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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- Here are 3 things I wished I knew before going to Japan:
1. Knowing more about the train system
2. Bringing your passport out with you always for tourist tax refund
3. Looking for accomodation close the train station
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Just a note: the 'Welcome Suica / Suica' is valid on almost every form of transportation nation-wide apart from the Shinkansen
The train information was really important thank you!
2) You can get a tax discount but be careful to make sure it's actually worth it. Places like Don Quixote will have a huge line of people doing likewise that may take a half hour or more- is it worth 10% off 5000 yen? (~$3.50)? But it's obviously worth if you buy something super expensive. Regular checkout usually takes < 2 minutes.
If you go to a Don Quixote out in Kashiwa or something it's probably no trouble but the one in Asakusa is just going to be full of tourists waiting 30-60+ minutes for 10% off.
And places that technically offer it but don't do it often might still take 10+ minutes while they open up their instruction book and figure out how to process it.
But it doesn't matter- you're legally obligated to have your passport on you in Japan and the police can ask to see it at any time.
These days Google Maps is a fantastic way to find your way around. You can tell it where you want to go and it will tell you which trains to take and how much it will cost. You can avoid lugging your suitcases around by using the luggage forwarding services at the airport.. they will deliver your bags to the hotel for about 1500 yen or so.
omg i’ve been worrying about studying for this, but now i know everything thanks to this amazing, helpful video! thank you so much!!!!!!! you’re literally the most helpful guide i’ve come across!
Aw you’re too sweet, I’m so glad that the video was helpful for you. I hope these tips will make your Japan trip more enjoyable. When are you going to Japan? 🥰
@@itsgracechin i'm going in late may through early june! i can't wait, and your videos keep me optimistic and excited about my trip! thank you!!
@@coolgamer69767 how was it?
it was absolutely amazing! literally a dream vacation that was perfect😍
Great tips! We always carried our passports and def staying within a few minutes' walk from a station is ideal. The regular train system is amazing but takes getting used to. We started getting the hang of it when it was almost time to leave. Lol
Same here, it’s like you’re starting to understand the lines better and which trains to take but you’re already going to the airport the next day 😂
On my last trip, I looked into this but the intercity transfer looked really slow . . . 2-3 days which just seemed nuts to me.
Thank you so much! This will sure help for my japan trip next month! Especially the train part 😅
Glad the video was helpful for you 😊
Pro Tip: Google Maps works very well with public transportation in Japan, especially trains! It will tell you what platform to wait at, the train schedule, and it will buzz when you get to your stop so you don't have to keep checking. Be sure to get an IC Card at the airport when you arrive so you don't have to waste time buying tickets.
@@TheStig505 gotcha! thanks for the tip! Appreciate it! 🙏
Also always check if your train needs reserved seats.
This applies only to limited express trains and shinkansen in special occasions like golden week.
I miss a train to wakayama thinking i could go on non-reserved seats but there were none xD
For the luggage thing you can apparently use companies like Kuroneko Yamato to deliver your luggage from the airport to your hotel, or between cities if you're traveling to different cities. I don't know what it costs, but that's an option too.
Also I've heard one popular place to use the "tourist tax discount" is at Don Quijote, since they have a little of everything and are thus really good for souvenirs. (I have heard that some foreigners who live in Japan, or people who are half-Japanese/half-Western and therefore don't look very Asian, have been mistaken for tourists in these places though).
Don't get the jr pass it's a rip off if you don't use it every day u loose money pluse jr pass can't be used on every train
It is also the law that require you to have ID with you. So having it for discount isn't the main reason, that's just a bonus. If you don't and stopped by the police, it will just create hassle, they will ask you to bring it to the police station later or accompany you to your hotel to get it. Imagine if you are on a day trip 100 miles away in another town when this happens.
Your videos are so good, 🙏🏻
No iPhone. What's the digital suica for Samsung? Does Google wallet work?
I didn't think of this, thank you!
Where, in Tokyo, could you possibly be a 30 minute walk from a train station?
Where is your black dress from?
Google maps
She even had the Japanese accent before going to Japan
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How do you get yen or can you use dollars
I haven't been to Japan but have traveled widely in Europe from the US. You can exchange currency prior to going at your local bank, or when you get there. I've always used an ATM because that seems to be the most accurate exchange rate, rather than using a kiosk at the airport. I pull the equivalent of $100-ish in whatever country at the airport ATM to cover things like train / taxi fare, tipping, etc. Don't forget to tell your bank and credit card company that you're traveling internationally! That way your cards still work overseas. 😅 Also, check your cards (both bank and credit) before going overseas to see if / what fees they have for using it in a foreign country. I keep one card specifically because it doesn't fee me to death.
Also, be careful of any place that takes dollars, because they'll typically upcharge you for the hassle of exchanging the money. For instance, as of writing this the FX exchange rate is $1 to ¥157. Therefore, I'd roughly that rate from the ATM or credit card (although the credit card rate is set once a day). I'd expect roughly a ¥180 exchange rate from a vendor who takes dollars, which means I'd pay $1.15 for every dollar - or a 15% markup. It's not that big a deal if you're buying a $5 snack, but gets pretty pricey if you're spending $20.
@@thebookwyrmslair6757 ok ty!
Please do Not shake things !
Yamanote Line advice is spot on.