Travelling to Japan on a budget is often perceived to be difficult. But by taking advantage of a Japan rail pass, choosing your accommodation wisely and knowing the best value places to eat, a cheap holiday to Japan is more achievable than ever.
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Even the best value trips to Japan allow you to experience the idiosyncratic images of the world's second wealthiest country; bullet trains, sushi, temples and geisha. With a Japan rail pass the country becomes very accessible, making budget trips to Japan great value.
Japan offers a whole range of accommodation and money-saving transport options that can make a trip to the country very affordable; whether you wish to stay in a traditional family-run ryokan in a small village or to be in the heart of the action in Tokyo there are some great options for every budget.
There are now more Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo than there are in Paris but an evening meal can cost considerably less than eating out in the UK, and be of much higher quality.
Japan offers a number of accommodation options to suit every budget.
Using Japan's fast and efficient publich transport can help reduce trip costs.
Discover some of the low-cost or free things to do in Japan.