{"id":58942,"date":"2020-05-07T10:53:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T02:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.likejapan.com\/en\/?p=58942"},"modified":"2020-05-07T10:53:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T02:53:30","slug":"japan-budget-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.likejapan.com\/en\/travel\/japan-budget-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Budget Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With careful planning a little know-how, you will definitely save some yen on your next trip. Here are a few simple tips for your budget travel in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Transportation expenses will be\u00a0 a considerable part of your travel budget. They consist of the cost for your international flight, urban and long-distance transportation inside Japan. If you wish to visit multiple regions of Japan, the following transportation pass and\u00a0 other deals can save you some money:<\/span><\/p>\n

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International and Dosmestic Flights\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With the increasing number of budget airlines, you can fly to many Japan airports for much lower prices. Search for cheap tickets during the non-peak season on these Japanese low-cost airlines: <\/span>Peach Aviation<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Skymark Airlines<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Jetstar Airways<\/span><\/a> etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Central Japan International Airport Co., Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Japan Rail Pass<\/span><\/a> is a collaboration with six companies comprising the JR Group, which allows foreigners to ride unlimitedly on almost on trains including most Shinkansen. There are two types of Passes: Pass for Green Cars and Pass for Standard Cars. Each type can be purchased for 7,14 or 21 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9JAPAN RAILWAYS GROUP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Japan Bus Pass<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Japan Bus Pass<\/span><\/a> is available as a 3-day, 5-day and 7-day version, which allows you to travel overnight on a bus for a long distance at an unbelievably low cost. Its route covers all across Japan (except Okinawa and Hokkaido), and you can reach some famous yet remote tourist spots like Shirakawago easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Seishun 18<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Seishun 18<\/span><\/a> is a limited time offer which allows unlimited rides on local and rapid JR trains throughout Japan. It is a great way to enjoy travel at a more leisurely pace, as it is available three times per year and cost only 11,850 yen. The ticket package can be enjoyed by one person for five days, or it can be split for use by up to five people. You can also experience the JR Miyajima Ferry from the mainland to Miyajima Island.<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, you shall research ferries, rental cars, the regional train passes, package tours or even hitchhiking to find the best low-cost travelling means for yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Accommodation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Despite the high hotel rate in the city centre, it is still possible to find a wide range of cheap chained business hotels, themed capsule hotels, small boutique hotels in Japan. The place slightly less spacious than those major hotels, yet enough for a warm stay overnight. If you would like to engage in the local daily life, meeting new friends and do not mind sharing a bathroom with other travellers, you may stay at hostels as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a traditional ryokan, avoid peak season like cherry blossom and fall leaves period. Research if there is any restaurant opening until night and prepare some cash with you as international ATM or credit card payment may not be available in the suburban area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n