11 Ways to Save Money When Traveling Japan

Tips to save money in Japan for tourists

One of the more expensive countries with a high cost of living is Japan and if you are a budget traveler who wants to visit Japan there are ways you can save money while having fun traveling in Japan.

In this article, we will introduce to you 11 tips for travelers on how to save money when traveling Japan.

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Hotel/Accommodation

1.  Book a Hotel near a Train Station

One tip is to book a hotel near a train station so you do not have to spend more money just to go to the station, better if close to JR lines because it connects to all major stations.

2. Book a Capsule Hotel

Capsule hotels in Japan are known for their uniqueness and mainly as budget-friendly hotels for travelers. Even locals book capsule hotel for business traveling. Capsule hotels are cheap compared to standard hotels. The cheapest price range start from 2,000 yen to 4,000 yen.

3. Book a Hostel

Hostels are like shared accommodations. A large room with separate beds and shared bathroom. It is most advisable for group travelers.  You can find much cheaper hostels compared to capsule hotels. The cheapest hostels price starts from 1,500 yen to 3,500 yen.

Transportation

4. Get a JR Pass

Japan Rail Pass or JR Pass is a special fare ticket that is only available for travelers visiting Japan.  It is not cheap but if you are planning to travel all over Japan, it is better to get this pass. Otherwise, you will spend much more money on individual train tickets.

JR pass offers unlimited rides on JR trains including shinkansen, limited express, express, rapid and local trains. You can purchase JR pass good for 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days. It comes in two types (ordinary and green car). The “green car” is basically business class, while “ordinary” is economy class.

You can visit their official website:  JAPAN RAIL PASS.

5. Use the Night Bus

If you are planning to travel from Tokyo to Osaka on a budget, then night buses can be a good deal. Overnight buses are very cheap, tickets will vary by company and it also depends on the travel date. You can check this website of buses in Japan.