UPDATE: Tourists BANNED? New Important Japan Tourism information & ESSENTIAL things to know

Japans biggest change that will affect tourists: This is a BIG UPDATE: Kyoto is banning tourists in parts of Gion. Also important tourist traps and tips that are vital for an upcoming Japan trip. Know before you go to Japan so that you are better prepared, with the latest info and Japan updates. These changes are vital.

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Japan is changing & Knowing this will help you plan your perfect trip.

00:00 Japan Tourism Changes explained
00:25 Kyoto BANNING Tourists from parts of Gion in Kyoto
02:57 New improved Tourist experience in Kyoto
03:57 Tourist traps and mistakes
04:17 Toyosu over priced food or good marketing?
05:33 Team Labs, Getting your tickets and more at a discount
06:58 Hotels rates are skyrocketing but you can get ahead of it
07:43 Last chance to visit Yokohama Gandam moving robot
08:34 Osaka wants to charge tourists an extra fee for over tourism
10:33 My tip: Explore less visited Japan places
10:51 The most impactful update, I want to know what you think.

#japanupdate #japantrip #japantravel

Is Japan becoming anti tourist? Is  Kyoto banning tourism? Are Hotels   in Japan becoming more expensive? Well, Japan is changing, and in this   video I’ll show you how you are going to be  affected. But it’s not all doom and gloom.  I’ll also feature some important tourist  traps and time sensitive information  

That you need to know before it’s too late. I’m Nathan (Ninja monkey) let’s uncover some   crucial things you need to know before you go. I’m going to jump straight to the big story:   Is Kyoto banning Tourists? Everyone seems to be panicking as a result  

Of many major news outlets headlines of ‘Kyoto to  ban tourists from Geisha district’. And yes THIS   IS TRUE.. but it’s not all as it seems, so let’s  bring some context to the news and see exactly  

What you might expect the next time you travel to  Kyoto and how it might directly impact your trip.  Kyoto, is one of Japan’s most historic and  picturesque cities, known for its stunning   temples, traditional tea houses, and most  importantly it’s vibrant geisha culture. 

But, just like many tourist spots around the  world, it has recently been battling tourist   overcrowding and many locals are not happy. Concerned with the sustainability of its   cultural landmarks and the quality of  life for its residents. Overcrowded   streets and strained local resources has led  to the recently announced DRASTIC MEASURES. 

But this is not the first time  Kyoto implements rules in the area.  In 2019 Kyoto took its first  steps by banning photography in   certain private alleys and areas within Gion. And NOW, Kyoto is banning all tourist visitors   from entering private alley ways in the Gion  district, which is one of the most distinctive  

And photographed areas the city has to offer. Many tourists dream of walking these streets   in the hope of catching a glimpse of the  geisha.. and this is exactly the problem.  Residents and geisha have been complaining  about disruptive tourist behaviour with groups  

Of tourists surrounding geisha, taking photos  without permission and even damaging their kimono.  So this is what you need to know: As from April, The city will   place signs in both English and Japanese  around Gion’s private alleys and streets,  

Warning tourists to stay away. With a penalty  of 10,000 yen for those who break the rules.  The alleys which house numerous  restaurants and teahouses,   will only be open for the geisha, their  clients, and residents of the district,  The ban will only cover several blocks of  Gion and it’s important to note that Gion’s  

Main street Hanamikoji street, which is at the  heart of the area will remain open to tourists.  It’s still unclear how this rule  will be enforced. Will signs be   put up at every private alley entrance? It’s certain that this new rule will make  

The elusive geisha even harder to spot.  Although not impossible. And a cautious   reminder that although in the past ‘geisha  hunting’ might have been a fun activity,   now more than ever, it’s going to be harder and  many tours of Gion might even have to adapt. 

Although Kyoto’s tactics might seem  harsh. There are some positive things   being implemented to make tourism better too. Kyoto is planning to launch an express bus   service from its main train station to top  attractions like Kiyomizu dera temple and   the Gion district to ease local congestion. One of the biggest complaints from local  

Residents, has been congested transport,  something that Kyoto had previously tried   to remedy by removing the bus pass  and encouraging more train travel. So, Moving forward and set to start in June, these  buses aim to reduce the strain on regular city  

Transport and improve residents’ lives. With  adult fares at ¥500 and child fares at ¥250,   the move is another “overtourism” remedy and part  of efforts to balance tourism and local needs . It   also looks likely that a ¥1,100 all-day pass for  tourists to use this express bus network between  

The main sites will also be made available. This, in my opinion is a win for tourists   visiting Kyoto. What are your thoughts? WARNING WARNING WARNING – I’d like to   point your attention to some problems tourists are  encountering right now, so that you are aware and  

Don’t make the same mistakes! This could save  you a lot of money or save you a lot of time! I think it’s clear that tourism in Japan  is booming, and as a result many so called   ‘tourist traps’ are starting to pop up. The yen might be weak, and tourist  

Spending power might be strong but it’s always  disappointing to see people take advantage of   this, as it could not only leave a bad taste in  tourists’ mouths, but make it very difficult for   locals to afford trips to some tourist areas. An example is food at some trending tourist  

Locations. For example meals that target foreign  visitors. With popular dishes like gyudon,   traditionally affordable, seeing steep price  hikes at tourist hotspots, and some seafood   bowls reaching a staggering 18,000 yen! ($120). These inflated prices, might potentially seem   reasonable to tourists due to currency advantages,  but they are pushing local residents out. 

This can be seen at Tokyo’s newly opened Toyosu  Senkyaku Banrai, a complex designed for tourists,   but its important to note that these  locations do serve high quality seafood   that might justify some of the cost but many  of these cuts are usually kept for special  

Occasions by the Japanese, and these dishes  are specifically being marketed to tourists.  I know that this happens all around the  world but, this is a new trend for Japan.  So, tourists be aware of these high prices and  If you’re looking for more affordable options,  

Simply move away from these areas. There’s been so much hype surrounding   the opening of the new team labs borderless  but it’s important to note that many tourists   are being caught out and not been able to  reserve their tickets as a result of NOT  

Booking in advance. This is also the case with  many other attractions like Shibuya sky too.  And, If you’ve been following me for a while,  then you’ll know how much I stress the need   to book activities and tickets in advance. Which is why im so proud to present todays  

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And, The great news is that yes, Team Labs  is a Klook exclusive activity allowing you   to purchase in advance. You could even pair it  up with other popular attractions like shibuya   sky or Tokyo tower and so many more. Booking with the pass is easy. Klooks  

Website and app are always up to date  and easy to understand, so you know   what to expect with clear usage instructions. And using the app on the go is a game changer,   which is why I recommend you download the app! And for those stand alone attraction or train  

Tickets, You can also use my affiliate link  on found on my website (as you were likely   going to purchase them anyway) whilst  at the same time help the channel out!  Imagine my shock when I was booking my hotels for  my Summer trip only to notice that everything was  

More expensive than last summer. Yes, the yen might be weak,   but hotel prices have skyrocketed, especially  in Tokyo. Tokyo’s average hotel rate has jumped   from 6,000 yen during the pandemic (maybe not  the best metric for the comparison since hotels   were heavily discounted) to nearly 16,000 yen  today, Hotels are shifting to dynamic pricing,  

Influenced by supply and demand. And from my  personal experience I’ve noticed an increase   of between 20-30% compared to last year. More than ever, booking early will help   you avoid the high costs that can be linked to  dynamic pricing. But bear in mind that hotels  

Typically open up rooms reservation  between 4 and 6 months in advance. OK, this one is quite time sensitive.  Yokohama’s gundam factory real size   replica moving gundam giant robot (a little  bit of a mouthful) will be closing down at  

The end of this month (march) so now might  be your last chance to visit and there’s a   special finale event with tickets available  through lottery. So, don’t miss this last   opportunity to see the life-sized Moving  Gundam in action. I highly recommend it. 

We can remain hopeful that the attraction will  return in an even better improved way, but this   is only wishful thinking and some vague rumours  that are circulating that probably come from   others wishful thinking too. Because this might be  one of the most epic tourist attractions Japan has  

To offer! I’ll certainly update you if any news  comes to light (another reason to subscribe).  It’s no secret that Japan’s low yen is making  it a very attractive destination for tourists   and Osaka which has recently become an  attractive destination in its own right,  

Thanks to easy access to nearby locations and  the popularity of universal studios and it’s   rich culinary scene is becoming increasingly  more attractive as a tourist destination.  So, in a similar move to kyoto, Osaka’s  governor is considering collecting a fixed  

Fee from foreign tourists as form 2025, The new fee would be used to fund “over   tourism” countermeasures. (I think you  can start seeing a pattern here right?)  Currently the prefecture charges  accommodation tax of between 100   to 300 yen on room fees of more that 7,000  yen per night, regardless of nationality. 

Although not formalised, the idea of a  tourism tax in Osaka is stirring up debate.  Firstly, the governor’s proposition, that this  fee could help cover the costs of the upcoming   Expo 2025. An event designed to attract  tourists and that tourists already need  

To purchase tickets for, could be a hard sell. Critics question the fairness of this fee as   currently foreign travellers,  just like domestic tourists,   already contribute to tax revenue on purchases  that are subject to consumption tax, for example   food and drink and admission to attractions. Also, the proposed plan raises questions  

About who qualifies as a “foreign tourist,”  especially for foreign nationals living in Japan.  This move could change the landscape of  Osaka’s tourism and its attractiveness to   international visitors and potentially  change the landscape of Japan.  Could Japan become the land of the rising fees? – Is it justified when you already  

Pay consumption tax and hotel fees? What are your thoughts? I personally like   the idea of helping improve and maintain tourism  infrastructure just like in Miyajima’s new tax,   who’s funds are specifically set aside to improve  the tourist product on essential projects such   as the maintenance of public restrooms,  ferry terminals, and preserving the shrine.

But you know what’s even better? Visiting  many of the incredible less visited spots   Japan has to offer, cheaper hotels,  food and drink and less tourists. I   have a whole video library for you  to explore and even some interesting   playlists to help you find less visited  Japan spots so why not check them out!

So there you have it, this could posibly be one  of the most inpactful Japan updates, with very   important information for tourists visiting Japan. As always I look forward to hearing what you have   to say so please comment below! Did you know that I livestream  

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