✈️ What you need to know for Going to Japan in 2025 ✈️

[@xXNekou]

I'm going to Japan in early April and we will get married in Nara, but we will also visit Osaka, Kobe, Kanazawa and Tokyo. Can't wait! 😻😻

[@cakeswithfaces]

Amazing, that'll be such a special trip! Congratulations!! 💕

[@gosia8630]

It has been my dream to come to Japan for i don't know how many years and this year i decided to finally start seriously saving up to make my dream come true! Now i am watching all the important videos to visualize it and every time i think of it i start tearing up from excitement and happiness :) I just hope i can save up before the World Expo 2025 ends!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Good luck with the saving up! You can do it - and it'll totally be worth it!! 💪

[@gosia8630]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you c: I am absolutely sure it'll be worth it!!!

[@Shizu_Kare]

Quite the serendipitous upload for me, I'm heading to Tokyo tomorrow! Granted I've done a ton of research up to this point so I knew most of the stuff in this video that's relevant for right now, but your videos have been great for trip planning. Thanks for keeping everyone up to date!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! Have an amazing time!!

[@SkytreeTV1]

4 weeks from mid-May to Mid-June with a Swedish friend of mine! I've been wanting to go since I was 4 and this November I'm turning 30!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Ah so glad you're finally going!! You'll be able to do so much in 4 weeks!

[@Metalfy]

Flying in february. Your videos have been so helpful, thank you sm!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Great time to go - everything's so much quieter in the off-season!

[@ianchroniclesyt]

Same! So excited, hopefully we get to experience snow too.

[@reddwarfhead]

We plan on going to Japan for our honeymoon in 2026 but I've already been watching videos like this. Super helpful! Thank you so much!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Great choice for your honeymoon! It'll be an extra special trip! ✨

[@onionbag9]

Counting the days now till we fly in April. Tokyo, Kyoto, Kinosaki, Hiroshima/Miyajima and Kyushu. Hotels and Ryokan all booked. Just trains and car hire to and some of the busier attractions to book. Never been so excited for a family holiday, can’t wait. Thanks again for all the inspiration through your videos, guide book and now the planning deck

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds excellent - I'm so glad you're going to Kinosaki, it's lovely there! Thanks for getting my book and deck! You'll have to send me a photo if you take them with you. :-)

[@outdoorsummiteer399]

At last, someone who simplified everything , new sub

[@bethr4202]

We're going back for trip #2 to Japan this fall. Heading north this time to visit Sapporo, Otaru, Asahikawa, Hakodate, and Aomori. Can't wait!!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Hokkaido and north Japan will be beautiful in the autumn! I enjoy Japan more and more each time I go back.

[@carlakhoo1851]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! One Piece, AND a new theme park in Okinawa!!! I'm so excited!! We're there for 5 weeks starting mid June, heading from Tokyo down to Okinawa. I. Can't. Wait. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcusbecker5392]

Going again to Japan in August/September to climb Mt. Fuji (once more) and going to Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Hitoyoshi (because of the Anime Natsume), Nagasaki, Himeji and Kobe. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! This is always such a great inspiration!

[@hbgaw]

Hi going to Tokyo this April 2025 in time for the Star Wars Celebration which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Will also be going around Tokyo for the rest of the trip which we plan to stay for 3 weeks. Hope it wont be too crowded LOL. Enjoy watching your video and very helpful in our planning.

[@LopaSHott]

2 weeks at the end of February - Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka! Hope we get your Feb 2023 weather!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Yes, fingers crossed for 2023, not 2024! 😅

[@livingthevacationlife]

Very informative, we'll be there in early March to review Disney and Universal, plus we'll be exploring Kyoto and Osaka, super excited for the trip and we'll be on the lookout for future videos 😎

[@tealeavesread6203]

Thank you! Perfect timing for my early feb trip ~

[@cakeswithfaces]

Not long to go! The countdown is on!!

[@jamessharp2725]

Going to Japan in a few weeks: Fukuoka - Nagasaki - Kumamoto - Okayama - Takamatsu. This is my fourth trip to Japan. I’m going to see a few shows by one of my favorite Japanese bands and their tour dates helped determine the itinerary. Getting tickets to shows from overseas is quite an adventue that can change from band to band and venue to venue.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Sounds fantastic! I'd love to see a band in Japan - the dates have never quite lined up for me! Last year I got tickets for a wrestling match and that was a challenge from overseas, and picking them up from the machine at the convenience store.

[@shafou_senpai]

Oh my God thank you for this video ! I've been looking for updated videos for 2025 since my trip is in less than 2 months and your's came just in time !

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting, not long to go! Look out for Japan News next week too!

[@MiscellaneousMatilda]

We're finally heading out in just under two months, for our five year delayed honeymoon (there was something that happened five years ago that shut down the whole world) and we're so excited!

[@JohnDavidGamez]

Planning to go during the first week of May. Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima

[@cakeswithfaces]

Watch out for Golden Week at the start of May!

[@marinaross6880]

We are off from Australia to Osaka mid March! Very excited, as even though this will be our 3rd trip to Japan, we haven’t been to Osaka before! Will be going to the sumo at edion arena!! 😊

[@FalcomScott312]

I enjoyed this video Amy! Congratulations 🎉at 60K subscribers I'm proud of you! I enjoy watching your videos of the best things to do while visiting Japan & please keep up the great work! 👍😀

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much, that's very kind! Little celebration for 60k! 🥂🎉✨

[@edwardpickering9006]

Great update, thank you!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you, glad it's useful!

[@xXNekou]

Thank you for going straight to the point, and all information given in a simple short form :)

[@Sams1802]

Still watching the video, even though my 2 trips are still planned for 2026! 😆 Can't wait! It'll be my 4th and 5th time back to Japan if ever. Will be bring my family along for the first trip and I'll be doing a solo trip to Hokkaido for the next.

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's never too early to start Japlanning! I enjoy Japan more and more each time I go back.

[@あいうえお-o6s1f]

As usual, you get the information very quickly. 👏

[@cakeswithfaces]

There's always a lot to get through! It's all about the info! :-)

[@Valentina_Salas18]

Just found your channel and already subscribed 😊 thanks for all the amazing information. My husband and I are going to japan all October and some days of September , planning to go tokyo, osaka and Kyoto at least. 🎉

[@estelleo703]

I am taking a three week solo trip mid May to Mid June. It is my first trip so I am doing Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. I have booked the expo as it is a once in a lifetime and I will be in Osaka then.

[@kevinlong6482]

Great video Amy Gets the planning brain going!! Thank you

[@cakeswithfaces]

Always more places to visit in Japan!!

[@kevinlong6482]

@ exactly!

[@194DAG]

Great video as always. Thanks for lots of uselful information which will help me on my next Japan trip in May 😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thanks so much! Where are you thinking of going in Japan this time?

[@194DAG]

@@cakeswithfaces Going to Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe and Yokohama.

[@boxmad9850]

Hoping to do 4 weeks throughout september. Bullet train from Tokyo to Sendai is top of my list.

[@cakeswithfaces]

That'll be amazing!! If you go to Sendai, be sure to visit Matsushima, it's gorgeous there! 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5iqc4CVe5eNkJY

[@boxmad9850]

@cakeswithfaces much appreciated thanks for your content. Haven't been to Japan since 2010 so feel like so much has changed!

[@IainLunt-o6z]

We are going for cherry blossom, we’ll have three nights in the city - eek! Deffo on list borderless, Shibuya sky, ginza and also as much as we can fit in - then off on a cruise around the main island. Can hardly wait!

[@WildCatMiyuu]

Mike and I are looking to finish our autumn Tohoku itinerary over the weekend, and we'll be keeping an eye for good prices on planes! Maybe, if the stars align, I can get the Eevee plane :D And we'll be taking your planning decks with us.

[@pierreb2320]

Some great tips and interesting info as usual... Trip planned (march-april) Tôkyô-Nagoya-Kagoshima-Oita-Matsuyama-Takamatsu-Kyôto-Okayama-Osaka-Akita-Tôkyô. Low cost flights are the new "shinkansen"...

[@cakeswithfaces]

Wow you're going all around Japan! That sounds like quite an adventure!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Thank you for your great Japan videos :-) Me and my wife will go to Tokyo in the second week of May, or to Osaka around June 20th. We havn't decided yet, but will do this weekend.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Watch out for rainy season starting mid June, if that makes any difference and helps decide!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

@@cakeswithfaces Thank you for the heads up on the rainy season 🙂

[@12morganna]

Hi Amy, I wish you a wonderful year! I'll be going to Japan this year in June (Tokyo, Okinawa and Osaka). I'm mainly stay in Okinawa, Tokyo and Osaka are mostly for transiting with airports (but I do plan on going to Universal Studio and maybe the international exposition in Osaka).

[@markoneill6954]

I'm going to Japan in October. We r going to tokyo takayama and kyoto which we will use as a Base to visit osaka and nara. So excited csnt wait to finally get there

[@donaldhughes6146]

I like that it’s considered a “feature” to restrict you to a certain region with the mobile Suica passport as opposed to just getting the normal Suica mobile that doesn’t restrict you.

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's because Japan Railways is made up of separate companies, and the app's from JR East, which controls that area. Maybe one day they'll collaborate and make a more useful one!

[@XNick291X]

Just in time for my trip! 😅

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! Have an amazing time!!

[@XNick291X]

@@cakeswithfaces Still doesn't feel real, come Sunday morning when I'm on that plane it will!

[@JacksonsViews]

I'm going mid march, 11-19th from the UK. After a night in Tokyo on arrival. We're doing 2 days Kyoto, 2 days on Miyajima island then back to Tokyo for 3 days

[@cidiracing7481]

I stick to my physical card that I use since my first visit in 2015. :D 3 1/2 weeks until snow festival. ⛄️

[@cakeswithfaces]

Glad it's still going strong since 2015! Have you got your thermals ready for the snow festival?? ☺️❄️

[@cidiracing7481]

@cakeswithfaces I still have from when I went in 2020. :) Luckily, this time, they have snow already, plus not the "interesting time" that was earpy 2020.

[@Wendy_WT]

I'm going together with my partner for the first time! I can't wait to finally fulfil my dream! We're flying in on 31 March and flying back on 17 April, so 2,5 weeks. Probably our itinerary is a typical one, but we don't care! If someone is interested it looks like this: 31 March I don't count as we will arrive really late to our hotel in Osaka. 1 - Kyoto (Day trip) 2 - Kyoto (Day trip) 3 - Universal Studio 4 - Osaka 5 - Nara (day trip) 6 - Osaka -> Kobe 7 - Naruto x Boruto park Nijigen no mori 8 - Kobe -> Hirosima 9 - Hiroshima -> Tokyo 10-17 - Tokyo with day trip to Kawaguchiko and antoher to Kamakura. We also plan to visit the warner bros studio tour of Harry Potter I'm so excited and stressed at the same time! If you would have any recommendations for us it would also be amazing. We are open to anything!

[@yaminogame7805]

I'm coming to Japan March 24th-April 21st. Hoping to catch some sakura for the first time. I've been during all other seasons but never sakura.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Even if the sakura are late again like last year, you should definitely catch them with those dates!

[@SweetCherryPi3x]

Planning to head to Tokyo mid July! So excited. Any tips for that month? I keep hearing summers are brutal lol Now I’m nervous! 🤣🤣

[@cakeswithfaces]

I've always avoided summer tbh, because of the humidity...! But the bright side is there are lots of festivals at that time of year. I'd love to go to Mitama Matsuri - it looks beautiful with thousands of lanterns! 😍

[@aleksandrakezika3586]

i'm going to tokyo this march (hopefully will be able to visit kamakura, yokohama and kawaguchiko along the trip)! and then planing to go to nagoya to ghibli park! (trying ticketing today T^T). thank you for all the news!

[@cakeswithfaces]

Fingers crossed for you getting Ghibli tickets!! Have an amazing time!! 🤞🤞🤞

[@aleksandrakezika3586]

@@cakeswithfaces thank you!!

[@pierreb2320]

If you like kimonos, be sure to visit the Itchiku Kubota museum in Kawaguchiko. He revived an ancient technique and his pieces are spectacular.

[@ianchroniclesyt]

Great video! I’m glad to hear about a different perspective on over-tourism. It does seem like some aspects were exaggerated in SNS. I’m flying to Japan in late February, so excited! Do you know if there are any IC charge stations at Narita airport that accept iPhones/Apple Watch, apart from the convenience stores? All the videos I’ve seen only show card-only stations (at least in T2).

[@pixnmixx]

am not planning to visit until late October 2026, will deffo be buying your planner and cards. Already planing to buy my flights from the UK to Tokyo in Jan 2026, so only a year before i get my tickets

[@cakeswithfaces]

Never too early to start thinking of all the fun things you're going to do! You'll be ready for it! ☺️✨

[@pixnmixx]

@@cakeswithfaces I have so many places i wanna go, tbh I wonder if i will get it done in one trip, well if i don't an excuse to come back to Japan again lol xxx

[@NobodyNobody-r7r]

Will be taking train from Tokyo to Kyoto. If all I’m wanting is a decent view of Mt Fuji, would the train view be good….? Or is it still worth spending a day specifically focused on traveling to another spot to view. We don’t really like hikes.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Make sure you sit on the right hand side as you're going from Tokyo to Kyoto. The view is always hit and miss - it depends how clear it is. Sometimes you get a great view of Fuji, and sometimes nothing, it's down to luck! If it's clear, there's a view of Fuji from Shin Fuji Station, which is en route, but only the Kodama (slowest service) stops there. Otherwise, if you have time, you could stop off and make a side trip - there are many spots for Fuji views (if it's clear) eg the Mishima Skywalk if you're not scared of heights!

[@nocturnalchime2809]

Thanks a lot for your research! Good to see that not that much changes but I wish there was an Android Suica app. I don't mind the plastic card but it's easier to just grab your phone instead of searching for that card inside the wallet 😀

[@cakeswithfaces]

It's because Android don't have a licence agreement to allow the technology to be used (even though the phones are capable of it). It'd be more convenient, but I'd miss my Suica penguin...!

[@RoarShikana]

I’m going on my second trip with my husband late May/early June, and we’re planning to visit Osaka, Kanazawa and Tokyo. As much as I’d dearly have loved to have gone for my birthday it falls right at the start of Golden Week so it’s not the best idea

[@cakeswithfaces]

I think you made the right decision to avoid Golden Week! You'll have a much better time. Sounds like a good plan for a trip!

[@Roland1.]

I will travel to Japan again in mid-March third times.(Tokyo, Kamakura, Hokkaido).

[@cakeswithfaces]

Exciting!! What are you most looking forward to in Hokkaido?

[@Roland1.]

@ I just travel simply, I don't expect anything, so I get everything from Hokkaido. :)

[@stevemcdaniel4893]

Does the new Suica card work on all trains or just JR?

[@cakeswithfaces]

Just like a regular Suica card - all trains (pretty much - I've only come across a few in rural areas that don't accept it).

[@TheHawaiianc]

3:37 now this most honest review because she’s right on money about it because it is overhyped…

[@ChibiCherri]

Thank you for the information! Do you know if they sell the Suica card inside security restricted area at Narita airport? I was wondering if I could get it there before going to Osaka.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I don't think so - but you can get an Icoca card at the airport in Osaka. It's the regional card for Kansai, but it works just the same as Suica (you can use it in Tokyo too).

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I was surprised Japan only Ranked number 11 for most tourist arrivals in 2024...expected it to be top 5

[@pierreb2320]

Tôkyô - Shin-Osaka: Nozomi ~2h30 / Kodama ~3h50. In which world is the Kodama "almost as fast" as the Nozomi???

[@cakeswithfaces]

The Kodama not so much, but the Hikari's not so bad! ☺️

[@hanagara1907]

I got an Icoca instead of Suica for 2 reasons 1. I think the platypus is cuter 2. I know foreigners often use Suica to mean "ic in general" but I also am that brat who kneejerk resists when everyone says something 😹 So everyone specifically says Suica I'm like NOPE I REFUSE! I used to actually just get tickets every time but once in Osaka I needed a locker and the only ones were all ic-only. I realise it's much more convenient now I have it lol

[@cakeswithfaces]

Haha that is technically correct, yes - we shouldn't really be saying Suica all the time, it's just what most people understand! I do always enjoy seeing the platypus enjoying their travels on JR West's Instagram! 😝

[@hanagara1907]

@cakeswithfaces I mean I don't see a problem as such since we mostly understand it (although I did have to explain to my friend who visited Fukuoka that any ic is fine, Suica is just the JR East version) but yeah I love the little platypus, I'll start taking pics of him my last 3 days here and put him in my Japanuary posts for you 😹

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@hanagara1907 Ah that'll be cute!!

[@beccamay93]

Next April I'll be travelling from Tokyo-Takayama-Kanazawa-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroahima/Miyajima-Shimanami Kaido-Osaka-Tokyo so the JR Pass calculator shows that it works out about the same for us unfortunately. 2nd trip for me but will the the first trip for my husband

[@cakeswithfaces]

That sounds amazing, it'll be an adventure!! And fun to show your husband all your favs from last time in Japan!

[@beccamay93]

Absolutely, we'll be there for 3-4 weeks so we'll be able to fit in some mini day trips as well 😊

[@cakeswithfaces]

@@beccamay93 There are so many good day trips, especially around Kansai!

[@touchstar68]

Heading to Tokyo for a couple of days before going skiing in Hakuba, after doing more research Japan to me seems like more hassle than it's worth. If the exchange rate wasn't so shit I'd prefer to ski Europe of North America.

[@cakeswithfaces]

I've never looked into skiing in Japan - is it equipment rental/transport or booking it that's the hassle?

[@touchstar68]

Mostly annoyed by the whole transport and payment systems, seems unnecessarily complicated. I'm also not into the Pokemon culture thing, a bit tacky and immature imo. But the skiing there is cheaper so I guess I'll suck it up.

[@sampsong6061]

Hello, in your video you mentioned the upcoming changes to the tax free shopping. You mention it starting in 2026 but I have seen articles as early as April 2025. Any more information on that?

[@hehuho890]

May i ask how crowded is around Tokyo during late March (around 20-ish till end of month) as well as Climate if it's gonna rain or shine?

[@cakeswithfaces]

The end of March is the most popular time of the year to visit Japan, because of cherry blossom season, and the last two weeks of March are also the holidays in Japan unfortunately! It's springtime, so it's warming up (warm enough for picnics under the cherry blossoms) and should be pleasant - but bring layers as it can still be cool. It can rain any time of year in Japan, but it's not a time particularly known for rainfall, so that should be ok!

[@gregbay8177]

I might be going back next month (very last minute trip, lol) I have a Welcome Suica card from when I went in 2023; can I reload that same card, or do I have to get a new one?

[@cakeswithfaces]

The Welcome Suica expires after 28 days, so you'd need to get a new one (seems not so great for the chip shortage, right?!).

[@allensetter9413]

Going in March

[@cakeswithfaces]

Not long to go! Are you hoping to catch the cherry blossoms? 🌸🌸🌸

[@sufamidan1006]

I want to go to Nintendo World with my son in April but I have no idea how to approach it. There are too many options online and it confuses me, We aren’t too interested in much outside of the Nintendo stuff and Im prepared to pay more if it guarantees me access.

[@j_609]

There are so many places that have little to no tourists around that would welcome the tourist money. I think people need to start exploring new areas.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job Amy drop a like for you see

[@cakeswithfaces]

Thank you!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem

[@zakiullah1994]

I’m going with family early April for 2 weeks. Really scared for crowds as it is Sakura season and School holidays in the first week. Really don’t want to ruin my experience because of heavy crowds.

[@cakeswithfaces]

Mid April's usually a quiet time (even at places like Tokyo Disney), once the cherry blossom season crowds have gone home, so you may find your second week is a lot quieter. I'd plan accordingly and visit the more popular/touristy places on your list in the second week. The first week will probably be quite busy, so be sure to book tickets in advance, or go somewhere off the Golden Route (Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka) where most tourists don't visit.

[@kklchau]

Welcome Suica app seems so useless

[@cakeswithfaces]

It does seem odd when you can already add Suica to your Apple Wallet. The only thing I can think of is it's a benefit to Japan Railways (data storage and admin-wise) - because it's temporary, they don't end up with thousands of digital Suica accounts that are used for two weeks then never again, from people who only go to Japan once.

[@iiraingirlii]

Early 😊❤

[@cakeswithfaces]

🎉🎉🎉

[@cakeswithfaces]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Chuck8541]

You don't need to be a 'mountain climber' to climb Fuji. It's long, yes. But it's not difficult. You're never need to tie in, or anything like that. You literally just WALK UP. But it's a long walk. There's 70 and 80 year olds doing it. Unless you're morbidly obese, you'll be fine.

[@estelleo703]

I am taking a three week solo trip mid May to Mid June. It is my first trip so I am doing Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. I have booked the expo as it is a once in a lifetime and I will be in Osaka then.