Tokyo Travel Guide
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Our Tokyo travel guide! We finally made it to Tokyo and it was worth the wait...
Thanks to our friends at Japan Airlines (www.jal.com) for getting us to Tokyo on one of their amazing 777-300s. They have the biggest economy seat in the sky and the food was AWESOME.
We've been waiting for years to get to Tokyo and it was worth the wait - what an incredible city. Breathtaking scenery, incredible food, and friendly people - this is our best episode so far. I cannot wait to get back to Tokyo. Watch in full HD glory!
Where we stayed: Mandarin Oriental Tokyo www.mandarinoriental.com/tokyo/
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Crowded but clean. The best city in the world.
+coolamazon123 shut up
Already places like Shibuya are so dirty compared only a few years ago.
woah there my weeb friends and all alike. (jk sorta (nr) lol)
Me and my wife have decided to travel Tokyo once a year and by my experience this is the best guide to Tokyo I have seen. Go there and you will fall in love with Tokyo. Only downside is that when you get back (if even) the Japan-hangover is truly depressing. Like if you understand!
Thanks so much!
Welcome to our home town.Thanks a million !
Same in the UK. When I got back from another country I noticed how miserable and aggressive everyone is here compared to other countries. Where I live people are just always angry and then go out every evening, get drunk and fight each other and even punch random people that just happen to be walking somewhere.
I live in Hereford which is West midlands so not far from bristol. Some of my family moved to bristol and really like it there. It just seems like everyone in the UK just wants to start fights. I don't like walking about in the evenings these days because I don't know if I will be attacked by a group of people for no reason. There are some nice people about but people seem to stressed and angry in this country.
spot on
Went there for two weeks, returned two weeks later and stayed another 3. I have been all over the world and I don't say this lightly. Going to Tokyo was the best decision of my life. Simply life-changing.
I spent 2 weeks in tokyo... ABSOLUTE best city on earth and i been around... London, New York, Paris, Rome, Las Vegas, Deli, Milan, Beijing, Singapore, Sidney, Hong Kong and (comes close to Tokyo) and more. Tokyo most vibrant city on earth.
lucky
I hope Delhi is absolutely not a world class city. It is pathetic
the new part of the city isn't bad; just have to be careful of scammers
shouldve travelled to mumbai, delhi ummmm no, even as an indian i wont prefer that place
+beachjuicetice
What scammerz?
While looking completely stunned and gazing thoughtfully in the distance, with red eyes and shaking voice, he said: "I think that was the greatest thing I've ever eaten. In my life. And I'm not saying this lightly. I mean that. That might have been the greatest thing I've ever tried... Where do I... What am I doing now? I don't even know what to do..."
My friend, I know *exactly* how you feel. Japanese food is out of this world.
It really is! Can't wait to go back.
ive been to London , Toronto , Quebec ,Montreal ,Paris , New York ,Miami ,Chicago ,Columbus oh , Kulalumpur , Bangkok , Singapore ,Dubai abu dhabi , ,Hongkong , Mumbai ,New Delhi Kathmandu and a few others and i agree to what u said at 14:27 , Tokyo is indeed the greatest city in the world , I am madly in love with it , once u visit tokyo no other city is good enough for u , Cant wait to go back
+himanshu y shut up, you're just trying to show off that you've been to all these places.
Dan Heather why would i do that and that too to a complete stranger who i will never meet ?i just shared my experience , I have my visa stamps as a proof if u want to see them
himanshu y Don't take it too harshly, Just trolling, my friend :)... Tokyo is amazing. Are you Indian? Were you accepted there? I saw another Video in which an Indian who visited Japan said they were treated bad, not because of racism, but because they the Japanese aren't used to brown people... what was your experience like?
Dan Heather on the contrary japanese people are extremely polite and warm , everyone who i met appretiated me my country and indias thousands of years of history civilization , food yoga spirituality music etc , Japanese in general are taught to respect others right from their childhood , i was respect and treated nicely everywhere i went , but however in the usa this wasnt the case i was targetted /abused by many drunkards drug addicts and teens for being Non white , and nowadays i never travel to europe or US i just prefer visiting asian countries or i will goto african continent , because the people treat others with respect unlike the west, even here on youtube many western people insult me for no reason , from my experience i can say that people in the west (maybe 3ppl out of 10) have no values and they cant respect anyone
himanshu y OK I see
Amazingly well done guide to the world's most amazing city. Thank you for making this Alex and Greg -- you've nailed it. Everything and beyond!
TOKYO has never looked more amazing to me, and I freakin' live here! Please SHARE this so word gets around. Congratulations on your one year anniversary making the show and keep up the fantastic work. -john
+ONLY in JAPAN Thank you SO much John, we couldn't have done this episode without you!
+Attaché - Guys, this was very well done.
Great vid!!!!!!! Guys!!!!!!!!!👍
Two of my favorite channels - you both do great work!
Tokyo seems so overwhelming, complex and with so many people. I have always wanted to go, but haven't found the courage to go yet ... Japan in general seems so different than anything else and I have travelled a lot...
Start South and work your way up north if you are worried about being overwhelmed.
The closer to central Japan you get, the more hectic everything gets.
Thank you so much for joining me on a ramen tour! Keep up the great work!
+Ramen Adventures Thanks Brian, we had a ton of fun!
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I've been to Tokyo twice, and I REALLY hope I get the chance to go a 3rd time. I'm more interested in going there a 3rd time, than going anywhere else in the world for the first time.
The weird thing is, I get anxiety in large crowds of people. I don't like being around that many people. But, I LOVE THE MOST crowded city on Earth. Part of it probably has to do with how friendly and respectful the people are.
Tokyo is great because it has it all - Shinto temples, shrines, bustling non-stop night nightlife, excellent food, beautiful parks, awesome people & enough fun actvties to keep you busy for a month. It's also not so expensive because the yen has dropped in value. It's no more expensive the most European cities.
This was so beautifully made with such raw emotion that it almost brings a tear to my eye. It sums up perfectly what I felt when I landed in Tokyo (Shibuya crossing to be precise) for the first time.
+JoeBlo2 Thank you so much. Tokyo really did move me in a profound way.
I went to Seoul, South Korea but couldnt go to Tokyo, Japan was short on money but im planing on going there this year. I loved Seoul, and i heard and people have told me TOKYO is much better.
Guys! This video was incredible! I love that you even had a tear in your eye when saying how much you love Tokyo… wind or no wind, I think you meant it 😉 It's got me even more excited and inspired for my return to remake my Tokyo video next week - perfect timing!
Really really great stuff! ✌🏻️
+Joe Allam I really did, such a great city!
+Attaché Out of interest, how long do you spend in each destination when filming these? Do you tend to spend a day or two getting to know the place before doing the talkie bits or is that based on extensive research beforehand?
Tokyo is so clean and beautiful.
I would absolutely love to visit Tokyo.!
Going there in a month. I'm so excited and nervous..
You'll have a fantastic time, enjoy!
Hit me up if you need help!
How was your trip?! Had any fantastic food? ^^
Amazing. Best city in the world. I did a food tour around Yurakucho station and along Tokyo Bay as well
Did you rent a car?
Can confirm what others said about 7-Eleven being open in time for a good, early breakfast!
I am in Tokyo at this moment and I plan to be there shortly myself!
Surprisingly good food at a decent price!
Thanks for posting this entertaining and informative video!
Well done!
I don't think I've ever agreed with anything as much as I agree with the monologue at the end of this video. I need to book another Japan trip ASAP!
I've been to Tokyo many, many time and for the first time someone has describe perfectly how I feel about it, line in the sand. You go to Tokyo one person and come home a different person, everyone I've know who have come to Tokyo never wants to leave. 33 more sleeps and I'll be back again, it feels like home to me.
I went to Japan last year and everything about this video was on point. Tokyo is amazing. Kyoto and Osaka are incredible too. It is true after visiting Japan i find myself comparing it to every place i go to now.
+sarssi23 Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it! We hope to visit Kyoto and Osaka soon too.
I remember watching this last year and then finally decided to book a flight to Tokyo. It was my dream to see Tokyo since I was a child... It's finally happening next month! Gosh! I can't wait.. Thanks Attache for inspiring me to Travel more.
YES! Exciting!
Wow, a reply! You guys are just amazing.
WATCHED TOKYO TRAVEL GUIDES FOR REAL, INFO FOR 2 DAYS STRAIGHT. THIS IS THE BEST, NO BS GUIDE.
Completely agree with your opinion about Tokyo. Have traveled to five countries including India and Nepal for over a month and spent over five days in Amsterdam. I spent 5 days in Tokyo and nothing will ever compare to how amazing this place is. It is massive with so much to do and seems endless. It stole my heart. I even booked a trip back there this winter after having just left in August. If anyone is reading this I tell you now...you MUST head to Tokyo!
I've been to Tokyo. It's the most amazing city i've ever been to.
Just came back from Tokyo and couldn't wait to write this review. The video is absolutely helpful, especially on the details about getting on the metro system. And it's true that your life as tourist divides now between before and after Tokyo
2 thoughts:
1. Tokyo's metro system is complicated at first, but once you figured it out, you'll appreciate its efficiency and be impressed by its sheer size. Note that foreigners and non Tokyo residents get special discounts. I got a 3 day unlimited use pass (not applicable for the private trains) at Haneda airport.
2. You have to go out of your way to find a bad meal in Tokyo. Note that it's quality over quantity there. Their portion size is a glorified appetizer size compared to us in Canada at best.
You can get all-you-can-eat lunch for 1000 yen or so. You do have to search those sorts of places out though. Tokyo is huge, and pretty much has everything. That includes cheap, unlimited food... though you are usually on the clock.
Oh my goodness! I soooo agree! I visited there in 2014 and I went as a lone female traveler! Just to go, no other reason! Beyond clean! The people are beyond kind and helpful! I took trains, buses and subways all over the place! Next time I want to do a tour. Omg! I want to return! And yes, Tokyo sets the bar higher than ANY place in the world! The country and the wonderful, wonderful people! Thanks for this video!
oh man, I love Tokyo I want to go again soon.
I do too, a simply incredible place.
I'm going to Tokyo for a school study trip!!
Nice!!
Lucky
Just got back from Tokyo yesterday. Before I left I watched this video religiously and I have to say it was spot on. Love this channel so much.
It's true, a traveler's life is defined by before and after Tokyo. The first time I went was on business. Needless to say, I was completely blown away. I now live in NYC, another great city, but I still frequently long for another trip to Tokyo. With that said, you guys need to check out Seoul. Seoul is my favorite city in the world.
Ok guys, this video was AMAZING. The host, editing, footage of the city and the overall writing/directing... so raw and true. Thank you for this! *Subscribed*
Your best one so far. You nailed the content, but most importantly, the soul. And what great memories we built there all together. Thank you and congratulations, Alex & Greg!
+Paul Papadimitriou Thanks so much Paul, we couldn't have done it without you!
The no tipping in japan really BLOWING me away. LOL
no matter how many times i go to Tokyo, it never gets old. thanks for the awesome video!
super xcited!
This travel guide gave me so many tips before my first trip to Tokyo. I watched again it a couple months after I went and it brought back so many memories. Tokyo is so amazing!
I went to Japan last week, and I watched this video beforehand. I just wanted to say thank you very much as it helped me and my friends a lot (especially the Suica card). I've just rewatched it again now and can now recognise some of the places you visited ;)
I didn't take your advice about learning some Japanese phrases, but turns out you were right, would have helped a lot if I had known a few basics (we stayed in local area and almost nobody knew English so it was very hard communicating).
Anyway I really like your videos, very informative and entertaining at the same time.
Love your videos! You give out a lot of great info, really appreciate it!
This is a great video Attache. I am going here next month and I literally cannot wait. Great guide. Thanks
really interesting! Love your work!
It's crazy seeing the video before and after going to Japan! Very informative, I'm a huge fan of your videos Alex. The robot restaurant is probably the craziest/weirdest show I have ever seen...walked out of there just extremely confused to what I had just seen...
Keep up the awesome vids :)
Thanks so much, glad you had a great time in Tokyo! And you're right, Robot Restaurant o_0
Fantastic n very helpful video. Going to Tokyo this December and have got great tips from Attaché.
Definitely the best and most concise guide video to Tokyo I've seen - this is the link I'm sending to friends who are interested in visiting from now on (personally, I'm planning my eighth trip in a couple of months).
Top tip - use that Suica or Passmo card to pay at vending machines, convenience stores and a lot of restaurants. As a foreigner, you'll usually be too flustered working out the right money otherwise, so you end up paying with bills and getting pockets full of loose change. Paying by stored value card means no fuss and no change.
That is some very good videography. Who ever shot this really knows his $hiT.
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Attaché Thanks for that link. When will you do Malaysia?
u guys do an amazing job with ur videos. i subscribed becuase of this
Tokyo did move me in a profound way ❤
great video...very informative and straight to the point. I LIKE IT!
Hi Alex, we would like to thank you for those valuables tips. It helped us a lot during our trip in Tokyo. We enjoyed it like there is no tomorrow. New York was our favorite city, but now, like you said, we compare Tokyo to NY and you were right! Tokyo is THE city. :) (We are from Montreal). Thanks again for everything. P.S. We did enjoyed a beer in the streets at 3 am and it was a blast!
japan means super clean！！
Such a lovely travel guide! Beautiful shots and helpful tips! I adore your laugh 😍
Just got back from Tokyo this morning after a week, this was an awesome quick trip summary vid, cheers!
wow,this is very helpful,glad you made this video
Good, glad you like it!
This is a *fantastic* video. Well done indeed.
Excellent video guide of Tokyo. The whole production just works for me. Thank you.
Love your videos. They are definitely my goto for travel advice.
+Adam Barge That's fantastic to hear, thanks!
cool, going to Tokyo this month very helpful video :)
hey , chef
Devaux, i wacht your videos for sushi , it will be mind-blowing for you. i being there 2 years ago there.
Don't go to Tokyo, live in Tokyo.
Welcome to Tokyo!!東京へようこそ！
One of the most insightful and informative video I've ever seen on my own country! I learned a lot!!! Awesome job Alex!!
Thank you! I really enjoy your videos, Very helpful ;)
Glad you like them!
Awesome video as usual. Just went to Tokyo in September, and absolutely loved it. Just wanted to add that you should've mentioned Mount Hakone, which is a couple of hours by train outside Tokyo. Great spot to see mt. fuji, and the roads/scenery are phenomenal
+Belal Khan Great tip, thank you!
Going in few months. so happy to see good reviews and comments from everyone!!!! EXCITED!
Beautiful shots. Straightforward, useful information. 10/10 video.
Going there in less then a month, I'm so exited... thanks for a great vid!
+Inga Stok My only advice would be to explore, don't just move from landmark to landmark, walk the sidestreets and make magical memories ;)
have a fantastic time!
GREAT advice.
Going over the summer! Great video :)
+Nigel Awesome, enjoy!
Great video, I'm going to Tokyo next year and I definitely needed a video like this.
Fantastic video guys. My first one of yours I’ve seen but hugely useful. My flight leaves for narita tomorrow morning at 6am!
Aww he's crying at the end lol.
It was an emotional journey ;-)
I'm leaving to Tokyo in 3 days, can't wait
T how was it?
Going for 1st time in 4 days :-)
EDIT - AMAZING place, joint top with Oslo as my Favourite city I've seen
As an aspiring traveller and food lover, I just wanted to say how great this video is. Keep up your fantastic work.
Great work again!Last year I traveled 3 times to Tokyo. And it's mind blowing!Your video is the only one that I will sign as the best travel video out there. I have to agree on all points.
Great video! Fantastic city! AMAZING country!
Congratulations! I've been in Tokyo 11times....Very Polite People, Very clean, Very Safe!
Is a trip to the Future!
Yeah it's a fantastic place
Agree!!!!! 😉
Effing LOVE your vids.
+Wallis_74 thanks!
My favourite fun way of getting into Tokyo from Narita; Buss. There are small busses that cost very little and gives you a nice view of the road between Narita and Tokyo. They often stop at Tokyo Station too so you wont have to walk far to get to the biggest(?) station hub in Tokyo.
This way you also get to see the immense density of Tokyo growing from nothing to "OMG there are only buildings.... everywhere!" which to me is an unforgettable experience in its own right.
One of the BEST video about Tokyo!! I'm beyond excited to go there and experience this all on my own. Thanks a lot!
You're like a mix of Marshall and Barney from How I Met Your Mother.
when it comes to yen, all you have to do is put a decimal in 2 times to see its western value. for instants a loaf of bread would be around 200 yen so you put it like 2.00. so thats like 2 bucks for a loaf of bread. a pair of jeans at 5000 yen would be 50.00 bucks. 30000 yen would be like having 300.00 bucks etc.
After the Trump victory it's actually quite a bit off now... 5000 yen jeans are 44 USD. If/when he does anything stupid, it will likely reverse back significantly so that those 5000 yen jeans will be maybe 55-60 USD. It's shifted between less than 80 and more than 120 in the last few years. Treating yen as "cents" is a simple, logical, first step calculation to ballpark it... but it's just a ballpark, often off by 10% or more.
I'm talking about in general for those who are new to Tokyo and don't know what 5000yen can get them. you're talking about american currency compared to the yen. and yes you can use the yen is a cent school of thought which is what my method is basically doing.
ALLSTARGAMERSUNITED Basically, I'm saying that dividing by 100 gets you in the ballpark. But the fluctuation is still so great- at the worst, 50% higher prices than at the best times... that when you actually do all the conversions through, it can make a big difference. Like, 300000 yen trip to Japan becomes 3600 USD instead of 2400 USD... a pretty decent computer just eaten up by the possible difference of exchange rate that you're just rounding off. (I've been in Japan at both of those exchange rates, it affects spending significantly...)
Right now, since the USD is running higher, you can just sort of think of it as 1 in 1, with tax and the exchange fee "free". Same for the Euro- you get a few more %, but it's basically the case.
Australian and Canadian is running closer to 85... anyone using those currencies needs to make a 20-25% adjustment or they're going to be spending way more than they think they are.
yep again youre talking about currency exchange. im talking about tourists who have already made that exchange and have the actual cash in hand but dont know its value and want to start buying things.
I've got to disagree on that conversion because a 10% currency difference is pretty huge when adding up travel costs.
If anything, add 10% and assume you're speaking about the currency through pennies.
one of the best videos about Tokyo I`ve ever seen.
well done!
very insightful video thank you!
0:34 - 0:59 is pure, unadulterated truth. No amount of research, preparation, or preconceived notion on Japan can prepare you for the attack on the senses that is Tokyo.
+JoeBlo2 it really is an extraordinary city. Life-changing.
NSX-R Agree completely..
Great video and I'd like to leave some Tokyo breakfast tips
If you're okay with sweet breakfast just stop at a conbini in the evening to buy sweets ranging from cookies to single portions of various pastries, simple fruit like apples or bananas (they're expensive though), juice (orange, tropical and apple juices are the most common), dairy products like milk (which comes in flavoured variations like choco milk or strawberry milk and similar) or yogurt (most brands produce REALLY REALLY low fat yogurt that leaves you starving too soon to be a viable solution) and various coffee-related products. There are also several bakery store that open at a reasonable time, but it really depends on where you are in the city.
If you're a savoury person than your options are more "adventurous" if you're not keen on japanese language, because apart from cup noodles (seriously, should I even begin talking about why is not advisable to eat cup noodles for a week or two, every single morning?) the best choice in conbinis is the fresh cooked food near the cashier, which goes from various kind of fried breaded meatballs or cutlets to soup and noodles. In addition bigger shops have microwave meals but you must be sure that either the conbini or your hotel have microwave ovens before buying one.Finally most (if not all) hotels have kettles coupled with tea and coffee bags and a few cups. Like I said before, there are some non-conbini solutions, like cafés serving toasts but again it depends on where you have your hotel.Big station can ease the problem but as always better check opening times of restaurant and shops.If you're REALLY desperate you can try international and local fast food restaurants if your hotel's breakfast is too expensive, but I consider that en emergency solution.
+Roberto Giovannini Amazing, thank you!
I just went to 7 11 most days for breakfast
Thanks for posting this. Really professional and informative.
Thanks for a very useful vlog. We are thinking of going, and are in the research stage. Your video has inspired us to go to Tokyo as soon as possible
I'm going to Tokyo next month. I'm just afraid of losing myself xD
You'll be fine - have an awesome time!
Did you go to Tokyo??
You had me at no tipping
Hehe such a divisive subject!
Having been to Japan several times, I can honestly say this is the best travel video I've seen to date. Your info on transportation and money is something I wish I had learned much earlier in my travels to this magical city. One tip I can share about breakfast is that there are places like Denny's and Jonathan's as well as the usual McDonald's where you can get your fix.
+Perdomot wow, thank you! We managed to find breakfast at the legendary Mister Donut. Can't beat those free coffee refills!
+Attaché Nice! You gotta try Krispy Kreme next time you get to Japan. So good.
My wife and I are going to Japan in 03/2017 and have watched endless lists of videos about it. Yours has moved to the top. I like how you have addressed the real headaches of a traveler, from how to get transportation from the airport to the smallest details such as cash still rules there. I am a bit apprehensive but I am soooo looking forward to the trip, specially the food. Subscribed.
Having problem with finding breakfast in the morning? Go to 7-11 or any convenience store, you will not disappoint.
exactly! I loved the variety, smoothies, sandwich, they were great!
we are Japanese people !!!
One of the best guide to Tokyo Ive seen. Congrats guys!
Amazing live stream Drew !!! Especially the last part. Hope you had a good time at that last bar. Hmmmm ..... Keep putting those vids out. I will watch them all. Take care Drew. Be safe always.
Don't you find it Funny that after Monday(M) and Tuesday(T), the rest of the week says WTF?
Yeh as if to say the working week should only be 2 days long....
What is better location hotel gracery hotel or shinjuku granbel hotel , which near by to city ? Any advice ? Thanks guys
They're both great locations, we looked at both hotels before settling on Hotel Gracery.
Oh thank you for advice , i choose already hotel grasery migth be near all the shop and restaurant . Im sure that rigth choice . Well sucses for you .. Wait for more your adventure 👍👍👍👌👌 welldone good video you made
You will enjoy the Gracery. Oh and the final scene of the video (th-cam.com/video/GdIaEL72PwI/w-d-xo.html) is filmed at the Gracery!
Oh great ,thanks i will check it out that video
Just FYI... both are in the red light districts. Not that those are that bad in Japan, but if I'm going to pay all this money for a hotel, I rather not have touts bugging me or have a bunch of sex shops right around my hotel as I come back after a long day. If you can't read Japanese maybe it's a little easier to ignore, but I just can't really recommend this area. Again, not that it's likely actually dangerous, but, there are better places to stay.
of all the videos about travelling to Tokyo. This is the most informative. I wish I seen this video before my first trip.
Excellent informative video guys, thank you! I'm so excited go here! ! (I only decided today that I'm going!)
where is the Kobe Beef restaurant at 10:20?
bizkitgto www.nihonbashiitadaki.com
Kobe located near Osaka. So I guess you can't eat Kobe beef in Tokyo.
This one is actually located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. You can eat Kobe beef in Tokyo.
you must download hyperdia if you dont want confuse with the railways system
+Lord Amaterasu great tip, thanks!
Attaché also download learn japanese pro from your playstore. Thats can help you for any question if you want to ask about something with japanese language. but becarefull, you will go to next the step with tarzan grammar and conversation :D
*the next step
I went to Tokyo about a month ago and I must say I learned a lot from this video. Thank you Attaché!
At 14:55, I couldn't agree more. Wife and I travelled to Tokyo in May and that experience was most definitely a line in the sand for me. Great video, keep up the awesome work!