FUKUOKA TO BUSAN | Taking the Ferry from Japan to Korea

[@WayGaijin]

Busan is one of my favorite cities. When I was living in Ulsan, I would go to Busan from time to time. I took the JR Beetle to Fukuoka once from Busan, too. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@akshgdhd9474]

Thank you

[@jasony5118]

Don't exchange the Japanese Yen to the Korean currency from Japan. Korean banks give one of the best exchange rates in the world on foreign currencies (USD & Yen are the best to bring; the spread is smallest at 1.75% and no fees) Note: Euro,Canadian, Aussie, New Zealand, Singapore dollars get 1.97% to 2%. In Japan, even the best currency USD, the spread average at 2.5% to 3% plus fees in many places. Just bring Yen to Korea and walk into any bank and say in English "I want to exchange money" Only places to avoid is the exchange houses located at airports in Korea. But even they will give you same exchange rate as you'd get in most places in Japan. I heard if you go to Korean banks located in airports though, you pay double 1.75%x2=3.5% spread.

[@GolfExcellence]

During my time in the US Army, I was stationed in Busan, at Camp Hialeah years ago! It's amazing to see how the city has developed since then. Thank you for the video it was very informative and entertaining. You're an awesome young Lady!

[@lizzydee4668]

I'm going to South Korea for my honeymoon so this is super helpful! Watching your videos helped me on my trip to Japan last year - they're all so informative and fun! Also! Laundry tends to be in most U.K. kitchens too. Thinking about it, it is a bit strange ha! xx

[@Hispandinavian]

Once this whole COVID situation is over, I'm going to do a special trip to Japan to make an old dream come true. Since South Korea is on my bucket list, I'm seriously considering taking the ferry over to Busan. Then fly home from Seoul

[@richhatwell1236]

I know this is an old comment, but hope it opens up. That's exactly what I did and it was fantastic

[@danieldemicco205]

Possibly it's too late but if you make it to Japan I personally think it's easier + faster + often cheaper to fly Busan/ Fukuoka than take the ferry. The ferry is fun if you like boats but it can't beat a 45 minute flight from 2 convenient airports (I lived in Busan for 3 years and have done both). It's also way easier to get flight tickets than figure out the ferry in Korean (I don't know how hard it is from Japan though)

[@annakravtsova1902]

A Japanese friend of mine told me once that when she visited Seoul, she felt it was very similar to Tokyo, so much so that she felt she hadn't left Japan. That's interesting, because I've always had the feeling that Korea and Japan are distinctly different, while of course sharing some similarities being two Asian countries. But anyway, it is always so great to see you traveling and trying new foods! I feel like many people around me are so tied down by their jobs and studies that they forget about actually living their lives! I admit though that I'm guilty of that too, big time, lol.

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

Anna Kravtsova An ex-colleague of mine, Korean, said she found Hakata much more like a Korean city than Tokyo. It would be interesting to hear what your friend says about Hakata.

[@annakravtsova1902]

Yoshi I think she's never been there yet (she is from Chiba herself), but I will make sure to ask her next time we talk! I'm curious about this too, hopefully someday I'll get a chance to compare them myself :)

[@Buldak_febreze]

I also felt like Tokyo was a lot similar to Seoul when I visited Tokyo December 2017.

[@garys5540]

I felt the same way about going to Taipei. I had to remind myself that I was in Taiwan not Japan. Haven't made to Korea, it's on the list but Taiwan is a must if you like Asian countries

[@christy-anne-jones]

This video makes me super excited for my trip to Korea in February :) (Plus that donut/peanut/sunflower-seed thing looked absolutely delicious)

[@DailyAmyK]

I don't know if someone commented about this already but hodduk in Busan is very different from other region's because it has so many different kinds of seeds. Considered as a must have for Busan visitors! (Even for Koreans)

[@mikaeradesu]

DailyAmyK 에이미 That would explain that long lineup!

[@neil6958]

This is a good example of all your videos. Easily likable and you take me right out there!

[@hannahlise9120]

This was such an awesome video! Good job filming this one, it was beautiful and informative at the same time!

[@himitsuju]

Thank you so much for making this video - I've actually traveled from Fukuoka to Busan before myself :D This brought back a lot of memories ❤️

[@glasspieceinkorea]

Welcome to KOREA!!

[@skrykm8179]

Yay early haha cool how it takes you only a few hours to go to another country hehe also thanks for replying to my comments! It really makes my day :) Busan looks like a great place too

[@caraashji]

Im going to Korea next year for a week and then I'm getting the ferry from Busan to Fukuoka and i will spend another week in Japan. Im so excited for it!

[@Panster7]

I'm so ready for this video!

[@SaturnSenshi]

Oh I was always curious about this! I wish I still lived in Fukuoka. I will be visiting in January! To bad it won't be long enough to visit Korea too. Thank you for sharing this!

[@plica06]

That's it ! I'm moving to Busan!

[@addictedtothebold]

Wow I wish I went to Busan! I went to Seoul and it was incredible. Great video!

[@sk_6639]

This video made me feel "I want to go to Korea!!" Nice!

[@heatherbanyay]

what a wonderful trip! It looked so pretty. And the foooood. I just want the food. I wish traveling to Asia was easier

[@miuofstars]

This is so neat! I had no idea you could take a ferry between any part of Japan and Korea. Busan looks really chill, glad you had a nice relaxing time! :)

[@slh091464]

I lived in Busan for some time (The pronunciation is closer to "Pusan" than "Busan," but that's a minor point. I loved your video. I recognized so many places in Busan, and that brought an incredibly broad smile to my face. Those places may be a little different to residents than to visitors, but is was so interesting to see how it looks to visitors. I loved your video. I could share many other places depending on what people like to do, but no matter, you did a good job with the parts you shared. I'm glad you liked it. You know, I wanted to take the ferry to Fukuoku, but for various reasons, never actually made that trip. I bet it would be interesting, though.

[@Cara_girlwithhat]

This video is really well done and really cool to see such a beautiful place!

[@Ciaela]

thank you for checking it out :)

[@mrjh2002]

That's not samgyeopsal. The samgyeopsal is Pork. But you ate beef.

[@103DAMA]

This was a really, really good video! Thank you so much!

[@MeggieKay]

Taking the ferry over to Busan is one of the things I've been wanting to do ever since I first found out I was moving to Kyushu (I'm in Oita prefecture so Fukuoka is my main travel hub)!! It's so nice to see what that would be like and a little more about Busan.

[@IntrospectiveScholar]

This is so awesome! I always enjoy your videos from both channels.

[@Ciaela]

+Introspective Scholar Thanks so much!

[@JasonTeale]

Just returned from Fukuoka. This is a great video! I like your experience in Busan.

[@5cloudwalker]

VERY professional well done!!!😊👍

[@jchang9341]

Thank you for sharing. This was very informative.

[@gazeozora]

I decided to visit Japan again this summer and your videos definitely inspired me to stop by Fukuoka for a few days and this video inspired me to then take this ferry over to Busan!! Long time fan of your videos! ♡ 福岡にいる間に会えるといいね~

[@jeebs3000]

I loved this mini travel vlog! One of my new favs and looking forward to more (even just Busan). FYI, the washer/dryer combo being situated in the kitchen is also prevalent in Europe. Also, some older Koreans (like my own parents) are fluent and literate in Japanese due to the occupation in the first half of the 20th c. so you might find some conversation in Korea.

[@MangaPixel]

Geez Micaela.. that view is freaking stunning. Many thanks for sharing your experiences with us : ) ♥

[@surudenise]

Oh man, I hope I can visit Busan one day. South Korea seems like such a cool place and the food looks delicious!

[@Ciaela]

The food is one of the best parts, for sure!

[@jdmbui]

Very helpful video. I didn’t know there was a fairy that does that. Thank you!!!

[@heykebe]

Hi Micaela! We took the overnight ferry from Busan to Fukuok last November. I got so seasick that I was only able to enjoy the "cruise" the next morning. Haha! Fun to be brought back to Busan, thanks for posting :D

[@tammymiller1091]

Well done! I loved this, very interesting and really learned a lot! Keep up the good work!

[@neokraiXIX]

great video!! when i move to fukuoka i'm definitely considering heading over for a little trip

[@sophietaylor5247]

Hey I just wanted to say I LOVED this vlog - not only is the quality of your footage and editing great but it's so lovely to see you having such a lovely time and give us a good glimpse of Busan

[@QueenAino]

I'm glad you went to Yongdusan park!! As well, it's weird that you think Nampo-dong is more urbanized than Seomyeon!! Nampo-dong is way more rustic, Seomyeon is super busy with chains everywhere! I'm glad you got seed hotteok too. So good!! This video makes me miss Busan! I lived there 2014-2015!

[@mikaeradesu]

Maybe we just went to a different area than normal people go to (we didn't have a lot of time.) Nanpo-dong had christmas lights being set up, the streets were clean, and there were tons of familiar brands and stores, but Seomyeong felt a little more gritty and aged to me--don't get me wrong, it was still cleaner and more spacious than, say, myeongdong.

[@IlonaReitsma]

It looks amazing omg!! I always get so surprised when Asian cities have signs in English, maybe it's just a misconception that I've always had... Very cool to know though, people should be less and less afraid of going to such culturally and language different countries! I hope to visit some day :)

[@ineedmysyq]

Wow that ticket ladies accent was definitely Korean! Interesting

[@MeVSGravity1]

0:40 No worries, everything went just according to keikaku! (Translator’s note: Keikaku means plan)

[@PHX787]

That is so cool! Ive seen boats like this running between Tokyo, Atami, and going to the southern islands. Ive always wanted to ride on them! Im riding the ferry vicariously through this video. Plus, Busan....lucky....i wanna go there so badly. great vid as usual, Micaela :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

Great video! I'm interested to learn more about Korea, and Korean food! (So far I've only had bibimbap)

[@thaismanda263]

I really liked this video, you explain it nicely in the voice over and you resemble emma watson, xD subscribed!!

[@turnerwright]

Great little weekend trip.

[@aleenr4425]

Nothing beats a spa day!

[@ramratansinghi8661]

Perfect. And very informative. And planning. exactly this ferry trip in JUNE 2018. Taking your advice to book in Advance.

[@rodrigoscheuer]

Thanks from Uruguay. 👍

[@하버-l3w]

TT Busan has so many beautiful beaches such as Haeundae, Gwangalli.. but you missed them TT

[@Ciaela]

+Jeong D.W. (Animate) I didn't miss them, we went to Gwangalli beach after the Spa, the restaurant I shot dinner at was at Gwangalli, I just didn't put it the beach in my video.

[@doliveirajapan]

lovely video! great job!

[@aeolia80]

mochi! Hahahaha. It's called tteok. Though, true, most people will be more familiar with the word mochi. I remember when I first moved to Korea, all I knew were the Japanese words for things Japan and Korea have in common

[@jessicapepe7260]

Having a washing machine in the kitchen is also a thing in Malta hehe bdw you got really pretty shots of the place. Loved it :D

[@정방석]

There are some planes flying to Osaka and Tokyo etc. Even in the domestic airports

[@elephantasmic]

Did you reapply your lipstick after eating or did it just stay on that well? because if you didn't that's some impressive staying power!

[@watts-ns8sm]

よしゃ、釜山に行ってみようかな。

[@mary7100]

Love this video Micaela! I was visiting my bf for 2months in Sasebo (+SMALL trips to fuk) and would had love a trip to korea... I wish I knew this beforehand. :D thanks

[@DaughterOfNamjin]

I live the in Fukuoka...planning to go to Busan next year

[@Nuits16]

For the laundry in the kitchen it just to save space ! We have it in Paris for tiny apartments.

[@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel]

Haha, nice! I did that trip from Fukuoka too. What about sightseeing? Only spa, food and shopping? :D GIRLS!!

[@Ciaela]

We climbed a tower ISNT THAT ENOUGH!?

[@Rtcmanga_YouTube_Channel]

Aww, yes you're right! IT SEEMS LIKE IT!! :D

[@kalakalaiand3343]

omgh that department store is the biggest department store in the world o.o// i heard its very huge

[@kazuyasurioka5104]

It's nice to live in Fukuoka, you can go to other countries easily. Okinawa is similar but it is not the same as Fukuoka.

[@mrmarzo]

Beautiful video. Thank you.

[@lemoncravings]

do u need a visa to go to busan?

[@Ciaela]

Depends on your passport, but for Americans/Canadians, it's visa on arrival, so as long as you're just visiting for a short period of time, you don't need to apply in advance :)

[@kazansergei]

It is too complicated to order tickets at jrbeetele site since it is full in japanese!! only camellia line site has the english option but ferry goes at night

[@Hispandinavian]

A lot of UK and European homes have a laundry machine in the kitchen.

[@YoshikazuHayashi]

デイナだ〜！ I hope she doesn't read this comment cos it may look creepy 😅 I've been to Nampo in spring. Apple trees' white blossoms and shiney green leaves were really pleasant to see. Next time I WILL try the hotteok you had. Looks so good! 😋

[@thomsonsanusi1999]

May I ask how much is the ferry price for return fare?

[@kiwi1511]

YES! This is where I live~ If you visit again let me know~ I can show you around

[@JourneyBliss]

Hello everyone.. Anyone here who did this trip the other way - Busan to Hakata: and if so, did the immigration at Busan Port put a n exit chop on your passport or not ? When we did this trip last year, they didn't chop an exit on our passport, and need to know if that is normal with them.

[@khanawithkaran6853]

Hey 👋 can anyone tell me how much does the ferry rides cost between japan Korea and vladivostok??

[@baikuraida8091]

Love this video!

[@abdullakc]

i did it january 2017, all the way from DMZ, incheon and seoul. and busan then ferry... to fukuoka

[@richardmollberg3096]

Interesting tour. I had hoped for a regular slower ferry with café and outer deck, not just seats in rows...

[@theRealJohnnyG.]

Is it possible to enter Japan by boat with a tourist visa?

[@kn.fukuoka5226]

釜山は想像より遥かに大きくて賑やかですね！　個人的に近代的なビルが建ち並ぶ「マリンシティー」が気になってます…。 釜山の様な大都市へ気軽に行ける事は、福岡市の魅力でもあると思います‼（海外行ったことないですが）

[@46585]

OHMYGOD that looks JUST like Simon & Martina from EatYourKimchi apartment when they lived in Korea!

[@ShlebyC]

Oh man I would spend so much money on makeup in Korea... and also on street food. Did you guys have any patbingsu? Also loved your cat eye after the salon! It suits you! 😍

[@Ciaela]

haha, it was 1℃ outside, even though it was sunny, so we didn't really spend a lot of time at the beach, or eating any shaved ice. haha.

[@ShlebyC]

I'm the person that eats ice cream year round. I forget that not everyone does that. Hahaha The ice cream shop I live by actually gives discounts for how many degrees below freezing it is. (22F = 10% off)

[@aoki6111]

釜山いきたい

[@homerjones3490]

ha ha toughen up - like sleeping in a courtyard in Rome? Back in '80 Air B&B meant "fresh air, bread & butter"

[@arceldiego3236]

How to process a papers and what are needs to bring to imigratio to get to busan,i really really want to go there too. Thanks.

[@SS-cp7sl]

Thanks for a really informative video! I'm doing the same soon and I was wondering; I heard I have to pay a port tax/fuel charge even though I am travelling alone (no vehicle). So I was wondering; did you have to do that as well? How much was the fee? Thanks in advance!

[@JeramieSaito]

We might actually do this: get a ferry from Fukuoka and go to Busan.

[@andreacorpuz831]

Hi do you still need visa when going to busan?

[@Goldilockslife]

Anything is possible~~⭐️

[@コムミワ]

正月に釜山行くから参考になる〜😍

[@jayisoldem56]

Dana seems cordial when she is on camera can you film more of her with her permission? thank you

[@PabloKeyboardsMan]

Hi Micaela. Nice video!. With my wife are going the next february to a quick trip to busan from fukuoka. And i have questions related to transportation and comunicaction in Busan: 1. To travel in subway and bus, there is a one day ticket or card so we dont have to be paying every time we hope on or of a train or bus?. 2. We definitelly are going to need google maps, so... ¿Where can we rent a pocket wifi? ¿How much it costs?. Thanks for your time!

[@Ciaela]

Use Naver instead of Google Maps, it’s English friendly and has more accurate information. Also you can use Naver Taxi to call a taxi anywhere without having to speak Korean. Renting a pocket wifi router can be done at the port. We got ours in Fukuoka before we left, after we checked in. It’s not expensive. Don’t remember how much it costs.

[@ErOrNWi]

I'm making a trip to Fukuoka from Korea (plane, not ferry) in less than a month, and your videos have been very helpful! However, at 2:54 you refer to Korean rice cake (떡, ddeok) as もち　and that just sounds so wrong to me.

[@loftybed8091]

There's a little white hair on the front right side sushi if you pause the video at 0:00.

[@fatmajinbuu112840]

Hello do they check the passport when entering korea? Thank you

[@miguelbedonchica2744]

excellent video,..... im in the mood to do it, how many hours did you said ?

[@Inyeopiiii]

what is the requirements before to buy a ticket? please answer my question pleaseee

[@mincedmice]

what month of the year was this trip?

[@luimax1730]

I like your video and your voice too, you are pretty sweet too! I wish i can travel with you together in Japan, Korea!

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

Been watching for a while but is it just me or are your recent videos getting less views? Because the subscribers are still here I don't understand why they don't get more views the videos are good.

[@Ciaela]

+Ninja Well thanks, not really sure what to say about it. A lot of channels are suffering from reaching a fraction of their subscriber base, my channel statistically took a nosedive October first just like many others, and nobody is really coming forward to explain why this happen. I did start a second channel though which is seeing more engagement and growth every single day. It may not ever be what this channel was, but it's nice to work on something that actually shows improvement over time. :) You can catch the playlist on my channel page!

[@PHX787]

There's been a massive overhaul with youtube's algorithm and they're not talking.... I think the best way to stay notified is to check your sub feed more frequently.

[@eugenejohnson1209]

I think the trick to getting views these days, is to dress up as Elsa from Frozen and get someone else to dress up as Spiderman from Spiderman, and make it so Spiderman is pregnant and Elsa gets stabbed in the butt with syringes. Bots also help.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

Google changed the way people get notified about new videos. You now have to specifically select that you want a notification for every video. They also changed the way videos are promoted and listed on the home page. Some big youtubers have also complained and some are even walking away just to point out that it's not right to change these things without communicating and instead let people figure everything out for themselves.

[@smkgw2]

it sucks -i love your videos! you're totally adorbs! youtube totally screwed content creators and i know i'll be sad if it eventually drives you away from making content. how can we support you? patreon?

[@kato6101]

Ferry to Busan. what no zombies?

[@헤드헌터-m5k]

Busan people killed them all.

[@caraashji]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andreassan957]

the next movie is gonna premier in this year hahaha

[@samratghimire3192]

Don’t you need any documents?

[@FYFHTaeyun]

Yakiniku is a Japanese term for Korean barbeque itself. The notion of grilling meat on the table, nor the word ‘yakiniku’ did not exist before Korean immigrants went to Japan and introduced it to the country. So stop saying Korean yakiniku, just say Korean barbeque. It’s the same as saying Italian pasta, Mexican taco, or Korean kimchi...