I'm so glad you found that part interesting. I'm a huge fan of the scene, and if i can get them more exposure, then I'm all for it! I can give you some updates when these bands usually play so you can plan around it
Planning my trip to japan soon and your videos are truly the best to watch for recommendations, you always have such friendly vibes keep up the good work ❤️
You are my favourite TH-cam tour guide for Japan! Best communication skill(very well spoken and information are very well ordered in the videos) and the videos are extremely informative. I will be visiting Japan this week and your videos helped both me and my partner a lot, thank you so much.
Perfect timing YT algorithm lol. My bestie and I are planning a trip for this Nov. Her first trip and my second. I'm totally going to suggest your suggestions, esp the neko temple! Omg, so cute!
Love it! Thanks so much for your support! Please check out my other videos about Tokyo to help better prepare yourself! And hit up the community on Discord for any questions you might have or to just share your experience!
Big fan of live music, plus a pizza place to wash the beer down great recommendation. All need to do is now is go to that temple buy a cat and wish for Japanese fluency so I now longer have to study anymore. Great time saver
Lmao! Well that place is SUPER good. You should definitely try it when you visit here and you'll see what I mean! Thanks so much for the kind words though and I hope to see you in other videos :)
It's not mentioned but Yanaka Ginza is extremely nice. It's used as a movie location when directors want to show " real " Tokyo instead of the kind of artificial Shinjuku and Shibuya. December in Tokyo can be really harsh. The weather comes down from Siberia and dumps snow in the mountains but in Tokyo it is just cold, dry wind.
*If you love Japanese culture, you might like my music! You can listen to it for example on my channel! Thank you for the attention and have an amazing day! 😊*
You are by far my favorite youtubers on the hidden gems in Tokyo. We are planning a trip in October and I am going to avoid some of the tourist traps and check out some of the places you recommended. The challenge is we only have 5 days there, and I don't know what to prioritize our very first visits to the world biggest city! lol By the way, what do you recommend for theatre and shows (or theme cafes, restaurants)? Japan is known for so many corky restaurants.
I am glad I could help you out! Honestly, just pick out the things you think are the most appealing and go there! I would just advise you make sure you know the location of all these areas. Some of them are really spaced out and you must consider the travel time, especially if you only have 5 days here. Pretty much most of the areas I know in Tokyo are the ones in my videos. Just check them out and you'll see the cafes/restaurants I recommend!
Shimokitazawa might become a new tourist location though especially with the release of the Bocchi the Rock anime. Hope there's a video that goes more in depth about it!
I am considering it! Thanks for letting me know about the anime, I might give it a look! Shimo has always been popular, but the anime might put it on another level of popularity.
I can do this. Also, check out my newer videos. I have all of this saved on an app called Thatch, where I publicly share all my saved locations with people. I will also be updating my Thatch profile as I post more videos. Let me know if you have any questions about it !
Alex, I will be going over to Tokyo with my wife in late March. Some good tips here so thank you. We will be in Tokyo for 5 days before heading off in a campervan around central Honshu. So we want those five days to be not wasted. Your tips are great. I will watching for more. What about Sakura tips?
Love the kind words thank you so much! Hope to see you contribute in future videos! :) For Sakura Season, would say Naka-Meguro and Ueno would be good spots to check out. But would only go during the week and in the middle of the day when everyone is working. Otherwise the streets will be extremely packed. If you want a secret are to check out, go to Yokohama and head to hinodecho station. Great sakura tree area and not busy like Tokyo!
no joke,... to avoid foreign tourists just visit any Japanese art museum, especially those with exhibits of Western art. The Matisse exhibit this week in Ueno was packed.
@@harblife um, sorry, I meant, the exhibit was packed with nothing but Japanese nationals,... a fantastic collection of Matisse work across his whole lifetime
Very helpful video in checking out the lesser known areas to visit. We just came back from a month long visit, our 6th to Japan. We are always looking for new, lesser known places to visit. We went to the cat temple which was a lot of fun. Also, a big thanks for pointing us to Shimokitazawa, and especially The Pizza! We had a great time thanks to all your suggestions and advice. We'll keep watching for ideas for trip #7! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you checked out the temple and shimokitazawa too! I sometimes go there just for the pizza! I hope you find my future videos just as helpful too. Let me know when your next trip and I'd you'd want to meet up! Stay safe!
@@harblife neither did I. Dunno if it's a chain or if people just copied the idea. For what it's worth, though, my roommate says they have really good sandwiches lol.
Seems a little close. Maybe like 2 hours out for food? But I wouldn't risk anymore time than that. And also if you go out in town, you'll have to meet Japan's entry requirements. But you're in luck! I have multiple videos explaining Japan's entry requirements 👍
Shimokitazawa… hahaha… I remember some locals think you’re a cheapskate if you shop there compare to Ginza shopping district. Nagano Broadway is another haven for anime and manga and other otaku goods. Back in 2019, last time I went there, not much of foreign tourists as most are focused on Akihabara.
Wish you could give my daughter a tour she is there right now and still has 2 weeks of a 3-week trip. She is going to Shibuya crossing tonight for the Halloween. I will message her now to watch your video, I think she will enjoy most of the things on your list. Thanks for a great video maybe add a bit more detail on how to get from A to B, as first-time travelers need details, as it can be very overwhelming if you don't speak Japanese.
Oh well hope she is safe ! If she has questions about things to do, recommend her to join our discord channel ! We have people always on and wanting to help people get around Japan . Also thanks for the feedback. I'll make sure to include ways to get to the locations next time 👍
@@harblife Thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it. She did have a look around last night but left before things got a little bit crazy. Plenty of police presence. Parts of the Shibuya Crossing blocked by police, so unable to experience the full effect this time. I will mention the discord channel, but she is quite shy with strangers.
Everyone is coming from different stations so it’s difficult to give directions. Google maps will tell you exactly how to get from A to B and all info at stations and on trains is in English.
I'm looking at staying at manboo in asakusa. It's 70k a month w/ pc or 56k w/o. Good thing im bringing a laptop. Can't get a share house wo non tourist visa *have to wait till i land a job*
More like “Top 10 Places to take your shorty on a date” 😂😂 either way these are some pretty dope spots. I’m actually coming to Japan in December ! I just bought my ticket and I’m hella stoked. Plus I got a lil Japanese girl waiting for me in Tokyo 😏 yuhhh let’s gettt ittttt
Very nice man! It sounds like you have everything lined up! You should take her to some of these spots and act like you knew them all along! Lol but good news to hear man I hope you have a great time when you visit Japan!
When are we gonna see your "My tiny apartment in JAPAN!!! Tour" lol 😆 Also, where's the merch You don't need a huge following just do it for the fans Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕
For me I think Monzen Nakacho,... it's on the Tozai line so really easy to go there,... lots of mom-and-pop shops and Tomioka Hachimangu. Near Haneda airport there is Kamata with black water public baths but I think there is too much prostitution there.
Thanks for the tips! I will actually look into Nakacho and let you know what I think about it! Kamata is actually pretty cool too, but didn't know there was prostituion there.
@@danielletilliepoledance who wants to eat a pizza that is 90% toppings? you need a certain bread: sauce/topping. deep dish has too much bread. a 50/50% is best.
Unfortunately Cafe Ron Ron seems to have closed now.
Nice! Love the recommendation of the music venues. Right up my alley! Got it saved in my Google maps now!
Same here I can’t wait to go in June!
I'm so glad you found that part interesting. I'm a huge fan of the scene, and if i can get them more exposure, then I'm all for it! I can give you some updates when these bands usually play so you can plan around it
Great to hear thank you ! I'll have plenty more videos of things to do by then!
@@harblife yes please do! I’ll be sticking by your Channel for a long time till the day of my adventure comes (::
"Without the tourist" me there: 🧍♂
Lmaooo. Nothing wrong with being a tourist! Just trying to say there are less tourists in these areas lol!
Not anymore now........
Thanx to sharing us the important informations my friend. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
I'm glad I could help out! 😊
Planning my trip to japan soon and your videos are truly the best to watch for recommendations, you always have such friendly vibes keep up the good work ❤️
Thank you so much for the kind words! I will keep making videos so you can discover more unique spots in Tokyo! Hope to hear from you in the future! 🙂
Same planning on going on September 😊
You are my favourite TH-cam tour guide for Japan! Best communication skill(very well spoken and information are very well ordered in the videos) and the videos are extremely informative.
I will be visiting Japan this week and your videos helped both me and my partner a lot, thank you so much.
Awesome content!
Thank you so much!
Thank you. i hav1e no idea of any of these places in tokyo! will check out the cat temple!
Thanks for the kind words! Stick around because i have much more to share!
Love this!
Thanks so much! I hope you find my videos useful or insightful! And there is plenty more coming up next year!
Perfect timing YT algorithm lol. My bestie and I are planning a trip for this Nov. Her first trip and my second. I'm totally going to suggest your suggestions, esp the neko temple! Omg, so cute!
Great! I am so glad I could help you out :)
Wow great tips. Thank you for the video
Glad to help! thanks for stopping by and hope to see you in the future 😊
The lucky cat temple was in my atlas obscura. I am so glad to see it lives up the hype. I am going in april and this is amazing!
Great! You should definitely head to the temple!
I'm going to Tokyo next Sunday so I'm super excited. Just subscribed.
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Oh damn in October it's time my first time visit Japan for two weeks but thanks too you I find too many amazing places
I am so glad I could help you! Please check out my newest video dropping in an hour! I think you'll like it!
Subscribed!!!!!
Thank you lander ! I appreciate you taking time to watch and subscribe !
OMG!!!!!!! this is real gd recommendation though i m not new to them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!& thanks for setting that wish!
Not a problem! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
Another good video mate! Thank you
Thank you so much! I have more in store as well!
Big fan of live music, plus a pizza place to wash the beer down great recommendation. All need to do is now is go to that temple buy a cat and wish for Japanese fluency so I now longer have to study anymore. Great time saver
Hahaha love all of it! Yes you gotta check out shimo. Super cool spot and laid back and hidden. Let me know if you go there!
yum yum!! also great video bud! happy halloween
Thank you! Happy halloween my brother !
As an Italian I got quite offended when you talked about the pizza 🤣 joking aside, just found out your videos good job! Keep it going! 💪
Lmao! Well that place is SUPER good. You should definitely try it when you visit here and you'll see what I mean! Thanks so much for the kind words though and I hope to see you in other videos :)
I’m planning on a trip to Tokyo at Dec this channel is a godsend thank you ❤
Well by Dec this year you will have so much to choose from my channel! Hope you have a good trip here!
It's not mentioned but Yanaka Ginza is extremely nice. It's used as a movie location when directors want to show " real " Tokyo instead of the kind of artificial Shinjuku and Shibuya. December in Tokyo can be really harsh. The weather comes down from Siberia and dumps snow in the mountains but in Tokyo it is just cold, dry wind.
4:23 *The Pizza* 🍕 It is on the list!
Yes you need to. It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks to share
Thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you in the future 😊
This is fantastic Harb and Matilda my favourite is the cat temple 😻 I feel like there's so many hidden gems in Tokyo for a Part 2 or 3 😃
Yessss you're right! It seems like this video is doing well so I'll look into more secrets to share 😊
*If you love Japanese culture, you might like my music! You can listen to it for example on my channel! Thank you for the attention and have an amazing day! 😊*
You are simply THE BEST !
No YOU are! thanks for the kind comment friend!
You are by far my favorite youtubers on the hidden gems in Tokyo. We are planning a trip in October and I am going to avoid some of the tourist traps and check out some of the places you recommended. The challenge is we only have 5 days there, and I don't know what to prioritize our very first visits to the world biggest city! lol
By the way, what do you recommend for theatre and shows (or theme cafes, restaurants)? Japan is known for so many corky restaurants.
I am glad I could help you out! Honestly, just pick out the things you think are the most appealing and go there! I would just advise you make sure you know the location of all these areas. Some of them are really spaced out and you must consider the travel time, especially if you only have 5 days here.
Pretty much most of the areas I know in Tokyo are the ones in my videos. Just check them out and you'll see the cafes/restaurants I recommend!
Niceee 🔥🔥🔥
Yeahhh. Hope you found it useful 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sounds like some good spots 👌
Yeah ! So many things to explore in Tokyo! I'm just getting started 🙌
Shimokitazawa might become a new tourist location though especially with the release of the Bocchi the Rock anime. Hope there's a video that goes more in depth about it!
I am considering it! Thanks for letting me know about the anime, I might give it a look! Shimo has always been popular, but the anime might put it on another level of popularity.
Now I have my to do list for my next trip to Tokyo 👍🏻
Yesss! Glad to hear it!
Changing my hotel overlooking Shibuya scramble to Shimokitazawa rn.
Not a bad choice! Lot of good things to do over there 😊
Cheese corn dog???? Looks like some fun spots
Hahaha dude they put sugar coating on it too lmao! It was a super weird combo of food
Please list the places in the description box in your videos. Google map locations would also be nice for the cafes and such too!
I can do this. Also, check out my newer videos. I have all of this saved on an app called Thatch, where I publicly share all my saved locations with people. I will also be updating my Thatch profile as I post more videos. Let me know if you have any questions about it !
Great place for Korean food!
Definitely!
Great video. I have to say though you went a little overboard with sweets.
I feel that. I'm focusing on rounding out the videos better !
Great video! Would love timestamps of the different places
Thanks for the tip. I'll look into adding some timestamps!
I love this kind of music...where is this show?
Im visiting japan in april i just looked for ron ron cafe in its closes😭 is there any other place looks like ron ron cafe
Alex, I will be going over to Tokyo with my wife in late March. Some good tips here so thank you. We will be in Tokyo for 5 days before heading off in a campervan around central Honshu. So we want those five days to be not wasted. Your tips are great. I will watching for more. What about Sakura tips?
Love the kind words thank you so much! Hope to see you contribute in future videos! :)
For Sakura Season, would say Naka-Meguro and Ueno would be good spots to check out. But would only go during the week and in the middle of the day when everyone is working. Otherwise the streets will be extremely packed. If you want a secret are to check out, go to Yokohama and head to hinodecho station. Great sakura tree area and not busy like Tokyo!
Please look up Hughes Pizza, it’s located in Osaka and it’s NY Style Pizza by the slice! Looks absolutely delicious and it’s definitely a hidden gem
I will definitely save that one on my google maps and head to that shop when I go to Osaka next time!
@@harblife looking forward to the video ❤️
no joke,... to avoid foreign tourists just visit any Japanese art museum, especially those with exhibits of Western art. The Matisse exhibit this week in Ueno was packed.
yea Ueno in general is just going to be busy!
@@harblife um, sorry, I meant, the exhibit was packed with nothing but Japanese nationals,... a fantastic collection of Matisse work across his whole lifetime
Curious on your mic and camera setup
Fujifilm xs 10 and Rode NTG shotgun mic !
Very helpful video in checking out the lesser known areas to visit. We just came back from a month long visit, our 6th to Japan. We are always looking for new, lesser known places to visit. We went to the cat temple which was a lot of fun. Also, a big thanks for pointing us to Shimokitazawa, and especially The Pizza! We had a great time thanks to all your suggestions and advice. We'll keep watching for ideas for trip #7! Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you checked out the temple and shimokitazawa too! I sometimes go there just for the pizza! I hope you find my future videos just as helpful too. Let me know when your next trip and I'd you'd want to meet up! Stay safe!
There's a 2-D Cafe exactly like that around the corner from my apartment in St. Pete, FL. Even has the same logo lol.
Oh really? That's hilarious I didn't know it was a massive chain like that!
@@harblife neither did I. Dunno if it's a chain or if people just copied the idea. For what it's worth, though, my roommate says they have really good sandwiches lol.
Setagaya.. my hostfamily lives there so naturally they took me on the first day there😊🥰
That's Great! You're lucky your host family is in Setagaya. Super nice part of tokyo!
@@harblife it really is🤩 Altough according to my hostmum there were alot of foreigners today at the temple so i guess this video worked 😅
Cafe Ron Ron appears to be closed. Can it be? 😢
It actually did. Yeah... Sorry for the bad news 🥺🥺
Hey Harb, flying to Haneda soon and have a 7 hour layover. Do you recommend a quick trip into town and back in that time ? Thanks.
Seems a little close. Maybe like 2 hours out for food? But I wouldn't risk anymore time than that. And also if you go out in town, you'll have to meet Japan's entry requirements. But you're in luck! I have multiple videos explaining Japan's entry requirements 👍
I'll definitely add the Cat temple.
Excellent ! I'm glad you found it interesting!
Saving this for my upcoming trip! THANK YOU ^^
I am glad you found it useful :).
Shimokitazawa… hahaha… I remember some locals think you’re a cheapskate if you shop there compare to Ginza shopping district. Nagano Broadway is another haven for anime and manga and other otaku goods. Back in 2019, last time I went there, not much of foreign tourists as most are focused on Akihabara.
Yeah Nagano is pretty cool too. Mathilde used to live there ! Shimo is totally worth it i love that area 👍
Nakano Broadway
Any suggestion where I can watch sumo wrestling in Tokyo?
You would have to book it online. I personally haven't done many of these events, so I can't really help you out here sorry!
Alright
Wish you could give my daughter a tour she is there right now and still has 2 weeks of a 3-week trip. She is going to Shibuya crossing tonight for the Halloween. I will message her now to watch your video, I think she will enjoy most of the things on your list. Thanks for a great video maybe add a bit more detail on how to get from A to B, as first-time travelers need details, as it can be very overwhelming if you don't speak Japanese.
Oh well hope she is safe ! If she has questions about things to do, recommend her to join our discord channel ! We have people always on and wanting to help people get around Japan .
Also thanks for the feedback. I'll make sure to include ways to get to the locations next time 👍
@@harblife Thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it. She did have a look around last night but left before things got a little bit crazy. Plenty of police presence. Parts of the Shibuya Crossing blocked by police, so unable to experience the full effect this time. I will mention the discord channel, but she is quite shy with strangers.
Everyone is coming from different stations so it’s difficult to give directions. Google maps will tell you exactly how to get from A to B and all info at stations and on trains is in English.
Hey Alex, sorry we didn’t end up meeting while I was in Japan, it was very rushed doing 9 cities in 2 weeks but I plan to go back in April 😂
All good eric! I am sure you were very busy lol. What cities did you go too? That's alot in a short period of time!
@@harblife Yeah lol. I went to Shinjuku, Hiroshima, Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Fujikawaguchiko, Yokohama, Asakusa! Ok not 9 cities but close enough 😂
By chance do you know the cheapest private places to stay as a tourist in Tokyo? Best i've found is 55k yen. *with no pc*
private places? like air bnb? There should be cheaper air bnbs to stay in to be honest. try booking.com, I always find good deals on there.
@@harblife Cheaper than 55k yen a month?
I'm looking at staying at manboo in asakusa. It's 70k a month w/ pc or 56k w/o. Good thing im bringing a laptop. Can't get a share house wo non tourist visa *have to wait till i land a job*
Oh we have 2D cafes
Is that a Korean thing
Greetings from jeju 🏝
💕 ❤️
Yeah I feel like the 2d thing is Korean , becuase it was in Korea town of Tokyo
Hostel recommendations? I've never been to japan
I don't use them too often, but I can look some up and see what could work for the Tokyo area.
@@harblife awesome
Do you caption everything you do?
More like “Top 10 Places to take your shorty on a date” 😂😂 either way these are some pretty dope spots. I’m actually coming to Japan in December ! I just bought my ticket and I’m hella stoked. Plus I got a lil Japanese girl waiting for me in Tokyo 😏 yuhhh let’s gettt ittttt
Very nice man! It sounds like you have everything lined up! You should take her to some of these spots and act like you knew them all along! Lol but good news to hear man I hope you have a great time when you visit Japan!
Underground the best place to go
Yes it's my favorite place on this list!
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Shimokitazawa will be packed with tourists and locals after Bocchi the Rock
As more people find out, Shimo will definitely get a little more packed. But nothing close to how the major parts of Tokyo will be!
Bro i like ur content but in the vid
Your screen time showing ur face is bit too much
We just wanna see more of the travel spot
Sorry I like my face a little too much :( . I hope you can bear with it a little bit as you find more places to go in Tokyo!
Ron Ron Cafe closed
Thanks for the heads up. I should update it in the description
When are we gonna see your
"My tiny apartment in JAPAN!!! Tour" lol 😆
Also, where's the merch
You don't need a huge following just do it for the fans
Greetings from korea 🇰🇷 💕
Lmao! I'm thinking about a house tour! Yes that's right -- I said HOUSE boy! 🤣🤣 I'll think about the merch my homie 🤣
@@harblife and by house you mean teeny tiny miniscule apartment
Let's be honest the smaller the more millions of views lol 😆 😂
I think Ron Ron is permanently closed due to the conveyor belt drama. Might want to address that in your notes.
Yes I think so. I walked by it today and it was gone. I'll have to put a note about it thanks!
Oh man, RonRon Cafe is permanently close
With this video, these will no longer be hidden gems from tourists 😅
Nah! Only 30K people have seen it! Still a relatively small audience compared to how many tourists visit Japan!
@@harblife I’ll be there in October! Thank you for sharing these hidden gems.
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I mean everywhere you mentioned aren’t hidden gems most people know about them
Well I didn't so does that count??
The ron ron is closed
For me I think Monzen Nakacho,... it's on the Tozai line so really easy to go there,... lots of mom-and-pop shops and Tomioka Hachimangu. Near Haneda airport there is Kamata with black water public baths but I think there is too much prostitution there.
Thanks for the tips! I will actually look into Nakacho and let you know what I think about it! Kamata is actually pretty cool too, but didn't know there was prostituion there.
@@harblife Kameido is nice too, especially when the wisteria are blooming at Ten Jinja, but the public bathrooms there can be really filthy.
@@harblife hahaha! I personally don't mind the prostitutes and always enjoy talking to them but there are so many!
The editing needs work. To fast and choppy. And why the edit cuts with every sentence from the narrator....it's very grating.
Working on it as I just started a few months ago. Thanks for the feedback though!
But men wear makeup too.. not just the giiirls LMAO
This is true! Sorry I didn't include that in the video!
The less manly ones do. I’ve never seen a dude in makeup who would come out victorious against me in any sort of altercation.
lol these things aren't hidden at all
They're super secret O_O
@@harblife lol
deep dish pizza?? GROSS.
Lol someone’s not from Chicago 😜
@@danielletilliepoledance who wants to eat a pizza that is 90% toppings? you need a certain bread: sauce/topping. deep dish has too much bread. a 50/50% is best.
Deep dish can be good, but it's basically a different food, not pizza anymore
Lmao! I've only had it like once , but deep dish is like okay . Would rather have some thin crust pizza 👍👍👍
Bro it isn't deep dish, it's thin crust! Lmao