EXACTLY How I Plan a Trip to Japan

Kensho Quest β€’ July 12, 2025
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Our goal is to help you travel throughout Japan with confidence. We draw upon 20 years of Japan travel experience. Subscribe for the best Japan travel tips! AFFILIATES We earn commissions on bookings made through our Kensho Quest Expedia Travel Shop: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share As Amazon Associates and Influencers, George and Heidi Avelino earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through Amazon affiliate links: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest As members of the Klook affiliate and Kreator programs we earn commissions when you use coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK or purchase through affiliate links: https://geni.us/klook-japan As Unbound Merino affiliates we earn commissions when you shop with coupon KENSHOQUEST or purchase through our affiliate link: https://geni.us/unboundmerino COLLABORATIONS If you represent a tourism board, travel brand, or travel service provider, please contact us below to discuss a potential collaboration.

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Based on over 20 years experience visiting Japan as a tourist, this is how I plan our trips to Japan to ensure a stress-free holiday for our family. From booking hotels, choosing locations, flights, credit card, apps and more. Subscribe for more Japan travel tips: https://www.youtube.com/KenshoQuest We appreciate the commissions we earn when you book Japan hotels through our Expedia Travel Shop: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 πŸ’– We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! Our Japan hotel recommendations: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku: https://expedia.com/affiliate/JJOXbPq Earn 75,000 bonus points with Sapphire Preferred ( I can earn points too ): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19t/3ABLMZFTMV Private Transfer from Airport to Tokyo: https://geni.us/tokyoprivatetransfer Private Transfer from KIX Airport to Osaka/Kyoto: https://geni.us/privatetransferosaka Fuji Excursion Limited Express train: https://geni.us/fujiexcursion teamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Tabelog for restaurant reservations: https://tabelog.com/ eSIM with Japanese phone number plus data: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402 eSIM with data only: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Pocket WiFi with power bank: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with JWKENSHO Visit Japan Web (for faster immigration and customs): https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp/main/#/vjwplo001 TIME STAMPS 00:00 Planning for Japan 00:20 Booking Hotels 02:11 Booking Flights 02:42 Credit Card 03:42 Private Transfer 04:18 Reservations 05:31 Japanese Β₯en 06:01 Internet Data Plans 07:42 Visit Japan Web 08:32 Install and Update Apps 09:29 IC Cards 11:39 Summary #japantravelguide #japantraveltips #kenshoquest 🎞 WATCH NEXT Best Ways to Get From NARITA Airport to Tokyo: https://youtu.be/2T4E4pfhIyI How to Get from Haneda Airport to Tokyo: https://youtu.be/CK_zOn5QW8c Guide to Choosing a Japan Data Plan (Pocket WiFi, eSIM, SIM): https://youtu.be/9t-ubj4jNps Install These MUST-HAVE Japan Travel Apps: https://youtu.be/tszILBo0vr0 Japan Reservations: Things You MUST BOOK in Advance: https://youtu.be/JPUtUpSgSQE JAPAN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS πŸ’– We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! πŸ›œ JAPAN DATA PLANS ( internet connection ) Data eSIM: https://ubigi.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST Japanese phone number + data eSIM: https://www.mobal.com/japan-esims/?source=3402 Pocket WiFi: https://www.japan-wireless.com/?via=kenshoquest 🌟 Save 10% with coupon JWKENSHO πŸ›οΈ JAPAN HOTELS Our Japan hotel recommendations: https://expedia.com/shop/kenshoquest/share πŸš… JAPAN TRANSPORTATION Purchase *Shinkansen* train tickets: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Whole Japan Rail Pass: https://geni.us/wholejrpass Hokuriku Arch Pass ( scenic arch Tokyo - Kanazawa - Kyoto ): https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass Hakone Free Pass ( round trip from Shinjuku ): https://geni.us/hakonefreepass πŸ„ JAPAN ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS Luxury Japan experiences: https://wabunka-lux.jp/?ref=kenshoquest Tours, activities and attractions on Klook: https://geni.us/klook-japan 🌟 Residents of USA can save on some activities with coupon KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea: https://geni.us/tokyodisney Shibuya Sky: https://geni.us/shibuyasky TeamLab Borderless: https://geni.us/teamlabborderless TeamLab Planets: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland USJ Super Nintendo World Osaka: https://geni.us/usjapan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Luggage delivery in Tokyo: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://geni.us/thepowdershampoo 🌟 Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST when ordering directly through The Powder Shampoo website Solid travel toiletries: https://geni.us/ethique Best lightweight carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Lightweight backpacks, weekender bags, and duffles: https://geni.us/canvelle 🌟Save 15% with KENSHOQUEST15 Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST Best travel first aid kit: https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest 🌟Save 10% with KENSHOQUEST10 Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/

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