Summary of "36; ТОКИО! | ВСЁ, ЧТО НУЖНО ЗНАТЬ ТУРИСТУ О СТОЛИЦЕ ЯПОНИИ В 2025 ГОДУ ПЕРЕД ПОЕЗДКОЙ"
How to get to Japan (via China / Beijing)
- As of the video recording, the route from Moscow to Japan is only possible with a transfer in China.
- In Moscow:
- Luggage is checked through directly to Japan, so you don’t pick it up in Beijing.
- You receive tickets there—described as convenient and streamlined.
- A visa-related ticket requirement is mentioned.
Tickets & payment
- Tickets were purchased in the Tenkov app:
- Round trip: ~65,000 rubles
- Baggage: 2 bags of 23 kg each
- Seats:
- Booked via the Air China app, but the speaker’s cards didn’t work.
- Fix:
- Use Alipay (recommended after a Telegram discussion).
- Link a Belarusian bank card (the speaker says it may also work with other bank cards).
- In China:
- With Alipay / QR codes, they also paid for purchases and taxis.
Arrival / customs
- Customs control is described as fast, with a short queue and body screening.
- UnionPay cards work well for airport-related payments (as stated).
Health / forms
- They filled out health code/declarations for Beijing transit and Japan.
- Conclusion: a health code for transit in China may not be needed unless you leave the airport/city.
SIM card, Wi‑Fi, and connectivity
SIM / eSIM
- Bought in the AO app:
- Japan: 20 GB initially (they still had 9 GB left)
- Tip: buy fewer GB first, then increase as needed.
- Recommendation extends to other countries as well (including eSIM use for Baku/Dubai).
- Promo: a $3 discount link is mentioned.
Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi is available “almost everywhere.”
- Backup option: Wi‑Fi Map app (public Wi‑Fi shared by users).
Money tips & transportation
Metro ticketing
- Early confusion led them to buy tickets for the wrong station.
- New tickets could only be purchased for cash, so it’s useful to keep some on hand.
Cash withdrawal recommendations
- Withdraw cash at the airport first, since the exchange rate is lowest there.
- If cards aren’t accepted, the speaker found an ATM hidden inside the station and withdrew several thousand yen.
Taxi cost warning
- Taxis are said to be very expensive.
- Airport → hotel is described as ~30–40 minutes, up to about 30,000 rubles.
- Recommendation: book a taxi in advance to reduce hassle and surprise costs.
Tokyo shopping & everyday comfort
- Zara:
- Prices described as reasonable (roughly similar to Moscow prices).
- Weather & walking:
- The weather felt “comfortable.”
- City cleanliness:
- Emphasis on Tokyo’s cleanliness and bright, well-kept vehicles (cars/buses/trucks).
- Uniqlo:
- Visit described as the largest store in the world, with 12 floors.
Food and “Harry Potter / theme park” experiences
Disneyland strategy (planning + apps + timing)
- Ticket sources:
- Recommended via official sites or cluk.com.
- Disneyland app features:
- Attraction map
- Expected wait times
- Food/toilet locations
- Priority/return-time passes for selected attractions
- Sell-out reality:
- Many popular rides sell out quickly; some passes are available only until later in the day.
- Key timing tip:
- When the park opens (around 9:00 am), activate tickets immediately and buy the best passes early.
- Queue expectations:
- Popular attractions can have waits up to about 3 hours.
Rides
- They enjoy roller-coaster style attractions.
- One ride gets you wet; they adjust makeup afterward using toilet paper.
Butterbeer
- Butterbeer in Japan is described as tastier than in London.
Merchandise
- They buy themed wands/costume items and receive custom inscriptions (e.g., “Always”).
- Favorite moments include character/location photos such as platform 9¾.
Imperial Palace area
- They plan to visit the Imperial Palace / park area.
- Walking in the park is described as generally free.
- Entering the palace building itself may require a fee (the exact price wasn’t clearly found).
Odaiba highlights (last shopping and photos)
- They explore artificial island Odaiba and take photos with landmarks in view, including imagery around:
- the bridge
- Statue of Liberty
- They do additional shopping for souvenirs/food to take home.
Hotel & airport logistics (end of trip)
Hotel stay
- Described as inexpensive and comfortable.
- Included amenities:
- kitchenette (kettle, microwave, mini-fridge)
- washing machine
- mugs/glasses
- ironing request
- Layout notes:
- multiple beds (including one folding out)
- balcony view with nearby metro/shopping
Airport
- Getting to terminals:
- Train/shuttle to terminals (described as about 1.5 hours with multiple lines/terminals)
- Check-in:
- Long line: ~40–50 minutes
- Additional cash checking/verification in a separate room
- Duty-free:
- Described as huge
- They grab quick snacks before boarding (e.g., banana KitKat) plus small souvenirs like magnets/keychains.
Notable locations / products / services mentioned
Tokyo districts/areas
- Ginza, Shibuya, Roppongi (spelled “Raponji”)
- Imperial Palace area
- Odaiba
- general “Tokyo” area/street views
Shopping
- Zara
- Uniqlo (12 floors)
- cosmetics shop (tax-free refund mentioned)
- Chanel (foundation purchase)
Apps/services
- Alipay
- Tenkov app (ticket purchase)
- Air China app (seat booking)
- Wi‑Fi Map
- AO app (SIM/eSIM)
- Disneyland app (maps + wait times + priority passes)
- cluk.com (Disneyland tickets)
Attractions & theme park
- Tokyo Disneyland (e.g., Big Thunder Mountain)
- priority/return-time passes
- platform 9¾ photo spot
- rides that get you wet
- Butterbeer
- custom wand inscription (e.g., “Always”)
International landmarks
- Statue of Liberty view in Odaiba
Airports/transit
- Moscow → transfer via China (Beijing transit mentioned)
- Japan airport transit area
- Duty Free
Category
Lifestyle
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