Tokyo Travel Guide 2024 | best cafes, museums, things to do 🇯🇵💕
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- Tokyo Travel Guide 2024 | best cafes, museums, things to do
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It's been a long time, but here is my totally biased travel guide to Tokyo, Japan! I know a lot of you guys are visiting this year since the borders are open, so I hope you guys enjoy this video :)
I tried my best to curate the places and not gatekeep any of my current faves. Maybe I can make an updated cafe recommendations list in the future? Who knows. ;)
Just a quick disclaimer, I am by no means hating on staying in areas like Ueno, Asakusa or Oshiage. Personally I were to travel to Japan for a short time, I would want to stay in a place with more action and less commuting.
How to get to Tokyo
NEX: www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/nex/
Skyliner: www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetud...
Where to stay:
Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa
How to get around:
Subway Pass: www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/t...
JR Pass: japanrailpass.net/en/
Suica/Pasmo: www.japan-rail-pass.com/trans...
Art Museums/Galleries:
Lurf Museum: lurfmuseum.art/
Outdoor Oedo Museum: www.tatemonoen.jp
Yayoi Kusama Museum: yayoikusamamuseum.jp/en/about...
Design Hub: designhub.jp/
Coffee Shops
Think of Things: goo.gl/maps/4gSQ8maj8HdqPL529
Paddlers Coffee: goo.gl/maps/BSLHfBTauPiQjthv5
Neel: goo.gl/maps/etdvt16RLmrVtE3J7
Nadoya no Katte: goo.gl/maps/Lbn8UDWEKw74RSM36
uRn.chAi&TeA: goo.gl/maps/PDyeoTcLr9ekjxyC7
LOU: goo.gl/maps/W7sFaRfAPA1tHF886
Cheap Eats
Tas Yard (Curry): goo.gl/maps/aSd99sJxsFEDtr8C8
CAMELBACK Sandwich&Espresso: goo.gl/maps/72gbKUDjV4N6sFK57
Isshin (Teishoku): goo.gl/maps/6w8JnfcSYMRNrDoV8
Udon Shin (Udon): goo.gl/maps/1M23LwigFDQkG9UdA
Favorite neighborhoods
Koenji, Shimokitazawa
Yanaka Ginza, Kagurazaka
Nakameguro
Things to do
Cycle around: cycletrip.jp/en/
Timetable:
00:00 intro
00:10 intro part 2
00:33 getting to Tokyo
02:11 where to stay
03:37 how to get around
05:14 tokyo art museums and galleries
06:43 top tokyo cafe recommendations
09:11 cheap eats in tokyo
11:21 things to do in tokyo
12:11 budget tips for your trip to tokyo
13:18 outro
💐about me💐
Hi! My name is Heidi, and I've lived in Tokyo since 2019. I started out as a Japanese language student and since then I've passed the JLPT N4, JLPT N3, and N2 levels.
In my free time, I love exploring what Japan has to offer: from eating delicious Japanese food, cafe hopping, traveling to different prefectures and so much more. In this channel I document my life in Japan. Come join me!
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Hi guys! If I do livestreams, how often and when would you wanna have it 🤗😉
Planning my trip to Japan for this June. 2 or 3 times a week for livestreams is good. Thanks for the tips!
No problem!!! Got it. Thank you so for watching. Be prepared for rainy season in June 🥲
@@heidisarol Thanks! Ya we heard it was the rainy season. We can only go during the summer because of my kids'school schedule.
No worries there are tons of indoor areas to explore still 😊 also there are lots of flowers that bloom around that time too
I enjoy livestreams!! The only issue is the time difference!! 😅
This was so helpful & informative!! I was planning a solo trip to Japan for next month so the timing of this video was perfect 🥹
Thank you so so much! Aside from the places I mentioned, were you planning to go to other cities in Japan like Kyoto? Or Osaka? 🥰💖
Hi! I’m saving this cuz I’ll be studying in Japan this year!
Hi Mark! TYSM! Please feel free to do so! 🥰💖🌸
Love your tips! Especially visiting places by cluster. Saves me time from manually plotting which neighbourhoods to go on my Google maps
Hi Yasmeen~ Thank you so much! I hope you have a great trip to Tokyo.
Nice Tokyo, Japan travel guide 2023, Heidi! 🤩😍💖💖💖🤍🤍
Thank you Marc! Are you planning on coming?
Hi, Heidi. I honestly love the way you broke down everything. I have watched tons of videos of Japan, and this one was by far one of the most helpful ones for Tokyo, etc. You rock for making this, and I just subscribed, so I'm loving it. I'll be going in May and leaving in Mid June, so I look forward to visiting every place you've mentioned. Do you have any recommendations on outfits/clothing to wear? I must admit that I am really on the elegant fashionista style of dressing, so I am looking for tips :) Also, I know June is the rainy season, I live in Florida so I know all about that, but usually when in June does it rain the most?
Hi Kassandra! Thank you very much for your comment. 😊
I will always recommend sneakers when traveling to Japan. Since the weather that time isnt too hot (YET) I think jeans and a sleeveless top will do as long as you bring a light jacket cause you never know. Closer to your trip, I recommend checking out AccuWeather to get a better idea of how its going to be. 💖 Hope you have a great trip! Theres so much to look forward to! 🥰
Already here at Think of Things after watching your vlog! 😊
AHHH!! Hope you enjoy the garden! 😊💖
This is so helpful, thank you! My son and I will be there April 1st, staying in Shinjuku.
Hi Vickie!! Thats awesome. If you like coffee, Verve Coffee Roasters in Shinjuku South Terrace is great. Lots of dining options at Lumine and MyLord too! 😊💖
THANK YOUUUU!!! I need this for my upcoming trip to Japan 🥺🧸
Ofc!!! Enjoy!!! 😊💖
Omg I enjoyed this compilation so much thank you for such great recommendations! Will be traveling to Tokyo this June and this was exactly the kind of cafe spots I want to check out -- I also had Egg n Things in Odaiba in mind to check out for some yummy brunch (tho just saw the reviews, it looks good too). Would love more recommendations like this 🌻
Hi Joycee!! 😊💖 so excited for you! Eggs n Things is fail safe. Pretty good portions too 😘💖
so helpful!
Thank you so much!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
This is helpful!! Great that you categorized each recommendation. And you know what, finally I'm coming to Tokyo this April!! 😭✨💗 I'm too excited!!
Thank you for watching Christelle!!! Omg how exciting!!! 😍💖 So happy for you
@@heidisarol thank you Heidi! Btw I'll be staying quite far haha at Mitaka near Studio Ghibli, I'm thinking of getting the 3 days Tokyo Subway Ticket. Do I still need a separate suica card to go around Tokyo?
If its Mitaka you might need to get a suica card since its not part of the 23 wards.
@@heidisarol Alright! Thank you for the tip! 💗
Going on my honeymoon in Japan next month, this was so helpful! I am also a café girly so I will definitely going to check out the coffee spots! I was wondering what you would recommend to pack for clothing? Should I pack heat layers, & big coats? I was also wondering if you have any cocktail bar recommendations?
If youre coming in April no need for thick coats. I got away w wearing a tshirt and light coat today 😊💖 hmm I dont often go to cocktail bars but I can ask around for you. As for cheap drinks, torikizoku is the best! Its a chain izakaya. No frills and almost everything is 350+ yen hehe
omg just what i needed for our upcoming trip to tokyo on the last week of march!!! thank you heidiii
ENJOY! Which part of Tokyo are you most keen to see?
@@heidisarol definitely Shibuya and Nakameguro for the cherry blossoms :")
@@EyaMorales I think there might be a special light up event for cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen even! 😳🌸
Added spme places to my list! It's goigg ng to be my 4th time in Tokyo and thought I've ran out of places to go but apparently not. Excited about the Design Hub the most! Not a lot of exhibitions focus of graphic design so I think it's going to be really inspiring for me who's a graphic artist
Hi Katrina! Excited for youuuu. Best to check the design hub websites to see if they have any exhibits, otherwise there's a small library with some design books I think. Also there's an Ad museum near the Dentsu headquarters in Shiodome if I'm not mistaken 😊💖
@@heidisarol Ohh interesting! Will definitely research about it
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Hi! Thanks for the video, very helpful, I’m planning to go on a one day trip to Kamakura (maybe also enoshima idk if there is time) how do you suggest doing it? I’ve seen there is a kamakura-enoshima pass that you can buy at the train stations
Hello! It really depends on where youre coming from. I think that the Kamakura and Enoshima is good value for money but you'll have to start quite early since there's tons to do an see in both areas. I would start with Enoshima since its an island and then move to Kamakura in the afternoon.
OKAYYY but this is such an extensive list! i actually have a few relatives that might visit japan so ill make sure to send this vid if they need any useful tips
Yaaay glad you found it helpful!!! 😊💖 Thank you so much. Actually if it werent for your request I dont think I wouldve made this vid so soon 😘 so thank you for that!
@Heidi Sarol whaat 🥹 well thank you for taking my humble request! will also use this if we ever get the chance to go there
Ofc girl!!! So much more recos to come 🥰💖
@@heidisarol and we will be seated 🤭
@@yippiepieyay ☺️💖💖💖
I'm 2days late, but yey finally! 💗🌸 Almost had the chance to book a flight to Japan from a recent seat sale, but missed it since my mother won't reply asap if she's okay with the dates hahaha
No problem Cla! I'm sure therell be more seat sales. Im so excited for you to come! ☺️💖
Hi Heidi!! Thank you for the recommendations! I am going next month for the first time ever so I am happy to add some of these places to my list to try. Hehe i think my only question is non dairy substitution a thing in Japan? I love my lattes but cow milk is a no go and can potentially ruin a day for me 😂
Hi!! I think it depends on the cafe youre going to. Starbucks Japan has it for sure. Others you may have to ask: "kawarini oatmilk/almond milk ni shite moraemasuka?"
Great video, I'm Australian looking at coming over on a student visa for 12 months in July. Any recommendations on private apartments/units? I'm in a wheelchair so trying to find accommodation is extremely difficult.
I would say to look for real estate agencies that cater to foreigners :) Youll be fine!
Hi, Heidi! Just wondering if u can suggest any affordable or cheap hotels in central Tokyo. My friends are visiting me here in Japan but I don't know any affordable hotels in Tokyo coz I live in Nagano prefecture. Would greatly appreciate it if you can suggest some. Thank you so much. Always love your contents 😊
Hi! I think if therye a bigger group it might be better to go with an AirBnB. They can look around the Seibu-Shinjuku/Seibu-Ikebukuro line, I've had friends in groups of 6 stay in Nogata Station . :) If all else fails I would recommend an APA Hotel since therye everywhere and pretty much decent for the price. I hope this helps 😭
@@heidisarol thank you so much. We are actually planning to go for airbnb as it would feel a bit homey. I'll put APA hotel on my list just in case. Thanks again ☺️
No worries! I hope you guys have a great time 💖💕
If you purchase a suica card in one city does that mean you will need to purchase an icocca card in another? Or will the same card work across Japan? This is so helpful!
It works all over! 🥰
@@heidisarol awesome! Thank you for responding!
@@sierrag5183 no problem! Have a good trip. 💖
Hi! Where’s the best area or hotel to stay in if we want to watch Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in Tokyo Dome? Crossing fingers for the lottery! 😊
Hi Blanche! I would say somewhere along Chuo Line (yellow) or Marunouchi Line. Direct access. 😏
Iidabashi, Ichigaya, Yotsuya, Asakusabashi, Suidobashi, Ochanomizu are some areas you should check out. :) Hope this helps!
@@heidisarol thank you! Love your vlog btw. I’m always on the cafe trail, too, and I LOVE Japan so I’m keeping tabs on your recos. :)
I appreciate it!! I hope you find a good hotel and have fun at the Taylor Swift concert 😏💕💕💕
Thank you Sarol for the recommendations.❤❤
I recently returned from a fantastic trip to Tokyo🗼🇯🇵, with my family ❤❤✈
I recommend "Tokyo 360 Travel Guide by Maria Denney" (on A m a z o n) 📘😊❤❤❤