# Japan Complete Travel Guide - How To Plan, Visa, Budget, Itinerary, Tips, JR Pass Details & More

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[00:00] Hello guys, welcome back to our channel.
[00:05] My name is Kinjal, and my husband and I make travel and food videos on this channel.
[00:10] Before starting this most awaited detailed video packed with information, let me thank all of you for so much love on our Japan series.
[00:19] So far, we have traveled to a total of nine countries, and out of all of them, planning Japan was the most overwhelming.
[00:22] There is so much to see there, so much to do.
[00:28] So while planning, you don’t really understand what to include and what to skip.
[00:32] And it’s not like there are no videos about Japan on the internet.
[00:38] There are tons of videos, but there isn’t a single video where you get all the necessary information in one place, especially if you are going for the first time.
[00:45] So in this video, our attempt will be to cover all the important and necessary information required for planning Japan.
[00:55] So keep a pen and paper ready and get ready
[01:00] For Japan planning, step-by-step planning.
[01:05] First of all, if you are confused whether you should plan for Japan and is Japan really worth it, then let me tell you, Japan is one of the best countries out of the nine that we have visited.
[01:14] Your Japan trip can really be life-changing.
[01:18] The feeling of that country is really different, which you cannot really put into words.
[01:21] I literally cried at the airport and on the flight while coming back.
[01:25] In fact, do you know that 70% of people who have visited Japan once go there again at least three times?
[01:32] So if you can invest your money in traveling and if you have time, then you should definitely go to Japan.
[01:41] It is no news that it is a first-world country, developed, futuristic, and way ahead of its time.
[01:48] But when you see how they have balanced modern development with nature, heritage, and their culture, it is just amazing.
[01:57] We have never felt peace even on busy streets, and safety
[02:01] Even in isolated areas.
[02:01] I we have convinced you to plan this trip.
[02:06] Moving on, we have divided this video into four major parts.
[02:11] And if you want to directly skip to any part, we have given the timestamps in the description box.
[02:14] You can directly skip to that part.
[02:18] In the first part, we will talk about some important aspects that are very important for planning a Japan trip.
[02:25] In the second part, we will share details of the locations, attractions, and activities that we covered on our trip.
[02:33] In the third part, we are going to share the budget breakup of our trip.
[02:35] And last, that is the fourth part, we will talk about some important tips, dos and don’ts that you should follow during your trip.
[02:42] And guys, making such detailed videos takes a lot of effort.
[02:46] From scripting to editing, a lot of our time is invested.
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[03:01] Let’s start with the first part.
[03:04] Best season to travel to Japan.
[03:04] You can visit Japan all year round.
[03:08] So it really depends on what your goal is—whether you want to see cherry blossoms, experience autumn, see snow, or travel with comparatively fewer crowds and on a lower budget.
[03:17] So if you want to experience snow, plan between December to February.
[03:23] If you want to experience cherry blossoms, then March and April.
[03:25] Every year, predictions are released, so plan your dates accordingly.
[03:29] If you prefer shoulder season where you get pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and it is a little affordable budget-wise, then prefer May, June, and September.
[03:37] And lastly, for autumn, the best months are October and November.
[03:41] From mid-June to August, Japan usually gets a lot of rain, and the weather is also quite hot and humid.
[03:45] We went to Japan in June, and overall we found the weather quite pleasant.
[03:49] Only on a few days did we get some rain, and we didn't get to see Mount Fuji.
[03:56] Speaking of Mount Fuji, if you are specially going to see
[04:03] Mount Fuji, then plan during the winter season. That is when the
[04:07] chances of seeing Mount Fuji clearly are the highest.
[04:10] How many days to plan? As people say, Japan is not
[04:13] such a small country, at least from the perspective of heritage,
[04:17] history, attractions, and experiences. So even if you plan for three
[04:22] weeks or a month, something or the other will still be left out.
[04:24] So according to us, to start with, if you are going for the first time,
[04:28] you should plan for at least 12 to 14 days. Our trip was
[04:32] 20 days long, out of which, after excluding travel days,
[04:35] we got around 16 days to explore Japan. Here I want to give you
[04:39] an important tip. Most people make the mistake of overpacking
[04:43] their days with activities and want to see everything in one trip.
[04:48] Don’t do this. You won’t be able to experience anything properly.
[04:52] It will be like just attending things. Japan is for slow travel.
[04:56] Trust us on this, and you will have the most memorable trip.
[05:00] Plan your number of days accordingly and skip trying to cover everything.
[05:04] Which cities to cover?
[05:08] This totally depends on how many days you are planning your trip for.
[05:13] Usually, first-time travelers cover Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
[05:18] So if you are going for 12-14 days, then you can cover these 3 cities.
[05:23] But if you are planning for 10 days, then plan Tokyo and Kyoto and go for a one-day trip to Osaka.
[05:27] If you are planning only for one week, then we would recommend either planning only Tokyo and going for day trips around Tokyo, or planning only Kyoto, from where again you can go for many day trips and also cover Osaka.
[05:39] We covered Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka on our trip, with a few day trips.
[05:44] We have made a very detailed Japan travel guide in which we have covered day-wise planning, detailed budget breakup, JR Pass comparison, how to navigate the metro system of Japan, entry and exit to each place, how to use Google Maps correctly, how to use Disney apps, hotel
[06:06] recommendations, important tips, food recommendations—all these things are included in it.
[06:11] So if you are interested, you can get it from this QR code, or we have given the link in the description box.
[06:16] You can download it from that link.
[06:19] Let’s move on to the next point.
[06:20] Visa process.
[06:20] For Indian passport holders, a Japan visa is compulsory.
[06:25] You cannot visit Japan without a visa.
[06:25] There are two types of visas:
[06:30] the e-visa, which has been recently rolled out for Indian tourists, and the traditional stamp visa.
[06:33] I will tell you which one we took, but before that, let me tell you that there isn’t much difference between the two types of visas in terms of costing, processing time, and documentation.
[06:45] Even for the e-visa, you have to go to the VFS Global office to submit documents.
[06:48] The only difference is that for the e-visa, you have to take your passport at the time of the appointment, but you do not have to submit your passport.
[06:57] So in case you travel frequently and need to keep your passport with you, then you can go for the e-visa.
[07:00] The Japan visa fee is ₹500,
[07:10] And VFS Global’s processing charges are ₹1250.
[07:16] So your Japan visa will be done in a total of ₹1750.
[07:20] After submitting the documents, it takes approximately 4-5 working days.
[07:27] And you can apply for the visa 90 days before your travel date.
[07:33] The visa has validity of 3 months, and with a single tourist visa, you can plan a trip of a maximum of 30 days.
[07:40] This is the list of documents you will need.
[07:44] You can take a screenshot of this.
[07:50] We applied for the traditional stamp visa via an agent; our total cost came to ₹4500 per person.
[07:54] From India to Japan, you can get direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
[07:59] From Mumbai, there are direct ANA flights to Tokyo.
[08:03] From Delhi, Air India and ANA both have direct flights.
[08:07] It takes approximately 9 hours to reach Japan.
[08:10] If you take a layover, it is usually in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur,
[08:12] depending on which airline you choose.
[08:15] We booked a Singapore Airlines flight, in which we had a 5-hour layover while going to Osaka and a 12-hour layover while returning.
[08:25] The flight cost can roughly be between ₹60,000 to ₹1 lakh, depending on which airline you select, whether you are booking a direct flight or a flight with a stopover, and how early you book.
[08:35] Accommodation cost in Japan depends on which cities you are visiting and which location you prefer to stay in within those cities.
[08:45] You will get options like regular hostels, capsule hostels, Airbnbs, and hotels.
[08:49] Of course, hostels would be the cheapest option, then Airbnbs, and then hotels.
[08:55] Hostel cost per night per bed roughly starts from ₹1500.
[09:00] Hotel rooms approximately start from ₹5000, where you get quite basic and compact rooms.
[09:08] A decent hotel with a few amenities starts somewhere around
[09:13] ₹8000 to ₹10,000 per night.
[09:16] If you are traveling with family or if you are more than two people, then Airbnb is also a very good option, and it is more affordable than hotels.
[09:24] The best areas to stay in Tokyo are Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Akihabara, and Asakusa.
[09:27] We stayed in Asakusa.
[09:32] In Kyoto, the best areas are Kawaramachi, Shijo, and if you have a good budget, then Gion and Sannenzaka area.
[09:38] We stayed in the Shijo area.
[09:38] In Osaka, the prime area would be Namba, which is kind of a central area, and another option is near Osaka Station like Kita and Umeda.
[09:45] We stayed in the Umeda area.
[09:50] Whatever stay option and area you choose, just make sure that a subway station is within walking distance.
[09:57] First of course, your original passport with a minimum of six months of validity and two to three empty pages.
[10:02] Number two, any old passport.
[10:06] Number three, two copies of the visa—if you have an e-visa.
[10:10] Number four, a copy of travel insurance.
[10:13] Number five, and this is something we always do on our international trips—we keep two photocopies of the passport and country visa in our bags.
[10:20] In case passport gets lost, it comes in handy.
[10:24] Japan’s official currency is Yen.
[10:29] If you compare it with Indian currency, then 1 Yen is approximately equal to 58 paise as of today, which means the Indian rupee is stronger.
[10:38] But this is only on paper.
[10:42] Japan is one of the most expensive countries we have ever been to.
[10:47] Many places still accept only cash.
[10:51] So we would recommend that you convert 50% of the amount into cash in India itself, and load the remaining 50% on a zero forex markup card.
[10:55] We converted around 60% of our amount into Yen in India itself.
[11:00] We got Yen at an exchange rate of around 54 paise.
[11:04] And the remaining 40% we kept in our zero forex markup card.
[11:09] For mobile network, you have 3 options.
[11:09] The first one is a
[11:13] Regular tourist physical SIM card.
[11:17] Next is online eSIMs, and the third one is pocket Wi-Fi.
[11:21] You can get a physical tourist SIM at the airport from vending machines, or you can book it in advance through Klook and pick it up at the airport.
[11:28] This is the cheapest option if your phone is compatible with a physical SIM card.
[11:32] Tourist eSIMs are not very easily available in Japan and are a bit expensive.
[11:35] You can go to a tourist information center, and they will help you out with the eSIM.
[11:41] Travel insurance is not mandatory to go to Japan, but we would still recommend it because Japan has one of the most expensive healthcare systems in the world.
[11:49] And travel insurance from India can easily be done under ₹1000, of course depending on which plan you choose, how much coverage you take, and how many days you are going for.
[12:01] Japan’s public transport is amazing.
[12:06] For local transportation, you can use buses and subways, and all places are very well connected.
[12:12] Plus, the frequency is very good.
[12:12] For intercity travel, you also
[12:16] have different options of Shinkansen.
[12:20] So according to us, the most affordable and convenient option is using public transportation.
[12:23] There is of course the option of taxis, but they are quite expensive— approximately ₹250 per kilometer— whereas subway fares roughly start from ₹110, which is much cheaper.
[12:33] But yes, if you are more than three people or traveling with your parents, then you can hire a taxi as it will be more comfortable.
[12:46] Figuring out public transport in Japan can be a bit tricky and overwhelming, but if you follow a few things, it will become a piece of cake.
[12:54] All these tips and tricks we have shared in our detailed travel guide.
[12:57] This is the most asked question in our DMs.
[13:05] To be honest, when we were planning, we had the same question.
[13:09] But then we did a lot of research and calculations.
[13:12] Based on that, we took the decision not to buy the JR Pass, and let me say it was the right decision.
[13:17] After coming back, we did a detailed cost comparison and ended up saving approximately ₹20,000.
[13:21] Area-wise JR Passes are also available, but you need to get a nationwide pass if you are going to explore Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo like us.
[13:35] After landing, you need to get it activated.
[13:39] And the biggest downside is that with the JR Pass, you can only access JR network trains and buses, which do not necessarily connect directly with each and every location.
[13:48] Nozomi is not covered in the JR Pass.
[13:48] Hikari and Kodama are covered, which hardly have any difference in terms of timing.
[13:56] So that's okay.
[13:56] But we think convenience-wise, individual ticketing is much better using ICOCA and Suica cards.
[14:00] And for Shinkansen, Klook is the best.
[14:05] The link with the coupon code is in the description.
[14:08] In Japan, you easily get all types of food—vegan, vegetarian, Indian, popular fast food, Italian, etc.
[14:15] If you want to try Japanese food
[14:20] and you are vegetarian, there are quite a few vegan restaurants too.
[14:23] If you are on a budget, you can opt for convenience store food.
[14:26] The rates are affordable, and the quality of the food is amazing.
[14:30] There are plenty of Indian food options as well in every city.
[14:34] Mostly, there are Nepalese restaurants that serve Indian food.
[14:34] In short, even if you are vegetarian, you won’t face much difficulty.
[14:41] But yes, if you are very picky and want to eat only at pure vegetarian restaurants, then it can be a little difficult.
[14:48] In that case, we would recommend carrying ready-to-eat packets and some dry snacks from India.
[14:52] Overall, we did not face many issues there in terms of food.
[14:59] Japanese is spoken in most places, but they do understand English, especially in main areas.
[15:04] You won’t face many issues.
[15:04] Even in interiors, even if people don’t know English, people are so kind that even if you ask something using signs, they will definitely help you.
[15:17] We would recommend learning a few common words like
[15:21] arigatou gozaimasu, konnichiwa, sumimasen.
[15:25] When you use a few words of the local language to greet and say thank you, it really helps and also makes them feel good that we are making some effort to understand their language.
[15:36] The first one is of course Google Maps.
[15:36] It will already be on your phone, but in Japan, we used this app so well, and it was so helpful that we did not make a single mistake during the entire trip while using public transport.
[15:52] Klook—for booking attractions and Shinkansen tickets and for easy access to tickets.
[15:56] Booking Shinkansen and tickets from this app was very easy and super convenient.
[16:02] No need for any physical voucher.
[16:05] Uber and Go Taxi—you can use these two apps to book taxis.
[16:10] Tabelog—on this app, you'll find local favorites and high-rated restaurants.
[16:15] HappyCow—this is for vegan and vegetarian people.
[16:15] With this app, you can easily find vegan restaurants near you.
[16:19] These were some of the
[16:22] we covered on our trip. We started our trip from Osaka. We stayed here
[16:23] important factors you should keep in mind while planning your Japan trip. Now let’s move to the next part, where we will share which locations
[16:39] for a total of three nights. On the day we landed, we didn’t
[16:42] explore much because we were really tired from the long journey.
[16:46] On the remaining two days, we covered all these locations.
[16:50] Osaka Castle—overall a very nice place. The surrounding gardens are
[16:54] very pretty. It’s kind of a place where you can even plan a picnic.
[16:59] We also saw the castle from inside, which has now been turned into a museum.
[17:03] There is a long queue for tickets, so buy them in advance. The booking
[17:06] link is in the description. Dotonbori Street—this is the most
[17:10] prime area of Osaka. All the happening things happen in this area.
[17:14] Here we tried street food, tried cafes, tried the famous cheesecake,
[17:20] clicked pictures near the Glico sign. It's a very vibrant and happening area.
[17:25] One day we completely dedicated to Universal Studios. Our favorite
[17:29] part there was the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You will find
[17:33] dedicated videos for all of this in the Japan playlist, check them out.
[17:37] After Osaka, our next stop was Kyoto. This is our favorite city out
[17:42] of the three we visited in Japan. Kyoto is famous for cultural heritage,
[17:46] temples, and its vibes. First, we started with Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka.
[17:52] These are the most famous streets in Kyoto, whose pictures you must
[17:56] have seen on Google. Old machiya houses have still been preserved here.
[18:02] We wore traditional kimonos here to click some pictures. Then we
[18:06] visited some popular temples like Kiyomizudera, Kodai-ji, Yasaka Shrine.
[18:11] There are many stores for shopping where you get unique souvenirs.
[18:16] And we also went to the Ghibli store to get some merchandise.
[18:20] One day we visited Nara, which is known for its deer. Along with
[18:26] That, we visited some temples there like Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji.
[18:30] We visited a Japanese garden, tried some local food, and explored cafes.
[18:35] It was a wonderful day.
[18:35] Another day we spent exploring Arashiyama.
[18:39] People mostly don’t come here only for the bamboo forest;
[18:42] There is a lot more to see.
[18:42] Arashiyama village is very cute.
[18:48] So we explored it completely by walking.
[18:52] We saw some very beautiful and unique temples that we had never seen before, like Otagi Nenbutsu-ji and Adashino Nenbutsu-ji.
[18:55] Again, we visited local cafes & tried matcha ice cream.
[18:59] This was our favorite day.
[19:06] Day-wise planning, best way to travel to each place, expenses—
[19:11] All this information you will get in our detailed Japan travel guide.
[19:15] You can get it from this QR code, and we have also put the link in the description box.
[19:19] How can we forget Fushimi Inari?
[19:21] This is a very popular and crowded place, but it is 100% worth the hype.
[19:25] For fewer crowds
[19:30] and empty photos, we climbed approximately 1 km, and it was quite empty.
[19:33] It is a very different place and a must-visit.
[19:41] Last but not the least, Gion District.
[19:44] It is popular for geishas, but spotting a geisha is pure luck.
[19:48] We couldn’t spot one, but nonetheless, coming to this place was totally worth it.
[19:52] The final leg of this trip was Tokyo, and the city was exactly like we imagined it to be— futuristic, organized, disciplined, clean, a dream city for every introvert.
[19:59] We visited many observation decks.
[20:03] The first one was Tokyo Skytree because it was within walking distance from our stay.
[20:09] In fact, we could see it from our stay.
[20:12] It is the tallest structure in Japan, and its design is super futuristic —it looks like a UFO.
[20:20] The second one was the newest and the most hyped observation deck, Shibuya Sky.
[20:25] You can see Shibuya Crossing from a vantage point, and it is famous because of its glass escalator.
[20:28] The third and
[20:33] last one is the oldest and the first modern observation deck.
[20:36] It is also very iconic. Its design is inspired by the Eiffel Tower.
[20:42] And for some reason, out of the three, we liked this one more.
[20:44] Apart from observation decks, we of course explored a few of
[20:50] the most popular areas like Shibuya, where we crossed one of the
[20:53] busiest intersections in the world —Shibuya Scramble—clicked pictures
[20:58] with Hachiko, tried ramen, visited a unique cafe, and did
[21:01] some shopping at Takeshita Street. Another one was Shinjuku.
[21:04] It is the most happening area in Tokyo, especially for party vibes.
[21:08] The vibe here was a little different from the rest of Tokyo.
[21:11] It is very subjective whether you will like this area or not.
[21:15] We did not. We also visited some temples like Senso-ji Temple.
[21:19] This is one of the oldest and most popular Buddhist temples
[21:23] in Tokyo. Again, it was very close to our stay. Don’t forget
[21:27] to draw a fortune at this temple. The second one is a Shinto shrine—
[21:31] Meiji Shrine. This shrine is inside a huge garden, and it
[21:37] is so pretty. It felt more like mini forest in the middle of city.
[21:42] It is a very peaceful place. You can also spot airplanes here,
[21:46] and it is one of our favorites in Tokyo. Speaking of gardens, we
[21:50] also went to another amazing location—the Imperial Palace.
[21:53] You cannot go inside the palace, but surroundings are very beautiful.
[21:59] There is also a samurai statue here, and again, it is a very peaceful
[22:03] place in the middle of the city. There are a total of 6 Disney resorts
[22:07] in the world, and one of them is in Tokyo. In the Disney resort,
[22:11] there is traditional Disneyland and another one is DisneySea.
[22:14] We went to DisneySea because we wanted to visit Fantasy Springs.
[22:18] We also visited one more trendy place—TeamLab Planets. It is an
[22:22] interactive museum with different areas. It is worth the hype,
[22:26] but it took us half a day to see it. All these places are
[22:30] very well connected by public transport. Details on how to
[22:34] use Japan’s public transport properly are available in our travel guide.
[22:39] From Tokyo, we also took a day trip to Mount Fuji, but because
[22:42] of the weather, we couldn't see it. We visited some popular photo
[22:46] spots like Lawson, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai Village, Chureito Pagoda.
[22:51] We took a group trip, but you can also plan it on your own.
[22:55] We kept the last 2 days for shopping. One day we explored the electronic
[22:59] market Akihabara & shopped at Don Quijote. The next day, we shopped for shoes
[23:06] and clothes in Ginza from Onitsuka and Uniqlo. We will put the detailed
[23:09] vlog link on the i button. Do check it out.
[23:12] So these were all the locations we covered on our trip. Actually,
[23:17] we had finalized a few more locations, but you cannot cover everything
[23:22] on your first trip. And anyway, we got another reason to go to Japan again,
[23:26] because Japan is the kind of country that once you go, you feel like
[23:30] going again and again. It's officially our favorite country so far.
[23:35] Now let’s talk about the most important part—the budget breakup
[23:41] of our trip. Our total expense on flights was ₹1,80,000.
[23:46] We booked Singapore Airlines flights with layovers in Singapore
[23:50] both ways. We booked these flights just 10 days in advance,
[23:53] hence we paid extra. But if you book well in advance, you can
[23:57] get them for around ₹60,000 to ₹70,000 per person. For the visa,
[24:01] we spent ₹9,000 because we did it through an agent. If you do
[24:04] the complete process yourself, it costs around ₹1,750 per person.
[24:09] On travel insurance, we spent ₹3,700. We opted for maximum
[24:13] coverage of USD 500,000 for 20 days. On stay, we spent a total of
[24:18] ₹1,62,000 for 18 nights. Breakfast was not included.
[24:22] The eSIM cost was ₹5,000 for 30 days. On food, we spent
[24:26] ₹72,000 for breakfast, lunch, coffee, dinner, and mineral water.
[24:30] On local travel via metro, bus, and Shinkansen, we spent ₹78,000.
[24:35] Our taxi expense was approximately ₹10,000. For entry fees to these
[24:40] attractions, we spent around ₹44,988, and all these attractions
[24:45] are included in this. You will find all the booking links in
[24:48] the description. So combining both of us, our total expense
[24:51] came to ₹5,64,688, which comes to ₹2,82,344 per person for 18 days.
[24:59] If you want to do your trip on a lower budget, you can stay
[25:03] in hostels, book budget airlines, cover more free attractions,
[25:07] and plan a shorter trip. We have shared the budget breakup as well.
[25:12] People will tell you that the yen is at its lowest, but don’t
[25:15] fall for it. The INR may be strong, but Japan is still one
[25:19] of the most expensive countries. We will share more videos around
[25:23] this on our Instagram, so do check them out.
[25:26] Now in the last part, we will share some important tips that
[25:30] will make your Japan trip even smoother. Number one: Learn basic
[25:35] Japanese greetings—konnichiwa, arigatou gozaimasu, and sumimasen.
[25:40] It is not compulsory, but when you greet in the local language,
[25:44] it makes them happy. We have experienced this.
[25:47] Number two: Follow queuing culture. Stand in line neatly and silently,
[25:51] whether it is for trains, food, or elevators. You will find queues
[25:58] everywhere for everything, so make sure you follow them.
[26:00] Number three: There are marked lines on platforms that you must
[26:04] strictly follow. You must have seen this in India as well,
[26:07] but the difference is that there, everyone follows it.
[26:09] Number four: Carry cash. While cards work in major cities,
[26:14] many places, especially in rural areas or mom-and-pop shops,
[26:22] accept only cash. So surprisingly, Japan is quite a cash-centric country.
[26:27] Also, for IC card recharges, cash is preferable.
[26:31] Number six: Do remove shoes where required. At traditional inns,
[26:36] temples, and some restaurants, you will be asked to remove shoes.
[26:39] Speak softly in public. Keep conversations quiet on trains,
[26:43] buses, and public areas. Japan values calm and silence in shared spaces.
[26:48] Even in crowded places, you won’t see people talking loudly
[26:53] or talking on loudspeaker. Number nine: Shinkansen and subways
[26:57] come under silent zones, so talking on the phone, playing games,
[27:02] or listening to songs on loudspeaker is not allowed at all.
[27:04] Tipping is not part of Japanese culture. In fact, it's considered rude.
[27:08] Number eleven: Don’t eat while walking. It is considered sloppy.
[27:13] Finish your food at or near the shop and find a bench. You can
[27:17] stand outside a 7-Eleven and eat; eating while walking is not allowed.
[27:23] Dustbins are rare in Japan, so carry a small garbage bag with you every day.
[27:29] Number fourteen: Convenience stores are lifesavers. You get cheap
[27:34] and clean food, Wi-Fi, and ATMs that accept international cards.
[27:39] Number fifteen: Be punctual. Trains, reservations, and people
[27:43] in Japan are always on time. Reach at least 10 minutes
[27:47] before your scheduled time. Carry a Type A/B plug adapter.
[27:51] Japan uses flat-pin sockets. Go for reserved seats in Shinkansen,
[27:56] and they have separate seats for big luggage bags, so make
[28:00] sure you book those seats. Number twenty: While using buses,
[28:03] make sure to enter and exit from the correct gate.
[28:06] Each city is different. In Kyoto, you have to enter from the
[28:09] back and exit from the front, and in Tokyo, it's exactly the opposite.
[28:15] Number twenty-one: Take your passport while shopping to get
[28:18] tax deduction on the spot. Number twenty-two: Wear good,
[28:21] comfortable walking shoes, as walking a minimum of 10,000 to 15,000
[28:25] steps in Japan is very common. Number twenty-three: If you don’t
[28:30] understand anything while using the subway, just go to the
[28:32] information center. It's available at every station, and they will
[28:36] guide you perfectly. Number twenty-four: Don’t jaywalk.
[28:39] Wait for the green light even if no cars are coming.
[28:42] So guys, these were the complete details and budget breakup of
[28:46] our Japan trip. And as we told you earlier, you can download
[28:51] our detailed Japan travel guide from this QR code or from the
[28:54] link given in the description. If you liked this video, then
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[29:02] Until next time, bye-bye wanderers!