! Sushiro is a chain and is pretty fun esp if you have kids or just want to take your time and chill. I saw some younger locals just laughing and enjoying themselves. Sushi zanmai is a chain and a normal sit down and we went for lunch! All delicious but himawari was the best best best quality. Blew our mind ☺️. Get the tuna and yellowtail for sure. Melts in your mouth!

[@elisatseng]

@@buildyourmoxie tq ! Going to japan next week.

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@elisatseng OMG have the best time!!! 😍😍😍

[@NetnietZo]

Please be aware that Team Labs will close at the end of 2023 because of a massive redevelopment of the waterfront area at Odaiba

[@buildyourmoxie]

😮Thank you for sharing!

[@YouTuberMe68]

Lucky Piggies 😂

[@buildyourmoxie]

😂😂

[@betsyrose9233]

Also Disney is cheaper in Tokyo than US. I love Tokyo

[@chris092283]

How is it getting around if you can't speak Japanese?

[@buildyourmoxie]

Not too bad!! Especially in Tokyo! 🤗. Download Papago, do lots of google maps and Apple Maps, make sure you have wifi or AT&T, then talk clearly and hold up fingers on how much you want :) A lot of the people in Tokyo understand some basic English especially at restaurants or markets, konbini. ☺️

[@chris092283]

@Build Your Moxie thank you. My wife and I want to go for our 20 year anniversary in 3 years but cant speak Japanese. Lol guess we gotta watch more anime

[@buildyourmoxie]

@@chris092283 😄always a good reason to watch more anime!!!! 😃 congrats on 20 years!!!

[@stevennorton485]

for god so loved( japan ) that he gave his one and only son that who so ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life,

[@buildyourmoxie]

😂

[@PedroGonzalez-mu1jo]

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[@nikhilbhai4965]

You are very sweet, thanks for sharing

[@buildyourmoxie]

Aw thank you for watching!! 🥰

[@ethanpope410]

I think I’m the only person who thinks the scramble is really underwhelming lol

[@drewcorry5056]

I had to laugh on your budget list because if your going to Tokyo on a budget it’s all about how much you spend on hotel and absolutely nothing else maters. Hate people who say they can’t find anything under $$50.00 US per night [ those people do not do there homework OR book in advance ] you did not say that.

[@robbyman5195]

the no eating or drinking while walking rule doesn't apply to foreigners.., just like the wearing of the mask etc.., we are expected to be "rude" so who cares.

[@reggieshark]

Akiabira Arcades Animi Stuff Thanks

[@buildyourmoxie]

Akihabara is so cool!!! 💯🔥