9 Days in Japan | Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka in 2024

Excited to share with you my first time visiting Japan, the amazing food, and the incredible cultural experiences. Sit back, grab your popcorn, and I hope you enjoy :)
Day 1 (Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing) 0:42
Day 2 (Kyoto - Bullet Train + Ippodo Tea Shop) 1:59
Day 3 (Kyoto - Nishiki Market + Fushimi Inari Shrine) 6:57
Day 4 (Osaka - Nara Park + Handmade Mochi) 13:23
Day 5 (Osaka - Dontonbori + Arcades + Osaka Aquarium) 18:29
Day 6 & 7 (Tokyo - Noto Earthquake + Omakase) 20:39
Day 8 (Tokyo - Shimokitazawa + Capsule Hotel) 23:17
Day 9 (Tokyo - Solo Day Completing Side Quests) 25:43
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  • @bryancole842
    @bryancole8423 ай бұрын

    You really experienced quite a lot in your short time there. After visiting Nihon so many times, I recently decided to spend an entire month with CX Kyoto as my base… it was unreal to just take leisurely walks and revisit some temples 3-4 times to photograph different angles. Hope you are able to go back often. Incredible job on your editing. 🤩

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    truly enjoyed how peaceful kyoto was - hoping ill be able to visit again. thanks Bryan!

  • @calvinchen12
    @calvinchen123 ай бұрын

    Incredible trip Max!! good eats

  • @ElaineSade
    @ElaineSade3 ай бұрын

    Great video. I can’t wait to visit. I’m torturing myself watching endless travel vlogs, knowing I won’t be there for another year 🥹. But on a positive note, it gives me plenty of time to save up

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    you're going to have a blast! time will fly by before you know it

  • @ElaineSade

    @ElaineSade

    3 ай бұрын

    @@themaxmao you’re so right. I’m just an impatient person haha . Thank you!

  • @dechenlama2863
    @dechenlama28633 ай бұрын

    Very high quality video!! Thank you for sharing 😍

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    thank you!!

  • @ngoclinhvo4701
    @ngoclinhvo47013 ай бұрын

    The yellow lines are a kind of like a form of street braille for the blind and/or those with diminished eye sight!

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    so neat, thanks for sharing!

  • @user-jx1kp1rg4m
    @user-jx1kp1rg4m3 ай бұрын

    Thank you , for your vlog. Enjoy watching it cause I’m going to Japan this April 2024 .

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    you’re going to have a great time

  • @sarawong6446
    @sarawong64468 күн бұрын

    I stumbled upon your amazing channel because of this vlog. Although your vlog is 40 minutes long, I finished watching your video because it is so informative and you are very engaging. Thank you for sharing your trip.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    8 күн бұрын

    thanks so much sara

  • @AlDarweesh
    @AlDarweesh3 ай бұрын

    The yellow lines are from your shutter speed in the camera; it's called banding. Keep your shutter speed at 1/50 or 1/60 to get rid of it + it gives you a more cinematic look! It will also get rid of flickering lights in actions cams and phones etc...

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    wow thanks for the explanation! super helpful!!

  • @irinalopez2829
    @irinalopez28293 ай бұрын

    love ur vlogs keep up with the great work 🙃

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    thank you irina!!

  • @davidliu124
    @davidliu1243 ай бұрын

    Great stuff man!! hahah good seeing ur face after all these years. looks like you're living it up

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    great to hear from you man!!

  • @kaitlynlee5365
    @kaitlynlee53653 ай бұрын

    makes me want to go to japan!

  • @markreynolds4632
    @markreynolds46322 ай бұрын

    Looks so much fun me and my oldest friend are going for the first time at the end of may ive wanted to go since i was a child

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    2 ай бұрын

    excited for you - y’all are going to have a blast!

  • @minanguyen1930
    @minanguyen19303 ай бұрын

    great eats!! going there in may

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    loved the food!! how long is your trip for?

  • @minanguyen1930

    @minanguyen1930

    2 ай бұрын

    yesss thats def the one thing im looking forward to the most 😂 im staying for 2 weeks!! Got inspired by ur vid to book an omakase too lol

  • @nelstalgic7878
    @nelstalgic7878Ай бұрын

    Matsuya is the best! ✨i love their burger steak meal combo

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    Ай бұрын

    i need to try that combo next time!

  • @jonathanchen8578
    @jonathanchen85783 ай бұрын

    Here before 1M views 🔥

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    speaking it into existence 🗣️

  • @jonathanlee5685
    @jonathanlee56853 ай бұрын

    thoughts and prayers for those affected by the earthquake ❤

  • @nowgaku
    @nowgaku3 ай бұрын

    おいしい!!

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    oishi oishi!

  • @Riceball_lol
    @Riceball_lol3 ай бұрын

    Going there in under two months!

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    so excited for you!

  • @elated_h
    @elated_h3 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Max! I'm going possibly in April / May, how many days do you recommend to stay in Tokyo? I'm wanting to explore Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara as well.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    that’s so exciting! 6-7 days in Tokyo, 2-3 days in Kyoto, and 1-2 days in Osaka is good to see all the major sights for a first time trip!

  • @elated_h

    @elated_h

    3 ай бұрын

    @@themaxmao oh ok cool, thanks for the reply. If you don’t mind me asking, how much should I expect to pay for two weeks in Japan excluding tickets and accommodation?

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    @@elated_h depends on the type of experiences you're looking to get (definitely ways to do it budget friendly & also going all out). biggest costs were the flight + hotels (as expected)

  • @lorik808
    @lorik8082 ай бұрын

    The yellow bumpy lines show where to safely walk. When you feel the “bumps” under foot you should be aware of something like a driveway,etc.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    2 ай бұрын

    thanks for sharing!

  • @laurenlee1256
    @laurenlee12563 ай бұрын

    the trip looked awesome! how many days would you recommend at each city?

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    thank you!! honestly 2-3 days Kyoto, 1-2 days Osaka, & 5-6 days in Tokyo feels enough for your first time

  • @jonathanlee5685
    @jonathanlee56853 ай бұрын

    woahhh i cant believe they have actual deer at the park that you can go up to

  • @andyli2472
    @andyli24723 ай бұрын

    missing japan alrdy 😢

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    same!!

  • @sethhong8049
    @sethhong80494 сағат бұрын

    Korea is also nice :) We welcome you.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    Сағат бұрын

    thank you! cant wait to visit Korea

  • @conradvistan3684
    @conradvistan36842 ай бұрын

    Max with the pass trail or bus pass youve purchased how much was that and thats really big help ???thanks bro

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    2 ай бұрын

    7 day JR pass (unlimited uses) was ~$240 USD. it's worth it if you're visiting multiple cities in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc.)

  • @Andy-gr3ee
    @Andy-gr3ee3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for coming to our country 😊. Please visit Kyushu Island next time. You can enjoy many types of nice hot springs and delicious food ❤.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    2 ай бұрын

    adding Kyushu island to the bucket list 🤞🏻

  • @jopiebacus8997
    @jopiebacus89973 ай бұрын

    Hi..been to JPN several times and the last time was Nov 2019..first time to hear that custom made Japnese ring..may I know where..ans how much thank you

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    the shop was called Gram! took around 30 min to make from scratch - prices depend on the material of the ring

  • @richardli6355
    @richardli63553 ай бұрын

    @5:34 i know u filled those with mochi flavored protein powder

  • @jamesridgeway9817
    @jamesridgeway98173 ай бұрын

    Noticed one of the deer videos got edited out👀

  • @jakejapan8694
    @jakejapan86943 ай бұрын

    I wish I had a friend to travel with :(

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    2 ай бұрын

    i solo traveled my last day in Tokyo & it was actually a lot of fun, don't count out solo traveling!

  • @joshgarcia1071
    @joshgarcia10713 ай бұрын

    Where’d you make that ring bro?

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    shop called Gram near Shibuya Station

  • @rolandaustria7926
    @rolandaustria79263 ай бұрын

    $6 ramen. My goodness. Japan is incredibly cheap, esp with the exchange rate huh.

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    so affordable & delicious, i truly miss this

  • @danneytee

    @danneytee

    3 ай бұрын

    And no tip, ridiculous tax😊

  • @jonathanlee5685
    @jonathanlee56853 ай бұрын

    was traveling there expensive?

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    depends on if you live near a major airport hub! i unfortunately did not, but totally worth the trip!!

  • @chelseanicolemendoza8787
    @chelseanicolemendoza8787Ай бұрын

    Hi, how much for the ring?

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    Ай бұрын

    depends on the material - mine was around $70 USD

  • @jamesridgeway9817
    @jamesridgeway98173 ай бұрын

    Also idk if I believe you about that smoked chicken in the plastic

  • @themaxmao

    @themaxmao

    3 ай бұрын

    lol i was honestly shocked it was juicy

  • @dandiprimio1085
    @dandiprimio10853 ай бұрын

    15:16