How to get around Tokyo: Trains & Tokyo Metro / Subway
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- Guide to travelling around Tokyo by train, subway and the Tokyo Metro. FAQs: Which tickets to get, Suica cards, JR Pass, whether you need to speak Japanese and lots more!
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In this video I answer all the things I wanted to know before I first went to Japan:
- How do you ride the Tokyo Metro?
- Where to get a Suica / Pasmo card
- Are trains expensive?
- Do I need a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)?
- What if I can't read Japanese - are there signs in English?
- What if I get lost?
- Is it busy?
- Train ettiquette - things you shouldn't do
PLANNING A TRIP TO TOKYO: • Planning a Trip to Tokyo
HOW EXPENSIVE IS TOKYO: • How Expensive is Tokyo?
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Tokyo Metro?
01:48 Suica / Pasmo
03:36 How to top up Suica
04:23 Are trains expensive?
05:34 Day passes
06:36 Japan Rail Pass
09:05 Language
09:37 Getting lost
11:19 Is it busy?
11:48 Train ettiquette
Great informative video and has answered a couple of questions I would have asked , great channel cheers
Your joy is infectious!
Haha, happy to spread a little happiness around :-)
Thank you so much for sharing this very helpful guide Amy 😊 you're my hero..
really helpful, especially the part about the enoshima-kamakura pass and the graphics for the train lines. Thank you. I'll be travelling to japan in march. I'm so hyped.
Have an amazing time! You'll love it! :-)
great and helpful video!!
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing sis. Highly appreciated
Thanks! Hope it comes in useful! :-)
Really useful, thanks! We've used a lot of your videos in our planning for our spring trip and really looking forward to it.
Thanks, have an amazing time!!!
Oh sooo happy found your videos - going in May, and feel a lot more reassured and excited!!
Yay, thank you! Have a fantastic trip - May's a great time to go! I'm going back next month, yay!!!
Binge watching this channel today! Going to Tokyo in June for a week for the first time! Eeeeee!!
babygibbon 87 How exciting!!! I’ve been at the start of June, it was so lovely & warm! Have an amazing time! 😁
great video, very helpful
This is really informative! I’m going to Japan in 2 weeks. So excited.
Thank you. So informative and an easy to follow video. I'm watching your entire japlanning playlist since I am getting a new job soon that will allow me to save up to go to Japan.
Good plan! You'll be all ready to go! :-) Enjoy the videos!
fantastic video! so much information, good work :)
Thanks! I wanted it to be helpful, & answer all the questions I had before I first went! :-)
Thanks for making this video
Glad you found it helpful! :-)
This video was excellent. I needed to know ALL of this and you answered everything. Thankyou
So glad it helped, thank you! There are several other videos in my Japlanning series too now :-)
This video helped me out so much!!! Thank you
Yay, mission accomplished! Did you see my other Japlanning videos too? :-)
Thank you. This video has been helpful
Glad it helped! I was nervous before I first went, so that's why I try and show what it's really like!
Great vid, thank you
Thanks so much! :-)
Your videos are awesome.Planning my first trip to Japan and out of the Country this year.
Thanks so much! :-) You'll love it, enjoy your Japlanning!
I love your pass holder tip!! Definitely will be getting one of those cuties for my next trip!
Passholders are a fun souvenir - and useful! The one time I took my card out of mine, I lost my Suica 🙈
Cakes with Faces oh no!! 😮
Another super helpful video thank you so much! I was wondering if you could do one about accommodation? Like recommended areas to stay and what to expect when checking in and in the rooms themselves? ☺
Yes, good idea - thanks for the suggestion! (b ᵔ▽ᵔ)b
this video is amazingly helpfull thank you!!! im going to be traveling to japan for the first time this summer and ill be alone and i was really worried about transit but this makes it seem way less scary!
Thanks, that's great to hear! Have an amazing trip!! (*^‿^*)
you turned a very complex subject to something very easy to follow!, i was getting nervious with this whole train travelling
Hope it helps! I was worried about it too before I first went! It looks intimidating but it's ok if you just follow the signs!
I just love the video. very well explained, thank U!!! =)
Thanks, hope it helps!! :-)
I am going to Japan in March 2020 and have watched and rewatched all of your Japan videos so many times in preparation! They are so, so helpful. And I find that anything I am unsure of, someone else has already asked and you have responded. So I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your content and your willingness to be helpful!! ^_^
Aww thanks so much, that means a lot! There were so many things I wanted to know before I first went, so that’s part of why I make my videos, and why I try to explain things for you guys!
Perfect video very helpful :) would love a video on best things to wear/ pack for Japan ( of course already have some of cakes with faces stuff on the list ) - Fi xx
Thanks, good suggestion! And yes - 100% Cakes with Faces wardrobe is definitely the best thing to wear in Japan for sure ;-)
Going in Oct.....scared AF but can't wait!!!
I was nervous when I first went too!! (That's why I make my videos!) You'll love it - and in October there's so much cute Halloween stuff! (And it's really warm still!)
Sooooo cool
The only real difference I know between Suica and Passmo, I actually wrote an article on this, is where you return them if you want to get your money back. Suica can be returned at any JR office in the station, while Passmo has to be returned at any other office.
Thank you for the informative information! I'm staying in the Shinjuku area for a few days and then heading to Osaka/Kyoto/Hiroshima.
Sounds like a great plan! Consider Miyajima as a day trip when you're in Kansai - it's one of the most beautiful places I've been in Japan!
@@cakeswithfacesThanks! is Miyajima the island near Hiroshima?
@@Akira282 Yes! With the tori in the water and deer - I loved it! I went as a day trip from Kyoto (Hiroshima in the morning, Miyajima in the afternoon) but you could spend longer in both places: th-cam.com/video/EklZsstO1LA/w-d-xo.html
HOPEFULLY NEXT YEAR!!!
Hope you can make it!! You'll love it! :-)
Cakes with Faces yea, just need to do some savings first
Thank you! :-)
Nice video! I recently returned from 9 days in Japan and loved it. Looking back, I wish I didn't worry so much prior to the trip. Although the train system is extremely extensive and can be confusing, I found Japan to be a fairly easy country to travel through because there is good (English) signage everywhere. We also found most people we interacted with could speak enough English to help us, plus they were friendly and willing to help. In fact, there was never even a situation where we had to speak any Japanese. The stations themselves are amazing and have everything like bakeries, grocery stores, etc. I am already looking forward to another future trip, though hopefully longer this next time
I was exactly the same! Before you go, you don't know what to expect so it can be nerve-wracking. We're so lucky as english speakers that there are so many english signs! Now you're addicted to going to Japan too :-)
Top vid!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! Hope you found it helpful! :-)
So nice video! I also travel Vlog from japan 🇯🇵
Thank you!
Thank you again for your japlanning video! I don't even remember how many times I have watched them so far) Finally booked my trip to Tokyo and wander if you can use your suica card to travel to Kamakura or mount Takao. Or you have to buy separate tickets. Thanks!
Thanks so much! Really glad you’ve found them helpful. Yes - you can use your Suica. The train to Mount Takao is surprisingly cheap, but for Kamakura you’ll save some money if you get the Kamakura Enoshima Free Pass from Odakyu railways instead: www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/enoshima_kamakura/ Both excellent day trips from Tokyo!
@@cakeswithfaces and thank you again!! Can't even tell how easier you made my planning.
Yay, mission accomplished for me then! :-)
Hello again, We are planning to travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji on 3 Oct 2018. Will the weather still be agreeable for us to reach the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji in October? Thank you for being so nice to respond to all our questions in the past. I hope you don't get tired of our inquiries. Love your vlogs, especially the Kamakura vs Arishiyoma bamboo forests.
All your videos have been so helpful, thank you. Whenever you book your flights, have they all been indirect flights?
Thanks! I've only flown direct so far, but next time I'm trying indirect. Actually just filmed a video all about booking flights, it'll be up on Thursday! :-)
Super helpful arigatou Amy ! hope I don’t get lost 🙈
Thanks! Getting lost once or twice is all part of the experience :-) And you won’t be lost forever... :-)
Cakes with Faces cool you replied! Amy if I go to tokyo for 10-12 days in April/May time - 5 days in tokyo with a trip to Mt Fuji then take the bullet train to Kyoto you think this is a good plan?
gareth haynes I always try & reply to comments :-) April/May's a great time to go, it'll be lovely and warm! Sounds like a good plan - you'll see a good mixture of things. I'd probably spend longer in Tokyo than Kyoto - although it depends what you want to see and how many day trips you want to do from Kyoto.
Cakes with Faces awesome yeah you’re right think 7/8 days in Tokyo with a day trip to Fuji then a couple of days in Kyoto ! I’m writing a book about Japan so this trip will help thank you so much Aim def gonna have to get a tshirt from you now 😀
Thanks so much, that means a lot! Always happy to help out if you have any other questions while you're Japlanning!
Great video w/tons of information which is perfect timing for my trip in a couple weeks. I've been studying the lines but i'm sure it'll be different when I'm there. Ill be traveling between Roppongi and fujisawa. which IC would you recommend? also I'm flying in to NRT, then to Roppongi, should I purchase the Keiso pass?
Thanks! To get from the airport, I'd take either:
- Keisei Skyliner (quickest, get a pass for foreigners before you go to Japan: www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/e-ticket/en/ )
- Narita Express (Buy at the airport, if you take it to Shinjuku you'll only have to take one subway line to Roppongi, to avoid changing trains with your suitcases too much) www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
- There are cheaper options too, which take longer or involve more changes: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2027.html
What are you looking to do in Fujisawa?
Another great video, would you consider doing one like this for Kyoto, we are going to Kyoto for the first time this year and it's hard to find that much info about getting around there.
Thanks! Lots of guides say you need to take the bus in Kyoto. Personally I didn't want to (because I worry about being able to tell when to get off!). There's a small metro with 2 lines, and there are JR lines too - you can use your Suica. Some of it is walkable (we stayed near the main station & walked from there to Southern Higashiyama & Gion, which is one of the main areas for old streets & things to see). For me, the highlights were Fushimi Inari and the day trip to Miyajima - and Kinkakuji was stunning, even though I wasn't that bothered about seeing it beforehand!
Cakes with Faces thanks for the info that's really helpful, we will also be staying near the station so it's nice to know we can get about easily.
I though tit was a good place to stay - not the pretty part of Kyoto but convenient! :-)
11:43 In Shibuya station I was standing in the middle of a large area with plenty of room to walk around me a guy walked up and literally shoved me out of his way with his hand and kept on walking. Otherwise most people were quite friendly or just kept to themselves.
In my experience it's generally a lot better than London; one time I'd not been there for a while, and I let someone in front of me at the ticket barrier, then everyone else started pushing past too and I couldn't get through - I'd forgotten that no one's polite in London, it's each for their own...
I just booked my hotel recently... Shinjuku station.... I know getting lost is going to happen, but I am really excited about that! :D
It's all part of the fun :-) Shinjuku's my fav place to stay - there are so many shops & restaurants, and it's easy to get to other areas too. Have a great time!
Shinjuku station is pretty insane but not too bad if you allow time to figure out where you're going. I stayed a few blocks from there. It's a really nice neighborhood.
My hotel was directly next to Akihabara station and I was barely able to find that. Portable Wi-Fi is a good investment.
I have Japan pencilled in for 2020 😄
Yay, plenty of time for Japlanning! :-)
Very useful video Amy. If I want to travel to Hakone for a day trip, which train ticket (Suica or other) would you suggest? Thanks
Thanks! I'd go for the Hakone Free Pass (sadly the free doesn't mean free of charge! :-) ) www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html
Or the Hakone Kamakura Pass - if you wanted to go to Enoshima/Kamakura as well in the next three days: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_hakone_kamakura.html
Thank you for such an amazing video ! You literally calmed my anxiety down about the subways . What would be a great central place to stay at in Tokyo where you can walk to places but also have subways close by ? Thank you and stay safe .
Thanks so much, that's so great to hear! I'd recommend Shinjuku, because there's lots right there on your doorstep - lots of shops, restaurants, arcades and bars. The station's really well connected. And you can walk to Harajuku, through Meiji Jingu shrine which is a really nice and peaceful walk through the trees. :-)
Cakes with Faces thank you ! Your videos have helped me a lot . I guess what’s my biggest anxiety is understanding directions inside the stations within travel inside Tokyo . But your videos are helping me more and more everyday. Seems like you are answering all my questions as I am wondering about .
@@hamedkhan3752 Fantastic, that's exactly what I set out to do. There were lots of things I was worried about before I first went too! :-)
The looped nature of the city means there's no real "central" hub. There are 6 main hubs on the Yamanote Loop Line each with positives and negatives. And a few other decent places not on JR such as Kanda and Asakusa.
Although Shinjuku is perhaps the biggest hub, with significant night life, I will add a couple caveats.
1) It's trial by fire. You're situating yourself on one of the most difficult stations. And because so many different train companies are there, and most are above ground, the stations are often in your way as one company won't let you walk across their stuff to get to another company. So even if you're "close" to a lot of different stations and lines, because the station complex is so large and crowded it can take longer to actually get on a train than other places.
2) The largest red light district is there. And while fairly safe and relatively tame, some of the bigger hotels are just straight up in the red light district and may be an uncomfortable, if probably safe, walk later at night. Just worth knowing when you choose your lodging.
Overall, you'll need to be taking a train most days so being close to a (useful) station is most important. As for what's important to have around your home station, that depends on what you're looking for. If you want to stay out past 12;30 AM or so drinking then you need to be on one of a few certain hubs where enough people are planing to stay out until the trains start again in the morning.
It's actually cheaper to get the 3 day pass for the Metro/Subway if you're going to do a lot of running around the city in a 3 days period. Ends up being a big discount than paying full price and the Metro and Subway pretty much all over Tokyo with only having to jump on either a JR or one of the other private lines on occasion. Getting the SUICA card is great for not having to stop and get a ticket every time, but in the end, you end up paying full price. The Tokyo Subway 72 Hour Ticket really is a money saver specially when planing to visit several locations in a 3 day period (I plan accordingly). Easily picked up in the Tourist Information area at Haneda International Terminal and can renew it in several locations throughout Tokyo if need be.
Yes, if you're taking a lot of trains that does save you money! :-)
Your videos always help me so much! I was going to buy JR for 21 days since my trip is of 22 days, but I went to HYPERDIA to do the math and it really wouldn’t be good for me. It’s U$589 and the most expensive shinkansen I’ll take is about U$100 and the others are around U$50, so I would actually be expending more if I hadn’t stopped to do the math :O!
Do you know if icoca card (from Osaka) works in Tokyo, and if I can recharge it there? Or only pasmo and suica?
Thanks so much for your incredible channel! :3
Thanks so much - that's great to hear you'll save some (a lot of!) money! The 21 day pass is very pricey. For my next trip I'm getting a 7 day pass which is shorter than the trip but I'll only need it for the middle section. Yes, the IC cards work in different areas, so you can use your Icoca just the same as a Suica, in Tokyo and any other areas you go to. :-)
Such a helpful video, loving your channel! I'm going to Tokyo later this year, and I'm wondering if I'm best off having a small shoulder bag to carry my phone, charger, cash etc. or am I better off with a backpack so I can put any purchases in there? 😊
Thanks so much, so glad you're finding my videos helpful! I usually take my usual small shoulder bag as it's good not having to carry too much around. However this time I wore a backpack most of the time and it was convenient being able to put a drink and hoodie, etc in there. So they're both good - I usually take both just in case, and switch to my backpack if we're going on a day trip out of the city - of maybe if you're planning on buying a lot that day! Enjoy your Japlanning! :-D
I booked a hostel in Nishiarai and it say I have to take the tokyo monorail, but it doesn't appear on the map :(
like train
Hi, You can add a Suica card in your iPhone just by changing the region to Japan and adding it on your wallet. If you have a physical card you can as well add it on the wallet and you will get the full amount in the card (including the deposit amount)
Yes, I have yet to try that!! Although tempted to still use my physical card so I can still use my cute passholder..! :-) Although it is a good benefit to be able to top it up without needing cash.
@@cakeswithfaces Yes it is useful if you want to charge the card before arriving to Japan.
hi i was wondering if you could make a video with packing hacks or something!if you have already made one then i am sorry i could not find it
I actually haven't! My tips are:
- If you're allowed two suitcases, pack a medium-sized one inside a larger one, then your stuff inside that, so you have an extra case if you want to buy lots of things. Or take an empty holdall or sports bag.
- Pack your toiletries in bags in case they leak.
- Wear your bulkiest clothes and shoes on the plane (as long as they're comfortable)!
- Take some spare plastic bags - they're always useful - especially for dirty washing, etc.
Hope that helps! :-)
Someday I will fulfill my dream to travel to Tokio :(
I hope you can make it one day! :-)
Thanks for the information. I'd like to know if I can carry my bicycle on the metro or trains. Thnx.
It seems that if you want to take your bike on trains, you have to either fold it or dismantle it in some way, and it has to be in a bag, box or be covered: hokkaidowilds.org/traveling-with-a-tern-folding-bike-on-the-train-in-japan
Also be aware that getting to the platform and transferring lines often involves walking long distances through tunnels, and it can be very crowded/hectic in some places.
Also what about buses?
Do you have a vlog of setagaya area?
These two are within Setagaya: :-)
Todoroki Gorge: th-cam.com/video/x4lVkc3uHV0/w-d-xo.html
Shimokitazawa: th-cam.com/video/GaFy4KN_cmU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you SO much for your videos! We're (hopefully) be going in September to Japan and your videos are SO helpful! We have a huge question, hope you can help us.. we will have a JR Pass and we will activate it as soon as we arrive.
We planned to buy the 72 hours day ticket, however if we can use the JR Yamanote Line, then the trains we will need to take outside of those lines wouldn't be many, would there? So maybe a Suica Card would be better? I also saw your other video where you spend around 3,000 Yen in trains in 3 days, that is why I'm not so sure. What would you recommend? Thank you!
Thanks so much, so glad you've been enjoying my videos! :-) With your JR Pass you'll be able to go on the Yamanote Line and the Chuo and Sobu lines in Tokyo. The Chuo and Sobu lines are easily missed on the map - they're thin lines that run across the middle, so they're really useful, and they're a much faster way to get across the city than the metro.
Really it depends on your plans and where you're staying, but you can get to to a lot of the main places on these lines. You'll probably do a few metro trips as well. In my other video I didn't have a JR Pass so I was paying for JR lines as well.
If you get a Suica, you'll be able to use it in other areas of Japan too - there'll probably be some other local trains you'll need that aren't JR. Personally I think a Suica is easier and more flexible than working out which metro pass is best - and if you do end up spending more than the 72 hour ticket, it won't be a huge amount more. Hope that helps!
@@cakeswithfaces Thank you!!
I’m very grateful for all the info but what about walking away from the stations? I want to be able to walk around Tokyo and make my way back to a station so I can get back to my hotel.
If you get a pocket wifi, you can use Google Maps on your phone - that's the best way! :-) Or if you don't want to get a wifi there are offline maps that you can download. Both point out where you are, so you can never be completely lost :-)
Hopefully when I go to Japan, I’ll buy myself a Suica when I need it.
I find it the easiest way to get around! It's valid for everything & no time limits :-)
I’ll only be in Tokyo for four days, do so I need jr pass, or within walking distance from shinjuku!
You only need a JR Pass if you'll be travelling long distance outside Tokyo. If you're staying in Tokyo, I'd recommend getting a Suica card (valid on all trains in Tokyo - the easiest option), or day passes for the metro (might save you money but watch out as they're not all valid for all the trainlines).
Cakes with Faces thank you!
sorry for that stupid question ok so I wanna go to asakusa->akihabara->harajuku->shibuya->shinjuku-> ikeburo back to asakusa. now, these places have about 3-6kms inbetween which is easily walkable so what if I just walk and not use the train? only buy individul tickets between longer distances only if I need it? I also wanna go to kyoto so should I do; individual tickets plus night bus to kyoto and tickets kyoto for travelling(suica ticket??) or just get JR 7day pass to use for at the ending of my tokyo trip and shinkansen to kyoto nd shinkansen back to tokyo and to airport? if I dont get jrpass, what is acheap way to go from airport to tokyo city centre? which option be cheaper? only 7 day pass for jr is enough? when I buy JR 7day pass do I dont need to pay any other money even for shinkansen?
I would like to binge travel on the Tokyo Subway.
I'm sure it gets boring if you commute on it every day, but the sights and sounds of the subway (especially the station jingles!) are one of the things that makes me really miss Japan!
Have you tried taking the San-In Line from Kyoto to Arashiyama and back? You'll be surprise at what you'll see.
Yes I took that line when I went to Kyoto! I enjoyed it! :-)
The surprise was when the train decides to run on roads instead.
I live Japan.
I don’t speak English. ここからは日本語で話します
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Hello! Hope you can understand the video!
PS I like Sushiro too!
Sushiro is Japanese popular sushi restaurant.
If I start my trip in Osaka, from there to Kyoto, and then to Tokyo (possibly with a day trip to Mt. Fuji from Tokyo, pending on the weather) - is it better to get any of the JR Rail passes, or just buy specific tickets? thanks!
If none of them are return trips, the individual tickets would work out about £50 less than the rail pass (but do check that yourself - you can see tickets prices on Hyperdia and Japan-Guide.com). You can get a Hakone free pass for the Mount Fuji trip. So it depends if your other trips on JR lines will add up to more than £50.
You can easily travel between Osaka and Kyoto in half an hour (15 mins on the bullet train) as a day trip so you don't have to change hotels and stay in both - unless you want to :-)
Hi Army. Great video. I will be traveling to Tokyo for 5 days then to Koyoto and Osaks for 4 days, do you recommend to get the 7 days JR pass, and the Suica card? or what is my other options? I can't wait to visit Tokyo. Thanks
If you'll be returning to Tokyo to fly home, the JR Pass will definitely be worth it (it costs about the same as a return trip from Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka). You can check train prices on Hyperdia. I'd recommend getting a Suica card too - you can use it for local trains in Tokyo (including the Tokyo Metro) as well as Kyoto and Osaka - it's the easiest way to pay for your trains.
No, we are flying from Osaka. Great information, thank you.
@@MrBigal923 In that case the JR Pass might not be cheaper, it depends on the rest of your itinerary, so check on Hyperdia :-)
So I plan to do an open jaw flight. Fly into osaka, go to kyoto, and fly out of Tokyo. I'm wondering because Tokyo's native card is not icoca like in osaka and kyoto, will I not be able to refill it or return it at tokyo?
The regional cards work in other places outside their region so don't worry, it'll work fine!
Hey Amy, thanks for all the info! Love your videos 😊
Still unsure if we should get the suica or just Jr.
We are going for 3 weeks. Tokyo, mt fuji, karuizawa, kyoto, osaka,hakone - back to tokyo.
How much roughly is each fare?
Like say if we were going from shibuya-disneyland or
Tokyo-Mt Fuji.
Just so unsure if we should get both?! And only use the suica for inner city trains and then Jr everywhere else?!
How much is a single fare roughly tokyo-kyoto using the suica without purchasing the 7/14/21 day Jr pass. (One way)
Any answers will be appreciated!!! 💗💗💗
Thanks Nicki, so glad you like my videos! I'd get both - JR Pass and a Suica card. The JR Pass costs roughly the same as a return trip from Tokyo to Kyoto, so you'll be saving money as it'll include your other JR trains and shinkansen as well. Shinkansen tickets tend to be expensive, which is what makes the pass good value. And you can use the Suica for everything else (Tokyo metro, non-JR trains in Osaka/Kyoto, etc).
You can check fares on www.hyperdia.com/
If you plan carefully you might be able to get the 14 day JR Pass to save money. You won't use the pass much while you're in Tokyo, so if you're in Tokyo for the start and end of your trip, you only need the pass while you're travelling around the rest of Japan.
Take a look at the JR Tokyo Wide Pass: www.jreast.co.jp/e/tokyowidepass/
It covers Tokyo to Hakone and Karuizawa. Depending on your plans, you might also be able to save money by getting that for 3 days while you visit those places, then getting a shorter JR Pass (7 or 14 days) for your trip to Kyoto & Osaka.
Hope that helps! :-)
OMG @@cakeswithfaces
Thank you so much!! You are such a gem 💎💗
Really appreciate that!
We will look into all of them, and will be sure to check out your other Japan videos too for more good tips 😊😊
@@NickiAfsari Good luck with your Japlanning! :-)
Watched it again , would you fly in direct again as I know you flew Lufthansa thanks 😀
Direct would always be first choice because it's quicker and less tiring, but indirect wasn't too bad, and it's usually cheaper. Just watch how long the stopover is - on the really cheap flights there's often a long stopover. ANA and Lufthansa were both excellent. Next time I'm flying indirect again, with Air France for the first time (got some great prices in their sale!).
Cakes with Faces thankyou for reply , my first choice is jal direct or ana but I’ll see prices and make a decision, thanks again and your videos so so helpful 😀👍
Hi there, I am going to japan late Feb for a long week, I have looked at lots of Japan/Tokyo stuff but it seems to be aimed at younger people, I am 60, are there any meaningful discounts to be had?, thanks, love the clips.
Thanks so much, so glad you enjoy my videos! There are no discounts on the trains unfortunately. However some museums, aquariums, etc offer a discount - some are over 65 but it's worth checking when you're buying your tickets! If there's a special rate it'll be on the sign with all the ticket prices.
@Lonely Traveller I love Tokyo but there are lots of other amazing places in Japan too! So much to explore...
@Lonely Traveller I'd love to visit Shikoku - you're not the only person I've heard that from, and knowing that it's the island least visited by tourists makes it all the more intriguing. Obviously you get to see a whole different side by living there and getting to know it properly.
What is the app called? I am going on Monday and it would be really useful ^_^
We used City Rail Map - I think there are several if you search for free Tokyo subway app :-) And for long distance trains, Hyperdia is great - it's just like the Trainline. Have a great trip!!
You forgot to mention this about the seat reservations, but keep in mind that there are some JR trains that only have reserved seats.
Thanks for mentioning! As far as I know, shinkansen and limited express JR trains have reserved seats as well as unreserved carriages(reserving is recommended if you can). The Hayabusa shinkensen only has reserved seats so you have to reserve.
@@cakeswithfaces Speaking of the Hayabusa train on the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen, one thing I love about the Hayabusa over both the Nozomi & Mizuho (which the latter two operate on the Tokaido/Sanyo/Kyushu Shinkansen) is that in addition to both being covered by the JR Rail Pass as well as being the fastest service in the Tohoku/Hokkaido Shinkansen, the trains used exclusively for the Hayabusa can run up to 320 kph, while Nozomi & Mizuho trains can only run up to 300 kph.
@@RiveraMichael4567 Yes! I don't know why it's covered by JR Pass when the Nozomi isn't. It looks really good too, I love the design of the bullet trains! Did you see my video from the Hayabusa? th-cam.com/video/Bmbg-IxLJRg/w-d-xo.html
@@cakeswithfaces No, but I already know a lot about the Hayabusa.
@@cakeswithfaces Pretty sure it has to do with giving businessmen priority (and a bit more peace and quiet).
What would you recommend doing if I’m going to Akihabara, Shinjuku, Harajuku and since i want to see a shrine kioto
All of those places are wander-round-explore sorts of places! Akihabara - don't forget to go upstairs, not everything's on street level. Shinjuku - go to karaoke, it's so much fun! Harajuku - check out the backstreets as well as Takeshita Street, and visit Togo Shrine, it's so pretty (it's in my last Harajuku video!). My favs in Kyoto are Fushimi Inari and Gion. The Golden Temple looks absolutely pristine and perfect. Personally I think the bamboo garden in Kamakura (Hokokuji Temple - I made a video about it! - it's an hour from Tokyo on the train) is better than the famous one in Kyoto - it's smaller but less crowded, with more atmosphere. How does that sound?
Thank you so much and you think I should get a JR pass or what do you recommend
@@mariannaanguiano5819 If you're doing a return trip to Kyoto from Tokyo, you should get one (it costs about the same as the train, and it'll cover other train trips too). Just a note, if you just want to see a shrine, there are lots of shrines and temples in Tokyo so if you're on a budget you don't have to go to Kyoto unless you want to! :-) If the JR Pass is too expensive, another option is going on a day trip to Kamakura instead (1 hour from Tokyo - you don't need a JR Pass) where you can see more of traditional Japan. Here's when I went there: th-cam.com/video/Iws8J1KbSDM/w-d-xo.html
Please stand back behind the yellow warning blocks ;)
Safety first! :-)
Cakes with Faces I have to remind people constantly ;)
Can jr pass be purchased once you arrive? Thank you!
It's only for foreigners, so you have to purchase it online before you travel.
Can the suica card be used outside of Tokyo too? Can it be used in the entire of japan?
Yes, you can use it around Japan. Not 100% everywhere, but the pretty much all the popular places you're likely to go will accept it. They have regional IC cards but Suica's also accepted.
Cakes with Faces okay thank you
Is it a problem carrying skis on the trains and bullet train?
I think you'd just want to avoid crowded trains eg at busy times like rush hour. I've been on the Yamanote line before 9am and it was no joke! At less busy times you'd be ok, just leave yourself plenty of time so you're not rushing.
Can I use my JR Pass on the Narita Express?
Yes, if you’re activating it straight away on the first day.
by daily ticket
If you're taking a lot of trains, a day ticket can save you money - just make sure you get the right one, that's valid for the lines you need to take.
How do i know how much money i have on my Suica care?
When you go through the ticket barriers it displays your balance, along with the cost of the trip you just took. :-)
Do the trains and subways run all day long?
Yes, they start early in the morning and run until around midnight I think. You can look up the times of the last train for each line to make sure you don't get stuck!
Hi, can I use one IC card for two people?
No, you need one each.
For the meal you got on the shinkansen, how did you find a vegetarian meal? My biggest fear for my next japan trip is that when i go to kyoto i wont be able to enjoy one of those meals cause im vegetarian :/
The good news is that at Kyoto Station they have a vegetarian ekiben! The one in the video wasn't veggie, but we shared and I ate the non-meaty parts. I wanted to find the veggie one but at the time we were in a rush to catch the train. But I've read that they have one in Kyoto. The shop with all the lunchboxes is in the shinkansen section of the station - follow the signs for shinkansen and look out for it. Did you see my video about being vegetarian in Japan? It has lots of tips :-) th-cam.com/video/x7PXiMf0OwM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much! yes i used your veg video for okonomiyaki in akihabara when i went!
Yay, hope you enjoyed it! :-D
How'd you get the suica card with that nice design?? Look like the Yokoso Japan one
It was from when they used to do the Suica & N’Ex package at the airport. It’s quite old - I got it in 2010!
@@cakeswithfaces Oh... Me and my husband will be going to Tokyo in May. He wants the penguin Suica card and I want the monorail Suica card. As far as I've research, I can get the monorail design at the airport only. So I'm guessing the penguin one we can get it at any of the train station then? Our first night we'll be staying near the gotanda station.
@@evandezbrancheska6476 Aww the monorail one's cute! The penguin one's the standard one, you can get it from any JR station (a station on a JR line, like the JR Yamanote line). When I went to Hokkaido I was jealous of the Kitaca cards - they have a really cute flying squirrel on them!
@@cakeswithfaces Yes! I noticed that one too when I was researching about the IC cards. We'll plan for hokkaido in the future after we've gone to the southern part of Japan first. My husband would love to visit the animal's islands in the future.
Gotanda seems to be on the Yamanote Line so we can buy his suica card there then. Thank you for the help. 😚
@@evandezbrancheska6476 There are just so many places in Japan to explore, aren't there? :-) Have an amazing trip!
I'm sitting here starting up my plans to visit. My biggest question at this time is ; Do the trains ride all day and night? or do they stop around some time?
It depends on the line but they stop around midnight. Enjoy your Japlanning! :-)
@@cakeswithfaces thnaks for the answer
what is difference of suica cards to JR pass
Suica cards are for trains within Tokyo, and the JR Pass is for travelling long distance around Japan. There's more about both in my Getting Around Tokyo video: th-cam.com/video/rvqitrtmziY/w-d-xo.html
For the below itinerary, can you suggest which card should we get? My friend suggestion to get Tokyo 48 hours pass when exploring Tokyo city and also to buy Suica for D3 to Disneyland & D4 to Odawara & D8 to Kansai airport.
D1
Mystay Haneda (hotel pickup)
D2 & D3
Euno,Akasuka,Akihabara,Shibuya,Shinjuku & (Disneyland-tentative)
D4
Tokyo - Odawara - Hakone (Hakone 2 Days Pass)
D5
Hakone - Odawara - Osaka (Shinkanzen)
D6 & D7
Osaka (Osaka Amazing Pass)
D8
Kansai Airport
If you were doing a return trip between Tokyo and Osaka, a JR Pass would definitely be worth it. However, as you're just going one way, there's a chance it'd be cheaper to buy a single shinkansen ticket. You can price it up on www.hyperdia.com and work out which would be cheaper. The JR Pass would give you free travel on JR railways lines so would cover many of your other trips too (it doesn't include the Tokyo metro or non-JR lines).
As you're travelling around Tokyo a lot on days 2 and 3, the 48 hour pass would probably be worth it. Just don't put too much money on your Suica card because you might not use that much for the rest of the time. You can get individual train tickets instead, but a Suica is easier.
Thanks for the reply. I made some change on our itinerary where we cancelling Hakone. So we will be at staying 3 night each at Tokyo & Osaka. I will be getting Suica card, 48 hours Tokyo metro pass & Shinkansen one way ticket to Osaka. At Osaka we will be using OAP & Suica. I still have mixed feeling about how much credit should i put for Suica? Understand that Suica will have 1500Y when we purchase, do you think another 3000Y will do to cover the total train cost?
You might not be using it that much - so I'd just use the credit that's on it to start with and see how it goes - you can top it up at any time. Remember you'll need cash to top it up. If it runs out and you're almost done, just buy the cheapest single ticket from the machine, then top it up at the Fare Adjustment machine when you get to the destination. That way you won't lose any money on your Suica.
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Ah oh no I won't be there this time, sorry!! No more shows this year - next one is MCM London in May. But have a great time at Hyper Japan this weekend, I love that show!
Cakes with Faces Oh that’s really upsetting but thank you for telling me I’ll post your present on my instagram right now so please can you check it out. It’s Sliver_lily81 and thank you for responding 💖💖
Cakes with Faces I just posted now 💖
@@mlp1236 Thank you 💕 I can't see it though, your account's set to private!
Cakes with Faces I will turn it off right now
Will I be charged extra for reserving my seat on the bullet train if I have the jr pass?
No, there's no charge to make a reservation. If you can, it's best to reserve, especially if you're travelling with someone, to make sure you get seats together. Got a video planned all about taking the bullet train! :-)
Cakes with Faces thanks a lot for replying 😍
What do the numbers mean? 19~14, 10.9, 8.7 etc.
On the signs in the station? They're the platform numbers - 10.9 means platforms 10 and 9, and 19~14 means platforms 14 to 19.
I'll also have a video coming up in the future where I filmed my journey from entering the station to getting on the train. :-)
Cakes with Faces Thank you!
If I have unused funds on the suica card and I return it back, will I get the unused funds and the 500 yen deposit back?
Yes you get them back if you return your card. There's a 220 yen handling fee. You can also use up your funds at a vending machine or convenience store if you want to keep the card as a souvenir!
@@cakeswithfaces Okie dokie thank youu!
Hey, I'm going to Japan for 10 days. 6 days in Tokyo, 2 days in Kyoto and 2 days in Osaka. Would you recommend the JR pass or Suica card?
If you'll be doing a return trip between Tokyo and Kyoto/Osaka, a JR Pass will definitely save you money (the JR Pass costs the same as the return trip. You'll only really need the JR Pass when you leave Tokyo. If it's just a one-way trip, it might be cheaper to get individual shinkansen tickets, depending on how many other JR trains you'll be using in your itinerary. I'd recommend getting a Suica card anyway in both cases, to use for the metro and non-JR trains.
@@cakeswithfaces Thanks for the response. So in order; 4 days in Tokyo, 2 days in Kyoto then 2 days in Osaka (from Kyoto) and then finally 2 days back in Tokyo. Is the suica card valid for travelling to Kyoto and Osaka?
So the JR Pass will be worth it for your trip; get the 7 day pass & activate it the day you’re leaving Tokyo. Use the JR Pass for the shinkansen to/from Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, and any JR lines you go on. Use the Suica for everything else, it’s valid everywhere in Japan. Hope that helps!
@@cakeswithfaces appreciate the advice
@@justderay Have a great trip! :-)
Is Hilton hotel too far from the main areas? I’m going with kids but want to stay somewhere quieter.
Which Hilton hotel are you looking at?
@@cakeswithfaces Hilton Tokyo Bay but we’ll be adventuring around Japan Osaka, Kyoto and more so don’t want to be too far from Tokyo station ideally
@@ollieflp That's an ideal location for Tokyo Disney, but it's a little away from the rest of the city so I wouldn't really recommend it if you want to be near Tokyo Station. To get into the city you'd need to take the Disney monorail (which you have to pay for), then another train line for 15-20 minutes.
The area around Ginza / Shimbashi / Shiodome is close to Tokyo Station and has lots of hotels. It's not really quiet but it's definitely quieter than the really busy central areas like Shibuya. There are lots of places to eat for the evening. Ginza is a shopping district with lots of designer shops, and not so much on the nightlife side so it's quieter in the evenings, and if you're close to Ginza station, Tokyo Station's only one stop away on the metro.
Definitely pick somewhere on the east side of the city as it can take a while to get across it on the train. I always like to pick somewhere close to a station - and check which subway lines the station's on, for access to Tokyo Station as it can take time to change lines.
Odaiba is a lot more chilled and spacious than central Tokyo. I don't usually recommend staying there as it takes a little longer to get to the rest of the city (and Tokyo Station), and the train there is slightly pricier than the other lines, so the fares could add up for a family.
Hope that helps!
@@cakeswithfaces Thank you that’s awesome and really helps, your uploads are also very helpful thanks again!
@@ollieflp Thanks! Enjoy planning your trip! 🙂
This is a wired question so it cost you to get in dose it cost you to get out of the station
If you're using a Suica card, you have to scan as you go in, then scan it as you go out so it knows how far you've travelled and can work out how much it cost. So you only pay once! 😝
@@cakeswithfaces thanks I know it was a wired question but thank you i be going in a week to Tokyo
@@rickyvillegas3456 Have a great time! And have a Fanta Grape for me!
Can we get a JR pass if we are going on student visa?
No. Night buses and domestic flights for you! =P
redfish337 ah I see. Sad. But thanks :)
Can u use Suica to ride the JR?
Yes! You can use it on pretty much any trains - so easy!
@@cakeswithfaces Thank u for info! Cant wait for ur video on the new "Visit Japan Web", there other videos from other people but ur videos are always so much easier to understand, thank u!
@@Ru4444 Thanks! I'll be sure to make a video about it once I've tried it out myself!
Do these trains take credit cards?
No, the ticket machines don't take cards, so you'll need cash.
Oh wow thank you for the reply!
Will delhi metro card work in tokyo ?
No. The easiest way is to get a Suica card (or Passmo - basically the same thing). There are also day passes (if you'll be taking a lot of trains) and individual tickets, but Suica is the easiest way to pay for trains over your whole trip.
@@cakeswithfaces . I was joking.
Thank goodness! Although believe me I've had questions about everything...! "No such thing as a stupid question" 😅
Congrats u just made my teacher gave us some homework. F
Just a joke no need to take it seriously
?? Whaaat? Homework?
@@cakeswithfaces yes... And cant believe u reply to in your 2 yo vid
@@valze6632 All comments pop up in my notifications! And making videos is so one-sided, so I'll reply to comments as long as I can! :-)