My Solo Trip to Japan | Tokyo & Hakone

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CAMERA GEAR I USE WHEN I TRAVEL
Main camera: amzn.to/2E1CjUv
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HOW DO I GET PHOTOS OF MYSELF WHILE SOLO TRAVELING?
If I'm not using an interval timer/remote and tripod, I like to hire a local photographer for a quick 30-minute shoot: flytog.co/mQe7yEQ
SOLO TRAVEL FAQ: allisonanderso...
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[@asiyajaved108]

I booked my flight to Japan last night and was about to cancel because I am so scared of going alone. But so glad i found your vlog, it definitely is giving me the courage to go though with it.

[@Consume_lyf]

When are you going? I'm going for the 4th time in May but it will be my first time solo!

[@ShinJoey]

Stay safe and enjoy. Japan is beautiful and it's very safe!

[@chiabattassirom]

I’m going there solo in July! So excited

[@OLGMC]

I’m going on a solo roadtrip in October, looking forward to it :D Few days Tokyo and then renting a car to drive to Osaka via the mountains

[@heroingtireang9720]

First time Japan flight

[@realta140]

I went to Japan on my own when I was 18 and it was super scary but such a safe country that I never once felt scared

[@tipsycat27]

I visited Japan when I was 23 by myself and stayed there for 3 months, just wandering around. I'm impressed that you did so many quality things in such a short amount of time, good planning!

[@allisonanderson]

Wow 3 months! What a cool experience that must have been, and to go by yourself! Good for you!

[@patricemason6009]

I am 20 and I may be traveling by myself. Where you afraid? How did you get around without being scared?

[@masterasia4175]

How the hell did you have enough funds to stay for 3 months??

[@swisdom9117]

@@patricemason6009 did you ever do it?

[@patricemason6009]

@@swisdom9117 yes I did! It was the greatest experience of my life. I was trying to go back in 2020 but corona stopped that. I have someone in Japan. So, I'm currently applying for a visa to stay with him for a few months

[@Rachel_MA]

Japanese people are seriously the most friendly and helpful people in the world. No matter if they can speak English or not, they try their best to give you the information you need. I lived there for a year and still go back once every year. It’s addictive. The culture, the scenery of different seasons and of course the food!

[@meghannbw]

I’m totally inspired by your solo travel adventures! What a fantastic idea and a great way to grow as a person! Can’t wait to see more!

[@allisonanderson]

Thanks!!

[@amehzin]

Me too! I've been quite unsure of where to go on my solo adventure and this video is nudging me to choose Japan.

[@jonathanmarshall4820]

Yeah so am I. I could spend a lifetime there

[@ohbaananaa]

Can you do a videos on how you chose what places to visit and any other planning involved for your solo trips? Loving these vlogs and getting so inspired by your travels !

[@jen19lyn]

Yes, please! I like seeing travel planning videos too (especially as i am a solo traveller too)

[@pinkpolarbear667]

This would be so great!!!

[@dr0nzer]

I know how hard it can be to do things on your own, it’s something that not a lot of people can truly understand. I still struggle with it being a solo traveller myself so I love finding people like you and I’m glad you popped up on my recommendations feed! I will be following your journey and am looking forward to your future adventures! Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@KWCardDesign]

What an adventure!! You are so brave to travel by yourself!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you! :)

[@Melissa-sq3jz]

I love seeing photos and videos from your solo travel adventures! You inspire me so much. I have actually travelled to New Zealand by myself after I finished high school but haven't done itagain since. I would love to see a video on how you plan your trips! Lots of love from Germany xx

[@jazmindiceee703]

Wow girl I've been dreaming about visiting Japan since I was in middle school! This makes me even more excited ❤️👌🏼

[@lablife3259]

Hi jaz u can watch my vid about jaoan too thanks😘

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

You gotta do it. Even if you have to take out a loan. It’s the adventure of a lifetime. You will never forget it.

[@jazmindiceee703]

@@tenminutetokyo2643 I know I want to go and now I want my husband and daughter to go to 😁 thanks for the advice 😁

[@shinigami1080]

I was in Japan, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hakone, also spent a lot of time and money in shibuya. I loved it all. The subway and JR systems were amazing and confusing, but I loved the experience.

[@fridabionori]

This brings me back! My family and I visited Japan when my brother lived over there. So much to see, so much amazing people and culture.

[@EverydayEnglishTipswithAmit]

Namaste from Kolkata 🙏 Tokyo is a proof that no matter how many Tsunamis hit Japan, this place never fails it's spirit. ♥️

[@katyamurray]

This should be a series! I love your travel vlogs! So informative and creative.

[@mangalshahi9839]

Very nice

[@mangalshahi9839]

I am from nepal and you

[@ringo-mikan]

Hey Allison, I’m Japanese and I’ve been watching your KZbin over 2 years. I’m glad you have fun times in Japan! Hope you like our country ;))

[@gracedaly9717]

Japan looks so beautiful... it’s an introverts dream! Especially that restaurant where you get separate space from everyone and can eat with no one watching 😍😍 I so want to go to Japan after COVID

[@emmascorner9110]

I never had the urge to go to Japan, but after watching this, it’s at the top of my list. It looks incredible!!! Thank you for this!

[@caitlinlee4701]

I have been loving your solo travel videos! I just took my first solo trip and absolutely loved it. Japan has been on my list forever, so exciting! Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@sandiestrutin2353]

Ok! You did go to Japan! ☺️

[@13-giahan91]

omggg I've just found out your channel and immediately fell in love with your vids.Pls keep up making vids so we can enjoy the breathtaking views like this.Again thank you for sharing your experiences.Theyre rlly helpful

[@TheGoldProject]

I have been waiting for you to post this vlog. Absolutely love your adventures. Once again, you traveled to some beautiful places. Thank you so much for taking us along.

[@jiffybishop3191]

Looks like you had a super worthwhile trip! I loved how you immersed yourself into their culture

[@debbiehight]

that is my #1 international wish trip! On the bucket list. A very close friend just returned from Tokyo & LOVED every minute. I'm a paper/pen/stationary lover & I know Japan has the BEST goods in the world for my love of all things paper! great vlog. thanks for sharing!!

[@justicegirl1028]

Debbie Hight Oh yes, you will LOVE it. I’m not really an enthusiast, but the paper products were so fun to look through.

[@limamarsh]

I am LOVING these solo trip videos! So inspiring! Good for you, girl! 💕

[@daniellek4422]

You are such a brave soul! Your trip looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it with us❤️

[@qbdp]

日本を紹介してくれてThank You！！

[@emmasu6803]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm thinking about traveling to Tokyo by myself and this video really pushed me.♥

[@noreenshaw6960]

I’m so excited to see this!! Tokyo is at the top of my bucket list and I’m trying to go next summer on my own!!

[@naisucho8184]

日本は女性一人でも安心して、いきたいところへ行けます。それにしても、いいところに泊まってますね！

[@HarryHoward]

So brave! Goals! I want to do this.

[@brett3554]

You make it look so easy! even getting from Haneda to Shinjuku can be daunting and it's only like two bus rides

[@LeighLanders]

You are probably one of the most impressive people I have ever seen! Braving this trip on your own, or any trip for that matter.. so amazing!!

[@SuperFlawlessMakeup]

I have been subscribed to your channel for years now. I've never seen any other youtubers do solo travel such as yours and it's amazing how you just travel by yourself. Definitely need to plan some vacations. I'm all for all you do

[@numnumcherry]

This is amazing! Solo travelling is something that has always been on my mind, and it's so inspiring to see someone actually do it and enjoy it so much. I still need to accumulate quite a lot of courage, but hopefully one day...

[@L1Vlive]

This looks like a very well thought out trip. Would love if you posted the entire travel itinerary somewhere!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you! I am planning to revamp the blog with itineraries of all my trips this year (I have a couple more coming up), so I can share the details :)

[@L1Vlive]

Allison Anderson that's awesome! Can't wait.

[@risakoiscoolwithm]

AHHH I'm happy that you came here!! I'm going to give you some pronunciation tips :D Meiji is pronounced like Meh-ee-ji and Ueno is pronounced like Ooh-e-no. I hope you enjoyed your stay😍

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you! I had the BEST time, I am now telling everyone they need to go!

[@risakoiscoolwithm]

Allison Anderson That's great to hear!! It looks like you had a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing this trip and I can't wait for your Kyoto one❤ I'm actually thinking about going there this summer!

[@TheSinaTown]

Love your vlog style! And solo travelling is such a good idea.. to have to function on your own, no friends, no family, I think we can learn so much about ourselves

[@maillardsbearcat]

Your smile makes me smile too

[@Momo-gj5zt]

Hello from Japan🇯🇵 I really enjoy watching your travel videos, I hope you're having fun in my country!

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you, I had the best time!

[@selinachart]

I just booked my solo trip to Tokyo for this fall. I’m scared but so excited.

[@yuina93]

Welcome to my country!!!

[@malleshwarisingam7864]

This is amazing! Anyone planning to go this April?? Cannot wait to go there🥹

[@tiachen6428]

i had just travelled in Osaka for 5 days SOLO as well. Saw you went to Arashi mountain so that I spent a day in Kyoto! So glad I went there. I highly recommend u go to Osaka next time which I prefer over Tokyo.

[@allisonanderson]

Yes Osaka is on the list! So much to see in Japan.

[@ShinJoey]

Agreed. Osaka is better imo, then you can easily travel to Kyoto and Nara. Tokyo is very far from these 3 cities.

[@suerte1866]

Thank you for coming to Japan!! :) The person who gave you a candy was so sweet!! Looking forward to Kyoto vlog!! Love from Japan! xo

[@keleyw]

I was in Japan last summer and I LOVEDDDD IT! I can't wait to go back someday! But I definitely would like to go in the fall or spring...summer as you could imagine was super HOT and HUMID

[@quocky1929]

I really look forward to seeing your videos. Since it's very professional, attractive and invested. Through your videos I feel like I am traveling in these places. The quality of all the scenes is over amazing. That's combined with selected soft music to create a perfect video. Every video on your channel is enthusiasm and meticulousness. Sometimes, I'm also very scared when traveling alone. But when I had stepped out of my comfort zone, I saw that everything wasn't scary like my imagination. No matter if we have too much money or not, we only need to try our best and keep aspirations. We can go to wonderful countries in the world. Thank you for your meaningful videos on this channel. Good luck and take care!

[@ClaireDeLune2848]

I LOVE your travel videos!! I'd love to see more in the Seattle area as well! Looks like you had an amazing time in Japan :)

[@pamelabrouillard4474]

How brave you are to go by yourself. I'm impressed. Glad you had a good time.Thanks for sharing.

[@jyopaokun]

素敵な動画をありがとう！

[@jeanettetinoco1679]

Its amazing how you are traveling alone. But I always tell myself you are brave and you always have your angel taking care of you and traveling with you as well. ❤ great video.

[@Bewen_]

I love this video! I love the editing as well :)

[@arbviews5]

I to Love This Video.

[@heroingtireang9720]

Ocs you to my best friend of japan

[@lampshade5995]

Great vlog, Allison! I love that you're putting it out there for other women to see that it is possible & enjoyable to travel solo. Plus, I like the word 'solo' much more than 'alone' for travel. Btw, handbag make & model? I like the color a lot. ☺

[@allisonanderson]

Thank you! It's the ONA The Bowery bag - it's actually a DSLR camera bag and I love how it's more discreet and casual.

[@lampshade5995]

Allison Anderson Wow, that really is discreet. I remember when the were making the rounds on YT videos several years back. To me, seeing the bag in use is much different than seeing it on the website. Thanks for replying. Wishing you safe & happy travels!

[@SuzanneVuitton]

Loved this video! Cant wait for the next one! It has been 1,5 years since my boyfriend and i went to Japan and we miss it so much! Loved seeing all the places that we visited. The style of this video is amazing, thank you so much for taking us to Japan with you!

[@Hello-mv3xs]

I think this may be my favourite out of all the videos you have ever posted, Allison! Now I just need to pluck up the courage to do some solo travelling myself.

[@CheekySparkles]

I can't wait to go back to Japan next year! It's so beautiful and looks amazing! You went to so many cool places 😊🌈💖

[@adeusy]

Charming and smart Allison really enjoy solo traveling. I regret not having traveled alone another world in my youth so very enviable. Japan in the cherry blossom season is particularly beautiful and you are fortunate. I love Hakone, mountain cherry trees covering the mountains are different beauty from SomeiYoshino. Hakone in autumn leaves is also beautiful.

[@lindsayegan1014]

Amazing video Allison, you are so good and creative at putting your videos together. The quality is amazing. The scenery and shoots you got were beautiful. I really enjoyed watching the video. Hope your having a great time.

[@sweetness371]

I love this! I can't imagine solo traveling somewhere I didn't know the language. Wasn't it nerve racking? So good for you! Really cool.

[@CA97587]

This is actually not a travel video, this is directly about how you are experiencing the place, the camera lens is focused on you, picking your energy from place to place, you can say a lot of work is going into creating the experience you are sharing with us, story telling is pretty different, within 30 seconds you take your viewers in a different situation, you pump in 6-7 different story lines. Interesting how you keep it short and simple. I actually like the fonts you use in the beginning for mentioning the introduction to different countries. hey I am from Kerala, got to watch your travel thru Kerala. Thanks for coming. Wish your travels well.

[@darcyl4649]

If you ever go again, buy a J-Rail pass. You have to buy it BEFORE you go to Japan, but it's good for all of the Tokyo J-Rail trains, including the Shinkansen. It saves you a TON of money, but again, you have to buy it here in the states before you go. I have traveled all over Japan on it.

[@Andy1076]

It looks so amazing! Japan has been on my bucketlist forever and I've badly wanted to check it off my list :O

[@Musicisheard117]

I've been wanting to go Japan for the longest time, it looks so beautiful!!

[@sharimahoney8582]

What a great trip! Now I want to go :) Stay safe and HAVE FUN!!

[@leahmommy7711]

OMG 😮This is AMAZING! Tokyo is on my bucket list and you just made my need to see it 10x more intense. This video was so calming and soothing. Thank you for sharing😊

[@karenmutoro28]

You look so refreshed and glowing! So inspiring and brace for doing a solo trip 👍🏿👏🏿

[@pinoy_pageants]

Really nice video. I enjoyed watching it and very informative

[@mana512]

Travel Goals!!! Can’t wait for the vlog

[@mana512]

The next vlog* lol

[@pear4one]

So you took the Romance Car! Thank you so much for coming all the way from the US!!😊

[@meg180]

I'm leaving on the 19th! Watching your video made me even more excited.

[@amitperetz]

לפני שנייה Thank you so much for this vlog! I miss Japan sooo much and it was so amazing to see all of these places again! Love your vlogs and content!!!

[@chantelleandrews4675]

Loved your vlog! Some friends and I are headed to Japan for the first time so your videos really help ease my fears of getting lost on the subway!

[@TokiYuYu]

How do you film some of the shots when you are alone? Such a beautiful video!!

[@arbviews5]

Yes Pls Share

[@ScottyInVancouver]

maybe like casey style? set camera aside and get some b-rolls?

[@zxhade]

tripod

[@restodk]

I’m traveling solo to Tokyo next so excited but at the same time nervous

[@xxbr0kenangel]

I am also planning to do solo traveling this January 2019. So, I stumbled across your video which gave me an idea as well as courage lol to travel alone. hope I will be ok haha

[@kittycat615]

Yassss Allison your solo travel videos are so inspiring!! Can't wait to see more!

[@MillennialTravelConfessions]

Well done for travelling solo, I can see that you're setting an example for all the other female travellers out there that want to travel to Japan but has no one to go with 👌

[@Foofie2005]

Love that you're so adventurous ⛩🇯🇵 Every place looked gorgeous!

[@xAoixx]

Enjoyed watching your vlog! Sending love from Japan x

[@laurakristine6]

Excited for the next one!,

[@mariamarkkanen4337]

I absolutely love japan so please vlog as much as you can this was beautiful! Also would it be possible for you to make a video on how you planned your trip and calculated the costs, etc? Would love to see that cause I definitely want to visit Japan one day 😊😊

[@jilltibbetts3]

I love seeing women travel alone! There's a whole world out there to explore. It looks like you had a great time and experienced a lot!

[@happylilflowers]

It has been my dream to visit Japan during sakura season... I loved every minute of this vlog! Vicarious holidaying! Wish it was longer! X

[@valtersilva9739]

God bless you and your family!

[@noureddine488]

You’re really good at photographing !!Go on

[@carmenfg2976]

Love your videos! I found the courage to start my own channel but I’m still working on stepping out of my comfort zone. Traveling solo is for sure out of my comfort zone but it’s something on my bucket list!

[@allisonanderson]

Good for you! I hope you take the leap to try solo traveling too - it's such a confidence booster navigating somewhere new on your own!

[@rpaula3460]

Really nice, authentic video! Loved to see a bit of Japan

[@christinaj.7401]

this is so cool that you do this all alone! I also like travelling alone, but Japan is so scary alone

[@erikaduh]

love this! i've done solo travel and japan has been on my list.

[@shakesnbake]

Such a useful review - I'm a solo traveller and headed to Tokyo for the first time at the end of April - good to see that it can be done solo +Allison Anderson

[@pabloneruda9024]

Another amazing vlog 😁 ... Tokyo is so colorful... and everything is so in place... love it 💚

[@laurenstephanie91]

Fantastic video. Japan is one place I would absolutely love to visit one day!

[@heyannacakes]

So beautiful! I been wanting to travel to Japan since I was in middle school!!

[@bstrong5016]

Wow you are so awesome to go and work through this adventure on your own. Love it!! You have me thinking about this....

[@ibounceez4298]

This hypes me up for my visit to Tokyo even more! Whenever I go to Japan, I usually don't go to Tokyo as it's quite far away from Kyoto, where I'm from. But I'm going this time in August, and this makes me so excited! Thank youuuuu! (love your vlog by the way, i love how you present everything)) Sadly though, I can't see sakuras as it won't be sakura season, because sakura season is so short! (sakura is my name, therefore i really want to see them but i never get to oof)

[@alekwithlove]

Loved this video! Can't wait for the next one.

[@luisewe5488]

oh Allison that's so cool! Hope you're having a good time. travelling alone must be very exiting 🙉😀 I like the way you catch all of those impressions on camera :) The colour of that lake in the end is beautiful 😍 Love to see more of your journey!

[@sugahwhat]

Love these Japan vlogs!

[@battlefrenzie]

I recently visited Tokyo on business & got to see Asakasa too! It's so beautiful and different

[@Jrailpass]

Lovely video! We hope you had the time of your life in Japan 🤗

[@KellyStamps]

I ADORE YOU