❤️ Get my Japan 10+ Day Itinerary Guide & Tips here 🇯🇵 buildyourmoxie.com/shop In this video I show you how to navigate Tokyo's Subway as well as how to get an IC card. Enjoy! 🥰Erica 📍Information on IC cards - helpful links: -Subway Ticket Pass option: www.klook.com/en-US/activity/1552-subway-ticket-tokyo/ -Welcome Suica option: www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/16917-suica-ic-card-tokyo/?spm=BlogArticle.InArticleHyperlinkWord&clickId=18dee8de4b 📍FYI links: -Understanding IC cards: www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_003.html -Understanding Welcome Suica Card: www.klook.com/en-US/blog/welcome-suica-card-guide/# -Understanding ICOCA Card: www.klook.com/en-US/blog/icoca-card-guide/# ⏰**TIME STAMPS:** 0:00 Part 1 - How to Navigate the Subway in Tokyo 2:27 Part 2 - Transit Cards (IC cards) - what it is & how to get them More Helpful Japan Videos: 📍Very detailed Japan TIPS video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/2a-Av6GQmqd2aW0 📍Helpful updated video (japan rail pass, suica card, FAQ): kzitem.info/news/bejne/uaSnuXePm4V8oW0 📍How to buy a Shinkansen ticket: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lWubrX6tfZ5-dZg 📍Japan Packing Video - EVERYTHING I brought: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lq-mznV3sHumm3o 📍Must Have Travel Items Video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKunyn1qhXOJhoI 📍How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo (updated): kzitem.info/news/bejne/0oyhrK2cfIGmfoo 📍Japan Travel & Tips Playlist: kzitem.info/door/PLl6OVUWv0m5SgNrQ7sRGiSBOWDZW2YVVq 📍My Travel Playlist: kzitem.info/door/PLl6OVUWv0m5TapdyDB0uuvBGjdnyu_Vc_
@kjed5235
Ай бұрын
Your video is the ONLY one I've seen that explains how to get the Suica card on your iPhone through the wallet! Thank you!
@buildyourmoxie
Ай бұрын
Aw thanks so much for telling me :) And for watching! ❤️
@hellopaulyen
5 күн бұрын
Great video! Very Helpful. My wife and I are going at the end of November... We'll be going from Tokyo to Kanazawa, to Shirakawa-go, to Takayama, to Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hakone, then back to Tokyo and would love to see a video with details on how to get/buy tickets when traveling long distances because planning travel from the States is a bit overwhelming!
@buildyourmoxie
2 күн бұрын
That is an amazing itinerary! 🤗 have so much fun!! And I agree it can be stressful when you are planning from the states. What I did for my last trip was just buy our shinkansen tickets ahead of time through an app called klook. It's nice cuz you buy your seats ahead of time and then you get a QR code and then you scan it at the kiosk at the bigger train stations. This is the Part 1 to my Hakone video if you want to see. I also show a QR code example for the ticket pick up. :) kzitem.info/news/bejne/qIGM1WtqcJiLaJg And then this is the Klook website. I'm not sure if my code will work, but it might save you some money on the first purchase. BUILDYOURMOXIEKLOOK is the code :) affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=60178&aff_adid=843708&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2F
@TheSifitisifi
5 ай бұрын
I am about to go in October, and honestly this is exactly what I needed. You are doing the lord's work out here lmao.
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
😂😂omg your comment made me laugh! Let me know if there are any questions you have or anything you want to see. I am trying to make more helpful videos!
@anthonybarton3850
5 ай бұрын
Very helpful video! I have been to Japan and ridden their metro system before. It takes a little time to learn but it makes so much sense once you are there. Your video perfectly captured the key points of navigating the system and anyone that watches this will be set for success when they arrive. Thank you for always putting out such helpful content! 😄
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Wow thank you for this comment!! 😃 so kind of you to say
@tyridius1942
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the awesome vids; just got back from our first trip to Japan and your videos really helped! Especially the packing ones! Took us a few days to figure out the google maps instructions and subways! Learned to not just look at the signs above but also to check the pillars/columns for platform numbers and exit numbers. And also the number of the car on the floor in front of the gates for the subways. We got our 10yr Suicas from the JR East offices on the North side of Tokyo Station. There are two offices so check which one has the shorter line. We went into the smaller office first and it was packed, but one of the workers directed us to the other larger office and there was no one in line at all. (Also google says they open at 10am but I believe they actually open at 7am). If you have any kids between ages 6-11/12 they won't let you buy a normal Suica and you have to go to the underground JR East office to purchase a kids Suica (kids get charged a lower fee). The kids's office is right beneath the two JR East offices and the stairs underground are outside the North exit. And make sure to bring your passports, they asked us for ours for both the adult and kids Suica! Hope it helps for fellow travelers! And thank you again for the awesome channel and vids!!! 😊
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the informative and well written tips! You are the bomb! 🔥
@drewcorry5056
5 ай бұрын
I have Ben on them several times before. Absolutely Outstanding
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
I never knew I could love public transportation!! The subway is what makes me feel like I'm in Japan. I love it!
@michaelgleason9083
5 ай бұрын
Erika, once again a very helpful video for my upcoming trip to Japan looking forward to December when I will be layering up in Tokyo and Osaka! Again, you're as cute as ever
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Hi michael!! Glad to see you again! ☺️ and thank you so much hahaha 😁😝
@lindivlahakis1033
4 ай бұрын
I am going to Japan next month, this video will be my lecture class. 😂😂
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
Haha!!! I love this!! It’s a very information dense video hahaha
@Cleclerc11
5 ай бұрын
I travel in June :) Tokyo looks a little overwhelming but I'm thankful for your videos!
@joycechang9909
5 ай бұрын
So informative, thorough - thank you!!
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you so much!! 🥰
@KenshoQuest
3 ай бұрын
Excellent explanation of a confusing topic!
@buildyourmoxie
3 ай бұрын
Wow thank you 😃. Such high praise!
@fosstaisa
21 күн бұрын
If you want to explore Tokyo more, we recommend that you purchase a Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket. The fare is 600 yen. If you want to use Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau routes in addition to Tokyo Metro routes, you can do so by paying 900 yen. Also, PASMO holders can put 24-hour tickets in their PASMO. However, there is something you should be aware of. As shown in the video, be sure to know the station you are at and the station you want to go to. Tokyo Metro and Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau lines, with the exception of the Ginza and Marunouchi lines, have direct service with other railroad companies, so even if you have a 24-hour ticket, you must pay the fare in principle to that railroad company when you go outside its jurisdiction. If you have entered another railroad company's line due to misconduct, please inform the station staff and follow their instructions.
@joannasoh4250
5 ай бұрын
So helpful. Thanks Erica!
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
😍aw yay!!! you are welcome!! thank you for watching! hehe
@ElijahNetzel
5 ай бұрын
Instantly saved this video for later this year. Didnt realize google maps told you the exit too, how cool. Is it Novemeber yet?! 😂
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Ahhh!! You are going to have such a good time!!!! 😍😍
@unityphysicaltherapy56
5 ай бұрын
So helpful!! Love this!
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
😍Thanks Shayan!!! haha i love making my super dense videos. you can't blink or you will miss something important! hahaha
@WillBrown-dy4vl
5 ай бұрын
Im pretty sure you can use Visa now. I tried it with my debit as a test and it worked.
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
That is amazing! 🔥I am gonna try again when I go back!
@WillBrown-dy4vl
5 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie Awesome! Yeah I think one of the recent iOS update finally fixed it.
@SayuriSeriati
Ай бұрын
Hi Erica , what hotel you stayed in Shinjuku ? And where is the location of mega cosmetic store in your video ? Thanks 😊
@bymirss
16 күн бұрын
Hi Erica! Thank you for such a detailed explanation, this helps a lot! I have a question though. I understand that there are two types of trains that locals mostly use: the Tokyo Subway trains and the JR trains. Are the rates the same for both trains or do they differ? I am considering getting the Tokyo Subway Tickets Unlimited or the Suica card. For context, I will be traveling to only Tokyo for 5 days. I personally wanted to opt for the Suica card to avoid any hassle (it'll be my first time heading to Japan), but I'm still unsure if that's the best choice.
@buildyourmoxie
2 күн бұрын
Hi! yes! the subway and JR trains are similar prices! I would recommend getting a SUICA card, PASMO passport, or Welcome Suica, or iphone digital suica. With suica, you can go on subway as well as JR trains! With subway passes, you can't go on JR trains :)
@lillygirl7238
5 ай бұрын
Nice video regarding Tokyo's rail system. I was only there a week so purchased the Pasmo Card - sooo cute! Do you have problems with Google Maps? I rented a pocket WiFi and Google Maps was kinda wonky. A couple of times, I had to rely on buildings near my hotel to figure out how to get back.
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
This last trip i didn't have any issues with google maps above or below ground but my first trip i had some issues above ground. So normally I do a mix of apple maps and google maps once i'm above ground! But for the subway, google maps has been helpful!
@amaliahannah6006
5 ай бұрын
I just visited Japan last week and was able to use visa to add money IC card on my iPhone
@gailcrockett9883
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
😍sure thing!! Thank you for watching!!
@alainchristian
4 ай бұрын
Also don't be afraid of shinkansen. You can buy unlimited pass online before you get there. Depending on how far you play to go makes sense and saves you A LOT of time.
@GhostlyFilm
5 ай бұрын
My visa worked for my Iphone Suica card
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
🔥🔥I’m getting updates that it is working now! Something to do with the last IOS update!! 😍 thank you for telling me :) I can’t wait to have it work on my phone soon!
@justhesolution
4 ай бұрын
Hi is it better to take the subway over the JR? Thanks
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
The subway will get you to so many more places than just the rails above ground! If you get an IC card, you can ride the subway and the rails :)
@ranjitdaniel9212
4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your really awesome videos Erica. I am planning to visit Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Will I need to buy a JR rail pass for this? Does that work out cheaper? .... Thanks ... Ranjit
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
Hi ranjit! I would NOT buy one for your itinerary. Just get solo tickets instead :).
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
Get an IC card tho :)
@ranjitdaniel9212
4 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie Thank you so much Erica
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
@@ranjitdaniel9212 of course! Yay!! Have fun!!! 😍
@ConnahJay
5 ай бұрын
Hey Erica! I had a question for you about "Visa Travel Rewards Cards" and which one you think is best for building miles. I was told by a few friends that the Chase Sapphire Card is the best or one of them. Do you have any reccomendations for the best cards? I think that would make an interesting video since I know you do finance videos and this would tie into traveling.
@kauaiboy5o
7 күн бұрын
To used up the balance on an IC card, will vendors accept IC card balance and cash?
@buildyourmoxie
7 күн бұрын
@@kauaiboy5o hi!! They usually don’t do a combo. It’s either IC card or cash for transaction :)
@JulioLocatelli
Ай бұрын
wonder if you can pay with your phone directly
@aileenvalenzuela371
14 күн бұрын
If you have the tap to pay suica on your phone then yes!
@olivol5338
5 ай бұрын
sorry for asking, so if I have a Suica card I can travel to any station in tokyo?
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Yes!
@olivol5338
5 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie thank you. also, I hope you don’t mind answering my questions, do you remember how much you’ve spent on metro alone during your travel in japan? do they have a metro ticket that’s unlimited for like a day or a week/s?
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
They do! Take a look on Klook (download the app) cuz it’s the easiest and in English and in ur currency And then search subway ticket. It will give you some options! Hmmmm I would say each time I go on the train it’s maybe 200-400 yen? It’s not a lot. But I use the Suica card as well for the convenience stores too haha. So it’s hard to keep track how much I spent on just metro.
@olivol5338
4 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie Thanks for the info :) I’m heading to japan in November so wish me luck!
@buildyourmoxie
4 ай бұрын
@@olivol5338 🤩 you got this!! It so be so fun!!!
@joespizzaria9849
5 ай бұрын
Hi there! I’ve been planning a trip but have been unable to find the free travel itinerary on your website. Is this a glitch on my end?
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
Hello!! It should be on the home page half way down! buildyourmoxie.com If it still isn’t working, email me and I can just send it over! erica@buildyourmoxie.com
@joespizzaria9849
5 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie Thanks so much! It worked
@malaksherif2640
5 ай бұрын
R u from Japan
@buildyourmoxie
5 ай бұрын
I’m from Los Angeles! 😝
@malaksherif2640
5 ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie ohh really u look Asian anyways ur beuteful
@DavidCRonan
Ай бұрын
Why didn’t you say how much a fare was? Yes… per stop… but you could have said what you paid for your fare.
@buildyourmoxie
Ай бұрын
@@DavidCRonan it changes a lot and is too variable for me to mention accurately. However it’s usually 100-500 yen per direction depending on how far you are going :)
@DavidCRonan
Ай бұрын
@@buildyourmoxie I’m coming from Yokohama Station to Shinjuku for a day… then to Haenada the next afternoon. You’re recommending I just get a paper ticket at each stop? Both routes have one transfer to a “different line”.
@buildyourmoxie
Ай бұрын
@@DavidCRonan are those the only places you are going? No other stops? Reason I ask is because my answer will be different depending on your answer :)
@ganesanr736
Ай бұрын
I am Indian. Cannot understand your English pronunciation.
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