Here's what you should prepare for before traveling to Japan this year. From transportation advice to dining tips, these are tips I wished I had known or just completely SAVED us on my journey to Tokyo and Kyoto this year. Should you get the JR pass? How do you figure out if the JR pass is worth it? How to ship your luggage to your next destination? Where to start with your itinerary? I'll cover them in this video. Other Japan vlogs: Kyoto Trip 2023 & Osaka Half Day Vlog https://youtu.be/nOVCvy4w8jk Best day trips from Kyoto https://youtu.be/PioNXXjTbC4 Links: 🛜 eSim I used for Japan: https://airalo.tp.st/x5CUB4Ho 🚅 Official Japan Rail Pass website: https://www.japanrailpass-reservation.net/ How to reserve seats online: https://youtube.com/shorts/ASe-L0fO9kE 🍵Kimono Tea Ceremony in Kyoto: https://viator.tp.st/gBTjNSLw 🏨 Where we stayed in Kyoto: https://expedia.tp.st/zN2m5XtA Where we stayed in Tokyo: https://expedia.tp.st/FdCJOpbY 🚂Railway Museum: https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/27246-kyoto-railway-museum-ticket/?aid=34052 🍣Restaurants reservation sites: Tableall https://www.tableall.com/ Pocket Concierge https://pocket-concierge.jp/ OMAKASE https://omakase.in/en/ Klook https://www.klook.com/en-US/fnb/28-tokyo/?aid=34052 0:00 My trip to Japan 00:59 JR pass 2023 02:08 Reserve Shinkansen tickets online 2:41 Pasmo/Suica to Apple wallet 3:23 Luggage delivery in Japan 04:39 Choose your priorities 06:05 Plan your meals 7:14 Learn their stories 8:18 Outro _________________________________ Follow me 🖤 IG: https://www.instagram.com/mappedbysteph/ ✉️ mappedbysteph@gmail.com _________________________________ My favorite travel bags: The Brevite Runner: https://amzn.to/3aGetPD Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L Black https://amzn.to/3MDXw5y ※ PRODUCTION ※ Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/zpwtf5/ Canon R6 https://amzn.to/3H7Dfo7 Canon RF 24mm F1.8 Macro https://amzn.to/3MKDKbY Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 https://amzn.to/3aKIZIn Canon RF70-200mm F4 https://amzn.to/3Sy1ks0 Sennheiser MKE 400 https://amzn.to/3GzSho7 Rode PodMic: https://amzn.to/38fY6sn Podtrak p4: https://amzn.to/3lGcugt Disclaimers: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

How embracing tiny adventures brought back my spark
501 views

The Personal Brand Website That Fixed My Creative Chaos (Pixpa Review)
415 views

Build a stunning portfolio website with Lovable AI!
5.7K views

Yasawa Islands Snorkeling Quest: Overcoming My Ocean Anxiety in Fiji
1.8K views

The One Lens That Helped Me Kickstart My Photography Business!
2.2K views

Wait… I'm Going to Fiji?! A Dreamy Escape to Waya Island
2.5K views