5 Days in Tokyo 🇯🇵 Japan Travel Vlog | Akihabara, Shibuya, Asakusa (Ep. 1)
Kicking off our Japan adventure from Montreal, Canada! First flight: Montreal to Calgary. Took a quick rest at the Aspire Lounge in Calgary Airport. Next up: the long flight to Tokyo. Finally in Tokyo! Following the signs to catch the train. Here’s a quick guide to Tokyo airports. The train wasn’t crowded. Seats were super comfy, and there’s a dedicated spot for big luggage. The ride from Narita to Ueno Station took around 40 minutes. We skipped the lines by buying tickets online in advance. Just print them at the station. Here’s how you can do it via Klook. From central Tokyo, just under 10 minutes from our hotel, we grabbed a taxi. It was already nighttime when we arrived at the hotel. Later in this video, we’ll show our hotel and the best area to stay. We checked in, dropped our bags, took a quick shower, and now it’s time to explore Tokyo and grab some dinner. After two flights (one super long!) and hours of sitting, we went for a walk to Akihabara. Time for sushi! This chain has several locations across Tokyo. We hadn’t tried it on our first trip. We ordered straight from the tablet, and our sushi arrived via the conveyor belt. Sushi in Japan is usually really cheap — about $1 USD per plate. We sampled lots of sushi and some appetizers. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. This burger sushi was listed as one of their most popular dishes. Not sure if it’s more for locals or tourists, but it was super juicy and tasty. The menu is huge, not just sushi. We tried several dishes, and our favorite was the Shrimp Tempura roll. To end the night, we stopped at 7-Eleven for one of our favorite Japanese convenience store desserts — the Crème Brûlée ice cream. So good! Crunchy top, creamy center — the perfect way to wrap up our first day. The hotel has a common area with food and drinks. They also offer free amenities and sell a few snacks. Every night from 8 to 10 PM, there’s self-service Takoyaki and a few drinks — all free. Even though the room was small (normal for Tokyo), we loved our stay. Clean, modern, well-equipped, and very quiet. Great price for the location. Most hotels in Japan provide traditional pajamas for guests. Starting the day with a quick breakfast from 7-Eleven. Most popular 7-Eleven items in Japan: Egg Salad Sandwich & Tuna Mayo Onigiri. Both are delicious! Creamy egg salad, soft bread, and the onigiri is packed with tasty filling. Cheap and perfect for starting the day. Despite the rain, we’re ready for a full day of exploring Tokyo. Not many people crossing at this time — probably because of the rain. Another must-see spot in Tokyo. Since it was raining, we went shopping at Don Quijote — you can find almost everything there. Tons of gadgets, souvenirs, beauty products, and more. Time for lunch! We came early to beat the lines because this place is super popular. Ichiran specializes in ramen. They have locations across Tokyo, Japan, and worldwide. You order and pay at a kiosk before heading to your seat. Not your typical restaurant — minimal interaction with staff. Sit down, customize your ramen, and it’s delivered directly to your spot. We also tried stewed pork with rice as an appetizer — juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. And now the main event: the ramen! Rich, flavorful broth — absolutely delicious. Customize noodles, spice level, broth richness, and extras to your liking. Ichiran is well-known for a reason. Highly recommend it! Arrive early to avoid the long lines; we went at 11:30 AM and had no wait. Next, a local tip for amazing city views — perfect for those on a budget! At Shibuya Station, take the elevator to Shibuya Sky ticket center on Floor 14. You can also get great views for free. From Floor 14, between restaurants, take the escalator down to Floor 12. There’s a free observation area! The rain didn’t help, but even in it, the view — especially of Shibuya Crossing — was amazing. And we even spotted a Mario Kart race in the rain! On the way back to the train, we grabbed a dessert at a coffee shop. Cream puffs are super popular in Japan. Crispy outside, creamy inside — absolutely delicious! Since it was still raining, we visited the Uniqlo Flagship store — maybe not the best idea. We love Uniqlo’s comfy, affordable clothes (not sponsored). The store has 12 floors of products. But it was packed! We didn’t film much because of the crowds. For us, it wasn’t worth it. 30 minutes waiting for fitting rooms. Stick to regular stores — calmer and easier. Before heading back to the hotel, we stopped at another popular Japanese konbini: Family Mart. Tons of food, drinks, sweet treats, and even souvenirs. After a little rest at the hotel, the rain finally stopped. Time to enjoy the night. In our first trip, we visited this temple at night, and it was pretty empty. However we didn’t know that there was a huge event happening there, the Sanja Matsuri. Lots of food stalls during this event. We tried some food there, but it wasn’t great — not our luck this time. Walking in Asakusa, we saw lots of locals heading to the temple event. Just a short walk from the temple, you can see the Tokyo Skytree tower. Time to head back to Kanda Station and grab food and drinks at an izakaya. Plenty nearby! We found a local spot right next to Kanda Station, specializing in yakitori (chicken skewers). They even had an English menu, which isn’t so common in local spots. We ordered drinks and food, and they brought us chicken meatballs “for free.” Not sure if it was really free or already included — the check was in Japanese. The meatballs were amazing — juicy, well-seasoned, and a perfect start. We tried a few different yakitori, potato salad, and rice. Everything tasted great with a nice smoky flavor. Our favorite? The chicken tails. Tip: Always ask or translate what you’re ordering. We picked something from a photo without checking, and it wasn’t great. Better safe than sorry! The experience was fantastic — great local vibe, tasty food, and reasonable prices. Time to wrap up the night. Stay tuned for the next episodes of our trip to Tokyo and other cities in Japan. Thanks for watching!
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This is the first part of our trip (Ep. 1), covering the first 36 hours of our 5-day itinerary. This is our second time visiting Tokyo, and we’ll show you how we spent our time revisiting our favorite places, tasting authentic Japanese food and discovering amazing new ones. We learned a lot from our first trip, and we’ll share all our knowledge to help you have a better trip to Tokyo.
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Video Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Journey from Canada to Tokyo
0:55 Arrival in Tokyo
1:17 Information about Tokyo Airports
1:43 Airport Train Guide
2:50 Day 1
3:28 Akihabara: Sushi & 7-Eleven
5:22 Day 2 & Best Place to Stay in Tokyo
6:22 Hotel Tour & Review
7:22 Breakfast from 7-Eleven
8:40 Shibuya
10:20 Lunch: Ramen
11:52 Free Observation Deck
13:30 Guinza
14:40 Asakusa: Senso-Ji Temple & Tokyo Skytree
19:14 Izakaya at Kanda Station
20:18 Full Cost Breakdown
20:30 Coming Next
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