NEW Tokyo Tours 2023: 8 NEW and HIDDEN Things To Do In Shinjuku 2023!

[@ryouxgaming2088]

Bro I’m literally going to Shinjuku right now catching kamata train

[@harblife]

I made this video just in time then 😊👌

[@dgLupo1638]

We’ll be there in two days lol. Hitting up Shibuya tomorrow 😀 safe travels

[@ryouxgaming2088]

@@dgLupo1638 yea I went to all Shinjuku and Ginza and shibuya but out of all of them shibuya seem more Vibrant and wild

[@WhatIDoAsChris]

I gotta say I absolutely love the scripting. All the details and segways in between each new place blends together well. 👌🏽 Also love the fact that I get to see the something away from tourist and definitely going to try that lava pasta🤘🏽

[@harblife]

Thanks bro! My focus is to highlight hidden things in Tokyo so people can experience the less explored parts! Let me know what you think about the lava pasta!

[@albiewong]

Super!! Can't wait for Shinjukuuuuuu!!!!!!

[@harblife]

Excellent! Hope you enjoy your trip here!

[@brendatagadtad3791]

Cool Thank You🥰🥰🥰 watching from Toronto ❤️🇨🇦

[@harblife]

Excellent! Glad to have you here!

[@sheridanbeer6541]

Man this video is amazing, but I can't get over the way he presents his voice, I know a script is necessary but it doesn't feel like I'm talking with someone but more like I'm listening to a sales pitch, I think if he spoke more naturally/authentically he could blow up no sweat. Again very well put together vid, looks like alot of effort went into it and the editing is great👌

[@harblife]

Thanks for the kind words and feedback! Do you think slowing down my talking would help? Always willing to listen to constructive feedback!

[@jimmyboesono4078]

nice video, thanks

[@harblife]

No, thank you for the kind words!

[@abramrick3079]

Man I recently got back from Japan, and I gotta thank you and your videos. It helped me out so much and made my experience amazing

[@harblife]

I am so glad I could help you out with your trip to Japan! Your kind words are the best! Hope you come back soon so you can see all the other places I plan on sharing!

[@abramrick3079]

@@harblife definitely planning another trip for either next year or early 2025!

[@rosarioesteban4792]

Another amazing video! :)

[@harblife]

Thank you! And thank you for your amazing comment!

[@AyaV18]

Thank you for another great video! Definitely added some of these places to my list!

[@harblife]

Thank you for another great comment! I am glad I could help and let me know what you end up visiting!

[@arkardzerovil9051]

Awesome places, going back in March/April! Thanks Alex.

[@harblife]

Excellent!!! Hope to see you back here soon. Did you notice the flag in the background??

[@achevres]

OMG, the lava pasta. I said “Ooohhh” out loud.

[@harblife]

It was soooo goood! haha Definitely need to check it out !

[@Death_Bounty]

This is the area I stayed in the first time I came to Japan and I absolutely loved it. Great video as always!!

[@harblife]

Shinjuku is definitely one of the better places to stay at! Thanks so much! Go Dawgs!

[@Death_Bounty]

@@harblife Roll Tide😁

[@happyc6770]

thank you so much for this video I plan to visit the first week of October for the first time=) I cant wait for you to make more videos like this, the vibe and energy was great =)

[@harblife]

Thank you so much for your kind words ! It is comments like this that make me want to post more! I hope you check out my newest video that just dropped!

[@keih4669]

the first restaurant is one of my fave, I do like to have dinner there while in Tokyo, grilled fish is absolutely delicious with reasonable price~~~~

[@harblife]

I agree completely! Very nice little spot with great prices!

[@HiMikeAndJules]

Always Great Content! Shinjuku seems to be the best place to stay in Tokyo.

[@harblife]

Thank you!! Yea I would say Shinjuku is one of the best spots to stay in Tokyo. Tons of train lines to choose from and go where you want!

[@FollowTheSunAustralia]

My favourite is the fruit parlour omg 😃wowww

[@harblife]

That place was suuuuuper good. The aesthetic alone is so amazing! I feel like it looked so good, it added to half of the flavor haha.

[@texasburbs4380]

I will be there in march and so excited to try several of these spots! thank you....

[@harblife]

I am so glad you will try out these spots ! Let me know which ones you actually go to and what you like the most!

[@LearnersandMakers]

New sub! Great video! Our family will be in Japan soon and we're so excited. We visited in 2013, but this time we'll get 6 weeks.

[@harblife]

So glad I could help you out! I hope you have a good time in Japan!

[@paddypen]

Another top video. Looking for breakfast off the plane and dinner in Korea town later - thanks Alex.

[@harblife]

Excellent! I am so glad you found this video useful. Let me know where you end up going :)

[@reyquizon2819]

Ohayō Gozaimasu. I’m staying there in Shinjuku for five days starting this Friday.

[@harblife]

Excellent! You couldn't have picked a better spot! I hope you check out some of the spots I have recommended!

[@carlosrimorin269]

Bro can you make for ginza area 😇 i really appreciate your videos. Will use them on june

[@harblife]

I'll get around the Ginza eventually! Currently doing poll votes to see what people wanna see first!

[@carlosrimorin269]

@@harblife tnx bro! Your videos are big help!

[@tyamamoto68]

Flying into SHinjuku in two weeks and this helped!

[@harblife]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@AcidMonkie]

Hey man, love your videos! Planning a trip and they have been invaluable. Timestamps are great, but it would be next level if you wrote the name of the location to make it easier to google where these locations are. Keep the great vids coming!

[@harblife]

I can add those in the description for you. If you want, I will be posting all of these on that Thatch app, and it will have the exact pin for each spot! Thanks for your support though!

[@inggango9195]

Love this! Quick question, does the breakfast place have an english menu option on the ipad?

[@harblife]

It doesn't unfortunately. But the staff was really nice and I'm sure they would help out. They also have pictures with most items and a ranking board for most popular items. That can really help you out. Or you could use Google translate on the pad to translate the Japanese . Hope this helped !

[@giovannigramajo4137]

Saw the Guatemalan flag behind u!! 🇬🇹🇬🇹 just bought my ticket to Japan for May can’t wait to go!!

[@harblife]

Yeaaa!! A subscriber got me the flag so I felt inclined to hang it up as a thank you!

[@felzebub1762]

Great stuff. Not sure if I'd go to Korea Town in Japan tho. Hehe may skip tjat altogether

[@harblife]

Understandable! It's a great area to check out if you end up having some spare time though!

[@bluearmy7690]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Just one question can you buy the Disney park tickets at the Disneyland shop at the moment? Thank you very much

[@harblife]

Thank you for the wonderful comment! It wasn't open when I stopped by that day. But it does seem like it is open on most days.

[@bluearmy7690]

Thank you so much for answering my question

[@karlyn132]

YURRRRRRR👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@harblife]

Yeet!

[@evicencio31863]

I found at APA Hotel in Asuka-Kumarae, there's 'unlimited breakfast-lunch' costs ¥1,200.

[@harblife]

APA hotels are pretty nice. I almost always use them as a cheap option to travel around Japan.

[@lakwatserongkuripot7351]

that fruit ice cream at the last part looks amazing.may i ask how much it is?

[@harblife]

It was around 5000 yen. Not too bad really !

[@yunpark2812]

Hello! Can you recommend a good mid-priced omakase spot? And how I would be able to make a reservation? I will be staying in Shinjuku!

[@ToldByAbe]

Great recommendation in Shinjuku, i think I’m gonna try a few of those 🤩

[@harblife]

They are all awesome spots you don't wanna miss! Let me know where you end up going!

[@FlameMirage]

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[@FlameMirage]

I'm going to Tokyo again soon! last time I went was November 2019. Things changed so much! Thanks for the info

[@nathanchettle7930]

I'd love to see a video on where you recommend to eat out as a family with slightly older children (age 7 and 11)

[@harblife]

As I discover more places, I can group a few of the spots I think would be family friendly into a new video for ease of access.

[@ErikBregar]

Hi Alex, I absolutely love your videos! I now have Mitsuyado ramen & Takano Fruit Parlor lined up for my family's trip to Tokyo in mid-July. Can you recommend any kid-friendly yakitori restaurants in Shinjuku, or beyond? (I have a 12yr old boy). I've heard about the chain Torikizoku, but I'm wondering if you know of any gems off the beaten path. Thank you! Erik.

[@harblife]

Hey, Erik! Thanks for the kind words! I am glad you enjoyed the recommended spots so far! For yakitori, I can't recommend any specific yakitori spots, since they are mostly catered to salary men and business workers. But if you just google "yakitori" and search the photos, you should be able to find a suitable spot for your kids!

[@NotSponsoredByEA]

Is kabukicho really a good place to go to tho? I've heard a lot of sketchy incidents about that area

[@harblife]

It is funny you mention that because I will make a video about that soon! But yea I only briefly mentioned it because there are better places in Tokyo.

[@kirstenjoyreyes2784]

We were supposed to go to Oedo Onsen but learned that they had already closed down. Do you have a suggestion where we can play Japanese traditional carnival games for kids as we will be traveling with my 2yo daughter? Thank you!

[@harblife]

Hello! They have a little carnival type theme park right by Sensoji Temple (the big red temple in Asakusa). I have never been in there, but it looks really kid friendly. Let me know if you decide to go there!

[@jonathansakura]

You didn't tell me Japanese people are tiny lol 😆 Glad to finally be visiting from Korea 🇰🇷 ☺️ 😊 💕 💓 lol

[@harblife]

Hahahaha. Yo! How long are you in Japan for?

[@jonathansakura]

@@harblife until the 29th but I'm headed to Osaka tomorrow, i will return to tokyo tho after 2 days

[@Eric-vh1zv]

Do most of the restaurant or cafe accept Credit Card payment or cash only？

[@_Zane__]

Bring cash to be safe,

[@harblife]

Most will take card, but always have cash on hand in case they don't.

[@lt.dashkov1079]

So my biggest worry is I don't speak or understand any Japanese but yet Im planning to go there and hope that by pointing and using translating apps i can get by. Thank you for this review now I got more places to go!

[@harblife]

Yea don't be too worried about it. People are generally pretty patient -- especially when they know you are a tourist.

[@lt.dashkov1079]

@HarbLife thank you for this ik the people are nice but I can't shake the nervousness I have still.

[@twinkoifish387]

Great video! I’m staying in Shinjuku and def will check these spots out!

[@harblife]

Excellent glad I could help out!

[@MrHenrikq]

Is TMG open again? Cus it was closed around New Years

[@harblife]

Definitely by now. It was probably closed for new years celebrations

[@MrHenrikq]

@@harblife Cheers! Heading back up to Tokyo in March. (Live in Nagoya) Much appritiate for the fast answer! Have a great day! Really liked the breakfast restaurant as well, need to bring my guest there next time.

[@Eilen719]

Love to visit Japan but in the winter - hotels turn on central heating in winter that’s unbearable. Do you know what month they turn off the heating system. ( they do not do by temperature. Is by calendar month ).

[@harblife]

Couldn't tell ya unfortunately sorry. Most hotels I have visited have their own thermostat you can change though.

[@gnet1901]

can you recoomend a place in Kabukicho which is female solo traveller friendly?

[@harblife]

The Hostel/Cafe I recommended is a good spot to hang out at even if you're alone!

[@gnet1901]

nice! Thank you!

[@dipsbabla]

Do the restaurants in Tokyo accept credit cards?

[@harblife]

Yea you should be good to go!

[@lauramatheu2534]

Quick question, I see a Guatemalan flag in the back, are you from there or is your family from that country?

[@harblife]

Neither. A subscriber gave me the flag, so I wanted to hang it to show my appreciation for the gift!

[@MiauMichigan]

Everything is so expensive 😭 Last time I went to Tokyo I survived by eating 7Eleven and Lawson onigiri and tamagosando 😂

[@harblife]

lmao! I mean convenience store food is definitely not bad! can't go wrong with it if you're low on cash!

[@rishiruparelia]

do you know what meat that was in the lava pasta?

[@harblife]

Not sure sorry. I would assume it would be a beef and pork mix like most ground beef.

[@TLOWNSU]

Leaving for Japan in 5 days. Really need to check out Shinpachi Shokudo and that Italian restaurant

[@harblife]

Shinpachi Shokudo is amazing for breakfast and the italian restaurant had some great selection. Let me know what you end up doing!

[@1peruvianguy]

🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@harblife]

Ayyy good to hear from you!

[@Press10]

Bro I'm going to Shinjuku now, I'm booking an airplane tickets.

[@andreatorresgramajo9666]

Are you from Guatemala? I notice the little flag behind you 🙂

[@harblife]

No sorry! The flag is from a Subscriber who gifted it to me. He is from Guatemala! :)

[@marlynjknudsen]

Can I bring my kiddos to Attachment?

[@harblife]

I don't see why not. It's a regular restaurant that I am confident would be kid friendly.

[@UnimportantAcc]

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[@jellysugarstars]

damn I'm lactose intolerant...

[@harblife]

I am really sorry :(. The fruit parlor has pure fruit items to try too!

[@kayleia23]

really fruit parlor is #1?

[@harblife]

It's pretty good though! I am not a huge fruit lover and still loved that spot. Gotta check it out if you get the chance

[@anthonysanlucas6437]

Hey there, I’m scheduled to visit Japan, on business, in early February 2023 from the US. I declined to take the experimental jab which requires me to get tested. According to the Japanese documents, I am required to submit test results from a medical facility or hospital. Can you tell me if test results from CVS drug store is acceptable?

[@harblife]

They should, but it is easiest if you put your test information on the Japanese COVID Test Template they provide on their website. Check out my entry videos, as I go in depth on this question.

[@anthonysanlucas6437]

@@harblife Will do. Thank you!

[@simnp.1973]

Loved the place, but there's a lot of rats at night...so disgusting :(

[@harblife]

Hahaha true. I saw ton of rats in the alley at night too.

[@towada1066]

hmmm,... I just don't know ... the popular, foreign tourist parts of Tokyo just don't seem so good ... Mitaka is more my style ..

[@harblife]

I'll have to check it out soon!

[@towada1066]

@@harblife hmmm,... Mitaka is where Dazai Osamu committed suicide. Anyway, to me, it seems extremely peaceful, green and beautiful ... it's definitely not like the city centers of Tokyo ... Ghibli Park is here too but these days it's too annoying to get admittance (which is a shame) ...