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First Time in Japan: Where Should YOU Go?

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I really honestly recommend for your first trip in Japan not doing the golden route as advertised because you spend all your time in trains, planes, and automobiles.

What I do really recommend for your first trip in Japan is focusing on one of those big city regions.

I would recommend you look at flights into Haneda or HND.

I would recommend you stay in one of those areas that are in bold because those are the most well-connected.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Focus on one big city region (Tokyo or Osaka/Kyoto) for a 10-day trip.
✓Consider flying into Haneda Airport for easier access to central Tokyo.
✓For an Osaka/Kyoto-focused trip, stay near Osaka Station and take day trips to Kyoto, Nara, or Kobe.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating Japan's transportation system — Understand the bullet train network and subway routes; focus on the Yamanote loop line in Tokyo.
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo — Stay in well-connected areas like Ueno, Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ikibukuro.
Planning day trips — Take day trips from Tokyo to Nikko, Kamakura, or Yokohama; from Osaka/Kyoto to Nara or Kobe.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere should you go on your first trip to Japan?
QWhat is the best itinerary for a first-time visitor to Japan?
QHow should you plan transportation within Japan?
QWhat are the best day trips from Tokyo?
QWhat are the best day trips from Osaka/Kyoto?

Port Highlights

Kyoto2½ Happy Bacon
Osaka2 Happy Bacon
Tokyo2½ Happy Bacon
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The ultimate guide to help plan your itinerary for your first trip to Japan. With so many amazing parts of Japan, which is the best to visit? I'll share my recommended itinerary for 10 days in Japan and some other options should you have more time and wish to explore more of this country. ✅ Tokyo Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-K-1yjTfFf6feT96OYEcFR0 ✅ Osaka Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-IqK3HDQDEeJabRsNU2O-VD ✅ Hokkaido Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL745ACFA92C035B84 ✅ Tohoku Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-JlgalNRs30sfVllnd69TPN ✅ Central Japan Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-J2GlsL9pZ5F01qdlv8NKnu ✅ Kyushu Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-LLYBI9L6DBqd-hRAnd4ekj ✅ Fukushuima Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-LJpSO0Um3kbRBfhjYROiYf 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com ✅ Missed my last live stream? Browse through all my Live Streams in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-JGLMwqvLbS9kkgAlhNWTp2 ✅ Want to see behind the scenes of my live streaming equipment setup? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/5XO1ewFaTN0 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 💡 Yellow Productions on Social Media: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yellowwproductions/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/chrisraney 📢 Check out my blog: http://yelloww.net 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/