I've been to Japan 4 times. But with the help of friends I avoided many of the mistakes you made on this trip. I estimate you spent about $700 more than you should've, maybe even more. I would've gotten the 7 day JRPass and saved the first use for the bullet train and used SUICA for the first 3 days. At least that's how I planned it. The mistake of losing one of your JRpass was a large extra expense. And when I looked for accommodations I did a LOT of research and asked others. I found a nice family hotel in Mejiro, about 2 train stops from Shinjuku. Total stay for 13 days was $450. Other than that, the amount you spent sounds about right. I splurged more on food instead of getting souvenirs. I only had so much room in my luggage😂😂.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
I agree, the 7 day JR Pass would've saved a couple hundred if we did more research T_T. Our thought process was that we could use it around Tokyo, but it definitely wasn't worth. Losing a JR Pass was a bonus lesson learned lol!😭 13 days for $450 is way cheaper than ours, less than half of what we paid! We'll need to do more research on lodging for our next Japan trip. Thanks!
@doki-_-7002
Жыл бұрын
450$/13nights per person or per room of 2-3? I was thinking about going to AirBNB found place 5min train from tokyo 70$/night for up to 4 people.
@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL
Жыл бұрын
@@doki-_-7002 it was $35 a night for me solo. It was a small family run style hotel. Like 20 rooms total in an old neighborhood in Mejiro. But I know friends who have gotten Airbnb cheap and shared the cost. So it can actually be cheaper if you shop around. One year I stayed in a capsule hotel in Asakusa that cost me $18 a night, but it was for a maximum of 5 days only. I had to move to other places for the remainder of my trip. That was $55 a night for 3 nights in one place, then another capsule for $25 for another 3 nights. So yeah, if you don't mind old style places with paper thin walls, tatami rooms and futons, and an old lady with no English whatsoever tending the front desk. It wasn't a 4 star hotel but it was quaint and the staff were very nice and clean.
@doki-_-7002
Жыл бұрын
@@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL tbh we all slept on floors without anything so tatami ain't a problem. As long as we have private bathroom and shower
@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL
Жыл бұрын
@@doki-_-7002 this place had 4 shower stalls and 2 toilets and a onsen next door that was like ¥600 extra per use for 20 minutes. So it was "shared" but it wasn't bad. It was a new experience for sure but I was all immersed into the Japan experience, so I loved it.
@shea4615
Жыл бұрын
Best trip report video. I love the specific time frame info. Super helpful for creating a realistic itinerary
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks we really appreciate it! We tried making the video practical for people who are trying to plan their trip
@beautifulfilipino9974
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Extremely helpful on knowing how much I should save for planning my trip to Japan!
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@manuelsanchez5543
Жыл бұрын
Dont they super over spend you can manage on far less
@happycook6737
Жыл бұрын
You can save a bit more by eating from the grocery store as they have nice ready made meals and are cheaper than convenience stores.
@Yaboiicmuns
Жыл бұрын
I know this guy! Thank you for the $5,800 worth of content I got to witness for FREE 🙏
@bugs294
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the breakdown of prices and tips at the end of the video. I'm going there next month so this is very helpful.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, hope you enjoy your trip! I'm sure you'll love it.
@ReginaldAlignay
Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Super entertaining and informative!
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@oceanicmermaid
Жыл бұрын
Thank U! I am a mature female traveler who wants to travel Solo in Japan for 2 weeks - Tokyo and Kyoto for the longest period plus Osaka - I want to backpack and just enjoy the slow trip of my dream.. been to South Korea 7 times now I want to visit Japan again.. not just 12 hours transit like in 1998
@satan9600
Жыл бұрын
Goin in November and that's what I'm doing aswell
@csingtian1150
Жыл бұрын
Great and very details video. Really enjoy it. Thank you so much for posting this. We are planing our Japan’s trip next Summer around June.. I hope the weather was nice
@joshuanieto9935
Жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you both.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! (:
@renedugarte3898
Жыл бұрын
Very well documented definitely I will take this valuable information to my trip to Japan thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
No problem! Hope you enjoy Japan as much as we did! (:
@Syrilian
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for this. Hope your channel grows.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!😁
@carinag4635
7 ай бұрын
great video! the prices were very helpful too. from nara to osaka, did you take the bullet train or was it their subway system?
@magicsheepmom7790
Жыл бұрын
JR Pass price goes up in October. That 14 day pass goes up to $550 per person. Not worth it unless you're hopping from town to town.
@RealLifeRuby
Жыл бұрын
Very detailed & comprehensive! Thank you from a (hopefully) soon to be traveller to Japan 😇.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully we were able to help with planning your trip😊
@alvinlax
Жыл бұрын
This is great content, guys!
@pinakbetty
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Alvin! 🥹
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@datipdriller
Жыл бұрын
Well i guess i splashed more in Japan total trip. Tokyo dome hotel 6night including breakfast 1395$ for family of 4, Osaka Marriott 5night 2433$ including breakfast and alot of shopping , disneyland,disneysea, universal studio, Helicopter tour, Mt fuji full day and many other good spots all over in Japan
@PAULOJCOSPINA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, this is extremely practical video and I simply love your honesty! 🫵😎
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Tried keeping it real, and as you said practical
@pinakbetty
Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to go back ❤
@SWEETinyFLIP
Жыл бұрын
Yessss🎉
@TheLankawa
11 ай бұрын
can someone tell me how to get to Mt Fuji from Tokyo using JR Pass? and from Fuji, is it best to get back to Tokyo or go to Osaka or Kyoto. Thanks!
@SlowriderFXDL
11 ай бұрын
i am looking for the same information haha
@SouBuuS
Жыл бұрын
I booked my 2 week trip to Tokyo in November in March... Costed $2500 with tax for flight+hotel so far.
@towada1066
Жыл бұрын
hmmm,.... if you ever go back there is a JAL hotel very close to Haneda airport which is really good,... it's business class so the service and cleanliness are great ...
@bonwatcher
Жыл бұрын
Good video! 👍 We want to do a similar trip except we will also go north to visit family in Yamagata/Akita for a few days. I have been to Osaka and Kyoto before and if you ever go back, stop at Himeji to see the White Castle which is one of only twelve original castles left in Japan. Smaller, but very impressive and difficult to climb! With the 70% JR pass price increase later this year, losing the pass ticket will be a bigger fear for me next year. 😱
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Feel free to ask if you have any questions about a spot. Woah we didn’t know about the 12 original castles, super cool! We’ll have to look into that for the next trip. Wish the JR pass could at least be a card instead of a flimsy piece of paper lol.
@bonwatcher
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack With the JR pass increase, I hope they do make it an IC card or even pay-by-phone. Ridiculous right now because a 7-day pass is basically a paper $200 bill the size of your thumb. 🤦♂
@francinejaninesarmiento1797
Жыл бұрын
Your travel video showcased the hidden gems of Japan beautifully! Speaking of travel, have you heard about the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? I believe it could be a valuable addition to your future travel adventures.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! That’s pretty cool the suitcase handle can go through the V4 bag, we definitely had issues with our bags falling off
@Tv71440
Жыл бұрын
I was in Japan with family and friends at pretty much the same time as you were. Japan was a blast. The culture was awesome, and the food was amazing. I’m going back this November.
@kobiorama
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you think it's feasible to do the waterfalls and the view to the mountain in one day coming from Tokyo? Without staying in the town you moved to..
@EbisHernandez
Жыл бұрын
thank you for the price breakdowns.
@Ichidoodles
Жыл бұрын
thank you for the tips and other places to check out ^__^
@diclonyus7
Жыл бұрын
Nice video! You missed details on what hotels to book and if they were worth it
@johnnacke4134
Жыл бұрын
Was this trip during the rainy season? How was it?
@jasonlai1009
Жыл бұрын
Hello,thanks for the video. Do you think waking up early is the best way to avoid the crowd during peak tourist season like April? Also, were you disappointed not seeing full bloom of cherry blossom? (I'm planning a trip to Japan April next year as well)
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Waking up early is definitely the only way to avoid crowds, especially in Kyoto. We were a little disappointed about the cherry blossoms since that was part of the reason we went in April, but the trip was still great! We actually had more cherry blossom sites in our itinerary but we adjusted our plans.
@jasonlai1009
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack Noted, thanks for the information!
@ThisMusicIsToogood
Жыл бұрын
12:20 lol why the voiceover change to a queer gentleman from a 1940's spy tale? Great video though, I like the budget add up as you go through and the fast-pace so it's watchable
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
LOL I was using a free ai voice generator and ran out of downloads so I had to find another one. The spy was was the best one I could find that didn’t sound too robotic.
@ThisMusicIsToogood
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack Love it! Hahaha
@Garo.11
Жыл бұрын
We're planning on going next year. Trying to see the Sakura trees and all highlighted spots of Japan. Starting in Tokyo march 24th or 25th. Hoping that will be the perfect date to not miss the blossoms. Hope the forecast is similar to this year?
@happycook6737
Жыл бұрын
Be sure to make a picnic under the cherry blossom trees. Even a convenience store bento tastes very nice that way.
@dylang1221
Жыл бұрын
We are planning on starting our 10-11 day trip in Tokyo on the same days then headed to Kyoto/Osaka! Hoping to get lucky with the perfect cherry blossoms!
@Thao1992Pete
Жыл бұрын
Love this
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@Ryansc1234
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. Can you please tell me what camera you use for filming?
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Hi! We just used our iPhone 13 and 14!
@Ryansc1234
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack Thanks very much. :)
@DTM45
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Working my way to south east Asia, was considering a 10 day in Japan. Going to a hard pass this time, no real interest in the scenery and culture. Hello BKK, on my way!!!
@satan9600
Жыл бұрын
Goin in November any tip for first timer goin solo
@Steven-xf8mz
Жыл бұрын
Where did you book your Kyoto hotel at less than $100 per night.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
We found a good deal on Trip at the Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto. We booked it 3 months early too
@Steven-xf8mz
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack thanks.
@vinhdao7582
Жыл бұрын
The total cost was for one person or 2 ?
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
For 2
@tinabrown2548
Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable but it's very fast I loved Tokyo and kyotobut preferred kanazawa where we met a real Geisha so grest on our first trip she stopped sat with us and talked a little but made kanazawa the best😅😮😅
@gamin.gsora0944
Жыл бұрын
when did you visit?
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Early April 2023, exact dates are in the video when the new days start
@tdannyV2
Жыл бұрын
Great video but did I miss the full budge break down?
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah at 14:45 it shows total spent and how much was spent in each category. Might be difficult to see because the text is in white.
@tdannyV2
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBackthanks^^
@samihasamiha
Жыл бұрын
I just visited during sakura fest
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Lucky! We tried timing our trip for it but we were a week too late😭
@kathacabling3055
Жыл бұрын
That price, is that for 2?
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
For 2
@luciaandglynn
Жыл бұрын
How did you get 31K views on this video
@luciaandglynn
Жыл бұрын
This was fantastic
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
No idea, algorithm I guess? lol
@luciaandglynn
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack Whatever you did that's fantastic. we are going to japan in october.
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Japan will be beautiful with the autumn leaves. Hopefully our video was helpful for planning your trip (:
@luciaandglynn
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack we were there in 2016. this is a return trip for us.
@taipenn8963
Жыл бұрын
Can i have to name or location on the noodles restaurant? We plan yo ho yo Japan in March 2024
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
The dipping noodle restaurant was called mitsuyado seiman
@taipenn8963
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@ryng2k1
Жыл бұрын
This sounds like your first trip to Japan 🤣
@scattiboy14
Жыл бұрын
Im here for the raffle and free giveaway
@crendazzle
Жыл бұрын
2:29 ayo? 👀👀👀
@UghTakeMeBack
Жыл бұрын
Wtf was that??
@crendazzle
Жыл бұрын
@@UghTakeMeBack i think some pervert hacked ur video bro
@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL
Жыл бұрын
Yamate kudesai😂😂😂😂😂
@pachamba1444
Жыл бұрын
The first few seconds of the video is full of negativity. Not sure that’s the best way to start a video 😂
@nanezferrer3565
Жыл бұрын
thats a lot of money for 10 days
@michaellee7630
Жыл бұрын
dont lose your jr pass lol
@matildawolfram4687
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks to the author of the channel for this fascinating video! It is interesting to see how people live in other countries! It is very important to know foreign languages on such trips. I would like to recommend to all travelers a practical guide to learning foreign languages by Yuriy Ivantsiv "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages". This book contains a lot of useful tips on how to learn a foreign language for tourists, students, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs a foreign language in life. There are a lot of good tips on how to solve problems with the language from beginner to advanced level of language learning. It turns out that the traveler only needs to know a few dialogues and you can easily travel around the world! You don't have to spend a lot of time to fully learn a foreign language, you just need to learn what you can use when you travel. I wish everyone exciting travels!
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