Planning a Trip to Tokyo

My top 10 tips for planning a holiday to Tokyo, Japan!
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How to plan a trip to Tokyo, including:
- When's the best time to go?
- How long to go for
- Do I need to know Japanese?
- Do you need to go on a tour or can you go independently?
- How long is the flight?
- Which area's good to stay in?
- What about food?
- How much cash should I take?
- Planning what to do
- How do you get around (transport in Tokyo and using the Tokyo Metro)
If you have any questions about planning your trip to Japan, just put them in the comments!
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[@user-wb3wg3we8w]

Hallo, Thank you for loving Japan. I love your videos very much ! Because, one of reason, you speak very clean English English. It's very easy to listening for Japanese. And good for study English. Usually, many Japanese learn American English at the school. Also, we almost hear American English in japanese cities. We have a few opportunity of hearing English English in our arounds. I'd like to speak both English and American English. I'm looking forward your next videos. Thanks a lot ! I love your videos

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you so much! Often when I hear people speaking English as a second language they have an American accent! Good luck with your studies! :-)

[@user-wb3wg3we8w]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you for comment back. After now, I will go to enjoy and study with your videos. Please make sure. I'm looking forward your next video. Thanks a lot !

[@GetJapan]

These are some great tips! I hope you get to see everything you want to see during your trip!

[@staceon]

Thank you for this! I'm really excited to be going to Japan for the first time soon (less than 3 weeks to go!) and your videos have been a massive help with planning things. Looking forward to your vegetarian video!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Stacey Ah I'm so happy you've found them useful! Have a fantastic time - not long to wait now! I'll try and get the veggie vid done soon! ⌒(o＾▽＾o)ノ

[@lucyl1368]

Thank you so much for the information! My husband and I would love to go to Japan but didn't know where to start in terms of planning. Your video just inspired us to give it a go. You made it seem a lot more achievable. Thank you! X

[@cakeswithfaces]

That's great to hear! I was nervous before I first went so I wanted people to know it's really not as difficult as you might think! Have fun planning! :-)

[@MissCherryToxic]

Thanks for the tip about Ulmon City Maps 2 Go :) Definitely going to take a look at that!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Luin Definitely recommended! It shows you where you are as well, with GPS (doesn't need data), so you can't get lost!

[@Awkventurer]

Loved your video! Subscribed ! :D I truly hope enjoy Kyoto and your trip! I'm looking forward to the videos!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! Can't wait! 😊

[@craigmaddison8254]

Some good info, I'm heading back to Japan next month for the second time this year, always flown with Emirates but this will be my first time on ANA, looking forward to it.

[@cakeswithfaces]

ANA are really good - no complaints at all! And they have Japanese menu options :-) Have a great trip - 2 trips in a year is a good time!! :-)

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

I was a month in Tokyo last summer in the middle of rainy season. Too much to see and now I want to go back in the fall for one more month exploring more of the country. I just loved it there

[@cakeswithfaces]

+TheNerdyExplorer There's so much to see, I always want to go back again! :-)

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Cakes with Faces Yes. I have traveled to a lot of places but Japan has a special place in my heart that wants me to go back for more :)

[@Phuzionz]

planning a trip for later this year/next year. thanks for some information!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Fantastic, I hope you have an amazing time! Did you see my newer videos too, I've been going into a bit more detail about booking your trip :-)

[@Phuzionz]

ill be checking them out right now :) thanks!

[@oceanmew]

Woo! I'm looking forward to more of your travel videos, they are my favorite! The vegetarian video should be useful if I ever get to go too :p I hope you have lots of fun!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+dp24014 Aww thank you! It's not for a while but I'm excited already anyway! :-D

[@dannydarwin5175]

very helpful! thanks for the video. Im going in august when its blisteringly hot!!! but i can cope i think. Ill make a video of it when it comes to it on how hot it gets and what to wear

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Danny Darwin Good luck! And have a fantastic time!! :-)

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Well done! 😀👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@WjecChem]

Can't wait until London comic con! Less than 7 weeks away! Great vid today have fun in Japan!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Katy White Thank you! My trip's not for a while so lots of time for planning & getting excited! See you at MCM, seems like ages since the last one!

[@MarkJCox]

Another "thank you" for your videos; been watching all of them before a future trip and found them both fun and informative. I read that many tourist attractions have stamps you can collect, is that something you've ever seen or done?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks, so glad you've enjoyed them! :-) I've seen a few souvenir stamps - they have them out on a table so you're free to stamp them on anything you like. There's a stamp rally around the Yamanote line where you can collect a stamp from every station, and I found a special Gudetama one in Kyoto as a promotion - it's a fun idea! I could only collect two because I couldn't read enough Japanese to find the third one! :-)

[@cryingmoonprincess]

This is very helpful I'm heading out to Tokyo next year for my 30th birthday... I'm traveling alone and soooo excited!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah so glad you found it useful! What an amazing birthday trip, you'll have such a great time! :-)

[@creativekawaiicrafts]

I love Kyoto! Fushimi Inari is beautiful. The preserved Higashiyama area is nice, lots of old buildings and they've hidden away all the usual overhead cables. Lots of pretty souvenir shops, and a Hello Kitty teahouse cafe where you can have a themed meal, or cute wagashi and tea. One thing we enjoyed was hiring bikes from next to Arashiyama station (automated via a machine with English) then being able to explore a little further afield than all the tourists on foot, through rice fields to quieter temples. Otagi Nenbutsuji was a cute temple there and really quiet. If it's a clear day when at Miyajima, I'd recommend taking the cable car and then walking to the top of Mt Misen, lovely views over the Seto Inland Sea and all its islands. A deer did steal my husbands packet of crisps when we were back down by the water there, cheeky!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+NikkiBeee Ooh thanks for the tips, that's really helpful! :-) Hearing how busy the major tourist attractions get, I think I'd prefer to visit quieter places with more atmosphere rather than battle the crowds. Although Fushimi Inari is certainly on the list. Definitely hoping to hire bikes too, it sounds like a lovely way to spend the day!

[@GurungyNoHamuster]

Amy has now written an excellent guide book for visiting Japan. Look for her later 2020 videos about it.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! :-) Here's the link if anyone's looking for it: www.cakeswithfaces.co.uk/product/japan-travel-guide-book/

[@Indygt3]

as someone below already recommended, Himeji (a bit west from osaka). Himeji castle is a must to see.If you have a couple day available, you can visit lanazawa from kyoto by train (limited express take 2 hours). Kanazawa is a hot place to visit. :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Indygt3 Thanks, I'll take a look! :-)

[@dexter_mandrake3980]

Can you go to Nara, there is a temple called Tōdai-ji - which has lots deers roaming around. It would be amazing to film; I heard the deers are very interactive! P.S love your vids

[@dexter_mandrake3980]

I forgot to say that it's really close to Kyoto

[@cakeswithfaces]

+SpellisticPanda Thanks! That sounds fun! I'm looking forward to seeing the wild deer on Miyajima (just hoping they're not too interactive when it comes to stealing your lunch...!) :-)

[@bksubs8714]

Im teaching myself Japanese with the book series, "Japanese for Young People". I think its really good, because there is a Kana and Conversation set, and a Kanji set.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks for the recommendation! :-)

[@thenervousflier]

yey!!! :)

[@katiegratland175]

I'm going to Tokyo in July, I'm so excited even though I know it'll be incredibly humid? Thank you for all the tips :) When are you going back?? ^^

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah you'll have a fantastic time! My trip's in the autumn - still ages to wait but I'm excited anyway!

[@emilyrosejane2996]

I went in the middle of August. Feel sorry for my frizzy hair :,)

[@katiegratland175]

+Emily Mitchell (Xi3motyiX) omg my hair gets frizzy in cool weather I don't know how I will cope!! Got any tips haha?

[@emilyrosejane2996]

Katie Gratland Just give up :'D

[@dred05m61]

Nice video, you should work for the BBC because you sound like a newsreader and your voice is clear and understandable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Japan.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha, thank you (I think!) - glad you found it useful! There's more in my Japlanning series too, going into more detail :-)

[@dred05m61]

@@cakeswithfaces Looking forward for your videos in the future. And yes I am planning to go to Japan. This very thought is making me anxious and excited at the same time, very weird. But in my heart I want to go and explore Japan. It is the language which isn't easy. Did you learn Japanese ?

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@dred05m61 I felt the same before I first went! I've been teaching myself Japanese on and off for several years so I can get by in basic situations. But even if you don't know Japanese, the language barrier isn't as bad as you might think. Lots of signs are in English (including all the signs in stations) and most places have English menus. It helps if you can learn yes, no, please, thank you to be polite.

[@dred05m61]

Cakes with Faces OK, you are right with basic situation to solve the language barrier with the use of English on the younger generation of Japan and being polite (very important). But what I really would like to do is reading katakana, hirigana and a little bit of kanji. So I can be independent and not relying on the grace of other people (sorry is my character).

[@JP_world_traveller]

Himeji castle in Hyogo prefecture ,Kansai region

[@pewdiepiedkek4273]

You deserve way more subscribers! I just love your content,its interesting and fun! I hope i could live in Japan one day❤️❤️💕or visit it

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much, that means a lot! Tell your friends! 😝

[@Lydiaxwilson]

I met u at hyper Japan 😄😀😄😀😄 and u should visit the paper crane memorial thingie in hiroshima

[@cakeswithfaces]

Aww thanks for coming along! :-) That's in the peace park isn't it - definitely going there!

[@mitakamo282]

In Kyoto I really love to go to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. It's a huge and beautiful Shrine and it's Fox theme. You also can go there through tousand of red Gates till the Top of the Shrine. *O*~ It's super cool there and easy to find.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh that's the place I'm most excited about seeing in Kyoto! The gates look so amazing in pics!

[@Sinochick]

I'm going to Tokyo in September and I'm so excited. It will be my first trip there. Do you have any suggestions for a day trip outside Tokyo? Thanks!

[@VegardThefilmmaker]

Day trip to hakone is possible. It's also good to go to kamakura or nikko

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Sinochick Aww have a fantastic time! As +TheNerdyExplorer says, Hakone would be good for a first trip, so you can see Mount Fuji, and Lake Ashi. The first time, I went on a coach trip, but you can also go on the train yourself (get the Hakone Freepass). You can visit Enoshima and Kamakura together in one day - the bamboo garden at Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura was one of the best places I've been. Or Yokohama. Or Tokyo Disneyland! (does that count??) :-)

[@crazybookworm16]

Thank you soooooooo much!!! Me and my boyfriend still need to go Japan, but this video is going to make that process so much easier when we finally do ^.^

[@cakeswithfaces]

+crazybookworm93 Aww so glad you found it useful! These are all the things I wanted to know before I went! The train prices are actually pretty reasonable, a bit lower than London - When we first arrived, we each put 5000 Yen (about £30) on our Suica cards, and it lasted about 6 days, doing general travel around Tokyo, as well as the train from Haneda Airport and a return trip to Tokyo Disney Sea. Obviously it depends how much you use it, and the exchange rate, but trains around Tokyo aren't too pricey. :-)

[@emilyrosejane2996]

In Kyoto could you do a video on Geiko's and Meiko's? Possibly rent a kimono? I went there on a tour and spotted a few and I really got interested. Everywhere you went I went and it was amazing. Your videos bring back really good memories.

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Emily Mitchell (Xi3motyiX) Ah that's great to hear, thank you! Really hoping I see a geisha in Kyoto, it'd be amazing to see one in real life!

[@emilyrosejane2996]

Cakes with Faces They are so pretty it's unreal. I still can't get over their socks and shoes though :3

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha, maybe they haven't quite got 100% style...but they're almost there! :-)

[@stylemelindsay]

Looking forward to your video about being vegetarian! I'll be heading to Japan in about 6 weeks, and i've been pretty nervous about finding vegetarian options while I'm there!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Lindsay I was nervous about it too! It is difficult, but it's not impossible - I've got lots of tips for you, the video should be up before you go!

[@OrangeHedgehog2012]

I was worried that Japan would be mostly fish & seafood which I love, but my bf is more of a meat eater. Thanks for clearing that up. Great video.

[@cakeswithfaces]

+OrangeHedgehog2012 Thanks! :-) Yes there's lots of meat as well as fish, so you'll both have no problems!

[@OrangeHedgehog2012]

That's reassuring :)

[@angelstar513]

I was wondering, would it better to arrive in Japan in the morning or later in the evening? I really appreciate your videos on these subjects :) Also am I able to use a debit card in Japan if I don't have a credit card?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Personally I prefer to arrive later in the day. If you arrive in the afternoon, you can get to your hotel, freshen up, go out for something to eat, then have an early night and you're good to go. Last time I arrived early in the morning, had a relaxed day strolling around, but by the early evening I was crashing! So I think it's easier to get into the different timezone if you arrive in the afternoon. But I'd still book a flight arriving in the morning if the fares were good! :-) Yes, you can use a debit card in Japan - just check that it's commission-free for use abroad so you don't get extra charges. It should say on your bank's website. For me, my debit card's free for ATMs and my credit card's free for purchases, but I think it depends on the bank. Hope that helps! :-)

[@Watfordfc2030]

Last comments I promise but you made me laugh , wife says no let’s go direct as afraid we miss connection and bags don’t turn up lol sadly BA seem to offer a poor service so we are either ANA or japan airlines deffo not 1 stop , anyway thanks again enjoy weekend

[@cakeswithfaces]

ANA are all good! Not tried JAL but they're highly rated so I'm sure they're good too. This time we're risking it and trying non-direct for the first time (mainly so we can fly from Birmingham, much closer) so fingers crossed!

[@user-ih9bo3be1s]

I was planning go to Hokkaido and Sapporo next year winter,so could you introduce these two places in your vlog?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ooh I'd love to go there too, I've never been to Hokkaido! I was actually thinking of going there for my next trip. Not sure when I'll be able to go next (you might get there before me!) but I'll share my Japlanning :-)

[@user-ih9bo3be1s]

Cakes with Faces if you're going to Hokkaido this year,you definitely go there before me,because my schedule set on next year January,I'm going to spend new year day in there,so I'm waiting for your japlaning be dof this year,thank you so much!

[@NekoGeorgie]

Im planning a trip to Tokyo with 3 friends in November 2018, yes a long time to wait but worth it as next April me and my friend are doing a Japan tour. For the November trip we have planned to go to Maid Cafes, Studio Ghibhli cafe and Monster Cafe and few others but my friend is Vegetarian though and do you know if they have many options at the themed cafes?

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Neko Georgie Lots of time for planning! :-) In general, restaurants don't offer a vegetarian option by default like they do in the UK - but at theme cafes if there isn't something, your friend could have side orders / desserts (which are often the best bit!). I've been to the Alice in Wonderland cafe (amazing!) and they had a Cheshire Cat cheese pie. At maid cafes they might not have a vegetarian meal, but they'll have really cute parfaits and fancy drinks you can all enjoy. Hope that helps! My video about being vegetarian in Tokyo will be out in a few weeks :-)

[@420yoruichi]

thanks for the info! I'm planning on going to Tokyo (Akihabara) for my birthday. from Oct 1st to the 7th, so 6 days. Found flight for 2 people for about $1,200 is that good? Also I like Air bnb it's about $75 a night by the subway in Akihabara. And I have to go Disney Sea! Main Question... do i think $3,000 USD is enough?

[@cakeswithfaces]

A birthday trip, that'll be amazing! I'm comparing with flights from the UK, so not sure about prices from the US, but the flights sound like a good deal compared to what I've paid. Remember with the time difference, you might get there the day after you fly (again, might be different from the US) so check how long you'll have. My recent trip was at the start of October and it was really warm and lovely! Disney Sea is awesome - they don't have it at any of the other Disney resorts - Journey to the Centre of the Earth Ride is awesome!

[@caryncueto]

I was wondering which hotel did you stay at shibuya and shinjuku. Thanks!

[@cakeswithfaces]

I stayed at the Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku - great location near the station. I've also stayed at the E-Hotel Higashi Shinjuku - the rooms are very small but it's a good price. Not stayed in Shibuya but it'd be a great location too - you'd be right in the middle of everything! Hope that helps!

[@elinevangestel1201]

Buy an Suica. Save you a lot of time and headache. Also don’t forget to return it for the deposit!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, so much easier than day tickets as it’s valid for everything! I kept mine & use it when I go back (still works even after a few years!)

[@Lydiaxwilson]

U should soooo meet up with sharla from Sharla In Japan

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah I'd love to, she's one of my favs! 😍

[@sianwickenden8692]

Fox village !!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Sian Wickenden I saw the video of it in the snow on Odigo47 - it looked really cool! :-)

[@alexhilshire8507]

I have a seafood allergy I really want to visit the maid cafes around Akihabara when I eventually managed to go to Japan would it be worth for mentioning this to the staff when booking or arriving at the cafe

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Alex Hilshire If it's a serious allergy, it might be a good idea to print out a card with the Japanese on it, saying exactly what you can't eat, to make sure you're understood. Maid cafes usually have meals like omurice and katsu, so you should be able to avoid seafood - although lots of food will contain dashi (fish stock). Or you could do what I do at maid cafes and just have dessert and drinks. The parfaits are so cute!

[@Emily-bd2vb]

My dream is to go to Japan . I’m learning Japanese so I can go someday

[@cakeswithfaces]

Good luck! How's it going so far?

[@Balious]

I always thought the flights would be longer going there from UK. How much are flights usually? I love to go to Japan one day, hopefully it happen sometime in the future :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Balious From the UK, direct is about £700 to £800 each, although it varies depending on when you go. It's less if you change flights. The flight is definitely the most expensive part of the trip. Keep saving and if you want to go, you'll make it one day! (◕‿◕)

[@Balious]

+Cakes with Faces Thanks for replying back :) Hm looks like it be a long while before I can go, as I like to stick to direct flights due to the same reasons you said in the video. Maybe I can learn a bit of Japanese in the meantime. :)

[@cakeswithfaces]

You can do it! Ganbatte! (〃＾▽＾〃)

[@Balious]

+Cakes with Faces Thank you :)

[@krilltoasteradventures2783]

When are you going back? We are going in October this year :D

[@cakeswithfaces]

I'll be going in the autumn, seems like ages to wait!! Have a great trip? 🤗

[@pfannakucha6490]

Omg you have a yui hirasawa figure! I love yui so much, shes my favourite Charakter from k-on! I have a ver similar figure, but mine is wearing the schooluniform 🥳😍😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

K-On's my fav!

[@pfannakucha6490]

@@cakeswithfaces yes azunyan is sooo kawaii!

[@pfannakucha6490]

@@cakeswithfaces I have a figure of her too 😍

[@pfannakucha6490]

@@cakeswithfaces I would show you pictures if I can :/

[@pfannakucha6490]

@@cakeswithfaces images.app.goo.gl/yGfDjJcKm199WfLC6

[@Mysticrainbow28]

Takeshita dori and shops

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Mysticrainbow28 Ah one of my favourite places! Wish it was round the corner so I could just go there shopping at the weekend!

[@Mysticrainbow28]

can u make a vlog video about there in detail when u go to Tokyo?

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Mysticrainbow28 I definitely will! Did you see this one from last time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in2Yl5Vnl9Johc0 And Harajuku crepes ♡ ～('▽^人) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKzoaBqmtmJgck

[@Mysticrainbow28]

yes

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Mysticrainbow28 Awesome, I'll try and include some prices next time! Apart from the big brands, Takeshita Dori's pretty reasonable - eg in ACDC most items are between 1000 - 3000 yen!

[@leslieirving930]

Hello...I will be visiting Tokyo last week in August, first week in September. Is it really humid/warm around this time and should I expect daily rain? 😀

[@cakeswithfaces]

How exciting!! :-) It will be warm and humid at that time so take it easy and have lots of drinks. It's not the rainy season, but it can rain at any time of year in Japan so be prepared just in case! Convenience stores sell cheap umbrellas if you get stuck (and hotels often lend them to guests for free!). Have an amazing time!

[@leslieirving930]

Thanks for the quick reply! I will be prepared!!! 😆

[@cakeswithfaces]

My tip: Kakigori (shaved ice) is the BEST when it's hot!! :-)

[@fuzexi]

I'd like to hear about trips with children: I'm planning to take my daughter aged 12 and my son aged18 to Japan this summer. I know they don't like museums and castles, but what's good for kids to see, and are there any restrictions on where you can go, like capsule hotels, arcade machines, onsens? And are rail tickets cheaper, ir any other discounts?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Tokyo Chapter is a really useful blog about travelling in Japan with children (their Instagram's really useful too): www.thetokyochapter.com/ You can take them to most places - maybe izakaya in the evening wouldn't be appropriate as they're more places for adults to go drinking, but if they're with you it's fine to go to arcades and most places. Children can go to arcades on their own during the daytime, and should be accompanied by an adult in the evening. They wouldn't be allowed in pachinko parlours. At a capsule hotel, check the individual hotel's rules, as some might have a minimum age, but there isn't a general rule. They're allowed into onsen, however as they're over 7, they can only go in the bath for their gender. Of course, if you have a private bath, you can all go in together. On the trains, kids are under 12, so unfortunately both yours will pay the adult fares. A 12 year old may be able to get childrens fare at some attractions - it depends on the place. Where to go depends on what they're interested in; here are some ideas (I have videos about many of these places!): - TeamLab Borderless / TeamLab Planets - Akihabara - they'll love the arcades, purikura and gachapon! - Lots of fun places in Ikebukuro eg the world's largest anime shop, world's largest gachapon shop, an aquarium, shops in Sunshine City - Trick Art Museum in Odaiba - Karaoke - Unko Museum - Small Worlds Tokyo - New Samurai / Ninja Museum (you can try throwing ninja stars, etc) - Observation deck - Themed cafes - Conveyor belt sushi - Shops: Kiddyland in Harajuku, Character Street in Tokyo Station (both have cute character merch) - Giant Gundam in Odaiba

[@krulkat5946]

How much money should you save up to be in japan/have a place to stay for 3 days - 1 week o;? I really want to go to japan, im 18 ^^

[@cakeswithfaces]

+KrulKat Hotels in Tokyo are roughly £70-£100 per night, although it varies depending on the time of year, etc. The flight and hotel will be the most expensive part of your trip. I hope you can go someday! :-)

[@TravelnStuff]

Do you really think golden week is going to be very bad?:0 I could only go from beginning to mid May because of work and school!

[@cakeswithfaces]

I've never been there during Golden Week but I've heard it gets busy. This year it finishes on 6th May so if you can, save the most popular attractions for after that time. I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time anyway! :-)

[@TravelnStuff]

oh half my trip is after may 6th!! thanks so much!

[@creepydreams1303]

hi are there stationary shops nearby? or do you have to search for them?

[@cakeswithfaces]

There are lots of stationery shops in Tokyo! (There's a list in my book!) 😊

[@BreakingDawnRules2]

Hi im from scotland and planning a trip to japan when im there i was wanting to use the vending machines but some require id i heard about the taspo card do u now how i apply for it since i dont live in japan or is there anything else i can use

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hi Megan! For 99% of vending machines you don't need any ID or special cards, you can just pay with cash (or your Suica train card with some of them!). You might need ID for vending machines selling alcohol or cigarettes - but you can get them easily from a convenience store instead (and they're everywhere too!). Hope that helps!

[@BreakingDawnRules2]

K thank you :)

[@emilyrosejane2996]

I don't know whether you feel it's a bit different to put on this particular channel but could you talking about how bathing is arranged and onsens? Imagine a scared 14 year old trying it for the first time. It really scared me but really got me interested. Just a thought.

[@cakeswithfaces]

+Emily Mitchell (Xi3motyiX) I'd be just as scared too! But lots of people say it's fine and seems completely relaxed when you're there - I've actually never tried an onsen but heard lots of good things about them.

[@meylinguzman3235]

Do you recommend the suica card or the JR pass. I'm going to JAPAN in August and I'm not sure which to get.

[@cakeswithfaces]

What's the plan for your trip? Will you be staying in Tokyo or going to other cities too?

[@meylinguzman3235]

@@cakeswithfacesOh I'm planning on traveling to other cities. And now that ive seen some of your videos I like the idea of visiting Sakurajima and the other islands. But I do plan on taking the train a lot.

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@meylinguzman3235 In that case, I'd get both - use the JR Pass for shinkansen and JR trains, and use the Suica for local, non-JR trains and metro/subway trains. You can use the Suica all over Japan, not just Tokyo. If you plan your trip well you can save money with a shorter JR Pass than your trip - if you stay put for your first and last days, you'll only need the JR Pass for the middle section. There's so much to see on Kyushu, I really enjoyed it! My fav was the Beppu Hells, and there are lots of other interesting places - I talked about some of them in my Fukuoka round-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5TChIKcjLOtrac

[@meylinguzman3235]

@@cakeswithfaces Okay. So how much do you recommend to put on the suica card for two weeks?

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@meylinguzman3235 What I usually do is put 10,000 yen on at the start of my trip and then top it up as necessary.

[@flamywolfie]

I'm only going for probably 6 days, should I stay in Tokyo or should I also explore other places?

[@cakeswithfaces]

The first couple of times I stayed just in Tokyo, and there's enough to do to spend 10+ days just in Tokyo if you want to. You can also do day trips in the surrounding area. But there's lots more to explore in the rest of Japan too, so really it's down to what you're interested in and what you want to do :-) Lots of people go to Kyoto, where you can see more of traditional Japan. Just make sure you've got long enough in each place to explore and see everything you want to, rather than rushing and spending all your time travelling around.

[@destinygemmell710]

How much does it usually cost to stay in Japan for 7-10 days?

[@cakeswithfaces]

The hotels I've stayed in are around £60-80 a night, although there are cheaper options available (and many that are more expensive too!). Flights depend on where you're flying from, and will be the most expensive part of your trip. As for everything else, food and transport aren't as much as you'd think - I made a video where I recorded everything I spent for 3 days around Tokyo (not trying to save money, just spending what I normally would) - hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzOeaWKhticapY

[@philreale7242]

Hi, which is the best mobile data phone service to use?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Personally I get a pocket wifi - the reason being that you can connect several devices, so if there are two of you, you can both connect your phones, iPad, etc to one device. I get mine from japan-rail-pass.com There are cheaper places but they've always been reliable and good.

[@TMZ420]

can you use the metro cards in other cities?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes! Suica/Passmo work in other cities in Japan, and vice versa - so if you buy one from another city (eg Icoca) you can use it in Tokyo.

[@kaseydavidleboeuf2761]

I think I’m going to swim there. Broke but want to go so bad.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Better get in training!! I can do a width...! 😅😅

[@gmagain]

I am going in September for only 11 days and I am wondering what is not to be missed?

[@cakeswithfaces]

You definitely won't get bored in Tokyo for 11 days! :-) What sorts of things are you interested in doing?

[@alifiaariandi4650]

where is the best place to find cheap anime figures?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Nakano Broadway! It's cheaper than Akihabara - although Akihabara is more fun, has more atmosphere and probably a bigger choice. Shop around as the prices vary quite a bit. I like the shops with glass cabinets where people sell second-hand figures (usually in mint condition) - great for hunting! Also I heard that Denden Town in Osaka is also a good (cheap) place to buy figures. I'll be making a video about buying figures in Akihabara, so look out for that! :-)

[@shayson1357]

y u no eat meat ?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Just because I don't like it! :-)