Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen ♢Ticket, Baggage, What to know about Shinkansen

Shinkansen has extensive network from Tokyo to all over Japan, and the most busy route is Tokaido Shinkansen that connects major cities such as Kyoto and Osaka. This video explains what it's like to travel on Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto, and show you what to know upon booking and getting on.
2024 Updated Shinkansen Ticket Guide: • The Best Way to Purcha...
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♢Online Reservation♢
More about Tokaido Shinkansen's online reservation Smart EX: • "Smart Ex" Get the Che...
1. Smart EX (Online Reservation of Tokaido Shinkansen): smart-ex.jp/en/index.php
* The discount fare comes up at the reservation screen in case it's available.
* Seat map is only available after 1 month prior to the travel date.
* Some foreign credit card might not be used for registration.
2. JR West Reservation (to book Tokaido Shinkansen): e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/ib...
3 Japan Bullet Train : japantravel.navitime.com/en/b...
4. KLOOK Shinkansen Booking : www.klook.com/rails-32/1012-j...
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➡︎ JR group Official Site: japanrailpass-reservation.net
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◾️ About Platt Kodama ◾️
The English site of Platt Kodama is not available anymore (update: Feb. 2023)
Platt Kodama is now available as a part of EX site. It shows up after you log in. (update: Feb. 2024)
* This is a vlog of my personal trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. Please make sure to check the latest information about Shinkansen from the official site.
*Some of the links are affiliate links that I get small comission when you purchase through the link. I use the fund to make more videos like this.
Thank you for watching!
Chapters:
0:00 Opening
1:03 Snapshot of Tokaido Shinkansen
4:15 Bringing Oversized Baggage on Shinkansen
5:55 Smart EX - Online Reservation of Seats
7:25 Ekiben - bento time!
8:48 How to see Shinkansen ticket
10:04 Getting on my Shinkansen Nozomi Regular Seat
13:06 Kyoto to Tokyo by Platt Kodama Ticket

[@alyshaczaja2831]

You've calmed some of my anxiety about finding my way around the train station and using the Shinkansen during my first solo trip to Japan that I'll be taking this April! Thank you!!

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad I could be of your help. That's exciting you are coming here for solo trip soon. I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)

[@unebonnevie]

Japan has the BEST public transportation! And is very clean. No worries. You can't get lost!

[@maritesmacasadia118]

Exactly. I’ve travel a lot but this trip to Japan for the first time has me stressed. So much to plan . But so excited at the same time. This video is great .

[@jjktng]

Same

[@patrickliying2616]

Me too I will use the Shinkansen to Kyoto in April 😊

[@Travel-by-Train]

Japanese train are so fast. We Love ❤ it. 🍒🍒🍒

[@edwinlee4904]

Please do more of these types of detail vlogs. After searching for so many "how to Tokyo to Kyoto", your video is 100% of what I needed to know. Good Job Kenchan. I saved your video to Favourite for my reference! Arigato!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad this video could answer your questions. Have a great trip in Japan. :)

[@yarg8906]

thank u SO much for making this video! navigating the train station and using the shinkansen has been a huge part of my anxiety for my first trip to japan, especially since there are no trains or subways where i'm from so i already don't have experience in stations. i feel so much better now. 100% saving this video for later

[@dudeistpreist5721]

I'm posting this comment so more people can see this video. A few apps have somewhat helped ease my worry but this is a video actually showing the process of using the machine and how the system works. Thank you very much.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your support. I wish you the best trip in Japan with Shinkansen. :)

[@vmd0734]

I used this video for my Shinkansen, and it was PERFECT. Followed it to the T, and had the video playing with me on my phone whilst inside the train station. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I’m very glad to hear the video was helpful and feel honored the video could guide you in the station. I hope you are enjoying your trip. :)

[@th3bmc]

Dude, out of all the videos I've watched, nobody else has mentioned platt kodama and they push the JR pass this blows JR pass out the water for someone who is well organised. Thank you, you probably just saved me and the Mrs £80 🎉

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I wrote in description but somehow they deleted English purchase page for Platt Kodama after this video, so now you might need to go to the counter of JR Central Tours before the departure date. It doesn't come with beer, but you can also save with online reservation for both regular car and green car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJvMeoqOj7Ola7M Hope you have a great trip.

[@th3bmc]

@@tokyokenchan Thank you 👍

[@MisterMahseer]

This is without a doubt the most informative video on how to take a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto. Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your kind comment. :)

[@chiragganguly]

Detailed video - makes sense to take green car on kodama than the other two.

[@unknownpatata]

Thank you. This has been extremely helpful. You help to clear up questions that one might have and were not addressed anywhere else online.Thank you again!

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This video is what I was looking for. Thank you so much! : )

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Very informative, Thank You!

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This is one of the best explanations I have seen online of Shinkansen travel.

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[@Glorya294]

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Your videos are so soothing and puts my Japan trip planning at ease. Thank you for all the details!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your kind comment about my video! I hope you have a great trip in Japan. :)

[@bdwedgeofanimotion4106]

I have been on that route, but from Osaka to Kyoto and I loved the train. Beautiful city and I will be back

[@Rafael-is5us]

Your explanation on the ticket description is very helpful. Before arriving to Japan I watched your video on getting from Narita airport to Tokyo. I still made the same mistake the person you mentioned in your video made. I was lost but with the help of one lady in particular I was able to Asakusa station. Keep up the good work!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you, I'm glad if this video was helpful. I'm glad to you could make it to Asakusa with the help of the lady, but sorry my video didn't work! The route is complicating especially the Access Express. 😅

[@Endy_Oh]

This is extremely detailed and you explained things very clearly thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your comment! :)

[@cadencesim5188]

Thank you so much for this video 😁🙏

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@alexeverson2015]

Thank you so much for making these videos Kenchan! I am going to japan for the first time in 2 weeks and am watching all of your videos to see what is best to do!

[@tokyokenchan]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching that many videos. That's exciting you are visiting Japan for the first time soon. I'm glad if you find them helpful. :)

[@petejams7340]

Meticulous detail! You've made planning my trip with wife and two kids so much easier and reduced my stress. Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video. I wish you and your family the best trip in Japan. :)

[@mairim6099]

Thank you so much for this video! Being able to book tickets on the website you provided has alleviated my worries on securing oversized baggage seats.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello Mairi san, I'm so glad to hear that you could book your ticket. Have a great trip in Japan. :)

[@GioARamos]

Oooooooh, shinkansen and ekiben, perfect pair when travelling using the trains. Such an informative and a fun video once more. Congratulations and keep up the good work, Kengo-san! :-)

[@tokyokenchan]

Gio san, Thank you always for the fun comment! Yes, opening Ekiben on Shinkansen is so much fun.:) I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ajjcarter72]

Thanks for supplying such detailed information. I'm excited for my trip in Autumn!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Have a great trip to Japan. :)

[@lross1373]

Thank you so much for all your videos! I’m visiting Japan in April for the first time and your videos have been so informative.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I wish you the best trip in Japan!

[@Algorithm75]

Thank you for your videos, this particular one is great! I'm travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto for the first leg of my tour of Japan next April, and I found this video very informative and concise. 🚅

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello, thank you for watching the video! I'm glad you found the video informative. I wish you the best trip to Japan next April. 👍

[@chriscctan]

planning to visit Japan coming May 2024 and i have found this video to be super useful, Thank you for this awesome video!

[@keita2282]

Thank you for this video! I'm trying to plan how I'll travel next month from Akita to Hakata. I'm traveling by Shinkansen for my first time from Tokyo but I had a couple of worries, especially considering I don't have any backup plans to stay in Tokyo during my trip. This cleared up pretty much all of my worries about things I should be aware of, and gave me some comfort and confidence I'll make it without any problems!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad if you found the video helpful. The luggage rule applies to only between Tokyo to Kyushu. Akita to Hakata by Shinkansen sound very exciting! Akita Shinkansen in deep snow is one of the ride in my bucket list. :)

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@yinyuelover9530]

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[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. 🙏

[@bmulawka]

Kengo, thank you for such thoughtful and detailed information. Your channel has been so helpful with my trip planning. Please keep the videos coming - I can’t wait to visit!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your kind message. I'm glad you found my videos helpful for your trip! I wish you have a great trip in Japan. :)

[@pazzle]

Excellent video, thank you for all the detail!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching!

[@jamescc2010]

Excellent detail video and very helpful. We all need details to plan out trip and reduce anxiety for sure. Love it!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your message. You can use credit card in the most of the places but cash is a must have to purchase / topup IC cards, dinning out in some local shops. I hope you don't worry too much and enjoy planning. :)

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@leilanilamour5173]

Your video is so helpful! I’ve been to Japan before, but have not used the Shinkansen. I’m looking forward to using it to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto. Thank you so much ☺️🌸

[@tokyokenchan]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you enjoy the Shinkansen trip to Kyoto. Thank you for letting me know. :)

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[@tomzhang7434]

thank you I will have a trip from tokyo to kyoto in May . expect have a fun on shinkansen.

[@emmacashman2867]

This is a good video, I need to travel back from Kyoto to Toyko on my own so this is a great help

[@kucinglucu5669]

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[@lz738]

Such good information! Thank you!

[@tokyokenchan]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@AzeharaCh]

Thank you for the video. Very easy yet very detailed explanation.

[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tensaichigo2]

I've been binging your videos recently in preparation for my trip in November. You make them so easy to understand and follow. Informative and simple. Thanks so much. 😁👍🏾

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching many videos! I'm glad you liked them. I wish you the best November trip in Japan. 🍁😄

[@rosefraser3917]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@randallhiga5510]

I am very appreciative with your videos. Your video are very informative and video quality is fantastic. We’ll be visiting Tokyo and Kyoto January 2nd to the 8th. 2023. It’s been three years since we last visited. We are so excited to be going back. Thanks again for your videos.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello, thank you for your feedback and kind message. That’s exciting that you are traveling to Tokyo and Kyoto soon! Oh that’s today! I wish you the best trip in Japan :)

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching!

[@unebonnevie]

THANK YOU so much for ALL the videos! I didn't know about luggage size for the bullet train! That is SO helpful in your video!

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes, both are on the same Tokaido Shinkansen line and Nozomi and Hikari are operation name. Thank you for watching. :)

[@unebonnevie]

@@tokyokenchan Oh, I didn't know. I have always taken the ones shown as Hikari and Kadoma trains. Thank you for correction! I think it's Mizuho that does not take the JR pass.

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@Karess8701]

Thank you so much, as a first time traveler to Japan, your video was informational and I’ve downloaded the app to get tickets!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video informative. I hope you have a great first time visit to Japan! :)

[@irenefornelius758]

Thank you for all your information. It’s very helpful. I’ll be visiting my son who lives in Japan during golden week. I can’t wait. I appreciate your videos. Thank- you 😊

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello. Thank you again. The train tickets will be on sale a month before the departure date, so I recommend you to get tickets that day in case you make any trip during GW. :)

[@user-gf3er2lq3n]

Thank you for the video. My families will be traveling to Tokyo this summer for the first time. Still trying to figure out on transportation. Your video is super helpful, thanks 🙏

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[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. :)

[@zoesenpaiuwu2681]

travelling to japan in august with my 6 year old son and i am sooooo scared of the trains and getting lost :( been binging your videos to make myself feel a bit better. thank you!!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad my videos made you feel better! There are lots of signs in English so if you have some time allowance, you will find out somehow and things go well. :) I wish you and your son the best trip in Japan!

[@mutley0007]

Excellent video! We will be travelling from Tokyo to Osaka in early January 2023. This video has helped us understand what to do. Arigato gozaimasu!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! That’s great you are traveling to Osaka by Shinkansen soon. I’m glad you found the video helpful. :)

[@NickandAnna]

Thank you so much, this has been super helpful.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Have a great trip on Shinkansen. :)

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Really excellent video, thank you. The online booking option will great for our next trip :)

[@tokyokenchan]

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@makishou]

I enjoy learning from your video. Keep it up

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching and your message. :)

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[@tokyokenchan]

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[@sharonpayet3087]

Very informative and detailed, right down to which side of the train to sit on for specific views. Thank you!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great ride on Shinkansen. :)

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Just discovered your channel.. checked out the visit Japan new advisory!!

[@donalddeth]

I should've watched this before going back in April of last year. It was so confusing since it was my first time using the Shinkansen to Osaka from Tokyo. This video is so helpful. This will definitely help for my next trip to Japan.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. It is confusing. I hope you have a smooth Shinkansen ride in your next trip. :)

[@leongsam1075]

Very useful information. 👍

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you!

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Thank u for this detailed guide, made me less anxious when visiting Japan.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad if the video could make your trip easier even a little bit. :)

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That was a great video! Arigatouneee

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching ~ :)

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Going on a family trip to Japan for the 1st time this summer. Great information! Thank you 🙏

[@tokyokenchan]

I hope you and your family have a great trip in Japan. Thank you for watching:)

[@ginangan8892]

Very helpful thanks

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad the video was helpful for you. :)

[@tatianaroche1591]

Awesome video! Now I'm goingto see if you have one from Kyoto back to Tokyo!

[@tokyokenchan]

I don't! 😄💦

[@tatianaroche1591]

@@tokyokenchan lol. All good! Wish me luck 🙏 😅

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Thanks for helping a Brazilian :)

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Arigatou Gozaimasu for sharing , mata nihon ikitai desu I love Japan 😊❤️👍 tasukarimashita 👍👍

[@PrinceAcePortgasID]

Thank u my friend !

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you too!

[@marishkagrayson]

This was so helpful. I feel like I’m there! Arigato gosaimasu.

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad you fond it helpful. Thank you for watching. :)

[@fredkawashima-in3kq]

This is exactly the information I needed. I have a JR Rail pass and will be flying into Haneda on 2 days. I’ll be traveling from Yokohama to Kyoto then to Osaka then back to Tokyo. Good to know how to stow your luggage and which seats to reserve. Great video!!! Thank you

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)

[@tokyokenchan]

More about Tokaido Shinkansen's online reservation Smart EX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJvMeoqOj7Ola7M (Update) More seats with baggage area from May 24, 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/faPXp52wlLporK8 1) If you purchase JR Pass online from the official site by JR Group, you can get your seat reserved online from 10am JST a month before the date you use. * The online EX site I introduced in the video can not be used in case you use JR pass. 2) You can make reservation with your JR Pass at the JR counter or machines at major stations. Source: japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html#anchor04 * To save your time, it might help to make reservation for all or partial of your itinerary when you validate your pass. You can write down on paper and hand it to the staff. If you haven't installed yet, I recommend "JapanTravel by NAVITIME" app. It might help you to plan the route, as it's all in English and it tells you if the route is applicable for JR Pass. 3) The new rule on luggage on Shinkansen only applies for Tokaido Shikansen and connected routes to Kyushu. It doesn't apply to Shinkansens by JR East including Hokuriku Shikansen as of today. I'm not sure how strict the rule is, but I wanted to share with you so that you don't feel that you got ripped off when they charge you 1000 yen, so it's good to know about it, and getting the seat with luggage space will give you ease of mind. :)

[@henlolneh]

This is AWESOME information!!

[@awulliahusein5454]

Hi Kenchan San, been to japan several time but forgot two things: 1. Is it possible if we purchase JR pass non reserved for 14 days from agency then when u arrive in japan, i would make a reservation seats at JR counter with extra cost? I believe it can be done but not sure lol. 2. If we use non reserved seats, can we book a reserved seats with large baggage at the JR counter? Last time i booked JR green pass and put the luggage at the back of the seats while i was seating in the middle lol but they didnt charge me.

[@tokyokenchan]

Hello Husein san, I apologize I haven't answered sooner. If you purchase 14 days pass from agency, you can make reservation without any additional cost at the counter. The pass is choice of regular car or green car, and there aren't any pass for specifically "non-reserved seat". Yes, you used to be able to keep your luggage in the back as there were no rules before, but now that space is only for reservation. You can make reservation at the counter. I hope it helps.

[@awulliahusein5454]

Thank u 👍

[@ruthviadriana5678]

Thank you ^^

[@tokyokenchan]

You're welcome 😊. Thank you for watching.

[@irenefornelius758]

Thanks!

[@tokyokenchan]

Irene san, Thank you so much for your kind message and support! I can’t appreciate enough. I hope you have a great time with your family in Japan. :)

[@user-jh3dy2me2t]

thanks you so mush ! your informative video so helpful ,i will goto japan in the next mouth.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching! Have a great trip to Japan. :)

[@DCSWCCkingpin1]

Excellent information! 素晴らしい！　どうもありがとう

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching:)

[@grianvince4386]

Thank you, im going to Osaka this week from Tokyo

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for taking your time to watch. I wish you the best trip to Osaka. :)

[@livingwithpurpose7304]

Thank you, Tokyo Kenchan-san for this very informative video. You provided a thorough overview that is very helpful. Arigatou gozaimasu.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad the video was informative for your trip. :)

[@livingwithpurpose7304]

You put a lot of work into making this video. Thank you for making our upcoming visit smoother and welcoming @@tokyokenchan 😃

[@tokyokenchan]

@@livingwithpurpose7304 Thank you for your kind message. I hope you have a great tirp in Japan! :)

[@amirboutaleb4460]

I am going on a solo trip to Japan in November and want to do a day trip to Kyoto and Osaka once from Tokyo. this video was super helpful brother thx so much.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great day trip to Kyoto, Osaka. :)

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Oh I love that you say direction one the seats.. I I know D and E going to Kyoto I can see Mt Fuji!!!

[@tokyokenchan]

Yes you can! Thank you for watching. :)

[@hengsooyeow9449]

Great video👍

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you!

[@jackstraw0223]

I am in the early stages of planning a trip to Japan next year and I found your video very informative. Like someone else said, platt kodama seems the way to go and I have not heard it mentioned on any other travel video. The JR pass is overpriced for the travel we plan. Thank you for pointing out options. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for watching. Yes, the Platt Kodama's English site has disappered once after I made this video, but it came back as part of EX service. I recommend you to check if you can log into EX site as many travelers have difficulty making the account. I hope you come up with a great Japan trip plan. :)

[@ericschmidt1987]

I got confused with how to book the bullet train I just went to the station and used spoke to the staff. Super helpful she spoke a little English and I just pointed at stuff on google maps and google translate. I love japan and will visit again. She book same day back and forth ticket very expensive I know but I want to go on a day trip.

[@tokyokenchan]

I'm glad to hear you encounter the great staff that helped you. Thank you for watching and sharing. :)

[@LarchLine]

Hi! I got to see you because of TOO MUCH LUGGAGE. Thanks for your video! Your voice is super soothing 😌

[@tokyokenchan]

Thank you for your kind message! It was amazing to see the KZbinr I've seen on Ineternet on the street of Tokyo. They were very friendly and an amazing couple. :)

[@LarchLine]

@@tokyokenchan that's super cool 😎. They are getting better and better. I can see that you're experienced on KZbin. Nice, detailed video and again, your voice is very nice. Good luck with your chanel