TOKYO TRAVEL TIPS: 19 Things to Know Before YOU Go

[@YellowProductions]

✅ Get up to 40% off hotels in Tokyo by signing up here: plannin.com/en/search?googleResult=ChIJXSModoWLGGARILWiCfeu2M0&refId=YellowProductions

[@Finedeserthouses]

I was born and raised in Tokyo. Your research is amazing. A couple of things I do want to add as tips are …. 1. No refills on soft drinks at a restaurant unless you go to family restaurant and add a “drink bar” option. I remember taking my American husband to Ginza and went to this fancy café in summer time. He was so thirsty he took this very fancy skinny glass of iced tea and downed before I could finish my sentence, “there is no refills!”😂 so he had to ask for more water into this teeny tiny water glass. This poor waitress kept on coming back for more water so we ended up, asking her to leave a picture on the table which was about the size of a large glass in the U.S. so we ended up asking to refill the pitcher😂 2. Typically there is no assigned waitress for your table so you can grab any waiter and waitress to ask whatever you need. 3. In many public bathrooms, there is no device to dry your hands after you wash your hands, Japanese are trained to carry a bag of tissue papers and a hand towel ever since we are in a kindergarten. I remember that the teacher will give you warning for not having those items at school. You might want to go to ¥100 stores like Daiso or Cando to buy a hand towel or two. I promise it will come handy. I hope everyone who will visit my hometown, will enjoy his /her stay. ❤❤❤

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tips! Yeah. The no refills thing is rough! And I'm definitely one of those massive water drinkers too

[@ceejae2349]

and carry a bag to carry your own rubbish

[@celi9133]

Thank you very much!! Very helpful advice!

[@christinalooker7912]

Hands down the best video I’ve found on traveling to Tokyo. Thank you so much for this, I have been planning a 2 week trip to Japan for a little while now and I learned so much from this! I especially like that you film on site, super engaging and helpful to see what you’re referring to ❤

[@YellowProductions]

Right on! Thanks Christina!

[@valentinalicheli1928]

@@YellowProductions You Are Amazing!!! I am planning a Trip there and I am Happy I came Across your video.

[@valentinalicheli1928]

@@YellowProductions How Cute; Topher is with You.

[@NostalgiaMan]

I am more than ready to go to Japan. I want to take my kids there and show them the electric city wonderland

[@unka2007]

if you want to show them the electic city , you should go to Seoul or Shanghai

[@Redmi-pq9pn]

helpful for me

[@timesupgr.8471]

I’m retired Air Force. Booked 4 nights at New Sanno Hotel for about $90 per night. Can’t wait. Thanks for all the advice. Getting 5 day East Rail pass.

[@YellowProductions]

Nice!

[@jordanreabold2566]

So happy to have come across this video series! I'm heading to Tokyo late January 2023 and wanted to brush up on some tips for navigating the city better. Very well-thought-out video and helpful to say the least. I'll now be spending the next few days thumbing through the rest of your Tokyo catalog!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Jordan!

[@safatimata]

I'm going in mid January and little bit nervous 😓

[@travisdalziel479]

Sounds great, I'll be going also around that time. Just brought my Suica card and will have it ready before I go.

[@fs6227]

Glad I came across this video too, visiting Japan for the first time late January

[@forresthopkinsa]

How was your trip?

[@celinewildenburg3160]

i'm going to japan in august of 2023, staying there for 3 weeks. I'm so hyped for it!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Celine!

[@mariakata8787]

No tipping! Love Japan!!!! Cost is clear when I go out then ❤ and employers responsible for their employees.

[@HenryJBR]

Agree me too I love Japan and I’m glad they do no tipping

[@jerrycambria3630]

I think I.ve watched 10-12 videos about tokyo but this was absolutely the Best!! Thanks so much for the explanations.

[@YellowProductions]

Wow, thank you!

[@saidazouaouid3138]

Honestly, the content provided by this person deserves support from those who agree with me??

[@be4unoit]

Really helpful thank you! I'm headed to Tokyo & Kyoto in three weeks for my first time. Can't wait.

[@thepeoplesmovies1]

I just got back from the city last weekend, loved every minute, only 7 nights 8 days, hoping to come back next year or the following year. I quickly learned about the trains quickly, learn from the rookie mistakes, I did have fun going off plan, Ill hopefully visit , watch videos like this. I stayed in a budget hotel Hotel Listel Shinjuku 15mins walk from the station, brilliant base

[@wadilaw]

This is one of the most informative, user friendly, and accessible travel videos I've seen. Enormously helpful for someone that feels like information about Tokyo is like drinking water from a fire hydrant. Thank you.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Wadi!

[@southtexasguy1]

Thank You so much for this amazing video for a 1st ever international traveler. I will be flying into Japan in Summer 2024 so yes im excited to be visiting the country as a first time traveler to this country. This video really gave me a heads up....THANK YOU!!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! I hope you have a great trip!

[@KoriePrince]

These videos are amazing man. Honestly, the best and most informative I've come across. I'm planning a month long Japan trip in April. Love that you gave the facts without any extra unnecessary stuff.

[@YellowProductions]

Right on. Thanks Korie!

[@davidli8916]

Hey Korie, I am also planning a 3-4 week Trip to Japan. I wanted to ask you if you are planning to do some sort of roundtrip and if yes how you were going to travel around Japan? The 21 day JR-Pass is a bit pricey and not sufficient for 4 weeks, so i just wanted to know how you were going to handle transportation? Thank you in advance!

[@bewitchedwitch3696]

Fantastic guide for everyone who is going to Japan.Grettings from Polish fan

[@NothingMaster]

Every time I see Tokyo it reminds me of one of my favorite movies: Lost in Translation and it’s famous line “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.” Nice whiskey, btw, and it pares beautifully with an A5 wagyu steak. Tokyo is a truly dizzying metropolis. Great video, Chris.

[@YellowProductions]

I love Lost in Translation!

[@brittanycarmen4525]

I watched your Hawaii videos years back before I went the first time. And now here I am watching the Japan ones! You are amazing thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Welcome back!

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Great info for the first timer and well season traveler to Japan. People here are very excited about Japan opening up to regular tourist. Take care and gave a wonderful weekend.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks James! Yes. Japan opening up is quite exciting!

[@juliehiga3557]

Haitai James Higa..Yeah!! Finally open.Aloha, Julie Higa

[@Jadisons]

Thank you for your concise videos and tips on Japan. I will be adding this to a Japan Travel playlist to go over when I go to Japan in May of 2023. Very helpful!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jade!

[@bubblysodaa]

im also going in may!

[@ArtFreeman]

Thank you for pointing out that Tokyo is like a state with multiple cities.

[@sweetsunshineplaytime]

I asked my son where does he want for his birthday vacation he chose Japan! We are so excited. Japan here we come 🎉

[@YellowProductions]

Sweet!

[@heleng.2317]

Much of Japan now charges for plastic shopping bags, so it might be a good idea to tuck a couple of reusable cloth bags into a pocket or handbag if you are shopping. Also, the restaurant situation has greatly improved smoking-wise as most places are non-smoking now. Izakayas still have smoking as you mentioned. Since the Olympics, there is a lot more English signage in places, even in rural places like where I live.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the additional tips Helen's

[@Adam-gm6of]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all your wonderful tips and help videos for Tokyo. It help me out so much and do appreciate it all. I mainly stayed in Tokyo but took a couple of day trips out to Mount Fuji and Kamakura. Had a wonderful time, enjoyed every minute of it and don't know if and when I will ever be back but just wanted to thank you. Tips I learned for you I passed them on to my family and friends in my IG stories. I really appreciate it. And I will let people know if they go to Japan to watch your videos and what to expect. Thank you once again.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Adam... thank you very much!

[@Adam-gm6of]

@@YellowProductions You are welcome, thank you.

[@awakening80]

Great info. Just leaving Japan but I took notes for the next time. Thank you.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Peter

[@pirateluffy4382]

I'm planning a Trip at the end of April. I'm happy I came across this.

[@christopherm5958]

Smoking ugh, I'm spoiled as my city Vancouver is not smoke friendly. Traveling I find smoking extremely difficult. Chris your vids are fantastic 👌

[@sarahaiken6559]

Thanks for the great and helpful video. Going to Japan in early September so I’ll be saving this video and watching it again!

[@YellowProductions]

Sweet Sarah!

[@MJ-es5vo]

Thanks again Chris for all your VERY helpful videos on Japan. We met briefly a week or two ago at SHIBUYA Crossing. I am from Canada. Too bad the Robot Restaurant is still closed! Again, excellent work, thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Very cool M J! Thanks for saying hi the other day in Shibuya!

[@MJ-es5vo]

Chris, one video "idea" I have for you relates to live MUSIC. Small clubs with working musicians. Local musicians! Any genre. I hit the excellent network of JAZZ clubs throughout Tokyo, Sapporo, Hiroshima, etc. Very vibrant jazz scene in Japan. Better than the USA!! Really. Or various types of music rock, pop etc. Club Alfie in Tokyo is a good start for experimental music.

[@Asdfghjkl1234]

Amigo! Gracias!!! In Tokyo now for 4th day and this video has been amazingly helpful - and very very a accurate. Thank you very much.

[@paulcrawford2572]

Well done, the best informative video I've watched about tokyo

[@psprog]

Heading over for the first time next week - glad you mentioned CityMapper as I love that app (all Londoners use it) and it has Toyko in beta but looks like it will do the job!

[@TheKiwiphotopapi]

The video might have a few years old but the advices are spot on any time , specially now that Japan is reopening, the suica, pasmo or any of the metro cards are so useful if you don’t want to carry 1 pound of coins inside your bag, coins are really easy and fast to stack , if you keep forgetting them and keep paying notes 😂

[@YellowProductions]

I recorded it in Feb 2020. Like a week before Japan shut down and have been waiting for Japan to reopen before posting it. Cheaper is definitely nice!

[@heleng.2317]

@Helena Carlock Came here to say something similar!

[@chicosy1]

Thinking to bring my family to japan this coming dec for Christmas! Thank you for your hard work

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Chico!

[@Lavend33r]

planning on going to japan in early April 2023 and I really appreciate videos like this to make me feel prepared, thank you so so much!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Taylor!

[@btctothemoon7504]

Finally! A channel with substance! Ty!

[@kristina_kruglova]

Such a thorough video, I loved it! Tokyo is definitely in my Top 5 of places to visit 😃

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Kristina! This one took a bit of effort 😉

[@christinateran9209]

80 Degrees is perfect. We live in 100+ degrees with high humidity. This will be a nice break from our summer weather.

[@YellowProductions]

✅ You might enjoy watching more of my Japan series in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL14F9F774CE8798C3 ✔Or just my videos from Tokyo here: kzbin.info/aero/PLOVadUHX1B-K-1yjTfFf6feT96OYEcFR0

[@トリッピー-b6q]

We're looking forward to seeing you guys! from🇯🇵😆

[@ValiantB2]

Thank you for your videos. Will visit Tokyo in November 2023. Regards from the Caribbean 🇵🇷

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome ValiantB!

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

This just hit my nostalgia. I was introduced to your channel from the japan videos. Been hooked ever since!

[@YellowProductions]

Right on No Filter!

[@MidwestMouseketeers]

Yay! Your videos about NYC were so helpful. As we are planning a 2025 trip to Tokyo, Im thrilled to find this guide.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CWAdams2512]

I was born and raised in Osaka/Kagoshima, met my hubby at college n US, now live in California. I have avoided Tokyo all my life, except transit purposes. Now my daughter wants to go Tokyo so I learned a lot from you. Lol thx! True, generally speaking, most Japanese people know English well, but often when they hear English their brain goes to sort of “cannot hear” mode. So, bring a note pad and spell them out, or speak English not just slow but choppy like a word at time so they can spell them out in their heads. That was very helpful when I started hearing/speaking English. My two cents for you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Chika for your two cents on Japanese speaking English. Makes sense

[@kkawato]

Hi Chris...I really appreciate the energy that you expend in producing the live street shots of Japan. I'm sure many people don't notice the subtle harassment and ridicule that I see you endure in filming these segments (just to give us a more entertaining backdrop). Haha...if those rude individuals in the background only knew the extent of your monetary gratification for doing what you love. Anyway, keep up the excellent work...I learn a lot from your KZbin videos.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks kkawto! Yeah.. I think the background is always fun to watch -- the best are when I shoot videos with a 360 camera... to see how people look behind me when they think they are out of the shot

[@Elkott]

Got my trip booked for Feb, can't wait

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy Tokyo Larry!

[@helenvictoria8880]

Hey Chris, thank you so much for a very informative vid…can’t wait to visit! Keep up the great work! Cheers

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Helen!

[@cedrick6605]

Thank you so very much for all of your content. You've prepared me for places I've visited and this one is so informative and rather entertaining. Thank so very much!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Cedrick!

[@raydomenech7646]

We’re going to Japan in July and have watched dozens of videos, this is by far the most informative one. Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Ray!

[@H.so.]

I just did the Starbucks thing today…and I couldn’t find a trash can so I put it in a plastic bag in my backpack but there was some left over Sakura latte in it and it spilled all over my bag. It’s only day 2 of being here! That being said, it’s amazing!!

[@YellowProductions]

Doh! Nearly every convenience store has a trash can

[@deliadragomir07]

The girl posing at the camera at 6:51 😂😂 so cute

[@waayvee]

THANK YOU!! Visiting Tokyo in March next year. Very helpful tips :)

[@grownupgaming]

Whaaaat! you are back in the place that made you famous. one of=)

[@AndresSalazararthub]

I'll be there Oct 15-31! so excited.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Andres!

[@Sharghe_asia_milad]

The best 👌

[@woodworkingaspirations1720]

Will be at Nikko Narita hotel in July. Thank you for the information.

[@irregularmana6216]

Going in 7 months. Can't wait!!

[@cuongle5074]

Thank you give a lot of information. I have been watching you for years.

[@YellowProductions]

Thank You!

[@gamegnome]

I followed your videos and explored Singapore, going to do the same with Tokyo!

[@kc3302]

Excellent video Chris! Well done on your new videos like this which will give prospective tourists plenty of up to date information now that Japan is open again to foreign tourists from 11th October 2022! One comment: "Airport Limousine" not "Friendly Limousine" is the name of the airport transfer bus service. "Friendly" is a descriptor they have added (in recent years I think). The terms "Airport Limousine" and "Limousine Bus" are generic terms used by airport transfer services at almost every airport/city in Japan.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the clarification Ken!

[@GerBearr]

going for a few days, coming from Manila. very excited!! Doing my thorough research now

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy your trip!

[@Chagache]

Thank you for this information. I'm planning going to Japan in March or April, I'm from Central America so spring sounds better in regards of temperature, but I don't know if going in April or March

[@zanegamingtv2252]

Very informative, thank you. I'm heading to Tokyo Sep'23.Cheer.

[@YellowProductions]

Cheers Zane!

[@olanberg3419]

Leaving for Japan on Monday Thank you🤣

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy your trip Olan!

[@coffeetime1001]

Yeay! Topher is back. Love it. Thanks for the video even though I knew some of the stuffs from your older videos but it's great to see a refresh especially after the pandemic. I miss Japan, Topher and Yellow Productions on Japan. Good summery video on everything I had learned and almost forgot about it.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks cofeetime!

[@jerrygarcia3879]

Please add some information regarding a visitors on a wheelchair, like bus, train and accommodation.

[@rizanilo7538]

new subscriber here. thanks for this vlog as it helps me to plan well on our soon first visit In Japan. Will definitely watch all your Japan vlogs for more details particularly when it comes to JR Pass and interesting places to roam around to.

[@YellowProductions]

Welcome aboard!

[@traveltraveller]

Wow beautiful place ❤️

[@Anvanho]

Great video ! !

[@herrnerd]

Many thanks for your tips! I wi go in september first time to Tokyo and I think they all will be usefull.

[@dr.baotran8448]

Hey Chris, thanks for your video.... very insightful. I love it. Where is the traveling princess?

[@YellowProductions]

She was hanging out with Grandma when we shot this video 😉

[@zeikinkorea]

I love Japan and when I went to Osaka in 2019. I followed Chris's tips how to get around on the metro. Can't wait to go back and see it 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Samurai!

[@yaelgarkawe9121]

M njb

[@garettsmith6906]

Great video very helpful. I may need to rewatch when I end up going to Japan.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Garet!

[@Nancy-zi6kd]

Wow, thanks so much for the great info for my first visit to Tokyo !

[@theobaldlolworth4717]

Haven't been to Jp for some time, good to see your update, Chris! (and also good to see Topher back)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Theobald!

[@Psyclonus7]

EXTREMELY helpful video! Thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Psyclonus!

[@scottwalker8869]

Have you booked your ticket yet? My wife and I are going to Greece/Turkey in a couple of weeks. Too bad our flights are nonrefundable, if they were, we would be on our way to Tokyo! Great video!

[@intrademan]

Great video Chris. You look and sound like a very young Gene Hackman.

[@scottman895]

I still need to get to Japan including Tokyo one of these days. I'm glad that they are starting to fully open again. I'll have to keep these tips in mind for when I do go!

[@YellowProductions]

Just in time for you to book a trip Scott! :)

[@inessachimato8461]

My recommendation is to go within the next 5 months. Dollar is in big favor so everything is so much cheaper now there

[@shannonc7308]

Now I want to go to Tokyo. Great video. Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Shannon!

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

6:50 - 6:51☮ To the right ✌😄 - Best photobomb EVER 💪👧

[@H.pylori]

Excellent video, especially for us newbies. The rules and customs tips at the end are very useful for "privileged" Americans. Will be there for the first time in last week in April. Thanks. Hope to see you there.

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy your trip RG!

[@Pinkuslovesbarlos]

Thanks for making these! Your videos are amazing and super informative! :)

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Pink!

[@CathyKoalaCat]

Great tips. We finally booked cruise in Japan for Feb 2024. Will have to have a look at a lot of your other Japan videos. We do want to do Tokyo Disney so we will do what you suggest and stay near there for a couple of nights and then a few nights in Tokyo.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Cathy! Good plan on staying near Tokyo Disney for a few days then moving in to Central Tokyo

[@nononatto]

Good stuff😊

[@marparty]

Excellent tips

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Mar

[@megstreet159]

This is such a helpful video, thank you!

[@florinabn4669]

super useful, thank you

[@FireEagle89]

Going in January... hyped!!!

[@YellowProductions]

Sweet!

[@brendatan4419]

Wow👏👏. Very helpful video-thank you!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Brenda!

[@angyhurtado]

Awesome! Thank you for the information, pretty much is all that I really needed to know before to travel. 👍👍👏👏😊😊😍😍❤❤

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Angy

[@maripaws]

I love how in the background of number 5 you can see people in the background posing for the camera

[@alexsakon]

this was a pretty good, accurate info - from a native japanese standpoint. what I do is just have suica app. it's easy to add money from credit card, and I have cc's with no foreign transaction fee so I need to carry much less cash. you just flash the smarphone at 7-11, train station, etc and you don't need a physical suica card or cash to top it off.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip on the suica app

[@1234prague]

Very useful video! Thanks for sharing!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Saida

[@DjVickySlick]

Thanks for the tip bro, yo you got that swag tho my boy, 🔥 fit

[@Johnnydothat]

Going in spring. This video helped so much, I’m still a little nervous about getting out of the airport 😭

[@YellowProductions]

I'm sure you'll do just fine JC! Enjoy Tokyo!

[@cynthiatravelingqueen9095]

your videos are awesome thanks for sharing

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Cynthia!

[@Waxky23]

This is very informative. Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tennista260]

Very timely video!! Love it!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Tennista!

[@GreenVoyagerr]

Always love your videos, did not know about not eating while walking, thank you! Don’t want all the dirty looks phew😅

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Voyagerr!