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JAPAN 2025 Trip Report: Is Tokyo Overcrowded?

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👁️ 14K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 1:11:44
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Was it a relaxing vacation or were we battling zombie hordes the whole time?

If you're planning a trip to Japan, make sure you have a rough itinerary sketched out at least three months ahead of time

The crowd level for the fireworks was a 10. This is my first 10 that we have on this trip.

I did not feel that Tokyo was too overcrowded to enjoy.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have a rough itinerary sketched out at least three months ahead of time
Use baggage delivery services in Japan for convenience
Book hotels and flights early, especially for popular events
Consider staying outside Tokyo for better value and fewer crowds

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overcrowding in TokyoTokyo is crowded due to local population, not just tourists; infrastructure has improved
Booking hotels and attractionsPlan itinerary 3 months ahead; book hotels early for festivals
Navigating airports and trainsUse IC cards for trains; fill out Visit Japan web forms for faster airport processing

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Tokyo too crowded to enjoy a vacation?
QWhat are the crowd levels at various attractions in Japan?
QHow can travelers plan a trip to Japan effectively?
QWhat are the best ways to navigate Tokyo's transportation?
QAre there less crowded alternatives to popular Tokyo attractions?

Port Highlights

Sendai3 Happy Bacon
Top: Yamadera Temple
Tokyo2 Happy Bacon
Top: Team Lab Planets
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YouTube Video Description

Is Japan, and especially Tokyo, too crowded to enjoy a trip? We spent 10 days exploring Tokyo and the northern city of Sendai during the famous Tanabata festival to find out! From full trains and 30-minute queues even with a reservation to surprisingly empty temples and uncrowded airports, we show you the reality of traveling in Japan today. Including our experience with booking hotels for more than two people , and why you need to have a rough itinerary at least 3 months in advance to secure tickets for popular, sold-out attractions like Teamlab Planets and Borderless. Was it a relaxing vacation or a battle through a zombie hoard? Watch to find out! ✅ You might enjoy watching more from my Japan series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14F9F774CE8798C3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/