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Just I found your channel. I'm Japanese 66 and living in USA. Finally I went back to Japan visit my Japanese family in Fukuoka in April 2023. Last time I visited Japan in 2007. Your videos are great for foreigners. I will recommend your videos to my American friend. Sorry my English isn't good😂 Thank you. ありがとう。
oh wow. thank you so much for supporting my channel and offering to recommend to your friends! I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and connect! ありがとうございます。😊
Hello pretty lady, very nice video. It is awesome you are able to spend time with your father. I’m planning on making a trip to Kyoto for around 7 days and will stay near Kyoto station. This video gave me some good ideas for some days trips. Arigato Gozaimasu.
Hi Friends! I've been getting a lot of questions about where I stayed, the stamp book I used, the Nara pickled buffet location, etc. I'm going to leave a few answers below for you! I hope this is helpful :) PS--I also have a blog post with more Japan travel tips and recommendations for things you should book BEFORE going to Japan. You can find that linked here: lifestylebyremi.com/what-to-book-in-advance-japan/ - Osaka hotel: The Moxy Hotel - Nara pickled buffet: 月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯 Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階 www.tsukihiboshi.com/ - Stamp Book: You can find them in Japanese bookstores (I usually ask someone to help me find!) Or, I created my own Eki Stamp Book which you can purchase through my website here: lifestylebyremi.com/product/japan-eki-stamp-book-my-travel-diary-purple/ Please don't hesitate to ask more questions! Happy to help and I hope you have the best time on your upcoming trip! :)
hi everyone! for those who want to visit the pickled food buffet in Nara, here's their information: 月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯 Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階 www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Great to see some different aspects of the places. Every TH-cam video seems to show the same views, but you really captured some more interesting and atypical places!
Thanks for this detailed report. Your photography and narration were excellent. I bookmarked this video and hope to visit many of your food stops when I visit Japan in June.
Flying in to Osaka on JAL, which is only 1 hour from Haneda airport. We are staying for 4 days in Osaka at the Moxy Hotel by Marriott. We are going to Kyoto and Nara on a day trip with Viator, division of Trip advisor. We may return to Kyoto by train on our own. We won’t have enough time to visit Kobe. I like how you ended in Osaka at the observation tower.
Just found your channel and videos. On this one now. Enjoying seeing you and you dad traveling. Really like the food and coffee finds and that you both enjoy Japanese beers with your meals. Working my way through the trip!
@@remishimazu Sorry to bother you, but regarding power outlets. Are these the exact same as the US power adapters? So nothing needed to adapt like in EU?
No need for a power adapter if you’re coming from the US. BUT! I would bring one if you need a three prong. Three prongs are available in Japan but most outlets I’ve seen are two. I hope this helps!
Wow! I remember those days in Japan that was 90’s. Now I’m 65 years old it was different from before. Love to watch your vlogs, keep up the good work . 🤗
Thanks for the great videos Remi. I visited Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto in 1995 and your videos brought back so many fond memories. We were there shortly after the Kobe earthquake and saw some of the damaged buildings. I remember we flew into and out of Kansai airport which had recently opened. Keep up the great content!
oh wow. I can only imagine what the buildings must've looked like shortly after the earthquake. I'm glad you enjoyed my video and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice note.
Thank you for sharing the video, I really like it! I have been to Japan 3 times and I love Japan. I have a question for you, at around 16:06 of this video you have a passport-like book with stamps, I saw one of this in a shop in Tokyo Station, but I didn't get it, since I wonder how are you able to get all the stamps from every Japan stations you visited. So my question is can you get a stamp at every Japan station or city you visited? If it is possible I am gonna get one next time I am in Japan. Thank you again 🙂
most stations in japan (especially the bigger ones) have stamps that are customized to represent the area. it's so much fun to collect so definitely recommend looking for them the next time you're in Japan. I got my stamp book at a book store near the station! If you don't have a book, the stamp area sometimes has paper there for you. I hope this was helpful!
aw thank you so much! I'm glad you found my video helpful and appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice note. I hope you have a great trip in May!
Thanks for this insightful vlog. Will visit Japan in June and really want to see Mt Fuji. Are you going there? If so, Laois love your insights on how to go there or the best way to see it.
thank you! that's so exciting you already have a trip planned for June! unfortunately, I wasn't able to visit Mt Fuji on this trip but it is definitely on my list.
Some of the best food and shops I've been to in Japan were found while just walking around aimlessly. I definitely recommend leaving time in your itinerary to explore :)
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It's funny we didn't plan to visit that many cities in five days but it just worked out that way! It's totally doable if you're short on time in Japan 👍🏼
Oh it was beautiful and the cafe with a view was very relaxing. We didn’t stay long. Maybe an hour and a half? I hope you’re able to visit in person one day! :)
Thank you for this wonderful travelogue video! We're planning our first trip to Japan and your stop here is on our list. We'll certainly take advantage of your food stops and other stops you've listed. Looking forward to watching your other videos!
Your first time in Japan?? Wow, I'm SO excited for you! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice note. :)
Love your videos, that’s great that you come often and so knowledgeable to Osaka and Kyoto. It’s nice that you travel with your Dad, I’ll take your advice to some of the eateries. I need to search for info how to navigate Kyoto station.
Thank you Remi, I got the JR pass just before they raise the price😅 my daughter has nut allergy, will look up the names to check with the bakers there, we really look forward to try all the local foods there
Ooh nice! The price increase was steep for those passes. I’m glad you got them ahead of the price hike! I’m excited for your guys trip. The food quality in Japan is amazing! You’ll have the best time :)
I am so sorry for my ignorance...what are the beautiful stamps that you are getting in this video and what are you stamping? They are so very cool. We are going to Japan for the first time in April. We are very excited!
they are called eki stamps! I wrote a blog post all about them which you can read here: lifestylebyremi.com/japan-eki-train-stamps/ The stamp book I'm using is linked here: lifestylebyremi.com/product/japan-eki-stamp-book-my-travel-diary-purple/
Hi, I'm loving the narrative and some of the differnt parts of the cities you show in the video. I was wondering if you can provide the hotel name that you stayed at in Osaka? Thank you
you can find eki stamp books at book stores near the train (eki) stations! I'd show one of the people working there a photo of the notebook and they can show you where to find it in store :)
Yes! No one talks about this but collecting station stamps is such a great souvenir from a Japan trip! Most (not all) stations in Japan have their own stamp which is customized for the area. Some of the luxury/scenic trains have their own as well! The stamps are located in different areas of the station so you can either treat it like a scavenger hunt or ask the information booth if they have one! I got my stamp book from a Kikokuniya book store at a station. I show the bookstore in my Fukuoka video: th-cam.com/video/fqMILPdZf5Q/w-d-xo.html I hope this was helpful! :)
Love it!!! Hubby and I are going back after meeting there 25 yrs ago (taught English at same school) and bringing our 2 boys !! They will love the stamp book
Thank you for posting. Visited a cousin in Kanazawa last month and traveled thru Tokyo for a few day. Next spring, Osaka, Nara, Kobe...maybe Okinawa. Enjoyed your video!
The fairfield namba has much better rooms especially if you are titanium/ambassador status. But the location is a bit of a walking distance from the main attraction area Btw second largest city in japan is Yokohama, not Osaka
Thank you for sharing! May I ask what other hotels did you stay other than Moxy Okasa Shin Umeda? Cause I am planning for my first trip to Tokyo, Kobe Kyoto and Okasa this coming August. Thanks in advance 😊
not yet! I have a few videos coming soon from my spring 2023 trip. I went to Wakayama (south of Osaka), Yonezawa (north of Tokyo). I also went to Nagoya and Kamakura (both close to Tokyo). All these places are easy to get to. I haven't posted TH-cam videos yet but you can see snippets of my trip on my Instagram @remishimazu.
you can purchase them at bookstores near stations. they're a little hard to find so I'd ask someone at the store to help you! I also created my own stamp books that include top Japanese travel phrases. you can find them here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/ hope you have a great trip to Japan! :)
Hi. Thank you for your videos. Can you share your transportation experience and do you use IC card or you just buy tickets from the Stations? Thank you again.
Oh! For long JR trips and certain limited express trains you will need to purchase tickets or reserve seats in advance. That’s the only time I buy tickets though!
Very informative vlog... it makes me want to go to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara soon... I've been to Tokyo last March 5... more Japan vlogs... New subscriber here.
Hello and thank you so much for this informative video. I have a question and I’d appreciate if you could answer. We are planning to spend 6 days in Kansai region. As far as I understand you stayed only in Osaka for the rest of the trip and went to other cities for day trips. Is that something you recommend? If so, what train ticket should we get for 6 days to visit most of Kansai region?🙏🙏
that's correct! we took all these day trips from Osaka. However, you could also use Kyoto as a home base. I recommend also spending at least a 3+ days in Kyoto if possible. There's a lot to see in Kyoto but everything is pretty spread out so I recommend staying in the area. I hope this helps! You could get the Kansai 4-day pass if you plan to use Kyoto as a home base (it's farther away from Kobe & Nara than Osaka. Otherwise, I don't think you need a train pass for a six day trip in the Kansai region alone. I recommend using an IC card (suica or pasmo) that you can refill and tap in/out of stations. Note that the Limited Express trains (like the popular one to Nara) is not covered by JR Passes and require an additional ticket that you can purchase at the gate entrance.
@@remishimazu Thank you so much for your detailed answer. Do you recommend theJR Kansai area pass or the Kansai Thru Pass? According to my research Kansai Thru Pass also covers subways of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Which pass do you recommend? Thank you again for your time and effort!!
It's a notebook to collect eki (train station) stamps in Japan! I found the one in this video at a Japanese bookstore near a station in Hakata. But since then, I've created my own eki stamp books which you can purchase on my website here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/ (Please read the description for delivery timing details as I'm a small business.)
Hi Remi, I will be in Japan in September and I plan on doing a similar itinerary with the exception of Kobe. Do you recommend I get the JR pass? How much was the train from Osaka to Kyoto and Osaka to Nara? 🥰
Hi! I recently found a JR Pass calculator that should help you decide whether a pass is worth it for you! www.japan-guide.com/railpass/ I hope you enjoy your trip! :)
The Moxy was about a block or two from the bus you take to the station. the bus ride was maybe one or two stops long--so not far at all! I hope this helps!
I filmed this vlog early December. It’s honestly my favorite time of the year in Japan because of the weather and all the holiday illuminations. I hope you have a great time!
I got you! Here's the name i found online + website and address! :) 月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯 Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階 www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Hi Remi, to walk around in Kyoto and Nara, do we have to take local bus or on foot will do ? To take bus, can we pay the fare by cash or should we buy Suica cars ? Thank you.
It’ll be a mix of walking, local buses and trains! Kyoto’s main destinations are a bit spread out so I recommend staying a couple nights there at least if your schedule permits! You can use cash or IC/Suica card to pay for local buses. I hope this helps!
Whats the deal with all the stamls/seals? Are they located randomly? I'm heading to Japan in a few weeks and it looks a nice additional on a postcard 😁
Many Japanese stations have their own eki (station) stamps that are customized to represent the area which makes it a fun (free!) souvenir! Not all stations have them but most major ones do. They're sometimes hard to find because they're not always located in the same spot. You can always ask the station information center and they can help you. I got my stamp book from a Kikokuniya store at one of the stations. I hope this was helpful and have a great time on your trip!
Hello is there any website that I can learn where can I find those stamp's in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara? And where can I buy the notebook you use for stamps?
I haven't been able to find a website that shows where to locate all of the stamps but they tend to be near the entrance of the JR lines before or after you 'tap' into the gate. if you have trouble finding them, you can ask the station information booth and they'll help you find it.
Thank you! & oh! I'm so excited for you and your first trip to Japan! If you only have time for one place, I'd say Tokyo for your first time. You'll get the baseline experience of Japan--both new and old. Plus there is something for everyone in Tokyo!
Ooh it’s so hard to choose! Here are my top experiences (sorry it’s a lot! Lol): Yufuin No Mori to Yufuin Floral Village, Yanagawa canals, Nagasaki, reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple, Kanazawa, Kodaiji in Kyoto, Kawagoe, umeda sky building…… oh man I feel like im missing a bunch! I honestly loved everything I did while in Japan this last trip. Some of my favorite moments were unplanned walks through different areas because it allowed me to just take in my surroundings! Im excited for you and your upcoming trip! Two months is amazing! I hope you have the best time 😊
that's probably my favorite time to go because you'll likely still see the beautiful fall foliage all around and the weather is cooler but not too bad. It's also not humid which is nice! I hope you have a great time!
eki stamps are free to use at stations. you can purchase stamp books either at book stores in Japan or I created my own which you can purchase here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/ if you buy the books in Japan, I recommend asking a sales associate for help finding them in-store.
thank you so much! I got the stamp pad from a kikokuniya book store at Hakata Station. There are store locations all over Japan and the US. You can see where I bought the book in my Fukuoka video here: th-cam.com/video/fqMILPdZf5Q/w-d-xo.html
I can confirm--it was AMAZING! Here's the name i found online + website and address! :) 月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯 Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階 www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Hi remi! Thanks for this video - very very insightful. Visiting Japan in April and great to see the possibilities of things to do in and around Osaka. Shame that the cable card did not work upon your visit. Was is due to the season or? Would love to visit in April though. And is it easy to get there by bus, from Kobe central station? Thanks again :)
Hi!! Ugh. The cable car was under "maintenance updates" when we went! lol I checked the website right now though and it's open! It seems like they do routine maintenance checks often (which I guess I'm not mad about haha) but I would definitely check the website before you head out there. Here's a link! www.rokkosan.com/cable/?lang=en It was super easy to get there by bus! I believe we took a quick train ride to another station nearby and then there were big signs for the bus that takes you to Mount Rokko! Once you're at Mount Rokko, there's one main bus that will take you back to the train station. Although the cable car wasn't running, I'm still glad we went because of the terrace area. I hope this was helpful and hope you have so much fun on your trip in April!
@@remishimazu hi Remi! Thanks for the response! Really appreciate you taking the time to respond and looking up info. Just one more thing before deepdiving in your info: do you happen to know if buses go back to the station relatively late? Because we probably would like to head up there after sunset.
Most facilities at Mount Rokko close around 8-9pm I believe? So it’s likely that buses going to and from won’t run much later than that. Sorry I couldn’t give more of a definitive answer but I hope that helps give you at least an idea of what to expect!
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Just I found your channel. I'm Japanese 66 and living in USA. Finally I went back to Japan visit my Japanese family in Fukuoka in April 2023. Last time I visited Japan in 2007. Your videos are great for foreigners. I will recommend your videos to my American friend. Sorry my English isn't good😂
Thank you.
ありがとう。
oh wow. thank you so much for supporting my channel and offering to recommend to your friends! I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and connect! ありがとうございます。😊
I visited Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto last month. And booked ticket to Sapporo, Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe in April again. Can’t wait to visit Sapporo and Kobe
nice! that's awesome that you're exploring a ton of different areas in Japan!
When in Osaka, join a meetup event. It’s a rare opportunity to meet and talk to locals who like speaking English and meeting foreigners..
May I ask how to? Thank you!
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Hi, i’ll be in Osaka in Sept. may i have details of the meetup?
Hi, I’m coming in October! Let me know how
@@Feistiness I'll be in Osaka from the 15th to the 21st of September!
Hello pretty lady, very nice video. It is awesome you are able to spend time with your father. I’m planning on making a trip to Kyoto for around 7 days and will stay near Kyoto station. This video gave me some good ideas for some days trips. Arigato Gozaimasu.
Hi Friends! I've been getting a lot of questions about where I stayed, the stamp book I used, the Nara pickled buffet location, etc. I'm going to leave a few answers below for you! I hope this is helpful :) PS--I also have a blog post with more Japan travel tips and recommendations for things you should book BEFORE going to Japan. You can find that linked here: lifestylebyremi.com/what-to-book-in-advance-japan/
- Osaka hotel: The Moxy Hotel
- Nara pickled buffet:
月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯
Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階
www.tsukihiboshi.com/
- Stamp Book: You can find them in Japanese bookstores (I usually ask someone to help me find!) Or, I created my own Eki Stamp Book which you can purchase through my website here: lifestylebyremi.com/product/japan-eki-stamp-book-my-travel-diary-purple/
Please don't hesitate to ask more questions! Happy to help and I hope you have the best time on your upcoming trip! :)
Japan was so fun, loved the culture so much!
hi everyone! for those who want to visit the pickled food buffet in Nara, here's their information:
月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯
Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階
www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Great to see some different aspects of the places. Every TH-cam video seems to show the same views, but you really captured some more interesting and atypical places!
Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave such a nice note. :)
Heading to Japan in March/April 2024...first stop is Osaka for over a week then to Kyoto then to Tokyo..cant wait
that's awesome! Osaka is known for their food scene so i hope you have a great time exploring & trying all the food! :)
Thank you for the video! About to head back to Japan for my 5th time, but heading to these places for the first! Appreciate the insight!
Nice!! Your 5th time to Japan?? that's awesome. I love that you keeping wanting to come back to this amazing country.
The moxy is a marriot hotel..good stuff.great video! Food looks amazing.
thank you!! really enjoyed the moxy and the food in Japan... unreal.
Thanks for this detailed report. Your photography and narration were excellent. I bookmarked this video and hope to visit many of your food stops when I visit Japan in June.
Aw thank you so much! I'm glad you found this video helpful in planning your trip! :)
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing your adventures. I hope to find some of those spots next week when I'm in Japan. Arrigato!!
Love your video. Already note down every place you recommend. looking forward for my next travel trip to Japan
yesssss! i'm excited for you to visit Japan! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. :)
I love Japan, top of the list of my fave country to visit🥰. Thank you for sharing
I agree. Japan is such a beautiful country to visit!Thank you for watching my video and taking the time to comment. 🤍
Flying in to Osaka on JAL, which is only 1 hour from Haneda airport. We are staying for 4 days in Osaka at the Moxy Hotel by Marriott. We are going to Kyoto and Nara on a day trip with Viator, division of Trip advisor. We may return to Kyoto by train on our own. We won’t have enough time to visit Kobe. I like how you ended in Osaka at the observation tower.
the view at Umeda Sky Building is one of my favorites!
I always end up taking a bunch of photos and video clips and then it sits on my memory cards and I never do anything with it LOL.
Just found your channel and videos. On this one now. Enjoying seeing you and you dad traveling. Really like the food and coffee finds and that you both enjoy Japanese beers with your meals. Working my way through the trip!
aw thank you for watching! spending quality time with my dad was the best. I'm glad you're enjoying these videos :)
Thanks for the hints. Heading there is 3 days!
Awesome! Hope you have so much fun
@@remishimazu Sorry to bother you, but regarding power outlets. Are these the exact same as the US power adapters? So nothing needed to adapt like in EU?
No need for a power adapter if you’re coming from the US. BUT! I would bring one if you need a three prong. Three prongs are available in Japan but most outlets I’ve seen are two. I hope this helps!
Your vlogs are so fun to watch, I'm really looking forward to go visit places you mentioned! arriving march 16th
Aw yay! I’m glad you like them and found them helpful! Have so much fun on your trip. You’re going at such a good time.
I like that plan. Follow the Food!!
Wow! I remember those days in Japan that was 90’s. Now I’m 65 years old it was different from before. Love to watch your vlogs, keep up the good work . 🤗
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and leave a comment :)
Thank you for a very nice video of your 5 days trip to Japan👍
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
Thanks for the great videos Remi. I visited Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto in 1995 and your videos brought back so many fond memories. We were there shortly after the Kobe earthquake and saw some of the damaged buildings. I remember we flew into and out of Kansai airport which had recently opened. Keep up the great content!
oh wow. I can only imagine what the buildings must've looked like shortly after the earthquake. I'm glad you enjoyed my video and thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice note.
Thank you for sharing the video, I really like it! I have been to Japan 3 times and I love Japan. I have a question for you, at around 16:06 of this video you have a passport-like book with stamps, I saw one of this in a shop in Tokyo Station, but I didn't get it, since I wonder how are you able to get all the stamps from every Japan stations you visited. So my question is can you get a stamp at every Japan station or city you visited? If it is possible I am gonna get one next time I am in Japan. Thank you again 🙂
most stations in japan (especially the bigger ones) have stamps that are customized to represent the area. it's so much fun to collect so definitely recommend looking for them the next time you're in Japan. I got my stamp book at a book store near the station! If you don't have a book, the stamp area sometimes has paper there for you. I hope this was helpful!
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Thanks for the info, more details on what to do on my upcoming trip !
awesome! I'm glad you found my video helpful. i hope you have the best time on your upcoming trip!
Very nice video! Your voice and the edits are calming. My wife and I are going to Tokyo & Kyoto next month in May. Your video helped! 👍👍
aw thank you so much! I'm glad you found my video helpful and appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice note. I hope you have a great trip in May!
Saving this video so I can use this itinerary for my next Japan trip!
yesss! i'm glad you found this video helpful!
Could you do a breakdown of your overall trip expenses? I’m planning a trip and would love to k ow what to budget for.
Great video! Love your aesthetic! ❤
Thank you! That means a lot :)
I was debating visiting Kobe during my 5 day trip in the Kansai area and this just confirmed it for me :) thank you!
i'm glad I could help and hope you have an amazing time on your trip! I love the Kansai area :)
Good & informative vid. Extra-liked your note of match the energy of the deer when in Nara.
thank you! appreciate you taking the time to leave a nice comment :)
Thanks for this insightful vlog. Will visit Japan in June and really want to see Mt Fuji. Are you going there? If so, Laois love your insights on how to go there or the best way to see it.
thank you! that's so exciting you already have a trip planned for June! unfortunately, I wasn't able to visit Mt Fuji on this trip but it is definitely on my list.
I love ramen.....I don't mind going to Osaka again but i have been there 4 times already haha. Might do Kyoto than
haha osaka is foodie heaven!! but if you haven't been to Kyoto yet, I highly recommend it!
its amazing how u bumped with all these wonderful shops! 😭
Some of the best food and shops I've been to in Japan were found while just walking around aimlessly. I definitely recommend leaving time in your itinerary to explore :)
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5 days but you visited multiple cities. Must be packed with itineraries
It's funny we didn't plan to visit that many cities in five days but it just worked out that way! It's totally doable if you're short on time in Japan 👍🏼
The view from Mt Rokko looks amazing! Do you remember how long you stayed there to watch the sky turn from sunset to night sky?
Oh it was beautiful and the cafe with a view was very relaxing. We didn’t stay long. Maybe an hour and a half? I hope you’re able to visit in person one day! :)
Nice intro, thanks ❤
thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a note! hope you have a good day!
Thank you for this wonderful travelogue video! We're planning our first trip to Japan and your stop here is on our list. We'll certainly take advantage of your food stops and other stops you've listed. Looking forward to watching your other videos!
Your first time in Japan?? Wow, I'm SO excited for you! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice note. :)
My wife and I accidentally came across Joto for curry. The vibe is comforting there and the curry is heart warming (love the heat that's just right)
ooh! I'll have to add that to my list of places to try! thanks for sharing :)
Love your videos, that’s great that you come often and so knowledgeable to Osaka and Kyoto. It’s nice that you travel with your Dad, I’ll take your advice to some of the eateries. I need to search for info how to navigate Kyoto station.
I'm glad you found my videos helpful and enjoyed them! thanks for taking the time to leave a note. I hope you have a good time on your trip!
Thank you Remi, I got the JR pass just before they raise the price😅 my daughter has nut allergy, will look up the names to check with the bakers there, we really look forward to try all the local foods there
Ooh nice! The price increase was steep for those passes. I’m glad you got them ahead of the price hike! I’m excited for your guys trip. The food quality in Japan is amazing! You’ll have the best time :)
I am so sorry for my ignorance...what are the beautiful stamps that you are getting in this video and what are you stamping? They are so very cool. We are going to Japan for the first time in April. We are very excited!
they are called eki stamps! I wrote a blog post all about them which you can read here: lifestylebyremi.com/japan-eki-train-stamps/
The stamp book I'm using is linked here: lifestylebyremi.com/product/japan-eki-stamp-book-my-travel-diary-purple/
Very nice vlog and informative. What would you recommend for 10days Osaka trip with family of 5
Thank you for coming to Japan! Did you know that there is a hot spring near Kobe? Beer after taking a bath is the best. Try it next time you come!😘
wow. definitely adding this to my list. that sounds magical lol thank you for the recommendation! :)
I’m traveling to Japan soon. I’m wondering where can I get the booklet to put the stamps? My kids would love that 🫶🏼
wow, very nice experience
thank you! :)
@@remishimazu you’re welcome
you had me at pickle buffet!!!
the pickle buffet alone was worth the trip! haha
Hi, I'm loving the narrative and some of the differnt parts of the cities you show in the video. I was wondering if you can provide the hotel name that you stayed at in Osaka? Thank you
thank you! I appreciate it :) we stayed at the moxy in osaka!
Thanks for introducing me to lesser known restaurants - I love Japanese pickles so I will definitely go to the Nara buffet when I visit 😍
oh yay! I really enjoyed the pickled buffet. It was great for a light lunch after exploring Nara :) I hope you have a great time!
Love your vids
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a nice note! :)
Thank you for sharing your trip 😊
of course! I had so much fun reliving the memories. thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a note :)
Nice. Which hotel u stay in osaka? Thanks
The moxy! :)
Where did u get ur notebook where u put your stamps
Really nice video. Your details much helpful to plan a trip. If you could mentioned the price for meals, train ticket, etc much more appreciate.
I'm glad that you found my video helpful! I'll try to remember to write down prices as I go next time.
Where did you get the notebook you were using to collect stamps if you don’t mind me asking? I love it!
you can find eki stamp books at book stores near the train (eki) stations! I'd show one of the people working there a photo of the notebook and they can show you where to find it in store :)
Can you talk about the stamp book, I have never seen that in other videos! ❤❤❤
Yes! No one talks about this but collecting station stamps is such a great souvenir from a Japan trip! Most (not all) stations in Japan have their own stamp which is customized for the area. Some of the luxury/scenic trains have their own as well! The stamps are located in different areas of the station so you can either treat it like a scavenger hunt or ask the information booth if they have one!
I got my stamp book from a Kikokuniya book store at a station. I show the bookstore in my Fukuoka video: th-cam.com/video/fqMILPdZf5Q/w-d-xo.html
I hope this was helpful! :)
@@remishimazu Thank you for the reply! Going to Japan for the first time in two months so I really want to do the stamp book, sooo cool!
Omg FOR THE FIRST TIME??? I’m so excited for you!
Love it!!! Hubby and I are going back after meeting there 25 yrs ago (taught English at same school) and bringing our 2 boys !! They will love the stamp book
Thank you for posting. Visited a cousin in Kanazawa last month and traveled thru Tokyo for a few day. Next spring, Osaka, Nara, Kobe...maybe Okinawa. Enjoyed your video!
I love that sushi spot in grand front
RIGHT? we randomly chose to go there but the sushi was so good!
The fairfield namba has much better rooms especially if you are titanium/ambassador status. But the location is a bit of a walking distance from the main attraction area
Btw second largest city in japan is Yokohama, not Osaka
Thank you for sharing! May I ask what other hotels did you stay other than Moxy Okasa Shin Umeda? Cause I am planning for my first trip to Tokyo, Kobe Kyoto and Okasa this coming August. Thanks in advance 😊
Where did you get the booklet that you stamped different locations? I know that’s not a passport, right?
Do you have videos of the country side to visit? Maybe places that are not too spread apart, easier to get to
not yet! I have a few videos coming soon from my spring 2023 trip. I went to Wakayama (south of Osaka), Yonezawa (north of Tokyo). I also went to Nagoya and Kamakura (both close to Tokyo). All these places are easy to get to. I haven't posted TH-cam videos yet but you can see snippets of my trip on my Instagram @remishimazu.
thank you, very nice report
thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! :)
LOVE the vibes. Amazing editing. Makes me miss Japan so much!! I def wish I ate more in Kobe when I was there. Osaka was foodie dream land.
thanks chena! means a lot coming from a great editor like you :)
@remishimazu where did you purchase your stamp book? Btw, love your videos!
you can purchase them at bookstores near stations. they're a little hard to find so I'd ask someone at the store to help you! I also created my own stamp books that include top Japanese travel phrases. you can find them here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/
hope you have a great trip to Japan! :)
@@remishimazu Planning to buy yours soon before I leave in the fall. Thank!
@@lifewithbarefootchef2418 aw thank you!! that means a lot :)
Hi. Thank you for your videos. Can you share your transportation experience and do you use IC card or you just buy tickets from the Stations? Thank you again.
Hi! I use IC cards because it makes it so easy to just tap in and out of stations! Less thinking 😂 I hope this helps!
Oh! For long JR trips and certain limited express trains you will need to purchase tickets or reserve seats in advance. That’s the only time I buy tickets though!
@@remishimazu thank you so much. ❤️
Very informative vlog... it makes me want to go to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara soon... I've been to Tokyo last March 5... more Japan vlogs... New subscriber here.
I feel like this is your sign to go! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :)
Hello and thank you so much for this informative video. I have a question and I’d appreciate if you could answer. We are planning to spend 6 days in Kansai region. As far as I understand you stayed only in Osaka for the rest of the trip and went to other cities for day trips. Is that something you recommend? If so, what train ticket should we get for 6 days to visit most of Kansai region?🙏🙏
that's correct! we took all these day trips from Osaka. However, you could also use Kyoto as a home base. I recommend also spending at least a 3+ days in Kyoto if possible. There's a lot to see in Kyoto but everything is pretty spread out so I recommend staying in the area. I hope this helps!
You could get the Kansai 4-day pass if you plan to use Kyoto as a home base (it's farther away from Kobe & Nara than Osaka. Otherwise, I don't think you need a train pass for a six day trip in the Kansai region alone.
I recommend using an IC card (suica or pasmo) that you can refill and tap in/out of stations. Note that the Limited Express trains (like the popular one to Nara) is not covered by JR Passes and require an additional ticket that you can purchase at the gate entrance.
@@remishimazu Thank you so much for your detailed answer. Do you recommend theJR Kansai area pass or the Kansai Thru Pass? According to my research Kansai Thru Pass also covers subways of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Which pass do you recommend?
Thank you again for your time and effort!!
What kind of books are you holding?
It's a notebook to collect eki (train station) stamps in Japan! I found the one in this video at a Japanese bookstore near a station in Hakata. But since then, I've created my own eki stamp books which you can purchase on my website here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/
(Please read the description for delivery timing details as I'm a small business.)
What is that book with stamp?
hi , chance upon your video while searching for travel tips in osaka... would you be kind enough to share which hotel did you stay in osaka?? tyvm
I stayed at the Moxy hotel in Osaka!
Hi Remi, I will be in Japan in September and I plan on doing a similar itinerary with the exception of Kobe. Do you recommend I get the JR pass? How much was the train from Osaka to Kyoto and Osaka to Nara? 🥰
Hi! I recently found a JR Pass calculator that should help you decide whether a pass is worth it for you! www.japan-guide.com/railpass/
I hope you enjoy your trip! :)
Appreciate all the info! How far was the Moxy hotel to where you caught the train to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe?
The Moxy was about a block or two from the bus you take to the station. the bus ride was maybe one or two stops long--so not far at all! I hope this helps!
What month did you visit? Planning to visit these areas too, but during first 2 weeks of December. Do you think it's a good time?
I filmed this vlog early December. It’s honestly my favorite time of the year in Japan because of the weather and all the holiday illuminations. I hope you have a great time!
Which moxy hotel did you stay in? The Honmachi or Osaka Shin Umeda? I’m planning on going in January for my birthday ☺️
Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda. ahhh! what a great birthday gift for yourself. I hope you have a great time :)
Thank you very much!
you're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed my video :)
Thnx for the amazing vlog! Can you pls share the name & location of the pickle buffet restaurant in Nara? Thankk you ☺
I got you! Here's the name i found online + website and address! :)
月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯
Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階
www.tsukihiboshi.com/
@@remishimazu Awww thank you so so much 💕
Hi Remi, to walk around in Kyoto and Nara, do we have to take local bus or on foot will do ? To take bus, can we pay the fare by cash or should we buy Suica cars ? Thank you.
It’ll be a mix of walking, local buses and trains! Kyoto’s main destinations are a bit spread out so I recommend staying a couple nights there at least if your schedule permits! You can use cash or IC/Suica card to pay for local buses. I hope this helps!
Whats the deal with all the stamls/seals? Are they located randomly? I'm heading to Japan in a few weeks and it looks a nice additional on a postcard 😁
Many Japanese stations have their own eki (station) stamps that are customized to represent the area which makes it a fun (free!) souvenir! Not all stations have them but most major ones do. They're sometimes hard to find because they're not always located in the same spot. You can always ask the station information center and they can help you. I got my stamp book from a Kikokuniya store at one of the stations. I hope this was helpful and have a great time on your trip!
Hello is there any website that I can learn where can I find those stamp's in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara? And where can I buy the notebook you use for stamps?
Love the video it's helped me to plan day trip from Osaka to Kyoto & Nara
aw yay! i'm glad to hear it :)
I haven't been able to find a website that shows where to locate all of the stamps but they tend to be near the entrance of the JR lines before or after you 'tap' into the gate. if you have trouble finding them, you can ask the station information booth and they'll help you find it.
Awesome vlog 😊❤ just want to ask , for first timer to visit Japan better go to Tokyo or Osaka first😅🙏🏻
Thank you! & oh! I'm so excited for you and your first trip to Japan! If you only have time for one place, I'd say Tokyo for your first time. You'll get the baseline experience of Japan--both new and old. Plus there is something for everyone in Tokyo!
@@remishimazuI seeee..love to hear that🤗😍 thankyou very much for your helpful opinion
Really good to know it's a very short train ride between kyoto and osaka. i prefer kyoto aesthetically so i would probably visit osaka as a day trip.
It's such an easy trip between the two areas! I hope you have a great trip!
What was your favorite place/things you did in Japan? We are going in few months 🥰 I love that you were traveling with your dad 🌸
Ooh it’s so hard to choose! Here are my top experiences (sorry it’s a lot! Lol): Yufuin No Mori to Yufuin Floral Village, Yanagawa canals, Nagasaki, reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple, Kanazawa, Kodaiji in Kyoto, Kawagoe, umeda sky building…… oh man I feel like im missing a bunch!
I honestly loved everything I did while in Japan this last trip. Some of my favorite moments were unplanned walks through different areas because it allowed me to just take in my surroundings!
Im excited for you and your upcoming trip! Two months is amazing! I hope you have the best time 😊
just curious what time did you leave for each day trip?
I’m planning to go last week Nov thru first week Dec. would that be a good time weather-wise?
that's probably my favorite time to go because you'll likely still see the beautiful fall foliage all around and the weather is cooler but not too bad. It's also not humid which is nice! I hope you have a great time!
@remishimazu - where can we buy the book stamp?
eki stamps are free to use at stations. you can purchase stamp books either at book stores in Japan or I created my own which you can purchase here: lifestylebyremi.com/shop/
if you buy the books in Japan, I recommend asking a sales associate for help finding them in-store.
Awesome video! where did you buy your stamp pad?
thank you so much! I got the stamp pad from a kikokuniya book store at Hakata Station. There are store locations all over Japan and the US. You can see where I bought the book in my Fukuoka video here: th-cam.com/video/fqMILPdZf5Q/w-d-xo.html
@@remishimazu arigatou gozaimasu
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when did you visit ?? the weather looked so so good !! ❤
i went early December! Fall + December are my favorite times to visit. Fall foliage, not as hot/humid, winter illuminations, and (usually) no snow! :)
Is this the Moxy Hotel in Shin Umeda or Honmachi?
What is the name of the pickle restaurant in Nara?!?! We are going in April and that place looked amazing!!
I can confirm--it was AMAZING! Here's the name i found online + website and address! :)
月日星 お漬物バイキングと茶粥、炊きたてご飯
Japan, 〒630-8213 Nara, Noboriojicho, 59-9 1階
www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Can you share which hotel you stayed? Thanks!
sorry this is so late! I stayed at the Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda. I hope you have a great trip!
Hi. Which MONTH of the year 2023 did you visit Osaka? Thanks
this was filmed early December 2022.
amazing channel, are trains pet friendly
is Shinkansen free or included in JR Pass of 7 days, when going from Osaka to Tokyo?
The Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo is covered by JR PASS! :)
Hi remi!
Thanks for this video - very very insightful. Visiting Japan in April and great to see the possibilities of things to do in and around Osaka.
Shame that the cable card did not work upon your visit. Was is due to the season or? Would love to visit in April though. And is it easy to get there by bus, from Kobe central station?
Thanks again :)
Hi!! Ugh. The cable car was under "maintenance updates" when we went! lol I checked the website right now though and it's open! It seems like they do routine maintenance checks often (which I guess I'm not mad about haha) but I would definitely check the website before you head out there. Here's a link! www.rokkosan.com/cable/?lang=en
It was super easy to get there by bus! I believe we took a quick train ride to another station nearby and then there were big signs for the bus that takes you to Mount Rokko! Once you're at Mount Rokko, there's one main bus that will take you back to the train station.
Although the cable car wasn't running, I'm still glad we went because of the terrace area.
I hope this was helpful and hope you have so much fun on your trip in April!
@@remishimazu hi Remi!
Thanks for the response! Really appreciate you taking the time to respond and looking up info. Just one more thing before deepdiving in your info: do you happen to know if buses go back to the station relatively late? Because we probably would like to head up there after sunset.
Most facilities at Mount Rokko close around 8-9pm I believe? So it’s likely that buses going to and from won’t run much later than that. Sorry I couldn’t give more of a definitive answer but I hope that helps give you at least an idea of what to expect!
Where did you stay in Osaka ? The hotel looks nice though
we stayed at the Moxy! It was a nice hotel for what we paid. I'd stay there again.
What is the name of the pickle buffet restaurant in Nara!? O:
tsukihiboshi! It was so good!! highly recommend. here's a link to their website: www.tsukihiboshi.com/
Great travel vlog. 👍🏻 i have never been to Kobe. Maybe I should give it a try. Have a nice weekend 😊
you should! I really enjoyed Kobe and wish I had more time there. hope you have a great weekend as well! :)