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Exploring Japan via Cruise Ship (What You Should Know)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 12K viewsπŸ“… 10 months ago⏱️ 19:13
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Creator's Key Takeaways

That's the beauty of cruising in Japan is that a lot of these ports that you go into, they're very close to the city center.

I loaded mine up on the plane on the way over here, and I've been using that same Pasmo in Tokyo and then all the train locations here uh around Japan as we're going along.

You can make a really good day of it on your own in Japan.

I will say a tool that is becoming more and more popular and I'm using it a lot more and more and actually used it a little bit today is chat GPT.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Load a Pasmo card on your phone for public transportation.
βœ“Use Apple Maps or similar apps for turn-by-turn navigation.
βœ“Carry a credit card for payments, as it's widely accepted.
βœ“Carry some yen, but use ATMs in the country for better rates.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Language barrier β€” Signs often have English, and phone AI can translate.
Navigating without a car β€” Public transportation and walking are sufficient.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Japan ports independently on a cruise?
QWhat transportation options are available near cruise ports?
QHow to navigate and plan sightseeing in Japanese cities?
QWhat are the best ways to pay and manage money in Japan?

Topics Covered

Excursions2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kobe3Β½ Happy Bacon
Kochi3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Kochi Castle visit (500 yen)
Nagoya4 Happy Bacon
Top: Nagoya Castle visit (500 yen)
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YouTube Video Description↓

In this video I'm exploring Japan via a cruise ship on my recent cruise on Norwegian Spirit to tell you what you should know to explore Japan on your own. Japan is one of the easiest places to explore via a cruise ship thanks to the abundant access to public transportation, namely trains, just steps from the cruise port. In this video I explore Japan ports Nagoya and Kochi. Nagoya, Japan is actually the fourth largest city in all of Japan and here we set off to see stunning Nagoya Castle. In Kochi we take a shuttle, provided by Norwegian Cruise Line, to the city center to see Kochi Castle and walk through the outdoor market. Along the way I will tell you about the local currency, how to spend your money, how to best get around, how to navigate Japan's cities, and more! My Japan tips and tricks will help you on your Japan cruise vacation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ #cruise #Japan #cruisevlog