16 ESSENTIAL Japan Tips for First-Time Travelers

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I’m Japanese. Please carry cash with you. In particular, most shrines and temples only accept cash. And always carry 1,000 yen bill with you. There is a currency exchange machine on the bus, but 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen bill can’t be used.

I visited Japan about 3 years ago - because of a flight issue at Dubai I arrived in Japan about 2am. I was advised the trains wouldn't be running at that time so when waiting for my flight in Dubai to take me to Tokyo, I went online and searched for a taxi service to collect me from Haneda to my hotel in Tokyo. I was amazed at the companies in Tokyo that offered to collect me from Haneda - I booked and paid for the taxi whist waiting in Dubai. I was very sceptical about there being no Taxi there to pick me up when I arrived in Tokyo. I needn't have worried, because waiting at one of the airports exits was a taxi driver holding up a sign with my name on it. A fantastic service. Yes the taxi was expensive (cost me about £110) but because the flight delay in Dubai wasn't my fault, my insurance company refunded me most of that cost. £110 is expensive but for the peace of mind and no hassle, I'd do it again. Oh and Japan was wonderful. I am going back soon. If you're thinking of going - do it, you won't regret it & you'll meet some of the most polite, helpful people you could wish to meet. 👍

Just got back from Japan. FYI viewers, Taxi is NOT that expensive after the exchange rate and they are EVERYWHERE! If you have a family of 4, it's easy, quick and not expensive to go wherever you want to get to and you save a TON of time, no reservations necessary not even from the airport. 2ND if you have ATT, activate the international roaming, it cost us $25 per day for all 4 of use to use 4 phones just as we would at home. 3RD, around Tokyo, EVERYONE takes credit card. Lastly, use Travelocity to grab your hotel and IMO stay around major Tokyo cities, not in them. Such as Akasaka. My "biggest" recommendation is to print out where you want to go and your hotel's address on paper in both Japanese and English, despite whatever you read, no, 99% of the Japanese we encountered in Tokyo did not understand English in any form or fashion and this was a life saver.

Super informative video also love the two week itinerary both have great video great video composition and informative details like price. I will be heading to Japan in April thanks for making the preparation towards the trip better

Great Video as Always!

This is the most informative video! Each topic is concise, did not waste any second of my day. Literally everything a first time traveller should need to know. I'm happy I came across this. Thank you so much!

such great tips! thank you!

Great valuable infos done in professional way, thanks a lot

Great video! Keep up the good work!

Going to Japan is on my bucket list ❤❤❤

Fantastic info thank you!

Thanks for the amazing tips 🤩

I visited japan in March. I love every minute of it. This video is very helpful and on-key.

Thanks for the info! I'll be flying there in 4 weeks and this helped alleviate some of my anxiety

thank you for very useful Tips

Great video!

Nice Japan travel tips.

Magic.Thanks so much.

this one was great, going to visit Tokyo next year