Japan Winter Essentials Packing List, What to Wear in Tokyo vs Hokkaido

[@milanafedelia9794]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful winter packing list, it's so helpful! I am from Indonesia, am going to Japan in January 2025. Living all my life near the equator, I totally have no clue what to wear and pack during winter trip.

[@KenshoQuest]

Glad it was helpful! We also live in the tropics, so it took some research to prepare for our first winter trip to Japan. ❄️

[@bettylim6914]

Thank you for sharing all these useful information

[@KenshoQuest]

You’re welcome!

[@ceciliaminaful]

This was a complete guide, thank you for sharing. I found many essential winter and ski clothing at Pick Up , a secondhand shop , they sell good quality stuff and really low prices😊

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks for sharing!

[@well_whatever_nevermind]

I first saw your Cotopaxi Allpa packing video and was amazed at how thorough and clear it was. This videos is the same and I think I found my new favorite channel that has rekindled my desire to visit Japan! Thank you! Cheers from Brasil :)

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks so much! 💕 Japan is one of our favorite destinations to visit.

[@KenshoQuest]

Will you visit Japan this winter?❄What are your winter travel essentials?

[@kerolz]

@@KenshoQuest definitely. been visiting japan in winter for the past 2 editions. love the winter holidays since im from hot & humid singapore. escaping the heat to the cold. flying into japan in about 2 months time. see u, Japan. thanks for this super helpful video. so informative for those who are less familiar with winter weather and wear. Arigatou. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@89zanela]

@@KenshoQuest yes! We'll be travelling through Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and skiing in Hakuba... I'll be checking your other videos for extra hints 💪

[@tehtutidibelanda]

Yes we are. We’re going there in February. My husband has been to Tokyo many years ago. And it’s going to be the first time for me. That’s why I’ve been watching your video’s.

[@Buggiy]

Tomorrow. But we land in tokyo and will visit Sapporo for 4 nights after a few days in tokyo.

[@MG-ko3ki]

My third visit to Japan! 17.1 to 10.2 😁 Always in Winter... I'm Swiss.. and a bit Italian😄, but if it's over 25°C... I'm suffering 🤷‍♂So perfect season. Protection against heat is difficult! Against cold... easy! Layers! I've got two big cool proofed insulation Jackets... for "Norway and up"... Helly Hansen, superior: T-Shirt, Jacket...done 👍Portable Sauna in this case 😅 They stay at home. Traveling? Naaaa... Thin layers against: Wind, Cold, Rain and combine them, as needed, easy... 😊

[@caynerwong1975]

This videos reminds me to get a pair of snow spike for trip to Zao Mountain next year. I remember walking on a snow at Gala Yuzawa this year, it was slippery. For day trip, a foldable backpack (Muji, Decathlon, North Face, Mobi Garden) would come in handy to carry things and save space for the luggage.

[@bigpapa870]

Nice, i went to osaka and tokyo last February it was raining a lot!, and lots of wind especially in tokyo which makes the sensation even cooler, im comming back this February and already looking to get a warm jacket from Uniqlo 🙏🏻

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks for sharing your experience! 🌧️

[@Kushal-v8b]

Japan weather ☁️ and travel 🙏

[@evertime123]

Going on January, ill take a dry winter over a hot summer any day

[@KenshoQuest]

Have a wonderful time in Japan! ❄️

[@therealshard]

haha same!

[@themutekiununbi4932]

Thank you for a wonderful winter video packing tips for Japan trip. Very detailed, clear and understandable information. May I ask for advice for which winter’s month to visit Hokkaido and Tokyo, to watch the 1st snow ❄️ fall and sunny day. Thank you again for a great and enjoy video.

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. For early snow fall, December would be good. Tokyo doesn't get a lot of snow days, so it would be hard to try to time it right to see snow in Tokyo. For Sapporo in Hokkaido, there have already been some snow days in November, but then it warms up and the snow melts. December would give you a better chance at actually seeing snow. ❄️ Heidi

[@themutekiununbi4932]

@@KenshoQuest Thank you Heidi. Would it be more sunny day in February as it’s more fun to go to the snow when it is sunny rather gloomy day.

[@KenshoQuest]

@@themutekiununbi4932 Sapporo tends to be cloudy and overcast throughout the winter. I think getting a sunny day would just be luck. We did have some nice blue sky days when we visited in December.

[@oatmeal9586]

Where to buy nice winter parkas in Tokyo for Hokkaido winters. Affordable price would be a plus.

[@KenshoQuest]

In Tokyo you could check UNIQLO or Muji. There are many locations. In Sapporo you could visit the Sapporo Factory shopping mall or Mitsui Outlet Park. ❄️ Heidi

[@dennistani1986]

I highly recommend Uniqlo, they have excellent parkas for nice prices! I was just there last night.

[@KenshoQuest]

@@dennistani1986 Thanks for sharing!

[@Bluberry31]

Im real nervous about my trip. Im gonna be going in Febuaray and travelling all over from Osaka, Kyoto, hiroshima, tokyo and Hakuba... i live in Australia and wear shorts and a shirt during winter here... i basically went on a massive shopping spree and think i got too much...

[@KenshoQuest]

Try not to overpack! That's quite a range of destinations, so the weather will vary. We're in Tokyo now, and it's cold to us, being that we live in the tropics. Layering is key, so you can wear more layers when it's colder and fewer when it's warmer. 🌸 Heidi

[@drumetii.2024]

Hi, everyone! ❤ Romania

[@msgeen]

Is it fine to wear hiking boots when exploring the big cities plus the lakes in the Mt. Fuji area in mid to late December? Are walking shoes good enough? I have both walking shoes and hiking boots, and I'm considering bringing them both, but they’re going to take up some luggage space. Thank you so much for these helpful tips. Your family is an inspiration. 🥰

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. I think walking shoes would be more comfortable for exploring the cities. The Mt. Fuji area could get below freezing and snow in December. You might want the hiking boots for that part, unless you have any lighter weight warm shoes that you could wear. ❄️ Heidi

[@msgeen]

@@KenshoQuest Thank you very much. It is now clear to me what I need to bring. I appreciate your time and effort in answering questions.

[@matesroparadays]

hi! thank you for all the information! me and my girlfriend will travel to japan from the 14th of feb to the 9th of march. we would love to ski in japan and we thought of hokkaido as the best option, could you help us a bit? i think we have to arrive in the new chitose airport and from there we are kind of lost. what would it be the cheapest place to ski in? where to stay? we would only ski for 2 days because we want to live the experience of it since we are from argentina! hope to hear from you! best regards!

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. You could stay in Sapporo, and ski there. The ski areas in Sapporo are easier to reach than the more expensive resorts in Niseko. We enjoyed Sapporo Bankei Ski Area, since it had beginner lessons in English. And it's only about a 20 minute drive from the heart of Sapporo. We took a quick taxi ride. Here's more info about ski locations in Sapporo and prices for lift tickets: www.sapporo.travel/en/spot/feature/ski_resorts/

[@azmagoom]

5:17 shows the clothing price in "RM"... Was the shop in Malaysia? Thanks for the detailed information & explanation.

[@KenshoQuest]

Yes, that pricing is Malaysian Ringgit.

[@TheChasingsunset]

Do you think a regular pair of leather boots with ice spikes is good enough for walking on ice and snow in Sapporo? I m heading there in late dec.

[@KenshoQuest]

As long as your feet are warm enough.

[@vinq8140]

You are talking about buying winter clothes in Japan. Noted a jacket on hanger is priced in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). How come?

[@KenshoQuest]

Because I filmed the clip in Malaysia. Didn’t want to make the video longer than necessary with a long-winded explanation. There are tons of UNIQLO stores in Japan, and also many stores in other countries.

[@wankilouie]

Thanks so much for all the useful tips and information! How to get virtual Suica card for kids (10 and 11 years old)? Apple Wallet Suica is for Adult. Is there a big difference in the rate between adult and child if we only travel short distances within the city of Tokyo? Thanks.

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, glad the video is helpful! Unfortunately, there are no virtual IC cards for kids. This is because it requires a verification process. So if you want to save on your kids transportation it will require a physical child Suica which you can purchase at many JR stations such as Tokyo or Ueno Station. The rate, for child tickets are half, even for short distances. So I think you need to weigh whether or not it is worth the time waiting in line at the JR office, which can sometimes be an hour or even more... Here's our video on how to get a registered Child Suica card: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJPZgqiof8mCpMU

[@juanxz79Cp]

Thank you for the information, my girlfriend and i are preparing for a 21 days vacation and we will spend around 4 days in Sapporo, do you recommend any 2nd hand or thrift store?, i heard about the main 2nd street in Sapporo

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. 2nd Street is the main thrift store that I'm familiar with. There are multiple locations of it in Sapporo.

[@elenmaria3]

Hi I’m visiting Japan in the middle of February to Tokyo and Sapporo. May I know usually how is the weather like?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. I included winter weather for Tokyo and Sapporo in the video. February is normally the snowiest month in Sapporo! ❄️❄️❄️

[@elenmaria3]

@ ohhhh thanksssss for the prompt reply ☺️

[@gumerzambrano]

@@elenmaria3 depends on where you're coming from. If you're used to winter it won't be much of s difference but if you're from a warm climate it will definitely be challenging but after a day or two your body will get used to it 🤙🏼

[@bettylim6914]

Can i get merino wool base layers in Tokyo?

[@KenshoQuest]

I think Montbell carries Merino wool base layers. There are a few Montbell stores in Tokyo.

[@ronnie_ooi]

Can we use Yamato Transport without japanese Mobile Number?

[@KenshoQuest]

Yes. If you are shipping to a hotel, you can write the hotel's phone number on the form. When we ship to an Airbnb or Yamato Transport office we provide our Japanese phone number. We get an eSIM with temporary Japanese phone number through Mobal kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4K4ZWWtfsd3qrc

[@bobbyjohnsonsebastian8527]

Did you say bears?

[@KenshoQuest]

Yes! 🐻 Attacks by bears are on the rise in Japan.