WHAT DID YOU DO IN REGARDS TO STORING OR TRANSPORTING YOURE LUGAGE, did you just carry it around every where you traveled? did you have it shipped to each hotel? did you store in in youre hotel for the day and pick it up and take it youreself to the next hotel to store?
Yep, paused and read too... didn’t wanna miss anything! Loved the spreadsheet, cuz you can really get a good analysis of everything (well as long as you log it) Great videos too! Thankyou 😊
My wife and I always enjoy your videos! Thanks for the detailed travel costs. We went to Japan last year. Total costs for 11 days came up to 2800 eur. So, I would say that it is quite similar. Best wishes to both of you!
We have recently discovered your channel and we LOVE it! Your personality shines through... basically we just love listening to you... only worry is we will run out of videos to watch! Lots of well wishes, British Expats from Dubai.
Very informative and helpful as always. Btw My trip to London with the family on September 2019 was AMAZING thanks to your London videos. We appreciate your channel (Shukran)
Thanks for doing the hard work on costing everything out and still making the video fun to watch. Slightly off-topic, but you're a great speaker. You have the same kind of cadence as a news presenter, which makes the video easy to follow.
Great video. I lived in Japan for 12 years and yes, you spent above average on accommodation. Japan isn't as expensive as most people think especially if you're from an expensive city and country like mine (Vancouver Canada) so you can find nice hotels for almost half the price. Nice breakdown of prices you did there. Wish more travel channels would do this.
@@SuitcaseMonkey absolutely...And your voice overs r very humorous and make listening fun...Hope this pandemic ends soon and we get to see much more from.u guys
Thanks for this video! It will be useful for when we review our budget, specially bc of your mention to ryokans and several cities (great tip about the japan rail pass!) (Had a trip to Japan planned for summer 2020, obviously it had to be postponed, probably we'll do it on 2023 or 2025). Ps. Definitely accomodation are the more expensive part of a Japan trip, I made those reservations one year on advance.
Thanks for breaking down the pricing of your trip! Gives my wife and I a better idea as to how much to expect when traveling. I couldn't help but realize that included in this pricing wasn't the cost of traveling to the country which of course varies depending on where you are located and traveling from. Easy to say, from Miami to Japan for a similar to week stay, we will be spending close to $6,000. I better start making more content. 😅
Japan has decided to ease entry restrictions. Deregulation will start on 11 October. Japan welcomes more tourists than ever before. This video is very helpful for visiting Japan. Thank you for introducing us to Japan.
that's crazy expensive in my eyes, but i'm all about budget friendly travel and living in general. for example, i just did a month long trip to Hawaii for my birthday and spent less than $1,000 on the whole trip. and that included the cost of plane tickets. but i really like doing things on the cheap so i can afford to take longer trips, more trips, and do more things in general
As always Paul, an informative,well presented video on Japan. We loved every minute of our time in this amazing country. You have really done the country justice in your potrayal of what it costs to holiday there.
I spent around $3200USD for a 15 day trip, including Everything (Hotel, Tickets, transport, food, expenses, souvenirs). Went to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
This is quite accurate, I didn't find Japan expensive. Local food is priced very well for the quality of food you get. Also visit supermarkets for already prepared meals because you'll find a great variety of healthy food that doesn't have to be reheated or require refrigeration if you plan on eating it the same day. Also not sitting down for lunch and some dinners allowed us more time for other activities. However, there are so many beautiful and wonderful things to buy in Japan, local arts and crafts so as long as you practice restraint, Japan is a great value for the experience!!!
Beautiful vlog with very details information ❤️❤️ so helpful..living in japan for 7yrs now and gifu is one of my fab place ❤️❤️already i am in love with japan and your videos ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing a very informative vid, you’re amazing...absolutely love your vids 💖...Japan is on top of my bucket list..hoping Melbourne Victoria gets out of stage 4 restriction soon to no restrictions, we have become prisoners in our own homes...so this vid has been a breathe of fresh air, PLEASE keep em coming 💖
I have been in 7 countries from April to June. I always have an excel for all my expenses. I always calculate what ever I spend not because I don't have money but to bring awareness to myself.
Long time viewer, first time commenter. Great job Suitcase Monkey! By far one of the best guides to Japan travel and budget planning!! Keep the good work going
Not too much time on my hands. Just somewhat imsomnia and I want zo spend in 2024 total of 3-4 Weeks in Japan...so I need all the infos. And I wilö be asking questions of the practical nature....like smart phone internet, credit cards, paypal usage and so on? Ah yes the Japane Railway Ticket, you didn't have it?
Great video mate ! However are they any double beds in japan for a couple ! Because in all your hotel clips i can only see twin beds ! Is it less frequent in japan for couples to sleep in the same bed !
You know, I realised that also while I was editing! I had forgotten! Not sure to be honest. We would always book a double bed when available so either we were unlucky or I ticked the wrong box!
My 2 weeks in Japan cost me around 310,000 USD. I met a girl, who became my wife and we had a kid. Who by the time she turns 18 will - according to the Brookings institute - have cost over 300k to raise. And judging by the state of her bedroom I use raise in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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Hi ! Thank you so much for your vidéo ! I'm French and I really enjoyed watching the trip ! Four your information, there's some ads in the middle of the vidéo so I think you should change into the settings ! I hope you'll get them ! xo
dang man 4k is that it? you did so much amazing things for that price tag. i was just talking to the wife telling her i didnt think 10k would be enough but you answered that for me thank you!
for me that would be 2-2.5 days of work for every one day on vacation. so I guess not... to bad, but would take a long time to save for, what I wonder though is what is the ideal length of trip to go on, especially since I'm from the US I figure the cost to fly there would be a bit and I'd need a few days to get used to the time change. but then for a longer trip I don't know what it takes to say rent a place for a month and then I don't know what the limit I'd be allowed in the country as far as time.
We tend to spend more on hotels, but less on food in Japan. When I was younger and traveling child-free, I was less picky about hotels, but with a child I prefer a larger room, since mine tends to get up very early. I too use Booking, but also look at the Japanese websites for most hotels to see if there is a better offer. In February 2020, I managed a Jr Suite for ~21,000 yen per night with tax. The room was enormous and had a great Mt. Fuji view as well as a very convenient location. I find Kyoto has a lot of really nice hotel rooms for 9000-15,000 yen a night. I really enjoyed my stay at the Associa in Takayama. It costs more than where you stayed, but has two floors of onsen included in the price. One thing to note, usually when people refer to Mt. Fuji, they are referring to the Kawaguchiko area where Mt. Fuji is actually accessible vs. Hakone.
Used Agoda for reservations last year. Saved almost $1,300 in hotel rooms in 6 months. Some even with 1 month of travel, while still staying at the same hotel and same room. Planning way in advance makes it easier to save money before going. Convenience stores, bakeries are great ways to reduce your food costs, for breakfast especially. If you are taking long trips on the bullet train, a rail pass of some sort is better as you will save money on any of the JR trains. Saved about 27,000 yen on a 2-week green car travel by buying the pass. Still also had Pasmo card for other trains and buses in towns.
thanks for that info Mr Monkey. A trip to Japan is the only thing on my bucket list and toward that end i am working hard to save money and, at my advanced age, specifically focusing my energy on not kicking, or tripping over, said bucket in the interim.
All the hotels we visited during our two weeks in Japan are linked in the description if you want to check them out for prices and availability.
It’s on our list so one day!
WHAT DID YOU DO IN REGARDS TO STORING OR TRANSPORTING YOURE LUGAGE, did you just carry it around every where you traveled? did you have it shipped to each hotel? did you store in in youre hotel for the day and pick it up and take it youreself to the next hotel to store?
This is a very informative video. Not many people actually outline how much everything costs. Looking forward to your future content =)
Yess thank you I’ve saved up 6 grand to take my girlfriend after our senior year of high school to Japan so happy this trip will be in my price range
Yes I paused my screen and read it all. I just did not want to miss anything. Great video.
Awesome! Haha
I did the same 👍
Agree!
Lol same here. Don’t wanna miss the important info cause hey, they took the time to type it out for us!
Same boat
Yep, paused and read too... didn’t wanna miss anything! Loved the spreadsheet, cuz you can really get a good analysis of everything (well as long as you log it) Great videos too! Thankyou 😊
My wife and I always enjoy your videos! Thanks for the detailed travel costs. We went to Japan last year. Total costs for 11 days came up to 2800 eur. So, I would say that it is quite similar. Best wishes to both of you!
Thank you 😀 Good to hear a similar comparison
I absolutely have too much time on my hands. LOL
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British Expats from Dubai.
Very informative and helpful as always. Btw My trip to London with the family on September 2019 was AMAZING thanks to your London videos. We appreciate your channel (Shukran)
Hi there. That’s great to hear thanks for letting me know!!!
Thanks for doing the hard work on costing everything out and still making the video fun to watch.
Slightly off-topic, but you're a great speaker. You have the same kind of cadence as a news presenter, which makes the video easy to follow.
Great video. I lived in Japan for 12 years and yes, you spent above average on accommodation. Japan isn't as expensive as most people think especially if you're from an expensive city and country like mine (Vancouver Canada) so you can find nice hotels for almost half the price. Nice breakdown of prices you did there. Wish more travel channels would do this.
Witty and informative as ever - thanks again for this video
thanks so much! my boyfriend and i are planning a japan trip (after corona dies down a bit hopefully) and this will be so handy! :D
hey same!! we are saving up for until then and are very excited ^__^
Great video! Everytime I watch your Japan vlogs I am more exited about going to visit Japan! Keep up the fun work 🙌
Loved all the videos.... Especially London brunches hehehe best wishes to you two.....Ur videos are making me happy in these tough times...
Glad you like them!
@@SuitcaseMonkey absolutely...And your voice overs r very humorous and make listening fun...Hope this pandemic ends soon and we get to see much more from.u guys
great video me and my boyfriend watch it all. thank you for making it^^
Thanks for this video! It will be useful for when we review our budget, specially bc of your mention to ryokans and several cities (great tip about the japan rail pass!)
(Had a trip to Japan planned for summer 2020, obviously it had to be postponed, probably we'll do it on 2023 or 2025).
Ps. Definitely accomodation are the more expensive part of a Japan trip, I made those reservations one year on advance.
Thanks for breaking down the pricing of your trip! Gives my wife and I a better idea as to how much to expect when traveling. I couldn't help but realize that included in this pricing wasn't the cost of traveling to the country which of course varies depending on where you are located and traveling from. Easy to say, from Miami to Japan for a similar to week stay, we will be spending close to $6,000. I better start making more content. 😅
The fact that you kept your receipts and all the expenses on record is enough to like this video. Thanks!!
Haha. Yes it was a massive pain! Although I didn’t keep the receipts. I just took a note on my phone.
Very informative. I will use your videos as inspiration for my next Japan trip.
Japan has decided to ease entry restrictions. Deregulation will start on 11 October. Japan welcomes more tourists than ever before. This video is very helpful for visiting Japan. Thank you for introducing us to Japan.
I must say that was a very well put together video
Thanks!! Great info!! ✌️😘😊
I totally read all of it! I don't have too much time but it was still worth it lol
I appreciate you taking the time to include the different currencies 👍🏽👍🏽
Great stuff. Subscribed.
Thank you my friend! I only post every month or so, so hopefully my back catalogue can keep you entertained until the next one... 😀
Excellent vlog/breakdown sir!!
Much appreciated
@@SuitcaseMonkey who the hell is Yakuza bro?
Doesn't sound too bad! Hope it's still similar these days.
2 weeks sightseeing/doing interesting things for 2 adults at 360$ is actually quite the steal!
Great job, Thanks !
How timely! I’ve been planning vacations for the “after times” and this video was as always very informative.
that's crazy expensive in my eyes, but i'm all about budget friendly travel and living in general.
for example, i just did a month long trip to Hawaii for my birthday and spent less than $1,000 on the whole trip. and that included the cost of plane tickets.
but i really like doing things on the cheap so i can afford to take longer trips, more trips, and do more things in general
By far the best channel on TH-cam, it has been great to watch your channel grow. Amazing video as always.
Thank you so much for your support. It means a lot
Delightful couple and vacation. Way out of my price range. But enjoyed watching yours.
Thank you Patricia
For me it cost me around $3000 for 2 weeks. 12 days of travel with souvenirs.
As always Paul, an informative,well presented video on Japan. We loved every minute of our time in this amazing country. You have really done the country justice in your potrayal of what it costs to holiday there.
Thanks Jane
I spent around $3200USD for a 15 day trip, including Everything (Hotel, Tickets, transport, food, expenses, souvenirs). Went to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
Ahhh good to hear a comparison!
Really like your videos! Keep up the good work guys 😊 hope to get to Japan one day.
Also, I read the disclaimer.
This is quite accurate, I didn't find Japan expensive. Local food is priced very well for the quality of food you get. Also visit supermarkets for already prepared meals because you'll find a great variety of healthy food that doesn't have to be reheated or require refrigeration if you plan on eating it the same day. Also not sitting down for lunch and some dinners allowed us more time for other activities. However, there are so many beautiful and wonderful things to buy in Japan, local arts and crafts so as long as you practice restraint, Japan is a great value for the experience!!!
Beautiful vlog with very details information ❤️❤️ so helpful..living in japan for 7yrs now and gifu is one of my fab place ❤️❤️already i am in love with japan and your videos ❤️
cost nearly matched my experience with my 3 trips (1 TRip=3 weeks) cost for flight and Hotel always1500€ and 500-1000€ for activities and food. :)
You had a massive advantage of your wife being Japanese 😉
relating to costs??
Thank you so much for making this video, really enjoyed it! Super helpful :D
Interesting. My take away is it costs about the same as a European vacation.-Shawna🍁
Thank you so much for sharing a very informative vid, you’re amazing...absolutely love your vids 💖...Japan is on top of my bucket list..hoping Melbourne Victoria gets out of stage 4 restriction soon to no restrictions, we have become prisoners in our own homes...so this vid has been a breathe of fresh air, PLEASE keep em coming 💖
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GREAT material as always:) thank YOU! and welcome JAPAN!
I READ THE DISCLAIMER 🙋🏼♂️😂
love your videos, thanks!
I have been in 7 countries from April to June. I always have an excel for all my expenses. I always calculate what ever I spend not because I don't have money but to bring awareness to myself.
Thank you for a great video. Its always good and very helpful to know the cost of the trip (which is usually near to impossible to predict).
Love your videos. Look forward to overseas travel again. However good to see more of home -Australia.
This sort of information is really helpful. Thanks for doing this.
No worries. It was a pain while I was noting everything down but hopefully it helps
Long time viewer, first time commenter. Great job Suitcase Monkey! By far one of the best guides to Japan travel and budget planning!! Keep the good work going
Thank you. Great to hear from you
Not too much time on my hands. Just somewhat imsomnia and I want zo spend in 2024 total of 3-4 Weeks in Japan...so I need all the infos. And I wilö be asking questions of the practical nature....like smart phone internet, credit cards, paypal usage and so on? Ah yes the Japane Railway Ticket, you didn't have it?
Hello. Traveling from one place to another could be inconvenient with the public transport. May i know how do u manage ur large suitcase?
Most definitely had a read of the disclaimer. You're probably correct in that I have too much time on my hands.
WHEN was this actual trip? The vid is dated Aug 2020. I thought all borders were closed for travel internationally by then
I read all the disclaimer
Great video mate ! However are they any double beds in japan for a couple ! Because in all your hotel clips i can only see twin beds ! Is it less frequent in japan for couples to sleep in the same bed !
You know, I realised that also while I was editing! I had forgotten! Not sure to be honest. We would always book a double bed when available so either we were unlucky or I ticked the wrong box!
i have read all of the disclaimer - very informative; also ...it wasn't very nice what you have wrote in the last line.
This video was very informative. Thanks
Thank you so much. Very informative and educational video!
I checked hotel prices( at at March 2023) it’s more that indicated
Holy cow $4k for 2 weeks. I'm a single guy so you think I could make it with $1.5k for 2 weeks?
Thank you so much for this video. Wonderfully helpful.
Thats actually nowhere near as bad as I thought it was going to be. With the cost of flight it'd probably only be 1 or 2 k more.
hey can you provide me the expense spreadsheet, it will be a great help to figure out budget for things like sightseeing and food.
What size were the beds in the hotel?
haha... :D I did read everything because it makes more sense overall
I have just enough time on my hands, thank you very much. Lol 😂
4k for a 2 week vacation for 2 people in japan sounds pretty good
I do not have lots of time in my hands I’m just procrastinating lol
I have $1000 is that enough? :'(
I already record that data, 4 cruises thaoland egypt and nyc/dc I have all the details on every penny spent
yea i read the whole thing. not sure why you had to eat me up at the end there 😭 thank you for this video, super helpful
Pls send me BREAKDOWN for coz
maybe I do have too much time on my hands, or maybe I wanna be prepared.
So lucky to get flights for £600..I'm going tomorrow and the ticket cost me £1600...Economy!!!..From Edinburgh.
Yeah those days of cheaper flights especially to Japan are gone. In 2011 I got Japan tickets for £350
Thanks, Paul & Chiaki. Best travel tips by FAR!
Thanks mate
My 2 weeks in Japan cost me around 310,000 USD.
I met a girl, who became my wife and we had a kid. Who by the time she turns 18 will - according to the Brookings institute - have cost over 300k to raise. And judging by the state of her bedroom I use raise in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hello! I am new here😃
Hello and welcome!
Guys i love your channel and would like to support it; can you add the Join option that many youtubers have besides the subscription option.
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“Best ass meat barbecued pork ramen” 💀💀💀
New to the channel going to japan soon so this was most helpful...i love your sense of humour. Great break down.
Welcome aboard!
I’m going next march. All flights and accommodation will be payed for prior, and I’m taking £1000 spending money so I should be good I hope 😂
Quick question: do the free cancellation policies still stand now, during Covid?
Amazing work!! Bravo!
This is super helpful. I’ve paused and taken notes. Will add a % for inflation for potential trip Nov 2022! Thank you.
Hi ! Thank you so much for your vidéo ! I'm French and I really enjoyed watching the trip ! Four your information, there's some ads in the middle of the vidéo so I think you should change into the settings ! I hope you'll get them ! xo
This was one hell of a good video
dang man 4k is that it? you did so much amazing things for that price tag. i was just talking to the wife telling her i didnt think 10k would be enough but you answered that for me thank you!
for me that would be 2-2.5 days of work for every one day on vacation. so I guess not... to bad, but would take a long time to save for, what I wonder though is what is the ideal length of trip to go on, especially since I'm from the US I figure the cost to fly there would be a bit and I'd need a few days to get used to the time change. but then for a longer trip I don't know what it takes to say rent a place for a month and then I don't know what the limit I'd be allowed in the country as far as time.
Well almost $150 a day in car rental. Wow I'm speechless
Yeah like I mention, the cost went up as we were dropping it off somewhere else. Can’t remember by how much though.
I read it all! :) And I don't regret it! Thank you for this helpful video!
Maybe I do have to much time on my hands 🤣
Japan 2021
We tend to spend more on hotels, but less on food in Japan. When I was younger and traveling child-free, I was less picky about hotels, but with a child I prefer a larger room, since mine tends to get up very early. I too use Booking, but also look at the Japanese websites for most hotels to see if there is a better offer. In February 2020, I managed a Jr Suite for ~21,000 yen per night with tax. The room was enormous and had a great Mt. Fuji view as well as a very convenient location. I find Kyoto has a lot of really nice hotel rooms for 9000-15,000 yen a night. I really enjoyed my stay at the Associa in Takayama. It costs more than where you stayed, but has two floors of onsen included in the price.
One thing to note, usually when people refer to Mt. Fuji, they are referring to the Kawaguchiko area where Mt. Fuji is actually accessible vs. Hakone.
so... in 1 month... i spent 15k AUD ... fml
Used Agoda for reservations last year. Saved almost $1,300 in hotel rooms in 6 months. Some even with 1 month of travel, while still staying at the same hotel and same room. Planning way in advance makes it easier to save money before going. Convenience stores, bakeries are great ways to reduce your food costs, for breakfast especially. If you are taking long trips on the bullet train, a rail pass of some sort is better as you will save money on any of the JR trains. Saved about 27,000 yen on a 2-week green car travel by buying the pass. Still also had Pasmo card for other trains and buses in towns.
thanks for that info Mr Monkey. A trip to Japan is the only thing on my bucket list and toward that end i am working hard to save money and, at my advanced age, specifically focusing my energy on not kicking, or tripping over, said bucket in the interim.
I am planning to visit Japan for 3 months... is there any option to rent apartment for 3 months than book hotel?