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What I Wished I’d Known BEFORE Doing My Japan Cruise!

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👁️ 253K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:55
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Asia · Spring · 10 nightsFrom TokyoFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

self touring is way easier than I had imagined most ports had incredible visitor information booths with many people manning them

I found Japan to be very rules-based and respectful of others I saw signs all over with rule after rule after Rule

Japan should be on your cruise bucket list

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Ensure your cruise is long enough and jam-packed with Japanese ports, at least a 10-day cruise
✓Plan what you're going to see in the ports to avoid repetitive excursions
✓Include a mix of key experiences: WWII sites, shrines and temples, castles, Japanese gardens, and iconic landscapes
✓Check if castles are actually still there before visiting
✓Plan a pre or post day in Tokyo to see everything there
✓Consider self touring as it is easier than expected and more immersive

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting stuck in a tourist bubble — Make an effort to try local restaurants and explore beyond cruise ports
Cultural differences and rules — Respect Japanese rules, be polite, and avoid loud behavior in public

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do future cruisers to Japan need to know to avoid mistakes?
QHow can you ensure you have the best time on a Japan cruise?
QWhat are the key experiences and sites to aim for when in port?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconExcursions1 Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aoshima Island2½ Happy Bacon
Hiroshima2 Happy Bacon
Kochi3 Happy Bacon
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We are only ever likely to go to Japan once in our lives and so it's important to get it right. While I didn't get everything 100% spot on, I now know what future cruisers to Japan need to know to avoid my mistakes, work around downsides, and ensure they have the best time. For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 101 cruises I have done to date. #Japancruisetips #JapanCruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:42 Challenge 1: Seeing Right Sights 08:21 Challenge 2: Experiencing Japanese Culture 10:15 Challenge 3: Going It Alone 13:12 Challenge 4: Cultural Sensitivity