MUST-DO CHECKLIST! Preparing for Japan Trip, Things you need to know

Here's our must-do checklist for preparing for our family's Japan trip this summer. We've included things you need to know before visiting Japan for the first time. Subscribe for more Japan travel tips! We appreciate when you book your train tickets, pocket WiFi, and attraction tickets through our affiliate link: geni.us/klooktokyodeals
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Preparing for Japan Trip
00:24 Valid passport
01:45 Visa required?
02:22 Covid or entry restrictions?
02:32 Visit Japan Web
03:09 STEP for US citizens
03:25 Money
04:54 Itinerary
05:20 Health and medical
06:55 Transportation
09:44 Phone and internet
10:23 Book attraction tickets
11:38 Mail vacation hold
12:01 Packing
15:25 What would you add?
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🌺 ABOUT US
Aloha! We are a worldschooling family with three young kids. Our home base is the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. We've been living a nomadic lifestyle for the past 15 years. We hope to inspire you to begin your own quest!

[@Notanotherone1988]

I’ve watched a lot of KZbin videos as I’m very excited to return to Tokyo after 5 years, but I’ve got to say your videos are by far the most informative and clear. Thank you for putting all the effort into collating and presenting such important information!

[@KenshoQuest]

Thank you for the kind words! It makes the effort that goes into these videos feel worth while. 🌺 Heidi

[@user-dy4qn4eu8u]

If foreign tourists could go to Yamagata Prefecture in the mid-June, they would be able to eat best cherry in the world, and see beautiful fresh green nature of Yamagata.

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Loclassramen]

Going to Japan May/June 2024, the videos you two put out are helping me significantly with planning. Thank you so much, and I am looking forward to more content.

[@karenrobbins6656]

Thanks for your helpful videos. I will be there in June for the first time. There’s lots to learn

[@KenshoQuest]

We hope you have a wonderful time in Japan! 🌺 Heidi

[@leebradoify]

Heading to Japan at the end of May for 40 days! Thanks for all your advice. It has been a great help

[@KenshoQuest]

Have a wonderful time in Japan!

[@333poonam]

Wow what a informative videos from start to end ❤❤❤❤

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks! Are you planning a trip to Japan soon?

really following your channel closely. Just used your klook link for USJ passes!! Thanks for the amazing content! Im going with a similar sized family on July

[@KenshoQuest]

We hope you have a wonderful time! Thanks for using our link. 🌺 Heidi

[@joelyisdoingherbest]

Leaving for Japan, two weeks from today! This video was so helpful! Thank you!

[@KenshoQuest]

Glad to have helped! Have a wonderful time in Japan! 🌺 Heidi

[@ChickenScratchStationeryShorts]

I’m heading to Japan in 4 days for the first time and this channel’s videos have helped me feel much more prepared over the last few months! Thank you to you and your family for making great content for first time travelers like myself!

[@KenshoQuest]

So glad to have helped you prepare. We hope you have a wonderful time in Japan! 🌺 Heidi

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Japan is crazy just left

[@causecass]

Hi, thanks for always posting informative videos (: Do you know if a medium luggage, 26-inch spinner would fit on a shinkansen with no extra charge or would I need to reserve a space for it?

[@KenshoQuest]

A medium 26" suitcase should be fine for taking on a Shinkansen train (not oversized). I even measured our 19" suitcase and that particular one is within the 160cm limit. 🌺 Heidi

[@shuwerx]

Hey! That's an awesome video, thank you! Btw, whats the name of this place around 0:04 of the video?

[@KenshoQuest]

Thanks! That's Minoo Park, Osaka, with the fall leaves.

[@ldballoon4]

So happy the mask came off in Japan. Thank you for the info... What is your name?

[@southmauirollerrobert6933]

Aloha, love your informative videos. So detailed and helpful for my wife and I. We are traveling to Japan for the first time in June. We heard you say take a Digital copy of your passport and store it in the cloud. What’s a digital copy? Thank you for all your hard work. ❤

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. We scan our passports and store the PDF version in Google Drive. That way if we were to lose our actual passports, we have a copy with the numbers and everything. You could also photocopy your passport and take a paper copy, but that's more likely to also get lost. 🌸 Heidi

[@southmauirollerrobert6933]

@@KenshoQuest thank you. We will definitely look into doing that. Aloha

[@con-fu3677]

Thanks for all the advice and videos. Does anyone know where you can store some luggage near Tokyo Train Station for 7 days? Plan on using the 7 day JR pass and it would be nice if we could bring one suitcase instead of three.

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, you can either use Yamato Transport as in our video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioOrpqN6iJKed80 This is kind of a hack so it only works if you can ship to your next destination but you can specify a delivery date. Another option is JAL ABC. They have a few offices around Tokyo but you might need to go to the airport. They can store your luggage if they aren't completely full, which might be the case. www.jalabc.com/en/hands-freetravel/baggage-storage.html Final option, ask your hotel where you will be staying before your 7 day pass. They just might do it. Good luck!

[@con-fu3677]

@@KenshoQuest Thank you!

[@MsDarouny]

How does the Hakone Free Pass work? Do they list which trains we can use?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi, sorry for the late response! I just checked the official site and you can use trains on the Odyaku line. Here is a direct link where you can see all the available types of transportation, not just train: www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/#transportation

[@peskypossum58]

Hello You’ve been very helpful with my queries and I have another one. I want to use Yamato Transport to forward my luggage from one hotel in Shinjuku to my next one near Tokyo. In between staying in these hotels I’ll be going on a one night trip to Nikko. Will they do the luggage forwarding in one day?

[@KenshoQuest]

It should arrive in time. I would ship it in the morning and designate the day and time you want it to arrive at your hotel near Tokyo. Maybe keep one outfit with you, just in case.

[@peskypossum58]

@@KenshoQuest thank you kindly. Love watching your channel and have learned so much. The info is presented clearly and succinctly. Travel safe. 🙏👌

[@omaramo014]

Hello I travel to Japan next month, Im gonna stay 1 day in Hiroshima, 3 days in Kyoto, 2 in Osaka and 7 in Tokyo. Question is, wich adress should I put on the "Visit Japan" app?

[@KenshoQuest]

I would probably enter the address of the first hotel/accommodation. Here are the instructions: vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/howto/#operation

[@LanLe-uf5mi]

As a busy mom myself, how are you doing laundry for your kids. What wet bag for garbage are you using?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi! We often stay in an Airbnb rental with a washing machine. I use Google Translate to read the buttons on the machine in Japan. Most often we hang our clothes to dry. I have also used washing machines at hotels. And very rarely, hand washed in the sink, if really necessary. I have a whole assortment of wet bags. Thirsties is one brand, but there are various options depending upon where you live. 🌺Heidi

[@jeancheng429]

Do I have a Klook discount code?

[@KenshoQuest]

Hi. Our discount code KENSHOQUEST might work for some activities on Klook.

[@KenshoQuest]

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[@hammadshoaib3877]

Hello, My trip to Japan starts in 10 days. Do you suggest buying JR pass at arrival or I should order online. Whats the benefit of buying online.

[@KenshoQuest]

@@hammadshoaib3877 You probably have just enough time to order online. It’s slightly less expensive to purchase in advance than it is to buy in Japan.