TOKYO vs OSAKA: Which is THE BETTER TRIP? (Filipino w/ English Subs)

WHERE WE STAYED in OSAKA:
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If you only have the time and budget for JUST ONE, which should you visit: #TOKYO or #OSAKA? We share our experiences and the nitty gritty of these destinations to find out which, in our opinion, makes for a better trip. (Of course, if you can visit both, GO FOR IT!)
OSAKA TRAVEL GUIDE with Budget Itinerary ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/...
WHICH IS THE BEST? Kansai Thru Pass, JR Pass, Osaka Amazing Pass, ICOCA ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/...
TOKYO TRAVEL GUIDE with Sample Itinerary & Budget ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.thepoortraveler.net/2016/...
HOW TO GET AROUND TOKYO BY TRAIN: Guide for First-Timers ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.thepoortraveler.net/2016/...
#JAPAN TRAIN & BUS PASSES: What is the Best Pass for You? ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
www.thepoortraveler.net/2019/...
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[@dearamanda9722]

Thank you for these super helpful tips!!! 😁

[@libmananchannel]

Hello! Very nice video! Very nice information! And very fun! I like it! Thanks for the nice video! Have a nice week!

[@wonkyglasses]

Agree! Visited Osaka 9x and Tokyo once pa lang... sa tally pa lang bias ko talaga ay Osaka 😅 Really fun video

[@anngicale]

very informative indeed...likewise both of you looks amazing 😊, looking forward to more #bettertrip series. stay safe🙏

[@thepoortraveler]

Thank you! We published a new episode last week! :)

[@jhobelexplorestheworld]

Tokyo is the best for me!😊😊 i visited both cities pero iba tlga ang experienced ko sa Tokyo. Chiba,Saitama, Ibaraki and Tochigi are those places na malapit sa Tokyo na hndi nyo dn dapat kalimutang bisitahin especially Nikko and Ashikaga in Tochigi and Hitachi seaside park in Ibaraki. Sana po London vs. Rome vs. Paris naman. More power to your vlog!😊😊

[@nidahoop8315]

thanks for this info. very helpful..planning to travel late this year God willing.

[@dotmatrix1010]

Very informative para sa tropa travel that we've been planning since last year. Osaka it is!

[@normanawayan]

Nice one. Very informative talaga TPT 👌🏼

[@thepoortraveler]

thank you! 🙏

[@janetbautista915]

Thank you Vins and Yosh for the very detaileDblogs which I was able to use extensively on our family's first trip to... yes Osaka in May 2019. While there my kids were already asking us to go to Tokyo next time. Madugo ito😁Thank you once again and looking forward to the days when we can safely travel again. More power to your vlog/blog.

[@BreakAge]

Motivation ko talaga na mag-aral ng mabuti para makapunta ng Japan, ang hopefully, makapagtrabaho jan.

[@cookingwithmisterb]

Another great video upload! Maraming Salamat ulit for sharing great information about these two cities. Can I be your ‘luggage boy’ on your next trip?!? 🙋🏻‍♂️😂 I also started to follow you on Spotify. Looking forward to listening to your Podcasts! 💚 from California❣️

[@thepoortraveler]

Grabe sa luggage boy! 😆 thank you for watching and listening to our podcasts. Sana makatulong sa next travel mo.

[@ckcaye]

Did Tokyo the first time as solo traveller. Hahaha. Pero parang mas na overwhelm ako sa train system in Kansai Region 🤭. But yeah, kung saan ang unang napuntahan will always leave a special place to the heart 😍.

[@luanagil9762]

This was one of the best videos I got to watch so far! I've been really indecisive about wich place to go to study (as osaka is more student friendly but tokyo always gets me on the oomph factor) and this video is going to help me and my friend a ton!!!

[@wengrm6204]

Watching right now😍

[@thepoortraveler]

Yaayyy thank you! ❤️

[@gelc9041]

Disneyland vs Disney Sea! Still waiting for it after 2 years!! Char!

[@normaang277]

Thnks for your vlogs, ang galing ninyo! We got some tips from you guys. First time namin planned to go Japan in April and still concern in taking a train, what tickets to buy and In case we might take the wrong train. Watching you guys looked so familiar wth all places in Japan. Can advise what are the train tickets to buy? We are spending total 8 days in Japan. We want to cover tokyo, mt fuji, kyoto, osaka then back to Japan. Salamat!

[@eliastravelvlog6517]

HK vs SG. Both former British colonies. Never been in HK yet. Maybe share your insights 😊

[@deedeebolo3027]

Nice vid. 1st time planning to go Tokyo. Challenge accepted 😂

[@thepoortraveler]

Go for it!

[@adibmajid9886]

wow both of you look slimmer and younger. I hope you all stay healthy and bring more destination holiday videos. I don't have the chance to travel to Osaka last March due to covid-19.

[@thepoortraveler]

Thank you! Yes, we've been focusing on getting fit and gone from obese to healthy this quarantine! Lost over 50 pounds so far! Aaaaw, Japan is phenomenal in March!!! But there's always a next time!

[@teresitaching1452]

I like HK more because of so many places to see.

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Yey... Osaka... I heard from my students that Osaka people are jolly...so I guess i can blend better there...

[@chichiesdiary]

my husband and I went to tokyo for the 1st time last 2018 at tlgng msasabi qng grabe train sys nila dun, complicated, nkakalito tlga..pro dhil ngresearch muna aq for 1 month about how to go to places using their trains, nging smooth nmn ung travel nmin... my itinerary kc kmi at bwal mligaw tlga kundi syang ang time, and even brought a small notebook about directions... 😂 so in 6D5N, bitin tlga pro sulit n rn kc ung mga gusto qng places, npunthan nmin at experiences n ngwa n wlang syang n oras...Share our itineraries.. 1ST DAY : arrived in tokyo, shibuya 2ND DAY : Tsukiji market, Sanrio, One piece tokyo tower 3RD DAY : Asakusa, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya 4TH DAY : Disneyland 5TH DAY : Disneysea So, kung naovercome nmin ang tokyo, sna mdli nlng pg nagOsaka n kmi after pandemic..😁 I've been planning to go back again to Japan after pandemic with my mom, and it will be her 1st time in Japan and my 1st time in Osaka so I want to go to both places.. this is my 2st time to watch your video, do you have a video about traveling from tokyo to osaka by train vs bus? thanks...

[@noelabadilla]

Thanks sa info mo, very interesting. Tanong ko lang kasi balak kung pumunta ng tokyo & osaka. Galing ako ng Manila fly to Tokyo then going to osaka, sa osaka na ako sasakay pabalik ng Manila, meron bang flight na ganun?

[@gigifelipe8120]

Vins is funny 😅🤣😂✌️thanks for sharing ❤🙏😊🤗

[@thepoortraveler]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@katrinalee6193]

I've been to both Tokyo and Osaka. I love both cities ❤️ I plan to go back to Japan kung puwede na mag travel ulit 😁

[@thepoortraveler]

Same! Kapag safe na uli to travel.

[@CesMoniqueVitan]

Ganda ng discussion! After watching this, parang gusto ko gayahin si Vins at gawing Osaka ang maging 1st destination ko sa Japan. Nahila ako nung mas mura siya versus Tokyo and entry point siya papuntang mga deer na nagba-bow! 💕

[@thepoortraveler]

Yes, Ces! Osaka talaga ang best for first-timers. 😊 Or travel tayo nila Asta!

[@CesMoniqueVitan]

THE POOR TRAVELER tara 💕

[@khristerieanneusebio8540]

Nawindang ako sa battle na yan akala ko osaka parehas pipiliin nyo, tokyo is a busy street na hindi ka maiinip, maeentertain ka kasi andun disneyland. Pero kung introvert ka prang mas ok osaka relax lang ung place, budget friendly, simple lang transpo.. Depende cguro sa purpose of visit..

[@ruizdesiderio]

France vs Italy vs Spain next pls 😊

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

Tokyo railway was patterned from a fungi mycelium ... I have known that from a Fungi documentary...

[@Redfield1128]

Do you recommend getting a tour guide po kapag first time mag travel?

[@alona6635]

Isaisahin mo sana yung most interesting places to visit in each place...

[@cathypeps5616]

i love japan! dami pang pede puntahan doon hehe dapat ngkyoto ako nov2019 sa osaka next tym uli pag ok na lahat stay safe evryone! bitin pa rin haha

[@thepoortraveler]

Very true!

[@cjdlaron]

Milan Vs. Rome pls!

[@elyuscraper8357]

I miss Tokyo a lot. Never been to Tokyo. Hopefully soon. Umaku ikeba sugu ni

[@alexlopena1234]

Sayang, we cancelled yung trip to tokyo namin this year, so I will be biased. Osaka's the best! hahaha Siguro ang naging downside lang for me dun was nung gabi na sa Universal Studios kasi Halloween month, saktong konti lang yung crowd sa araw ng visit namin, grabe yung panic attack ko dun sa mga actors na nananakot around the amusement park. Ang realistic kasi ng portrayal nila hahahaha Anyway, hindi ako magsasawa na sabihin na because of your travel tips, sobrang nasusulit trip namin! Kasi totoo yung sa mga passes sa kansai region, it's blessing na you gave your insights kung ano yung perfect pass na suitable lang sa needs namin. Kaya maraming maraming salamat! More contents to come!

[@thepoortraveler]

Awww ☺️ For me iba talaga ang Osaka. Apir tayo diyan! 🙌 Naku... Hindi ako pwede sa halloween 👻 scares. Mabilis akong matakot! 😂 Awwww. You’re welcome. Basta makatulong kami sa travel itineraries nyo. yun ang importante. Masaya na kami. Maraming salamat sa pagbabasa ng aming blog. Ang daming options di ba sa passes nila. 😊

[@ArtsyMed]

Next gusto ko mgtry n sa Tokyo 😊

[@thepoortraveler]

Yes 🙌

[@benjespina]

YESSSSSSSS

[@tonetjadaone]

More! More!

[@thepoortraveler]

Wait lang, nag-eedit pa! haha

[@m.moonsie]

Hi TPT! Ask ko lang, saan ito 8:19? Im a big fan of Final Fantasy franchise, and we are going to Osaka this year. Gusto ko mapuntahan 😁

[@danielriz]

more more more! :)

[@utubeutube5677]

I love Japan din! Actually when you went to Yufuin last Nov2019, nandun din po ako few days earlier lang. That place is so magical! I’ve been to Tokyo 3 times already and never been to Osaka yet. Siguro just like you, it was my first kaya mejo bias ako and Tokyo agad naiisip ko entry point pag gusto bumalik sa Japan. hehe Sana soon after this pandemic, makatravel ulit and Osaka na ang itatry ko next time. :) More videos and I am a fan of your blog/vlog!!! TPT the best!

[@thepoortraveler]

Wow! Small world! Maaraw ba noong nagpunta kayo? Medyo maulan noong nagpunta kami pero super ganda! Yung papunta din doon maganda view. Iba talaga ang first city and first dream destination. Pero malay natin, kaya kapag pwede na uli g mag-travel, Osaka naman. 😊 Thank you for the support!

[@utubeutube5677]

THE POOR TRAVELER maulan din po, mejo gloomy... Ganda sa Yufuin especially ung alley na yun papunta sa lake.. Pati yung bundok ng Teletubbies papunta sa town haha ang ganda! Sinabay namin ang Beppu that time, ganda rin dun. Sayang nga mas okay sana kung nakita at nakasabay namin kayo! :D Pero for a time naisip ko, “Yes! Nauna ko kay TPT sa Yufuin” lols hahahaha Excited for more Japan trip na rin ako soon! More power to you TPT!!!

[@thepoortraveler]

@@utubeutube5677 Sana maka-travel na rin! Ito yata yung longest period na wala kaming byahe since naging bloggers kami haha

[@utubeutube5677]

THE POOR TRAVELER haha milestone na yan! 🥳👏🏻🙌🏻

[@lalilulelo]

Suggestion for future topics: Japan vs South Korea Myanmar vs Thailand Norway vs Sweden vs Finland Los Angeles vs New York City Oman vs Yemen Mexico vs Brazil Peru vs Chile

[@user-qd1ec9qr2g]

Japan vs germany southkorea vs Philippine South Korea is about one-third of Japan.

[@maskkillerboy1323]

sir.. pag upload ng disneyland park versus universal studio or disney city..... which is better for the family po sana.... thanks and more power.

[@thepoortraveler]

marie nelson yes 🙌

[@kenshovenir5097]

i sub na

[@arisdy1533]

Hi can I ask??? I am filipino and question is Do I need travel insurance if I will visit my gf in australia for 3 months? (My visit is Only after covid 19) is it required even before the pandemic? Will the immigration or any authorities look for travel insurance ?

[@Vgmoston4248]

I am living in Osaka ❤

[@maich3lbio]

hi sirs, do you have the link for your disneyland vs disneysea? would love to bring my 12 year old boy. hoping to hear from you soon. thank you.

[@artinogood2001]

If your trip is the very first one in Japan, go to Osaka. If you know most of the Japanese Culture, go to Tokyo.

[@melvenjanebalsarza7782]

Magkano po bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka? And vice versa. Thank you 🤍

[@gamg1745]

Hi! Do you have vlogs in Vietnam?

[@benjespina]

Tokyo for me! But man, Kyoto did feel super magical.

[@benjespina]

Hakone though is the most underrated part of Japan, I think. Haha basic bro.

[@thepoortraveler]

TRUE! I feel like I’ll have a harder time kung Tokyo v Kyoto! -yoshi

[@pmcallister]

The correct answer is Kyoto. 😉

[@ronnietecsonofficial5858]

Hi TPT, we’ll travel to Japan this coming May 2023, spending 2 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Kawaguchi, 2 nights in Kyoto and 2 nights in Osaka. Can I use only one IC card (Suica) for all of those places we are going to visit? Is Osaka Amazing Pass still worth buying for the Osaka leg of the trip if I already have IC card?

[@m.moonsie]

Kamusta naman ang travel nyo? Siguradong nabitin kayo.

[@ryanmagattv9961]

Sir baka po may sample ako ng itinarary osaka kyoto at nara

[@kenshovenir5097]

pang tv show to

[@kenshovenir5097]

pwede kayu documentary

[@maich3lbio]

is it tokyo or osaka with my wife and little boy? universal or disneyland? :)

[@charolee9375]

Tokyo❤️

[@junkeymiraflores]

How about Fukuoka?

[@bjisip6115]

Waiting for Disneyland and Disneysea face off. 😊 For me - Disneysea 😊

[@thepoortraveler]

True! And Japan lang meron 😊

[@astridalvarez9914]

I don’t know why this topic is definitely subjective pero you managed to make the whole content objective. Lol Basta. Yun ang na-feel ko. Lol But agree na kung saan first time mo, tatatak talaga.

[@thepoortraveler]

Thank you Asta! 😛 Iba talaga ang first love! Agree ka ba? Anong fave destination sa Japan na tumatak sa yo na masasabi mong babalik-balikan mo?

[@astridalvarez9914]

THE POOR TRAVELER Unpopular opinion pero swak sa “hindi makakalimutan ang first time” ay SHIRAKAWA-Go/Nagoya. Chubu Region. ❤️

[@thepoortraveler]

Astrid Alvarez eto yung Snowstorm experience mo no? 😆

[@astridalvarez9914]

THE POOR TRAVELER Yyyyassss!!! Hahahaha! First snowfall na naging snowstorm! Lol

[@mjbenedicto8625]

China nmn next please?

[@lalilulelo]

Tokyo for me even for first timers Japan. Pag natuto ka na mag navigate around Tokyo, kayang-kaya mo na yung ibang cities ng Japan. BTW, ako nga pala nung nagpapicture sa inyo last year sa Fukuoka airport. :)

[@thepoortraveler]

Great point yung pag natutunan mo ung Tokyo, mani na lang pagnavigate sa ibang cities! Waaaah, we still have that picture! Post ba namin? haha

[@JaManDatIs]

Don't you find it confusing switching between Tagalog and English all the time? Genuine question, I'm bilingual as well and I find it hard to do so when I'm telling a story.

[@thepoortraveler]

Hi Tarik! Not really. Like many Filipinos, we've been doing it since we were kids so it sort of comes naturally.

[@rosettebaldo5551]

Hello po baka pwede pa help Planning my 50th bday trip with hubby for Jan 2025 Watched your vlogs too These are the Places na gusto ko Sana mapuntahan Mt. Fuji Dotonbori Shibuya ( sky , crossing, plus si hachiko ) Bamboo park Shrine with pillars Konting temple and garden Nara deer Seagull feeding Mag onsen Mag kimono Shirakawago Takayama Snow monkey Enough na kaya 10days ? Ano magandang entry at exit airport to save time and transpo? Willing to take night buses for transfer Thanks in advance

[@mechasizer7878]

So, Tokyo = Metro Manila? Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@didyay]

What is the best area to stay in Osaka?

[@thepoortraveler]

For me, Namba area. Mas mahal nga lang . :)

[@oi-wm2ki]

Kyoto lods

[@2ji8888]

kaya ba ang tokyo + osaka in 5 days with disney and USJ?

[@thepoortraveler]

Kaya naman. Medyo tight and bitin lang talaga pero kaya naman. Pero for me, if 5 days lang, mas OK na one destination na lang muna kasi andaming pwedeng makita sa either. ☺️

[@charlesmadara433]

Both maganda pero kay tokyo is a din ako

[@DanikarlColobong]

Osaka no doubt haha

[@nixx_3592]

walang visa po sa japan?

[@thepoortraveler]

meron pa rin po :)

[@heins6157]

For 1st trip TOKYO is Best❤❤❤

[@marybautista5095]

same silang maganda hirap pumili

[@loveroozes6510]

ako lang ata yung mas naligaw sa osaka station compared sa shinjuku station🤣🤣🤣.

[@thepoortraveler]

Noong first time namin sa Osaka. Namali kami ng nasakyan na train 😆

[@loveroozes6510]

@@thepoortraveler nawindang ako sa dami ng platform🤣

[@thepoortraveler]

Parang rainbow colors din sa dami no? Naku lalo na sa Tokyo!

[@connororsik3562]

Can y’all pick one language to do in each video please

[@thepoortraveler]

Hi Connor! Thanks for your comment. I hear you. We’ll be creating English-only versions of these VS videos in the future. In the meantime, if it’s any help, this vid has english subtitles. (We really do switch languages naturally in real life tho. 🙂 )

[@kenshovenir5097]

pinoy kayo

[@TheDiolulaLife]

Osaka=California Tokyo=New York both offer different experiences!

[@m.moonsie]

Anong klaseng comparison to? hahahha 🤣🤣🤣Tokyo is New York? hahahha

[@roanmatthewcaritativo5685]

So many creeps in osaka😫 Women's are being harassed

[@Opai081]

🏳️‍🌈 wanpipti