5 Days in Tokyo… We Weren’t Ready for This | First Time in Japan 🇯🇵

#Tokyo #japantravel #travelvlog #firsttimeinjapan #tokyotravel 5 days in Tokyo for our first time in Japan—and we weren’t ready for just how overwhelming it would be. From Shibuya Crossing to teamLab Planets, this Tokyo travel vlog shows what it’s really like to experience the city for the first time. Tokyo has been on our travel list for years, and in this video we finally experience it for ourselves. With only 5 days to explore one of the most exciting and complex cities in the world, we dive into everything from traditional shrines and temples to the wild energy of Shibuya and the immersive art of teamLab Planets. This Tokyo travel vlog captures our first impressions of Japan—from the chaos and sensory overload to the quiet, reflective moments just outside the city at Lake Kawaguchi. Even when things didn’t go to plan, the experience turned out to be exactly what we needed. In this video, we explore: 👉 Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo nightlife 👉 Meiji Shrine and traditional Japanese culture 👉 Harajuku street food and fashion 👉 teamLab Planets immersive art experience 👉 Real-life Mario Kart through Tokyo streets 👉 Ichiran ramen and Japanese food culture 👉 Akihabara arcades and gaming culture 👉 Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa 👉 Lake Kawaguchi and views of Mt. Fuji 👉 Tokyo Skytree observation deck If you’re planning your first trip to Tokyo or Japan🇯🇵, this video will give you a real look at what to expect—and why it might feel overwhelming, but completely worth it! ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro – Our First Time in Tokyo 00:42 Traveling to Japan (3 Flights Later) 01:45 Meiji Jingu – Traditional Japan 03:51 Harajuku – Street Food & Fashion 05:17 Shibuya Crossing – Organized Chaos 06:17 Ichiran Ramen Experience 08:01 Day 2 – Riding the Tokyo Subway 08:11 Sushi Making Class in Tokyo 09:20 Imperial Palace – Was It Worth It? 10:19 Senso-ji Temple & Asakusa 12:19 Akihabara – Arcades & Gaming Culture 13:31 Day 3 – teamLab Planets Tokyo 16:06 Shinjuku Streets – Tokyo’s Playful Side 16:35 Real Life Mario Kart in Tokyo 19:29 Izakaya Dinner & Drinks 19:39 Day 4 – Lake Kawaguchi & Mt. Fuji 21:58 Japanese Wagyu Steak Experience 23:07 Tempura – A Hidden Local Spot 24:37 Day 5 – Tokyo Skytree Views 25:32 Final Thoughts on Tokyo 25:44 What’s Next in Japan Watch our 2 days of FUN at Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland ➡️    • Are the Best Disney Parks in Tokyo? Two da...   Check out our Asia Adventures:    • Asia Adventures 🌏 | Cambodia, Vietnam, Sha...   == This video is NOT sponsored. == Want to see more travel films? As we are sure you understand, It takes a lot of time and money to do these travels and create these films so here’s how you can support our channel and keep us going: SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS This is the simplest way for the channel to grow.    / @ruthandmartintravels   == Connect with us! == Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthandmart... Question - Where would you like to see us travel? Let us know in the comments == About == We are Ruth and Martin and this channel features longform VLOGumentaries and highlight videos of our travels. Fed up with the corporate world, we quit our careers and decided to see as much of this beautiful world as we could. We travel several time a year, documenting our adventures. Films coming up in 2026: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, Bali, Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and Alaska. So please join us on our adventures and subscribe so you don't miss out!