WATCH THIS BEFORE YOU GO TO JAPAN | ULTIMATE JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FIRST TIMERS 2023

Plan your perfect trip to Japan in 2023 using our ultimate travel guide for first timers! We’ve tried to jam pack everything you need to know about Japan Travel in this Ultimate Japan Travel Guide from the process of getting there, when to visit and how long to plan your trip, what to expect with weather, budgeting & how much we spent, how to get around on bullet trains & JR lines, and a full itinerary of stops around Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara as well as spots we ventured off the traditional route that we would 100% recommend checking out on your Japan vacation.
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//JAPAN GUIDED TOURS WE'D RECOMMEND:
○ Kyoto Highlights Tour: bit.ly/406MEUV
○ Mt. Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: bit.ly/41bQhtr or bit.ly/3ZSPnRF
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JAPAN TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-01:30: Intro
01:30-03:33: When to Visit Japan & Cherry Blossom Season
03:34-04:00: Visas & Entry Requirements
04:01-07:53: Budgeting for Japan, Cost Breakdown, JR passes
07:54-08:20: How Long Should You Visit Japan?
08:21-09:57: Currency, Cash, and ATMs in Japan
09:58-13:42: Japanese Culture and Etiquette (Tipping, Bowing, Shoes, Onsens, Public Transport)
13:43-14:25: Safety in Japan
14:26-15:06: Google Translate and English
15:07-15:34: Japanese Fashion
15:35-16:19: Getting Around Japan/Public Transport (JR pass, buses, trains)
16:20-17:46: PASMO, Suica and IC Cards
17:47-19:00: Japanese Train Tips & Car Rentals in Japan (and Mario Cart)
19:01-20:06: Luggage in Japan
20:07-20:27: Getting into itinerary
20:27-22:00: Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing, Ebara Shrine, Nakamise Markets, Senso Ji Temple
22:01-24:22: Mt Fuji - Chureito Pagoda and Sengen Park, Honcho Street, Nishihirabatake Park
24:23-25:20: Lake Kawaguchi
25:21-26:30: Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
26:31-27:17: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
27:18-27:43: Kinkakuji Temple
27:44-28:28: Geisha Tea Ceremony
28:29-29:03: Ichiran Ramen
29:04-29:16: Yasaka Shrine
29:17-30:52: Nara Park
30:53-31:46: Suzuka Forest Garden
31:51-32:47: Kyomizudera and Cooking Class
32:48-34:33: Hotels vs Airbnbs vs Ryokans in Japan
34:34-36:36: Food in Japan, Slurping, Menus
36:37-37:18: Japanese Bathrooms
37:19-38:14: Vending Machines
38:15-39:20: WiFi in Japan and ESIMS
39:21-40:00: Outro
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[@edacakir5482]

I have been watching many travel tip videos for Japan and hands down this is the best one! Thank you!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you so much that means a lot!! 🫶

[@amg579]

Awesome video with great details for those of us planning to travel to Japan! I really appreciate travel vids that don't just turn into drone footage showing "amazing" views that our traveling eyes wont actually see lol.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thanks for the input! Means a lot to us!

[@KarliePlace]

This video is so great you guys! Thanks for all the info!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Yay! Hope that it could help y'all out!

[@nicoleramirez6169]

The intro gave off National Geographic doc vibes! LOVE IT! I've been waiting for this video 😁This is going to help me plan out our trip, thank you! :)

[@TheLoversPassport]

Ah thank you for the support it means a lot!! Have a awesome time on your trip its so cool over there 😍🙌

[@gailcrockett9883]

Well done!👏

[@DrummyCovers15]

Thank you so much for this video! Definitely helped with my trip planning I’ll be going to in November!! 🎉

[@TheLoversPassport]

Of course! Have an awesome trip! 🙌❤️

[@JessaWanders]

Yassss I needed this!!! I am going on June and this is sooo helpful!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Have an awesome time! Its such a beautiful country!!!

[@JessaWanders]

@@TheLoversPassport Aghhhhh!!!!! I'm sooo excited to see that you guys replied!! I am such a HUGE FAN!!! I follow all your social medias lol definitely one the BEST travel influencers in the industry!!!

[@MarkPuke13]

Great video❤

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you we appreciate it 🙌🙏

[@kestonmendoza1271]

Hi! Wanted to say thank you for making this!! This video has been such a help planning my trip! I was curious how guys got from the Mt. Fuji area to Kyoto (like which station was the easiest to leave from)? Which route did you find worked best for you guys?? Thanks so much!! :)

[@TheLoversPassport]

Aw thanks for the feedback! We used Google Maps and just punched in the coordinates and took the best route according to that!

[@suninapawaroo3024]

Good tips guys

[@TheLoversPassport]

Thank you! Always appreciate the support on the vids!

[@Monikaa1233]

For all the temples and parks did you guys book in advance or as you went ? Wonderful video ! Thank you for being super helpful!

[@TheLoversPassport]

No we just did it as we went!! Only thing we booked in advance was the geisha tea ceremony!

[@marie.add.venture7370]

Thank you g&s..

[@TheLoversPassport]

Of course :) We always appreciate the support 😁😁

[@TheLoversPassport]

Is Japan on your bucket list?

[@kenzileevlogs]

Japan is def on my bucket list after watching your video!!

[@TheLoversPassport]

@@kenzileevlogs awe thanks for watching Kenzi!! 💓

[@emchanvlogs]

Japan ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@TheLoversPassport]

It was absolutely a dream 😍😍

[@jad9856]

Love this!!!

[@TheLoversPassport]

If you think that you will only ride JR trains then it is worth it but we didn't think so!

[@hegyvarig]

I'm pretty sure the plane went to the other direction (20:20). 😂 Great video, thanks for the tips!!!

[@TheLoversPassport]

Hahaha thank you 😂😂

[@paultaylor7947]

I will have to google Minoh city

[@yvonnechen449]

Is there any reliable courier that we can send luggage from hotel to airport and store for 2 days before flight?

[@linc4249]

The reason why everything is 3 and not 4 is because in many Asian cultures, 4 sounds similar to death. That's why in Japan the number 4 is avoided. Buildings does not have level 4 and in some buildings floor levels 40-49 are skipped

[@yvonnechen449]

Do you use debit card for ATM? Would think better than using credit card

[@chocsundae4425]

Thanks for the info! I’ll be taking my 81 year old mom and my 7 year old son in August. 😬😬

[@TheLoversPassport]

That’s awesome! Have an amazing time!! ❤️🙌🥹

[@enidpolanco8627]

I will be traveling to Japan in October and staying for 2 weeks we are staying in Tokyo but want to visit Kyoto and Osaka can we visit these places at a reasonable price without purchasing the JR pass? When do you feel it’s worth it to buy the JR pass?

[@TheLoversPassport]

We think the JR is worth it if you are doing lots of day trips and taking tons of bullet trains in a week. We only took 2 bullet trains so it was not worth it for us.

[@anouhime]

What was customs and immigration like when landing in Japan? I haven't seen too many people talking about the declaration forms given on flight or in the airport when you land. That's one thing I'm super nervous about. I'm confused on if it's required for all passengers regardless of what they brought with them, or only for those that meet the restricted items listed.

[@TheLoversPassport]

Every person entering the country goes through customs! It was super easy - just fill out a form whether or not you are declaring something, show them your passport and you're on your way! They have lots of people in the airport to help you if you get confused!

[@anouhime]

@@TheLoversPassport Thank you for the quick reply!! What does it mean to "declare something"? I suppose it just asks you what items you brought inside your carry-on AND your checked luggage?

[@christianrodriguez1721]

Did you fly into hineda or narita for airports in Tokyo?

[@TheLoversPassport]

We flew into Narita for the airport!

[@Itsjustchris_mov]

do we tip taxi drivers?

[@TheLoversPassport]

No tipping! It is disrespectful

[@paultaylor7947]

Sounds like zipper is a good idea

[@pilotlounge1970]

I'm so let down by the fact that this video is 40 minutes long actually that makes me happy but the fact that you show your face is so much turned me off

[@TheLoversPassport]

hope you enjoy minus our ugly faces that had the audacity to talk on our own channel lol 😂

[@paolosantiago3163]

As someone from the Philippines, Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵 is one of the best countries to visit and live in here in Asia well-developed and very rich nation.

[@TheLoversPassport]

It was such a an amazing place to see!