Was at Shibuya SKY last week. Had bought a ticket for the evening (It is unlikely to get in without getting a ticket days before). Took 30+ minutes of waiting in line just to get up, then when we were done, it took even longer to get back down the elevator (Long lines!) Everything mentioned in the video is great, but it does seem difficult to do in one day. Great videos though... I like this guy's content. Keep putting out more videos!
Thanks for the kind words! I am surprised about the Shibuya Sky piece. I went when there wasn't alot of tourists, so the lines weren't bad at all. I'll have to go again and check how bad it is now lol.
Another great video. Thank you for emphasizing that Shibuya and Shinjuku are even better to visit at night to take in all the night scenes, lights and crowd. And thank you for including places to eat as well. Love your videos.. get to the point style with real recommendations (and some humour too!).
Thanks so much! Yes I think Shibuya and Shinjuku are much more appealing to walk around at night. That's when you can see all the night lights and see those areas in its full glory!
Omg, thank you very much, I was exactly looking for this. I have 1day & 6hrs to spend so I will use wisely as per your intenary tips. Million thanks. - Manish from Toronto
@@harblife Important thing to note is that Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station is a totally separate station to the Tokyo Metro/Toei/Tobu Asakusa Station, about a 10 minute walk away. Normally such a station would have a different name by adding, for example, Shin (new), Nishi (west) or the company name to the station name, but they didn't do that for this one so we confusingly have 2 stations with the exact same name. What you can do though is to arrive at the Tokyo Metro/Toei/Tobu Asakusa Station and walk to Sensoji Temple (as per your itinerary), then walk west to Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station and catch the train direct to Akihabara (you don't need to change trains). There are various things to see on that walk such as old and new shopping areas on pedestrianised streets.
Hi Harb! Thanks for the great tips! I and my travel buddy will be spending 5 days in Tokyo taking in as much as possible, so it's always good to have more recommendations of places to visit and things to see. One thing you mentioned that I find EXTREMELY important and terribly overlooked is travel time. I made the mistake of not taking this into consideration during some of my early planning stages, and this oversight forced me to literally re-plan all 5 days; still wrapping up actually xD. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Travel time is HUGE factor when planning a successful day in Japan, so I am glad I could help make that a little bit clearer ! Let me know if you need any help!
lots of great information but i honestly cannot see how you could fit all this in one day except if you're running from one place to the other without really taking the time to visit or enjoy the different areas. hopefully 4-5 days will be enough to fit all this because there's a bunch of amazing places that you mentionned that i'd like to see :D
For sure I agree with you. It was a stressful day, but it was just to show how to make the most of your 24 hours in Tokyo if that's all you have! I'll be sure to have 4-5 day itinerary vids coming soon!
@harblife Looking forward to that 4-5 day itinerary. In October, we will arrive for 16 nights in Japan. However, we have zero interest in Anima, Harry Potter, Pokémon, cosplay, etc. We are 60 and don't grasp why folks would spend their money on that stuff. Thanks.
Great itinerary! I’ve learned that there is way too much to do, see, and eat in Tokyo. It’s always changing too. Sometimes the best encounters are not planned but it’s best to have some kind of plan.
You could really change the order of Tokyo Station, Akihabara, and Asakusa to what ever you want. It'll be about the same transit time. I think Sensoji is better to visit at night because the lights really make it stand out and there are generally less tourists there at that time.
Wonderful Alex and Matilda🎉look at how much you can do in a day , unbelievable! You could easily make a few more of these videos just in Tokyo , there are so many combinations thats why Tokyo will always be my favourite ! I just had an idea I'd live to see how many gardens you guys can fit into one day 😅im obsessed with the gardens over there I've been to all
True! I already did that actually with the garden thing! I did it for the fall colors last year but never made a video about it. You'll for sure see it this year though!
Great video! Am going to visit japan for 10 days in the spring and your videos have been very helpful. Btw when you recommend another video in your videos I can't click on it and I have annotations on
Another great fast-paced, info-packed video! Watching the video, I knew you would end up in Shinjuku and Shibuya! Lol. By the way, did you do a video on Planets yet? I've been to Borderless in Odaiba twice (before it closed) but have been hesitant to visit Planets because of having to wade in the water and the unidirectional touring (no backtracking allowed). Do you have any idea when/where Borderless will reopen in Tokyo?
Yea it just makes the most sense to put it at the end since that's where all the night life is lol. Not sure when borderless will open again, but I have read that there is a new teamlabs opening in Roppongi. I'll keep you posted!
Your channel's great so you're one of a handful of content creators I'm messaging with my earnest request (bordering on fervent and desperate): What are your ideas for things to see and do in Tokyo for someone who's already had a few action packed trips there, taking in all the museums, galleries and much else? I love Tokyo and would love to go there again this year but I'm worried all I'll end up doing is shopping and eating as I've done the museums, main 'touristy' stuff etc. I don't mind doing doing either obviously, but I'd love some ideas for cooler, hidden shops, events and lesser visited little pockets within the city. I'll be travelling with my husband and am not sure he'd want to spend 10 days doing nothing but shopping and eating. What do lovers of the city do when they're already very familiar with it? Is this an uncommon jam to be in, I wonder? Must be as nobody makes videos or blog entries covering this rather delightful, most luxurious of conundrums. Thanks for reading and I welcome everybody's ideas and suggestions.
This video is great for helping me to plan my trip to Japan later this year. It would be REALLY helpful if you put text through with the names of the restaurants, stations, etc. Thanks.
Can't speak much to it unfortunately I've only been once. I just know it is very hard to book but if you check their websites you can probably get tickets if you book early enough!
Like the content; wish there was a popup text -or- address of the places in the comments/details l.E. Tsukiji market free grill upstair -or- strawberry parfait etc
Harb I have a totally interesting question for you because since you live in Japan, Im sure youve gotten asked about this question. Are you able to use the JR pass in the regular lines, but instead of scanning you let the machine take the ticket and spit it out on the other side, or do you still have to go through the JR line for the pass, even if you arent taking a Shinkansen, like for example if you are taking the Yamanote line with the pass. I heard it on one video, but I unfortunately cannot find that same video, and thought I'd ask you since you live there. Thanks for the great content as usual!
Not criticising, those Places are Great, but Ginza is very Close do tsukiji, and Toyoso is right next to TeamLab planets . 😅 You could save some time and energy. Keep up the good work bro
I saw one of those infinity rooms with the lights in Bilbao, Spain in the Guggenheim Museum it was done by a famous Japanese artist, wonder if it the same person as the one you showed in the Teamlab. How long do you think you need to see all the best stuff a week ?
How long it that been since you moved? And wow girl you truly took some risks haha but I'm happy that it's all working out for you. I'd be one to do the same ngl 👀
Sorry I cannot. I have never traveled with a group that big, so I don't know any hotels with that room capacity. Booking . com or Agoda are good apps for finding what your group will need though. Hope this helps!
Anyone familiar with ONE PIECE DAY in Tokyo? We missed out on tickets but will be in Tokyo on that day. Any ideas if we can get tickets if we show up at the venue? My son is a HUGE fan and is so disappointed that we missed out. He wants to go to the venue and hope to see something.
@@harblife it hasn’t happened yet, friday I think. Not sure if there’s a website we can use for people who want to sell their tickets but we might look into it
13:30 Warning: While the gacha selection is great, the games and claw machines at NAMCO arcade floor in Kabukicho Tower are really overpriced. Consider going just across the road to Game Panic, where the games are easily half price, even 1/3 if you're playing the taiko machines!
It's impossible to check ALL these areas on one day, not even if you just passed by and not really looking much... you'd be so rushed even to cover half of it..Sorry I love your videos but this is really bit unrealistic I have to say...
We were able to check it all out in one day! But you're right it is really jam packed. Really was meant for people if they only have a day to see Tokyo due to layover or other things.
I don't agree with teams lab itinerary, I went to teams lab Shanghai, it was ok, but I would rather to see temple or palace or doing something that I can only do in Japan, sorry 😔
hahaha! ... if I have only one day in Tokyo it will have to be visiting relatives ! (^-^) ... but seriously ... I would go to Meiji Shrine and then chill out in Monzen-Nakacho
Was at Shibuya SKY last week. Had bought a ticket for the evening (It is unlikely to get in without getting a ticket days before). Took 30+ minutes of waiting in line just to get up, then when we were done, it took even longer to get back down the elevator (Long lines!) Everything mentioned in the video is great, but it does seem difficult to do in one day. Great videos though... I like this guy's content. Keep putting out more videos!
Thanks for the kind words! I am surprised about the Shibuya Sky piece. I went when there wasn't alot of tourists, so the lines weren't bad at all. I'll have to go again and check how bad it is now lol.
Another great video. Thank you for emphasizing that Shibuya and Shinjuku are even better to visit at night to take in all the night scenes, lights and crowd. And thank you for including places to eat as well. Love your videos.. get to the point style with real recommendations (and some humour too!).
Thanks so much! Yes I think Shibuya and Shinjuku are much more appealing to walk around at night. That's when you can see all the night lights and see those areas in its full glory!
Omg, thank you very much, I was exactly looking for this. I have 1day & 6hrs to spend so I will use wisely as per your intenary tips. Million thanks. - Manish from Toronto
I am glad I could help you with the limited time you will have in Tokyo :)
Thanks a lot! This really covers everything in such concise video, really amazing job. Appreciate your efforts!! 🙌
From Asakusa to/from Akihabara I usually take the Tsukuba Express. I find this quick but, more importantly, much less crowded!
Yea that is a good route too! Thanks for sharing!
@@harblife Important thing to note is that Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station is a totally separate station to the Tokyo Metro/Toei/Tobu Asakusa Station, about a 10 minute walk away. Normally such a station would have a different name by adding, for example, Shin (new), Nishi (west) or the company name to the station name, but they didn't do that for this one so we confusingly have 2 stations with the exact same name.
What you can do though is to arrive at the Tokyo Metro/Toei/Tobu Asakusa Station and walk to Sensoji Temple (as per your itinerary), then walk west to Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station and catch the train direct to Akihabara (you don't need to change trains). There are various things to see on that walk such as old and new shopping areas on pedestrianised streets.
Very good video! Can’t wait to go back to Tokyo now! Thank you so much mate!
Yes! Hope you can come back soon!
Great video as always keep up the great job!!! And it about that time Roll Tide!!!
Oh yaaa for sure! I'll be watching the games closely this year! Go Dawgs!~
Hi Harb! Thanks for the great tips!
I and my travel buddy will be spending 5 days in Tokyo taking in as much as possible, so it's always good to have more recommendations of places to visit and things to see.
One thing you mentioned that I find EXTREMELY important and terribly overlooked is travel time. I made the mistake of not taking this into consideration during some of my early planning stages, and this oversight forced me to literally re-plan all 5 days; still wrapping up actually xD.
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Travel time is HUGE factor when planning a successful day in Japan, so I am glad I could help make that a little bit clearer ! Let me know if you need any help!
Great video Harb !
Thanks Kevin! Hope you're having a good time with growing your channel as well!
lots of great information but i honestly cannot see how you could fit all this in one day except if you're running from one place to the other without really taking the time to visit or enjoy the different areas. hopefully 4-5 days will be enough to fit all this because there's a bunch of amazing places that you mentionned that i'd like to see :D
For sure I agree with you. It was a stressful day, but it was just to show how to make the most of your 24 hours in Tokyo if that's all you have! I'll be sure to have 4-5 day itinerary vids coming soon!
@harblife Looking forward to that 4-5 day itinerary. In October, we will arrive for 16 nights in Japan. However, we have zero interest in Anima, Harry Potter, Pokémon, cosplay, etc. We are 60 and don't grasp why folks would spend their money on that stuff. Thanks.
Great video! This is one of the best with directions and timing.
Thank you so much!
Great itinerary! I’ve learned that there is way too much to do, see, and eat in Tokyo. It’s always changing too. Sometimes the best encounters are not planned but it’s best to have some kind of plan.
Yes there is quite a bit to do in just one day. But I tried to put the biggest highlights together in one day!
Hey great video! Do you recommend going to sensō-ji by day or night?
You could really change the order of Tokyo Station, Akihabara, and Asakusa to what ever you want. It'll be about the same transit time. I think Sensoji is better to visit at night because the lights really make it stand out and there are generally less tourists there at that time.
@@harblife rite that’s what I thought. Thanx so much!
This video is amazing. Thanks so much!
Wonderful Alex and Matilda🎉look at how much you can do in a day , unbelievable! You could easily make a few more of these videos just in Tokyo , there are so many combinations thats why Tokyo will always be my favourite ! I just had an idea I'd live to see how many gardens you guys can fit into one day 😅im obsessed with the gardens over there I've been to all
True! I already did that actually with the garden thing! I did it for the fall colors last year but never made a video about it. You'll for sure see it this year though!
Great video! Am going to visit japan for 10 days in the spring and your videos have been very helpful. Btw when you recommend another video in your videos I can't click on it and I have annotations on
interesting thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look into this issue thanks!
Another great fast-paced, info-packed video! Watching the video, I knew you would end up in Shinjuku and Shibuya! Lol.
By the way, did you do a video on Planets yet? I've been to Borderless in Odaiba twice (before it closed) but have been hesitant to visit Planets because of having to wade in the water and the unidirectional touring (no backtracking allowed). Do you have any idea when/where Borderless will reopen in Tokyo?
Yea it just makes the most sense to put it at the end since that's where all the night life is lol. Not sure when borderless will open again, but I have read that there is a new teamlabs opening in Roppongi. I'll keep you posted!
Your channel's great so you're one of a handful of content creators I'm messaging with my earnest request (bordering on fervent and desperate): What are your ideas for things to see and do in Tokyo for someone who's already had a few action packed trips there, taking in all the museums, galleries and much else? I love Tokyo and would love to go there again this year but I'm worried all I'll end up doing is shopping and eating as I've done the museums, main 'touristy' stuff etc. I don't mind doing doing either obviously, but I'd love some ideas for cooler, hidden shops, events and lesser visited little pockets within the city. I'll be travelling with my husband and am not sure he'd want to spend 10 days doing nothing but shopping and eating. What do lovers of the city do when they're already very familiar with it? Is this an uncommon jam to be in, I wonder? Must be as nobody makes videos or blog entries covering this rather delightful, most luxurious of conundrums. Thanks for reading and I welcome everybody's ideas and suggestions.
Love your useful vid
This video is great for helping me to plan my trip to Japan later this year. It would be REALLY helpful if you put text through with the names of the restaurants, stations, etc. Thanks.
I can't find the kitchen supply store you mention in Asakusa. Is it Kappa Dashi or am I hearing you wrong?
It is Kappabashi. If you put that in google maps you'll find it!
@@harblife Yes! Found it! I can't wait to get a great chef's knife!!! Oh and some plastic food for a joke gift
Can you also describe about the sumo wrestling in Tokyo! What do we do if we wanna visit that?
Can't speak much to it unfortunately I've only been once. I just know it is very hard to book but if you check their websites you can probably get tickets if you book early enough!
Btw, Shibuya Scramble Square closes at 9PM
Yup that's why I said arrive around 2030 if you wanted to catch the tail end of it!
Like the content; wish there was a popup text -or- address of the places in the comments/details l.E. Tsukiji market free grill upstair -or- strawberry parfait etc
Really sorry! If you just Google the names I use on the video you'll usually be able to find it
Fabulous video! 😍 Busy day but if you only have one you’ve got it all!
Yup for sure!
Time for you to check out Harry Porter Tokyo next!😉
Yea I'll be working on that soon!
Harb I have a totally interesting question for you because since you live in Japan, Im sure youve gotten asked about this question.
Are you able to use the JR pass in the regular lines, but instead of scanning you let the machine take the ticket and spit it out on the other side, or do you still have to go through the JR line for the pass, even if you arent taking a Shinkansen, like for example if you are taking the Yamanote line with the pass.
I heard it on one video, but I unfortunately cannot find that same video, and thought I'd ask you since you live there.
Thanks for the great content as usual!
Nope! Just put the JR Pass through the ticket slot like you would a normal train ticket. Just has to be a JR line that's all!
@@harblife Thank you! Some answers are very hard to find online. Much appreciated.
Not criticising, those Places are Great, but Ginza is very Close do tsukiji, and Toyoso is right next to TeamLab planets . 😅 You could save some time and energy. Keep up the good work bro
I saw one of those infinity rooms with the lights in Bilbao, Spain in the Guggenheim Museum it was done by a famous Japanese artist, wonder if it the same person as the one you showed in the Teamlab. How long do you think you need to see all the best stuff a week ?
Hmm interesting point. I am not sure about that actually. I'll look it up and see what I can find.
How long it that been since you moved?
And wow girl you truly took some risks haha but I'm happy that it's all working out for you. I'd be one to do the same ngl 👀
Good day..we r group of 9 n we r going to Tokyo can u suggest hotel best for us as seniors n nearby station.thank you
Sorry I cannot. I have never traveled with a group that big, so I don't know any hotels with that room capacity. Booking . com or Agoda are good apps for finding what your group will need though. Hope this helps!
the anime "berserker" ! 🤣
Lol! I knew I pronounced it wrong when I went to editing the video ... but i was like whatever and kept it that way lol!
What do we do if we wanna experience the night life of shinjuku and go back to hotel which is at otsuka...?
You'll have to go back on an early train or take an expensive taxi back.
I wish you could have explained first your point of origin. Which area are you staying at so we can really follow it. 😊
Ahhh I just thought if I provided the starting point, it would be ok. I would say staying in Tokyo Station would be the easiest!
Anyone familiar with ONE PIECE DAY in Tokyo? We missed out on tickets but will be in Tokyo on that day. Any ideas if we can get tickets if we show up at the venue? My son is a HUGE fan and is so disappointed that we missed out. He wants to go to the venue and hope to see something.
I didn't even know there was a one piece day going on. Were you able to get anything from it?
@@harblife it hasn’t happened yet, friday I think. Not sure if there’s a website we can use for people who want to sell their tickets but we might look into it
This all sounds great but is there any concern about taking the trains during rush hour? Maybe this is best done on a Saturday or Sunday?
Ahh funny you mention that! I have a video coming out soon that will cover that! Stay tuned for that one as I plan to release it this weekend :)
Sometimes you have to wait 1 hour to eat at a restaurant.
Yea for sure. That's why picking one with no line is vital! In my opinion, I think no restaurant is worth a long line lol.
13:30 Warning: While the gacha selection is great, the games and claw machines at NAMCO arcade floor in Kabukicho Tower are really overpriced. Consider going just across the road to Game Panic, where the games are easily half price, even 1/3 if you're playing the taiko machines!
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It's impossible to check ALL these areas on one day, not even if you just passed by and not really looking much... you'd be so rushed even to cover half of it..Sorry I love your videos but this is really bit unrealistic I have to say...
We were able to check it all out in one day! But you're right it is really jam packed. Really was meant for people if they only have a day to see Tokyo due to layover or other things.
One long infomercial.
I don't agree with teams lab itinerary, I went to teams lab Shanghai, it was ok, but I would rather to see temple or palace or doing something that I can only do in Japan, sorry 😔
hahaha! ... if I have only one day in Tokyo it will have to be visiting relatives ! (^-^) ... but seriously ... I would go to Meiji Shrine and then chill out in Monzen-Nakacho