Comments on: 25 Ways to Save Money While Traveling in Japan

By: Susan Elizabeth-Marsh Tanabe

Susan Elizabeth-Marsh Tanabe — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:17:00 +0000

Saitama is a large prefecture, however if you are near Kawagoe do yourself the favor of visiting. It is about 35min. west of Tokyo’s Ikebukuro station on the Tobu Tojo train line. Kawagoe is also called “Ko Edo”, little Edo (Tokyo’s old name) and have a few glorious temples, an Emporer’s lovely summer home, gardens, etc. which are TREASURES, as well as a “traditional candies street” too narrow for cars (you can relax & enjoy the little shops), Toki no kane (clock tower)…. and much more. Enjoy Saitama as well as Tokyo and, we hope, other locations as well!

By: Susan Elizabeth-Marsh Tanabe

Susan Elizabeth-Marsh Tanabe — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:11:00 +0000

Many hostels have quite nice tatami rooms and bath spaces, and are of course dramatically cheaper than most Ryokan. In Tokyo, a lovely community ofuro (bath) experience can be found at Tokyo International Hostel in Iidabashi. VERY easy to find, convenient, good Carry restaurant on the 1F of the guilding (the hostel is on the 18F and 19F), quite cheap, but they do close from 11pm to 10am so not the place to stay when you want to be out late at night. Sakura and K’s Backpacker all have nice tatami options, but the nicest are in Sparkling Dolphins hostel in Kyoto. Absolutely amazing futon!

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By: nirmal

nirmal — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:45:00 +0000

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By: Ardhi

Ardhi — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:17:00 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I’ve been visiting Japan for 5 times now. If you want cheaper foods, you could find it around the station. The price usually less than 500 yen. And you’re right about Daiso. I’ve been there a couple of times to buy cheap souvenirs. Just be careful, the souvenirs are not all made in Japan LOL.

By: RyanHollmans

RyanHollmans — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Travelling to Japan is always an exciting for all and also there are many popular destinations at there.Also as a traveller you should save some money while travelling.