Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen 🇯🇵 DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE!

[@JayandKarolina]

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[@flibblesan]

Love Klook. I used them to book my tickets for the Skyliner from Narita to Ueno. Very convenient.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

I wonder if this gives better deals on SailRail from the U.K. to Ireland and points out the direct trains from Manchester to Holyhead for example - even the U.K. national rail website is very clunky and difficult to use when planning trips home to visit family in Ireland

[@JayandKarolina]

@@michaeljohndennis2231 Would definitely be good to check it out 😊👍

[@チョコパック]

見たところ置き場所のルールを把握していなかったこと、エスカレーターで下から上のほうを撮影すること（盗撮と見なされることもある）、他人の顔にモザイクがないこと辺りが問題かと思いました。 下調べが甘かったか、注意書きを読まなかったのが悪かったですね。日本の注意書きは日本語で細かく書いてあることも多いので、頑張ってGoogleレンズで読んで下さい。ただ、大抵は英語の翻訳付きで書かれています。 KZbinには自動で人の顔にモザイクをかけてくれる編集機能があるので、それを使うのもオススメです。

[@DrNagi]

I actually really liked that you weren't as well prepared for the trip like other videos I've seen and showed how you handled the confusion and interacted with people to solve the problems that occured, think you're the first I've seen showing that.

[@7RicolmE7]

What were you expecting? that they just stand there doing nothing?

[@DrNagi]

@@7RicolmE7 No that they just edit it out

[@gopeisho]

Jay, you had me laughing with the stress level in the train station. All the Vlogs I watch have mentioned that same thing. I would have to spend a day planning the trip, then get there so early. Karolina was so calm to your stress. It was a fun video.

[@JayandKarolina]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥳 It really wasn’t easy to navigate the Tokyo station that’s why when we watched some other vlogs, we decided to come super easily not to be stressed but that day decided for ourselves haha. It was so much fun though! Once you’re feeling like you don’t know where to go: ASK people! They were very helpful :)

[@adventureswithmarkandsonoko]

Great video! I just let my wife book everything in Japanese. Makes my life and travels in Japan much easier! Glad you guys had a great adventure! You were lucky to see Mount Fuji. We saw it clearly in November on the way to Fukuoka (no snow on it, but on the way back, it was covered in clouds. Later, in Yokohama and Kamakura, we got some great videos of it covered in snow.

[@KariHaruka]

Tokyo Station can be quite daunting, especially to a first time visitor! For the future. When taking the Tokaido Shinkansen, use Shinagawa Station, and if taking another shinkansen (such as the Tohoku Shinkansen), use Ueno Station. These are still big stations, but they aren't as chaotic as Tokyo Station.

[@JayandKarolina]

Such a great tip! Thanks :)

[@mikaneko1]

日本国内を大きく移動する旅を計画している人は 大きな荷物を持って移動することは大変なので、コンビニで荷物を次のホテルへ送ることができます 朝に送れば、夕方には着くでしょう(実際の荷物の到着時刻を確認してから発送してください) 日本人でも大きな荷物を持ってたくさんの階段を上り下りすることはとても大変ですし、体力を使います 良い旅を！

[@halbailman]

When I wasn't using the JR Pass (no one should anymore after the huge increase of price), I found it easiest to buy at a JR office in the station. Staff speak enough English and are efficient. The luggage situation now is quite a nuisance so, again, station staff probably can handle that too. The big advice I can give anyone is don't ride the Kodama train. It makes all the stops, meaning 4 hours between Tokyo and Osaka. Even if one is about to depart, wait for the Hikari (3hrs at the same price) or Nozomi (2hrs and a little more expensive). There's often 6 trains in total per hour so there's never a need to use the Kodama. A word about stations to first timers: ignore the chaos and follow the signs. Every train and exit and things like a bus station are provided with clear directions.

[@LeszekLin]

After watching your previous videos, I can tell that you're interested in cars. If you're coming back to Tokyo, the Daikoku car meet is a must-see attractions for car lovers.

[@JayandKarolina]

Thanks for the tip! Great suggestion 😍

[@jiggy1992]

When the linear motor car opens, it will run at 500km per hour😊👍

[@lordfesnor7300]

When i saw you putting your suitcases there i was like: Oh nooo! But I must say: just arrive at the station early, go to the sinkansen counter and just write down what you want to buy (like: 2 reserved seats to Kyoto on the last row) and Translate it in Google Translate and show the person behind the window the Translated text in japanese. Worked out every single time for me personally. Even with more complex situations like my regional jr rail pass exceeding the area it was valid in so I Needed a ticket for a single stretch. Just talking in english and trying to explain stuff like that make the people uncomfortable. But great video, it shows it exactly as it is! 🍻

[@JENNIEKIMWORLD]

just remember Japan went from completely destroyed in WW2 to being the most moden high tech country in the world in such short amount of time. its amazing what humans can achieve.

[@kei07210]

Tokyo Station is the 8th busiest station in Japan. It is very huge, with 16 exits and an area equivalent to four dome stadiums. If you make a mistake at an entrance exit or a ticket gate, it will be a long way around, so please do not hesitate to ask someone 🎵 If you avoid people who walk too fast and ask someone, they will usually be kind enough to tell you. If you are not in a hurry, they will take you to your destination, and if you are short on time, they will point you to the information center😊 Don't hesitate, don't worry, you will be fine!! Incidentally, Shinjuku Station has the highest number of passengers in the world, followed by Shibuya Station and Osaka Station. The night view from the first car of the Yurikamome is fantastic✨✨ Please take advantage of it for a night stroll and sightseeing!

[@JayandKarolina]

So many great insights! Thank you so much for sharing!!! It was such a huge and buys station so all the data makes so much sense :)

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

Tokaido Shinkansen belongs to Central JR, but Tohoku Shinkansen belongs to JR East, and their entrances are different. Even I, a Japanese, visited Tokyo Station to ride a Hokuriku Shinkansen for the first time, it took me a few minutes to find the entrance.

[@JayandKarolina]

It's a bit confusing haha so your comment is the biggest proof that we're probably not the only ones having troubles when taking the Shinkansen for the first time!

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

@ Yes！Tokyo Station is the only terminal station in Japan that has 3 major Shinkansen lines :Tokaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku.

[@国民保護サイレンススズカをどうぞ]

N700に手を振るの可愛いWそうですね駅弁ってめっちゃ美味しいんですよね！これからも見かけたら購入するのおすすめします！

[@国民保護サイレンススズカをどうぞ]

この前スーパーに駅弁があって試しましてかなり美味しかったのでやっぱり駅弁は外せないと思いました。

[@JayandKarolina]

Haha, we loved that train so it was nice to say bye to it! Both the Ekiben were super delicious! We were so happy after this Shinkansen experience because it felt so special indeed :)🍱🚅

[@ひなせらん]

1番後ろの席や、荷物置き場スペースを予約していない場合は、座席の上に荷物を置く場所があるので、そこを利用してください。 また足元は十分なスペースがあるので荷物を置くことが出来ます。

[@JayandKarolina]

Have you seen the size of our luggage? 👀 It’s way too big to put it into the overhead lockers or in front of us haha

[@kentokyo]

Let me explain. The person is saying that the space where you guys put your luggage is specifically designated for passengers who have reserved it. I’m not sure if you’ve booked that space, but recently, many locals have been frustrated by tourists, particularly those who don’t research in advance, randomly occupy the space without reservations, preventing paying passengers from using it. If you’re traveling with large luggage, it’s best to either book the luggage storage space on Shinkansen in advance or use one of the convenient luggage delivery services that many tourists find useful.

[@yve_w40]

@@JayandKarolinathen you need to reserve the seat that let you put the luggage behind. you could get a fine for using it without reservation

[@aldridge9886]

​@@JayandKarolinaNo problem in China.😂

[@YK-mv4hm]

​@@aldridge9886 中国と比較する意味は全くありません。

[@Tweewhite]

Despite traveling to Japan a dozen times, I am ashamed to admit that I rarely take public transportation! 😊 I don’t share that often because we are supposed to take the train, the subways, every public transportation means that this country has to offer right? It’s an experience in itself, how could I not?.. everyone said it’s so easy…even my husband who travels to Tokyo for work every other month. But I just can’t deal with the stress lol. I feel so stupid In Tokyo station. My favorite line people tell me was “just use Google map, it tells you everything you need to know” 🙄. I must be super dumb or super impatient, or both, compared to the average 😂. So much easier to hop on a taxi to take us door to door 😂. But kudo to you and everyone who does it regularly. You both are awesome and authentic. You guys are fun to watch. You guys are so relatable, and Karolina is a gem but you know that already. ❤

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Whenever we watch your videos from Japan it fills us with wonder at the cleanliness and efficiency, politeness and perfection of life there. It also fills us with sadness at what has become of Britain nowadays. What used to be the envy of the World has literally deteriorated into a farce. Thoroughly enjoyable video and stay safe Guys 😊👍

[@JayandKarolina]

That’s so true 😩 We hope that actually the West in general will somehow learn from it because it’s quite disappointing - especially when you pay similar prices for the same transport or service.

[@JayandKarolina]

Thanks for watching ❤️ We’re really happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying our Japan series!!!

[@beanoyip06]

We had the exact same issue! We put our bags there without knowing it was reserved. The attendant then moved it to between the carriages and we were fine with it. This trip round we booked the last row with the baggage space using the smartEX app.

[@Ricardo-v1u]

I mean you could just buy Shinkansen tickets on the station itself, also be careful there are train cars reserved and non reserved. I wouldnt use Klook myself tbh sometimes it ends up be a bit more expensive than the regular price though.

[@DrNagi]

I dunno how many videos I've come across now that call the Nozomi the fastest shinkansen service in Japan. It's by far the most common misconception regarding shinkansen. For reference, the actual fastest shinkansen in Japan, currently, is the Hayabusa Service on the Tohoku Shinkansen, going to Sendai, Morioka, Shin-Aomori and Shin-Hakodate Hokuto. Anyway I'll enjoy the video now cause I can't get enough shinkansen videos! Edit as I've now noticed the 362 km/h you mention at 14:22 I have honestly no idea where you got that number from. Wikipedia lists the top speed at 300 km/h, which is being run on the Sanyo Shinkansen sections between Osaka and Hakata, while the section you were on has a top speed of 285 km/h and you were close to that when you filmed the speedometer app.

[@MurphyColeman]

Thank you for coming to Japan from as far away as Europe! Enjoy sightseeing in this country and eating Japanese dishes!XD

[@JayandKarolina]

Our pleasure! We really liked the Japanese cuisine and all the temples! East Asia is such a different world compared to Europe! :)

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

Enjoy Kyoto！I recommend you Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Sanjusangendo, Arashiyama(Togetsukyo), Toji, and Byodoin(in Uji City of Kyoto Prefecture).

[@NON-mq5iq]

Welcome to Japan and make some fun memories

[@imagentleman4809]

19:50 Man's flabbergasted that he has to take his shoes off like he isn't INDIAN 😂😂😂. Bro I'm quite sure your parents never let you wear shoes at home

[@JayandKarolina]

It's more the case that it was the hostel's reception so it didn't feel like entering home. But straightaway it was expected from the guests to remove the shoes before entering the shared space. It's very situational. There's no need for such comments about our cultural backgrounds.

[@imagentleman4809]

​@@JayandKarolinaNot sure what you mean by "such comments". This isn't a hate comment. I'm also a Brit of Indian descent who's proud of being Indian. It does come across in your videos that you try to hide your heritage. The surprise of taking your shoes off as though you're a white english bloke called Barry, reception or not, is just an example.

[@EdwardBarnes-z4w]

Always good to have a translator first time unless you use Google app ! ❤ 😊

[@Ant3CC]

I always book the last row because of the luggage. They did mention 'oversize baggage' in the booking page but their meaning of 'oversize' is completely different from flying 😆. Anything larger than a hand carry cabin suitcase would consider oversize. A medium suitcase may still fit the overhead shelf, but I just wouldn't take the risk to put anything over 10KG on top of my head. With increasing number of overseas travellers on Shinkansen this will be a problem they may face, as for now only the last row of each car can fit those larger suitcases and it's getting harder to book.

[@neilca2987]

Thanks for the great travel content from Canada 🍁

[@JayandKarolina]

Our pleasure! We love to record especially when we experience new things for the first time so glad you enjoyed watching this video 😍

[@y.i4782]

You have beautiful smiles on your faces. How was the taste of Ekiben? A foreign tourist said that he has never encountered food that did not taste good in Japan.

[@JayandKarolina]

We're always smiling whenever we're enjoying our time :) We really loved our Ekiben choices and the fact that they were so FRESH! And that's so true - Japanese food sets the bar so high when it comes to food standards!!!

[@Tweewhite]

Merry Christmas you lovely couple! ❤

[@JayandKarolina]

Thank you TweeWhite! You too! Happy holidays to you and your family ❤️🎄

[@umbertoconte2081]

Hi Jay, congratulations on the video you made 😄 Hi Karolina, you're nice as always 😘

[@yasu-nl2uu]

撮影してる後ろで笑顔をみせる人達、あとで見直して笑っただろうな。

[@badaftv]

The receptionist is beautiful ❤

[@SAVVYJAPANTODAY]

I love the Shinkansen! Love it!

[@Zero_Fighter_Japan]

The concrete elevated structure of the Sanyo Shinkansen was shoddily constructed. The viaduct was constructed without removing the salt from the sea sand mixed with the concrete. As a result, the reinforcing steel in its framework is corroded by salt. As a result, the elevated structure is less susceptible to shaking caused by earthquakes. One of the concrete engineering scholars said ``I don't want to ride the Sanyo Shinkansen if possible.''

[@じゃが天丼]

Thank you so much for your posting! I'm glad that you have enjoyed Shinkansen🚄

[@mel.channel]

新幹線の荷物スペースは改善が必要ですね。予約をしていない人が荷物を置くことがよくあります。

[@JayandKarolina]

I would agree with this. It's confusing for first timers for sure!

[@kentokyo]

It’s a bit confusing at first, but that’s normal and you’ve handled it well. To be honest, if all tourists reacted like you guys, calm and respectful, locals wouldn’t get frustrated. A little research beforehand could have prevented this issues. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan, you guys are great!

[@形状記憶プリン]

JR側が予約なしで荷物が置いてある場合次の駅で下ろします、追加料金請求しますってアナウンスと張り紙してくれれば収まる話なのにって思ってしまう

[@markshen3280]

Hi, good morning to both of you. Are you aware that Japan 🇯🇵 is going to implement a ‘gate-free’ toll entrance on all train 🚅stations to enhance better, faster and easier eccess to trains. Passengers only walk through the area without having to tap on the toll gates. I think the new system will scan passengers via GPS or QR Code, or something………for faster commute on train lines .

[@JayandKarolina]

That's so interesting! We had no idea about such intuitive! Do you know when exactly it's going to happen? 👀 Thanks for sharing!!! 🚅

[@markshen3280]

Not quite sure , but I watched from another KZbinr who is a westerner living and working in Japan 🇯🇵 for many years, but he indicated that this is going to be the new technology trend for Japan railways for ease of travel. Stay tuned on new technology about Japanese railways technologies and other infrastructure improvements 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikaneko1]

あなた方が新幹線で経験した全てのことが、次の旅人のお手本になります 旅は多少のトラブルがつきものですし、それは旅を面白くするスパイスです😊

[@markstokes2809]

Can I ask what camera you use, the image is so clear

[@JayandKarolina]

We were filming this episode using DJI Osmo Pocket 3 👍🏼 However, for our future vlogs we will switch to DJI Action 5 camera because we found it better when on the go and doesn’t blur the background. It really depends what will you be using it for but both of them are just the best!!! :)

[@渦潮1号]

There was a record of this happening in Agoda three years ago, but I was able to stay at a convenient hotel for $20, but now I avoid Kyoto. Even middle and high school students on school trips can't stay in Kyoto because it's too expensive. This year, the number of foreigners who visited Japan by December is said to be a record high of 33 million. Kyoto is definitely overtourism, so restrictions are necessary. Wouldn't foreign tourists like to see a more charming Kyoto?

[@JayandKarolina]

This is absolutely insane. You'll see in our Kyoto video that we've been a bit intimidated by the number of tourists and being one of them people made us feel a bit uncomfortable too... However, we see why people love visiting Japan so the measures from the Japanese government maybe should be crucial to stop the overtourism 🙏🏼 Apart from the crowds, we loved Kyoto so hope you'll enjoy watching our next long episode from there! We're planning to upload it very soon!!!

[@アレパパ-e5j]

立派です。日本の分かりにくいシステムも、忍耐強く理解し、間違えても冷静に行動するあなたたちを尊敬します🎉

[@JayandKarolina]

Thank you so much!!! We really tried our best to showcase our experience of taking the Shinkansen for the very first time in the best possible way 😍 So it will be easier for the people in the future 🙏🏼

[@Angel-xq9yz]

i hope to go Kyoto and nara 1 day

[@flibblesan]

The hostel didn't look too bad really, although booking through airbnb you probably ended up paying a hefty premium. Just wondering, will you be manking any more travel guides in the future or even considering a website/blog with information on all your trips along with links to hotels, restuarants etc as I find that kind of thing very interesting and useful.

[@JayandKarolina]

Our accommodation was quite good - it was just pricey because of the fact that it was busy season for Japan (Oct/Nov) + we also came during the weekend wich was the mistake haha :) We're really happy with making the travel vlogs and it really does consume a lot of time to plan and put everything together but maybe we'll also create our own website with country itineraries, travel tips and recommendations at some point!

[@dr.yellow519]

Thank you for introducing us to Japanese bullet trains and culture.🤗💞🇬🇧🇯🇵💞🤗

[@aeroplanehero]

Just so you know for next time, the luggage space at the back of the seats is only reserved for the last row of seats so if you'd like to use that space you'll have to reserve those specific seats beforehand. Same applies for luggage compartment spaces which also needs to be reserved. If you have not made a reservation you will simply have to use the overhead space which can also accommodate pretty large suitcases. Don't fault you for making the same mistakes that tourists commonly make, but they have also been careful in placing plenty of signs around such as on the floor of the luggage area where you originally placed them but now you know!

[@JayandKarolina]

Very informative!!! Many thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 We just felt a bit bad especially because we were filming but at the end of the day, we didn't know how to do better and because of our mistake, more people can learn from this situation :)

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

I’d prefer to travel on Business Class (Green Car) on the Japanese bullet trains, as I’ve heard from other videos that in Japan, Business Class is higher than First Class - at my age, I value my creature comforts and I can only guess that in Business Class, you would have had a Business Class Lounge to wait for your train with an escort to your train as soon as boarding starts - either way, these trains are way better than here in the U.K. where I’ve lived 23 years, where even trains in Eastern Europe and in India and Pakistan are way better than the U.K.

[@JayandKarolina]

We love taking different trains around the world so we would definitely be willing to try the Business Class in Japan at some point :) Thanks for the idea!

[@stevegonzales527]

7:15 please dont be that person.... this is why a lot of locals are getting annoyed with tourism. causing a scene and blocking peoples paths just to record.

[@JayandKarolina]

I understand your point but we didn’t see her behind us. I thanked her because she was polite and we only took like 5 secs to just show people something that was important. We’re respectful people and we are always aware of people around us. I know where you are coming from but we’re not just recording for the sake of it - we’re promoting tourism in Japan and helping others to travel that’s why we’re very informative. It’s easy to take the view that these foreigners are just being obtrusive and recording but we’re also doing our best to deliver what people want to see when they are taking the Shinkansen. Thank you for the respectful comment!

[@Mwoods2272]

@@JayandKarolina You were standing and filming in front of the ekiben stand where people were lining up, you could have moved to the side. Look at the footage, a man wanted to walk past you but went around another person instead.

[@ponchan-o9i]

​@@JayandKarolina あなた達が日本の観光を紹促進してるとか、日本人には迷惑しかない。外国人は日本に観光なんか来なくていいの。

[@ponchan-o9i]

​@@Mwoods2272日本に敬意を表してくれてありがとうございます。外国人は自分達だけは迷惑をかけていないと勘違いをして、間違えた日本の動画を配信しています。

[@Pablolowlow]

3:30 後ろの人たちがかわいい笑

[@icemoneycooks5299]

How did y’all heat up your bento box? Or did it stay warm a long time?

[@JayandKarolina]

Ours were cold :) But we didn't mind it at all!

[@Audio_rev_BlueCat]

Basically, they are eaten cold. However, some have a heating function.

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

I'm afraid Tokaido Shinkansen finished selling drinks and snacks in trains recently, that's why they started installing Shinkansen coffee vending machines. So, please buy drinks on stations. You took the newest type of train, which has an electric outlet at every seat. Other types have it only at window seats.

[@JayandKarolina]

We were very surprised when we realised that you cannot buy any drinks/snacks on board 🧐 Why this rule has come into force? Do you know? The train was just the best! Super clean, fast, and smooth!!!

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

@ There are several reasons. 1. Drinks in the trains are more expensive than those sold in shops at stations or ordinary vending machines. So, more travellers buy drinks together with Ekiben at stations recently. 2. Shortage of staff & faster speed. As Shinkansen trains are so popular with so many passengers, they leave Tokyo Station almost every 3 to 5 minutes, and are very long with 18 cars, and the speed is getting faster and faster in the past 60 years. So the selling staff need to walk across 18 cars in a shorter time. Due to the decreasing number of new babies born in the past decades, it's difficult to hire so many selling staff. 3. This is my guess. The Central JR is constructing the brand new magnetic floating type Shinkansen between Tokyo and Nagoya, the maximum speed at 500 km/h. To achieve that speed, they need to build relatively straight passage, naturally with many tunnels. There are many tall mountains on the way, so it must be very difficult to dig hard rock mountains. The Central JR had already finished providing news on the over-head display in Shinkansen, and instead they display more advertisements. Many Tohoku Shinkansen trains of JR East have an electric outlet at every seat, but except the newest type of trains that you chose, most Tokaido Shinkansen trains have an outlet only at window seats. I think they need to cut costs as they need a vast amount of money to prepare for the next-generation Shinkansen.

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

@ But on green cars, you still can buy drinks through mobile phones.

[@ゆうじ-y7b]

@ Another reason I think of is that because of the Covid, passengers are now accustomed to speak less and eat or drink less in Shinkansen to avoid infections. So the drink and snack sales may be smaller than before. Business travellers may have also decreased thanks to remote working. More than a decade ago, many business travellers used to enjoy drinking a lot of beer and eating snacks while enjoying chatting in Shinkansen after work.

[@yacosaito6411]

いゃー、飛鳥さん！美人すぎでしょう！

[@andrewkedian7244]

hi guys love all the videos you do have a lovely time😄😄😄😄😄

[@JayandKarolina]

Thank you Andrew :)

[@sepsoentertainment8231]

Cobalah berkunjung ke Indonesia menikmati sensasi naik kereta cepat pertama diasia tenggara yaitu kereta cepat jakarta bandung dengan kecepatan 350km/jam.. 😄

[@ssh805]

東海道新幹線は今はもう中でコーヒー買えないし、飲み物売ってないからこの人たちは水分補給大丈夫だったんだろうか心配になりながら見てました。東京↔新大阪の間の新幹線に乗る人は気をつけてね。（人生で100回以上新幹線乗ってる日本人より）

[@JayandKarolina]

We were quite surprised that they were not selling the drinks/snacks on board 👀 What is the reason for it?

[@jr0jiu]

東京駅は混雑すると、移動に時間がかかります。お弁当は美味しかったですか？

[@JayandKarolina]

It certainly does! Yes lunch was indeed delicious :)

[@JayandKarolina]

Yes, you’ve definitely touched the crucial point! The journey itself was 2h 15 mins but we went to Tokyo station 2 hours ahead too 🤪 We absolutely loved our Bento Boxes!!! Super fresh and easy to carry on board with you 🙏🏼

[@drumetii.2024]

Greetings from Bucharest 🎅❄🎄🎁☃

[@JayandKarolina]

It must be so beautiful and festive right now over there!!! Happy holidays 😍🎄🪩✨

[@moodyshah007]

Karolina's facial expressions are priceless!

[@JayandKarolina]

I’m glad you like it hahaha 😄 [Karolina]

[@長浜暮らし]

14:39 This mountain is called Mt. Ibuki. It's my hometown. Thank you for filming it😊😊

[@MattJP2024]

QRコードで新幹線のチケット🎫を購入する日本人は、殆どいないんじゃないかな🤔💭

[@JayandKarolina]

How Japanese people buy it then? :)

[@MattJP2024]

@ Japanese people usually buy Shinkansen tickets through the JR website or using a transportation IC card such as Suica.

[@Mwoods2272]

When you film, try to move to the side and not film in the middle of the chaos to not get in peoples way.

[@JayandKarolina]

It’s not always easy when you’re on the go but I’ll try to do that 👌

[@bankok-21]

デッキはOK! 自動ドアをむやみに興味本位に出入りするとその座席はたまらん！ いつも新幹線を利用しとるから教えてあげてるのですよ(^o^)

[@aproy5256]

いらんお節介やろ。何で教えてあげるって上から目線なのかね？

[@tkn6750]

Looking back, Tokyo's congestion is really abnormal. To be honest, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka are more comfortable and easier to live in than Tokyo.

[@bigqandlil]

In Japan, for Japanese, we can read signs written in Japanese so it's not stressful. The crowds? That's Japan.

[@JayandKarolina]

Haha, that's so interesting that you're just used to it and it's not as difficult to navigate for you :)

[@bigqandlil]

@JayandKarolina Have ur good time in Japan. Thats I hope.

[@jamesdavis-dy7ny]

wanted to take moment and wish my favorite KZbinrs Jay & Karolina Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

[@JayandKarolina]

That's so sweet! Thank you James! Same to you 😍🎄

[@georgepepper5993]

I found the Taxi,s in Japan inexpensive and fast.

[@chiang_paul]

謝謝你們的分享與介紹❤太棒了👏👏❤❤❤

[@Yoshi-c2j]

Unfortunately, the fastest Shinkansen in Japan is the Tohoku Shinkansen operated by JR East!

[@stevegonzales527]

those seats are cozy. 4/4 times ive been on it ive fallen asleep and waken up at least 1 stop before my stop

[@こめつぶ-c9t]

日本を楽しんでください😊

[@neilca2987]

You Japanese have such a beautiful looking written language. Hello from Canada 🍁

[@HawaiiJapan808]

Not the fastest. Shinkansen to Aomori is the fastest.

[@HarveyChenBlog]

Why don't the metros in Japan put all turnstiles together?

[@はやさやまたはわさやさみかや]

会社が違うからと、多くの方面に接続する改札をつくることで移動を円滑に行うことができるから。まあ、このシステムに成れていない外人は少し戸惑ってしまうかもしれないよね。どこからはいるのが正解かわからなくて。基本、看板の矢印に沿って歩けばいいのだけど・・・

[@Kushal-v8b]

Wow amazing bullet train ❤😊 love your video's 🙏 stay blessed always together

[@JayandKarolina]

It was the best fast-speed bullet train we’ve ever taken 😍 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aldridge9886]

​@@JayandKarolinabetter than China

[@therealyannisl]

Um actually the fastest Shinkansen is the Hayabusa on the Tohoku Shinkansen with a speed of 320 km/h

[@jasoncoleman6820]

Unfortunately Japanese are becoming increasingly agitated with all the filming being done by foreigners, especially inside the Shinkansen. It’s deemed very disrespectful.

[@JayandKarolina]

We always try to be careful with filming and would never try to include people’s faces in our vlog but it’s inevitable that some of the people most likely would appear on our video. There’s a lot of people taking pictures all the time so we feel like in today’s world filming is something that’s not really anything unusual 🤗

[@はやさやまたはわさやさみかや]

まあ、撮影することは問題じゃないけど映像に他人が入ってしまうのは避けた方がいいかもね。特に日本を旅行するうえでのアドバイスとしては、周りがやってないことはしない方が良い。なるべく溶け込むこと。周りが静かなら、黙るとかね。

[@midnightrambler6227]

@@JayandKarolina You should digitally blur or hide faces.　In Japan, there are copyright laws protecting individual images and likeness. While it's not a criminal offense, there is a possibility of getting you in trouble, like forced to take down your video or a lawsuit. Anyone can video or take pictures, as you indicated, but as soon as you upload it for public access, you run the risk of receiving a complaint.

[@ラーメン-k4d]

日本の新幹線は世界一だ！

[@riar1000]

Even Japanese people are confused by the do not compleated announce to tourist of the large baggage space reservations on the Shinkansen, the difficulty of how to make the large baggage space reservations, and the difficulty of purchasing tickets online. Don't worry, Japanese people are also very frustrated that JR's digital platform is worst .

[@JayandKarolina]

Hopefully this issue will be sorted soon because it’s really misleading 🙏🏼

[@ThongvanNonsithanh]

Thank you friends for the beautiful video. Very interesting.

[@podyoo4429]

新幹線車内の荷物スペースも今後増やしたほうがいいのかもね。最初じゃなかなか予約必須ってわかんないよね＾＾：

[@JayandKarolina]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@podyoo4429]

@@JayandKarolina I hope you guys enjoy my country more and more😆😆😆

[@punospoo6]

To be totally honest, booking Shinkansen can be quite confusing and frustrating for me as a Japanese too😂

[@JayandKarolina]

😂😂😂

[@waterclear6529]

日本の旅行には大きな荷物はいらない。日本で何でも買うことが可能です。身軽なのが一番大事です。

[@JayandKarolina]

It’s a good tip but we’re full-time travel content creators so we cannot really travel light 🤭🤭

[@2681ta]

チャンネル登録しました！😊❤

[@himagine2604]

京都の宿泊施設は何という名前でしょうか？日本人ですが、行ってみたいです！

[@JayandKarolina]

It’s called 平旅籠ひばり Hibari Hostel :)

[@Kushal-v8b]

Love your video's ❤❤❤

[@CJWJR]

As an American, I fail to comprehend the concept/purpose of scanning your ticket to LEAVE the station. What if you lose your ticket or throw it away, or if your phone battery dies before you get to your final destination, and you don't have your charger with you? Besides, the sole purpose of your ticket is to prove to the conductor and other passengers that you've paid for your seat.

[@JayandKarolina]

Yeah haha we totally agree - it's a bit tricky to always remember about collecting your tickets (especially when you're travelling and there's lots of things to remember of). Nobody really checked our ticket on board so maybe it's a double way of checking that you bought the seat on the train but it's not super well-planned...

[@vijgai3]

It's nothing new. It's the same in many other countries too. You can't throw away your ticket as ticket checks on board can happen multiple times depending on how far you are going. Hence all locals use the physical or digital card. And the coach has charging points for your phone.

[@colinjames2469]

typical foreigners he didn’t even check what the rules were with large luggage before boarding the train. We don’t need any more Shinkansen train videos thanks. And if I do I’d prefer to have Japanese show me around the train than you

[@JayandKarolina]

For your information I did somewhat know the rules for large luggage but the official website was not making this clear at all. Hence why Klook have gone out of there way to make it very obvious as many foreigners have issues with this. This comment is very xenophobic which is sad to see.

[@vintagevic4593]

To the original poster, why are you even watching this if you didn’t want to watch any more foreigners on a shinkansen ? I actually did want to watch it because I recently did this exact trip myself, it’s interesting to watch somebody else’s experience. There are many reasons why people might watch such a video. It’s so rude to make such a stupid comment.

[@Greenforrest7342]

東北新幹線しか乗ったことのない日本人だけど、やっぱり北陸、西日本、九州、北海道の新幹線は、それぞれ乗り心地とか、車内の装備とか走行中の平均速度は少しだけ違うのかな。

[@JayandKarolina]

Yes we’ve heard that each Shinkansen you take has slightly different features :) It would be actually nice to compare some of them in the future!

[@Greenforrest7342]

@@JayandKarolina Thank you replied! I wish I can go to oversea by shinkansen... because I fear Airplane...

[@VeereshchinttuNayak]

I'm From India❤❤

[@きゃん-v9i]

There are a lot of nasty keyboard warriors in Japan. As a fellow Japanese, I find it embarrassing that they write such mean comments. I'm really sorry. your video is very nice. Thank you for sharing. From Japan with love ❤️

[@香満]

些細な事にまでマナーだのルールだの。 こうやって訪日観光客のブログを見つけては、具に粗探ししては小姑のように難癖つけるのが日本人の義務だと勘違いしているようだ。 そういう連中に限って本来の日本国民の義務である勤労と納税を果たしていそうもない。

[@JayandKarolina]

Oh, that's so kind of you! Sometimes we do worry that we do something wrong but then we realise that we shouldn't taken the vague negative comments super personally since we're doing our best to show the beauty of Japan + give tips how to travel in the most convenient way :) Thank you so much for watching! We hope you'll enjoy our next videos too!!!

[@Buonarotti10]

@@香満 What are you saying?

[@チョコパック]

​@@香満名前からして中国人ですか？大抵こういう事を言うのはルーツが中国や朝鮮にある、中国系や朝鮮系日本人か在日が多い印象。ルールやマナーを大事にし守るのが日本です。そうすることで、日本が日本らしく快適に過ごせるわけです。日本がルールやマナーを守らない外国人だらけになった、今の良い日本はどんどん失われていきます。

[@AndrewBush-d2j]

Great video the price of that accommodation was very expensive looking forward to the next video

[@JayandKarolina]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was kind of crazy and fun in the same time recording this episode but we find the stressful videos for us the most enjoyable for you to watch 😂👍🏼 Kyoto is a very touristy place that’s why the price of the accommodation will be on the pricier side… But we also stayed over the weekend which wasn’t the smartest! Next video will be pretty cool because it will show all the things which made us fall in love with Japan 😍🇯🇵

[@TobyHero]

I feel sorry as a Japanese for several aggressive comments. I know this is a first time to come to Japan for you guys and some rules are hard to understand. I just hope you are enjoying in Japan and come back here again🤝 Pls don’t hate Japan😢

[@JayandKarolina]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏼 We always try to be respectful and first thing we do is trying to understand the culture and local customs, so we never intend to do anything that doesn't align with local rules intentionally. However, when filming on the go sometimes you can just do things that are not seen as 'good' for some. Anyways, we really loved Japan and we'll be back soon for sure to explore more of its local side!

[@CLOCK110000]

JRに限らず、日本の交通関連会社のウェブサイトがユーザビリティに関してかなり低レベルであることには同感です。スケジュールチェックでも、席の予約でも、本当にわかりにくいし、使いにくい。

[@JayandKarolina]

From the comments we could have seen that people were saying that there’s different companies owning different railways in Japan and they’re having some sort of an argument 😂 So hopefully they’ll manage to come to some sort of conclusion and make a train system that works best for its people 🙏🏼

[@CLOCK110000]

@@JayandKarolina It's a long shot😭. Japanese organizations just can't seem to create user-friendly IT systems. I used to think the Japan Tourism Agency should take responsibility for building a system that integrates the schedules and bookings for JR companies, private railways, airlines, and bus companies nationwide, but I suppose we should expect vendors like Klook to handle it instead.

[@MrNeondive]

how abt letting karolina be the main speaker for 1-2 episodes?

[@danielcrane3648]

cause hes a control freak

[@JayandKarolina]

I'm not really sure what this comment is about :) It's way more complicated to vlog in public than you think. I think our relationship dynamic is pretty much visible in the video - I like to plan and figure out things before filming but Jay is a really good speaker so he takes over when we're on the go. So I just wanted to clarify that in order to make good content, we need to know our roles and what we're best at too :) [Karolina]

[@chalayan]

@@danielcrane3648 that is not a nice thing to say. Before they changed the youtube current name, it was Jay who started the channel before Karolina came into the picture. However, none of us have issue with that and also, Jay did mention before Karolina sometimes can be a bit camera shy.

[@中村眞一-u7l]

初めての新幹線乗車ご苦労様でした。海外旅行で言葉も、習慣も違う日本で、さぞ疲れたでしょう。 男の方の一生懸命な、そして緊張したレポートがとても身に迫って来ました。海外での乗り物の選択 切符の買い方、使い方、戸惑う事ばかりですよね❗️次回東京に帰る時はもっと旅を楽しんでる事でしょう 日本を楽しんでください❣️

[@JayandKarolina]

We always like to be informative because we know that lots of people can benefit from watching our videos and make their experiences less stressful in the same time 😍 Glad you enjoyed watching this episode! Thank you for your kind words!

[@tohokuhonsen]

It is dangerous to put suitcases on escalators, so please use the elevator whenever possible.

[@aproy5256]

Japan is covered with JR lines railway, but it is operated by separated company. For example, Tokaido Shinkansen is JR central(東海) Tohoku, Hokuriku Shinkansen and great Tokyo area are every JR east( 東日本) Sanyo Shinkansen and Kansai( Osaka,Kyoto, Nara) are JR west (西日本)lines. It is known for local that JR central and JR east is not good relation That’s why Shinkansen entrance gate is separated. 😅

[@JayandKarolina]

It all makes sense now! But it was super confusing for us since we did it for the first time haha. Thank you so much for advising us 🙏🏼

[@knightofzodiac]

The rules for oversized luggage storage behind the seats on the Shinkansen are really confusing. The English-language sign that says you are not allowed to leave luggage is hard to see, and if you do leave luggage, the sign is hidden. So I think JR should change it. This makes it difficult for people other than those who are accustomed to using the Shinkansen to understand. On the other hand, it is true that many Japanese are disgusted by the many foreigners who think they can do anything they want because they have respect and acknowledgement. Many such people do not face the fact that the standards of respect and gratitude differ from culture to culture. They insist only on the logic of themselves and those who appreciate the information, and do not care about the discomfort of those who are unwillingly caught up in it, and in fact sometimes deny the feelings of such people. Incidentally, in a narrow aisle space such as the Shinkansen, if you block the aisle for even one second for any reason other than an unavoidable cause or a sudden accident that could happen to anyone, your action is considered a nuisance in Japanese values. And a “Arigatou” to a stranger may be considered rude because it implies that you are in a higher position than the stranger. The proper words to say are “Arigatougozaimasu” or “Sumimasen".In this case, it is “Sumimasen". Well, most Japanese would think it's inevitable because they are foreigners about it. Japanese is a language in which the words you should use change depending on your relationship with the other person, but unfortunately, that is not included in most guidebooks.

[@0ptriX]

Rather than hauling your suitcases around with you, next time consider using Japan's incredibly convenient takuhaibin luggage forwarding services. When I was there a couple of months ago, the morning before travelling to the next accommodation I would hand over my suitcase to the staff, provide the address, they'd weigh it (≤25kg only, I learnt the hard way), I'd pay the fee (very reasonable), and sure enough I'd see it again at the next place. And of course that's if you even care about the suitcase being available immediately when you arrive; I kept all my essentials on my person. When travelling between Tokyo/Osaka and Aomori I gave it 2 days just to be safe, but I think my luggage still arrived in a single day which is incredible. It's available at any hotel, but if staying at a place without a reception I believe you can arrange for the company to pick it up, or you could do it at any major railway station or konbini.

[@JayandKarolina]

This is such an amazing option! There’s was a women on the train who told us about this possibility and next time we would use it 100%!!! What’s the name of the service? Or how to book it online? Thank you sooo so much!!!

[@0ptriX]

​@@JayandKarolina The takuhaibin service everyone seemed to be using was Yamato Transport's takkyubin (aka TA-Q-BIN) but I'm sure there are others. I'm afraid I've never used their website as I always had the reception staff take care of it, but if you do a quick Google search for them their English site comes up. :)

[@0ptriX]

@@JayandKarolina Just noticed my comments keep getting deleted by KZbin :( I'll try again... The one that everyone seemed to be using was Yamato Transport but I'm sure there are others - and sorry I've never used their site as I just got the accommodation staff to do it for me each time!

[@erikh6413]

Just ask in your hotel they have special forms for it and will help you

[@series25a]

What's the name of the accomodation you guys stayed at? The place looks nice.

[@JayandKarolina]

It's called 平旅籠ひばり Hibari Hostel :)

[@homme_japan]

Hi gentle couple👫. 日本へようこそ☺️ LIFE is adventure！また日本にあ遊びに来て下さい。from🇯🇵

[@grechan]

Note that this is the fastest Shinkansen on the Tokaido-Sanyo line running between Tokyo and Hakata. The Hayabusa, running north from Tokyo to Aomori, is faster in terms of top speed by 20kph.

[@grechan]

But, as Murakami Haruki put it in “Dance, Dance, Dance”, the faster the speed, the more headway into boredom.