How to Plan your perfect TOKYO trip: 5 Crucial Steps

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

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[@towada1066]

hmmm ... I think you may like Sompo Museum in Shinjuku ... it is tiny but has really good exhibits like Van Gogh ... my dream is to go to Tokyo Takurazuka this Summer, ... the actresses are so elegant and beautiful !!!

[@cvodb]

Typo in the link!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thanks so much hahah ... thats the result of editing for 10 hours @@cvodb

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

If I had to Choose I’d do the Tokyo tower which is near by hehe

[@towada1066]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm ... lately there is mobile mosque for muslim tourists ... I saw there truck there last December ... so many Indonesian tourists in Japan now, it is really nice !

[@haru-qs2bl]

The charm of Tokyo is walking at night. Day and night are 180 degrees different. It is safe for women to walk alone at night.✨

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I agree.. Tokyo has two faces night and day

[@elcubanito2442]

Visiting Japan for the 1st time from April 27th to May 23rd. I have butterflies from the excitement already.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

It’s an exciting time!

[@9OClockRant]

I’ll be there in some of those days, too! Though, not my first time, I totally got you, because things have has changed so much in the last five years, I still get those butterflies planning for my trip, too.

[@geralt7144]

Expect the unexpected. Also look up things you wanted to see, if they still exist.

[@wickedillusion66]

I'm going 4/2 and your vids helped lock down where I wanted to stay, Akihabara, and found a great hotel there

[@mackinleysmith7495]

My wife and I will be doing our honeymoon in Japan during that time as well! Hope our paths meet!

[@edray2042]

This channel is a real goldmine! Planning my family trip, I'm always looking for good tips to avoid the crowds and arrived well prepared. Thanks so much. Cheers from France!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks! hope you can get a good overview of what you might need :) .. Check out my "Japan starter kit" Playlist !

[@asdfsadf67]

Going around June 12-24, hope the weather is bearable by then

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

regardless.. it's gonna be a great trip!

[@Flupke1070]

Thank you Nathan for this well crafted video! My favourite bases in Tokyo are Tokyo Station and Shinagawa. I usually do not change hotels when staying within Tokyo except when staying in Odaiba.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I never change hotels unless I leave Tokyo and return then it’s a great opportunity to try another area :)

[@towada1066]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... Peninsula Hotel in Chiyoda City is first tier ... I think it would be nice to stay there but it is extremely expensive ...

[@alexmelendez5404]

YOU ROCK

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

haha thanks

[@froglady4360]

Another awesome informative video! Thanks for your time spent on research and travel to make it easier for us Japan visitors ⛩️🌸

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Well.. you’re a pro but I’m thankful for your comment and I do hope it helps some people :)

[@makotonarukami7468]

14 day itinerary for Tokyo visit a different District per day and for the last 2 days maybe visit revisit your favorite spots that you encountered as you purchase last minute souvenirs I say 2 days before you leave because you never know if a souvenir shop is closed that you liked maybe make it 3 days before you leave just to play an extra safe

[@himalayandj393]

I'm gonna be visiting on 20 feb so excited

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

soon!! so soon!

[@codbeast001]

I’m going to be in Japan from June 3rd to the 14th. your videos have been very helpful! Thank you

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Happy to help! enjoy!

[@carolgamboa6255]

Hi, please recommend where to stay in Ueno or in Taito City for budget hotels for 3 nights or airbnb for 3 adults and 1 baby. We plan to go on April 19. Thank you.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

check out these guides to help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobJd3ysj5eIZ9E kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqquiZZqr91jqrc

[@MystickBoi]

for the places to visit, how many places should i visit a day for example 1-2 would be akihabara and ueno in one day 3-4 would be asakawa, roppongi, shinjuku and shibuya

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

It also depends on transit time, keeping things close by with short transits you could potentially fit in 3 but I think that might be a push depending on how much you want to do in one place, I think that asakusa morning, Ueno lunch/afternoon and akihabara late afternoon evening would be possible because how close they are but if you wanted to also include the sky tree it would probably be be a stressful

[@MystickBoi]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thank you

[@annieng5566]

Do you have a video on how to take subways in Japan ? Thanks for posting! 😊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I cover it across multiple videos but not a stand alone one yet anyway

[@Blazey0557]

Excellent Video as always cannot wait to go back this Fall!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks! Fall awesome :)

[@bluebailey1]

Another really informative video that will help with our first visit. It certainly helps to clear the fog and crystlise what we can do and see.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dornogol]

Thanks I have taken much info from all your videos as I am gonna be over for 3 weeks in may this year (staying in tokyo only for my first visit of japan as the city interests me really much and is so big I don't want to cut my time there short, as I will be most certain I will visit Japan and different regions in the future over and over). Your videos are some of the best for learning stuff to look out for and planning the trip as you go into much detail to so many unexpected things one may face, which other channels do less so.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence. I really do try to make it easy to understand but with so much to explain I worry I might make it too complicated!

[@tmimi8316]

Thank you for this video!! Added tips, for those planning - do check out the opening & closing times of the places in your itinerary. Also, do check the weather too. Buffer in timings where you may get a little lost or need to detour which in my experiences are the best time to discover new gems actually!!!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Good points!

[@tailoredtrippers]

Love these. Very helpful. 😊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad you like them!

[@AvatarYang]

Have a 15 day trip planned for cherry blossom season this year When I went last year ikebukuro was starting to become the new akihabara with more game stores and anime shops opening up there

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

ikebukuro has always been "starting to become the new akihabara" it never will be.. it's its own unique thing :)

[@neubro1448]

Good advice on the observation views. Carrot Tower is a good choice and never hear many talk about Mori Tower or the Shinjuku Govt. Bldg. Get a view out of the central area.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I usually hit different ones if I can!

[@OnlyOneNights]

Great tips, dude!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Hope they are helpful :)

[@FollowTheSunAustralia]

Nice information Ninja 🐒 yeah I agree you gotta go up some sort of tower as a must do , always love doing that !

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

YES the higher the better for me haha

[@zachsparkman5252]

Do you happen to have a video for fans of sumo? I am going there in May to train and would like to see as much as I can in Tokyo related to sumo. Other than an actual grand tournament.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

ooh are you a sumo trainer? unfortunately I don't have much info about sumo :( .. something i will research in the future as many people ask

[@zachsparkman5252]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy I actually compete in sumo in America(Nashville, Tennessee) and teach every so often. I just want to take my sumo to the next level. I will definitely look forward to see you cover more sumo stuff in the future!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@zachsparkman5252 Wow thats pretty cool! Always looking for people to chat with about topics I dont know too much about and you seem like a Sumo expert 😉

[@zachsparkman5252]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thank you for the compliment. I’m definitely not an expert but I’m trying to grow my knowledge.

[@jessesnyder5105]

Sunshine 60 is a good observation deck too, right next to Sunshine City, under 1k yen, and not very crowded.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Great addition!! .. There's so much I didn't mention! I guess I'll make a version 2 in a few months time or in a years time! so thanks

[@etherdog]

I've been watching for almost a year and like you content. Also saw you with Alyssa on Oriental Pearl, which was really fun.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks for watching!!! Yep Alyssa is a good friend of mine :) always hanging out with her hehe

[@jimross7648]

There are some really great planning planning tips in this video. Course you didn't allow for getting lost (maybe that's only a me thing), I'll be taking advantage of your Klook link that is a certainty. I've been advised by another friend to do the skytree, and I want to do the monthly astronomical event a shibuya sky. A friend of ours made sure I already saw a panda at Ueno Zoo.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I like them all, You're in Tokyo for a while so hit all of them decks and let me know which you prefer!

[@meerak8410]

This video and more of yours on accommodations are gold. Thanks for the detailed description. We are a group of 4 families w kids, arriving SFO-NRT-SFO on July 3-14. If we are visit different places what place do you suggest starting with ? Does staying in Kyoto first visiting Hiroshima, Nara Osaka for 5 days n then come back to Tokyo and spend the rest of the days n get to NRT ? Or do the other way around.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

If you land in Tokyo then do a Tokyo sandwhich, start in Tokyo end in Tokyo, travel in the middle

[@thedavisbrothers7657]

Watched a few videos and assumed this channel would have 500k subscribers easily. Great videos and info. Come on guys. Subscribe to this legend 👍👍👍

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Aww thanks man! I wish hehe maybe one day :)

[@xichigojamx]

Very helpful! Thanks for an awesome video 😊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad it was helpful! Hopefully it was easy to follow

[@vaultboi76]

Ah, I remember my first visit last August. Boy was it hot in there. I might visit during fall or winter! Thank you monkey!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

You should! Both great times to visit too!

[@aleksandarnjegric6873]

Been there in August as well and damn that was a hell of a summer. Japan is always pretty hot during the summer but last year it was a record heat and yeah I've definitely noticed the record heat. Never going in august again, lesson learned 😄

[@camilogonzalez7770]

Hello, how are you? I would like to thank you for this and all the other videos I've seen. I've found them very clear, and instructive for my future 1st ever visit to Japan in March 2024. AS a matter of fact I definitely want to visit Sunamachi Ginza, as you recommended in one of your videos. If you will be in Japan between March 14 and April 10 I would love to have a Sake with. What is your channel in Spanish? Again, thank you

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Im glad the video is helpful! I should be Tokyo based around that time :) @japontips is my Spanish shorts channel :)

[@camilogonzalez7770]

Then I owe you a sake, or two.....I will be staying @ APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower, and will have to do my homework with train stations and such as you suggested in this video. @@NinjaMonkeyguy

[@camilogonzalez7770]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Hello again good Sir. I have a question, I've heard different information regarding the JR pass. On one hand, that it mailed to my physical address, on the other hand, that I will receive it by email and with that print out I can activate once I land in Japan. I don't think I have enough time to have it mailed as my mailing address is in Bogota. Please help. Thank you

[@sansky3010]

Helpful information. We are flying stand by next month and can’t make any reservations in advance :( any recommendations on transportation from Haneda to any point in Tokyo? Appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Hi! Exciting times for you .. here is a video I made about the topic

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Tokyo Haneda Airport to City centre. Easy Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqeYg4iQoJt0msU

[@k241172k]

gooood about time plan in a day.......

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Hope it’s useful :) a lot more but at least a start

[@cvodb]

Had never heard of Carrot tower! Bunkyo Civic Center is another free one.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks for the additional viewing platform.. actually The area of the Carrot tower is quite cool

[@AdamWilliam329]

Japan next month 46days left! let's go

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

45 days now hehe!

[@staceyelsibai1320]

Do you have any tips or recommendations for planning for a large group. There will be 9 of us going mid -June. Thank you!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Main tips would be book as much as you can in advance, especially train tickets/ transport and make sure you research restaurants

[@jhey5639]

Thanks Ninja I am OBSESSED with your videos and love it all! Im here 2 weeks end March into April! Do you ever stay hostels any any to suggest in central Tokyo? In Japan I prefer over hotel cause I don’t like feeling alone 🥹

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I totally understand some people wanting to stay in hostels.. I prefer having my own bathroom and a safer environment for my kit so I never stay in Hostels :(

[@gamer4ever838]

hey nathan, i will be travelling to japan in 2,5 weeks. but how much tourism is it now? i heard that its never been so much tourism as right now because of the weak yen.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

There are more tourist than ever, but it’s not because of the weak yen

[@gamer4ever838]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy more tourists this summer than last summer?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@gamer4ever838 probably

[@diamonddoom1538]

When should I book my Universal studios Japan ticket? I'm planning on a July visit

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I believe the tickets come out 2-3 months before so I suggest you book ASAP.. Here is my Klook Affiliate link if you want to use it :) affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=53954&aff_adid=812132&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2F

[@diamonddoom1538]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thank you. I'll plan accordingly and use your link

[@Purplegoldfish]

I'm travelling with 2 other people (3 of us total), will we have issues with dining together? Or are most places more designed for 2 people?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

3-4 is fine

[@sarahvaz9276]

any recommendations on where to book hotels for Japan? or should I use the actual hotel website?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I sometimes use booking.Com Expedia or even my affiliate with klook which you can find here: affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=53954&aff_adid=812132&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2F I simply choose the best option and try to go for free accommodation

[@sarahvaz9276]

thank you! @@NinjaMonkeyguy

[@sabrina_w199]

Thanks for the video! My sister and I are going to Japan from 24rd of oktober till 4th of december (6 weeks) start and end from Tokyo. Do you maybe have some suggestions on what we definitly shouldn't miss from the north part of Japan (excluded Hokkaido)?

[@towada1066]

As you can tell from my ID,... Lake Towada is so beautiful, and next to it is Oirase Gorge. I have lots of good family memories visiting Matsushima too. The usual saying is that Akita women are the most beautiful but I've never been there ...

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Tohoku is great, Certainly There are some nice towns and cities up there like Aomori, Morioka (Voted best city NYT last year) and Sendai makes for a good spot. Yamadera is amazing too!

[@sabrina_w199]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thanks! Will look in took these suggestions.

[@sabrina_w199]

@@towada1066 thanks for the suggestions!

[@amyt6822]

I saw Mori tower sky deck has been closed for some time according to their website. Any idea when this will reopen?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

No idea, It is meant to open so..

[@amyt6822]

@@NinjaMonkeyguythanks. Maybe they just haven't updated it. 😊 Enjoying the content.

[@EmisEkim]

Visiting Japan for the first time at the start of April for 3 weeks, so hopefully catch the cherry blossom at the perfect time. What should the temperatures be in early April? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇵

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

The peak should be from the end of March to the first few days of April. Cool in the morning, warmer in the day and cold at night ;)

[@OXGAMES_Z]

In my itinerary I am considering the distances and times that Google Maps tells me to take transportation. But how much additional time should I consider when purchasing a ticket or reloading an IC card before boarding any transport?

[@nateshf9303]

If your phone allows you, I'd put the mobile IC cards (ICOCA, Suica, Passmo) on it and link them to your mastercard or Apple Card to earn points.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Google maps should be fine, in terms of IC cards you shouldnt have to worry too much about this and only do so every few days if you plan well

[@AlondraRivera-i3o]

Hi ninja I got JR pass but the more I investigate the more it might not be worth it. Please help! Arrive have spend night at Shibuya going to Osaka 2 days Kyoto 2 days Kanazawa 1 day and 3 nights at shinjuu in that order and some how I want to go o. One of the last 3 days to kawaguchiko. What passes should I get??

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Did you get a full pass?

[@joyjoyz778]

Im staying in Roppongi glad it has a lively nightlife 😂 what I'm looking for

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Oh it will!

[@peytonsassafrass2207]

I will arrive March 25 -April 18, im a world traveler 51 countries so far, for some reason this trip to Japan has me nervous and anxious, im not sure why.😊😊😊😊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Hey! Don’t be nervous Japan is one of the easiest ones! Join the discord for support link on my website :)

[@yesyoga]

Wow, Helpful!

[@nobodynothing00000]

Is it just me or is Tōkyō a cold hard place? I was flabbergasted

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Cold hard place?

[@nobodynothing00000]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy I’m wrapping up a 3 week vacation and I am astonished how rude the people are in Tokyo and Osaka. Do they realize I came here to spend money? How about showing some fucking respect for the dollars I’m dropping.

[@Punckmuckl]

Reject planning. Embrace chaos.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Mmmmm sometime yep agree it’s also good do for in “unplanned days” but too much unplanning can mean seeing nothing but concrete

[@lukastemberger]

I travelled all around the world and didn't need to plan at all. Tokyo is different. There are so many specific things I want to experience that I made a detailed plan to manage to cram everything in 8 days.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@lukastemberger How did it go?! .. Yep Tokyo is kinda like its own country haha

[@lukastemberger]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Oh, I'm going in a few days, on Wednesday :) I wish I could send you a link to my spreadsheet to brag about my organizing skills, but KZbin won't allow it :D We're there for 7 nights.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@lukastemberger Join the discord! :) share it there

[@o.c.g.m9426]

He forgot to mention 1 HUGE KEY !! Tokyo is INCREDIBLY EXPENSIVE!!! If you like 4 or 5 🌟 hotels. For a week, you're looking at $2k minimum.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

4 and 5 🌟 indeed

[@towada1066]

hmmm ... I shop for all my clothing in Ginza but I think Tokyo is utterly decadent with too many prostitutes ...I cherish Mitaka because Dazai Osamu ended his life there ... I hate JDF but still, Ichigayadai is actually really interesting ... but people there are not nice to me ...

[@auroraflash]

Okay, but make it quick.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Preparing for a Tokyo trip... was hard to put into a short vide, still so much more to go over!

[@Elgood_uk]

With 36 hours before I fly this info will totally help me finalise my itinerary for next week. Thanks @ninjamonkey :)

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Wow 36 hours.. Im guessing you're well prepared anyway but hopefully some of these tips will help you.. Hope it's easy to follow :)