Japan It is always an inviting place to discover, be it for its ancient tradition, its exotic cuisine, its cutting-edge technology or the idiosyncrasies of its people. And it is not to be ruined if you have in mind to know Japan. It is only a matter of planning your trip, with which airline to travel, where to stay, which travel agencies to consult and how far to eat or ride a bike.
You can travel to the Japanese country on your own or through a travel agency. If you do it through an agency it may be more expensive (not necessarily) and you have to read the excursions, destinations, etc. well so that there are no later surprises. There are all prices that can reach 3,800 Euros per person in a two-week tour of several cities.
And if you want to travel on your own, you should first get a cheap plane ticket. This can be achieved by looking for the offers of the main airlines that can cost up to 700 Euros and many of these companies sell them a year in advance. Traveling to Japan is simple and you don't have to be scared by the language, as Japanese cities have several booths and guidance offices, mostly in English.
To give you an idea of how much the trip costs on your own, we have the following average budget: Air ticket (850 Euros), airport-hotel-airport transport (120), Japan Rail Pass, which is the pass to the Metro (270) , 10 nights in a 3-star hotel (600). Total = 1,840 Euros. These costs are based on an 11 day tour of Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Nara. It is recommended that when you arrive in Japan, all your foreign currency be exchanged into yen at the authorized offices installed in the same airport.
So, we are going to divide this section into 4 basic parts if you are traveling on your own: Accommodation, Food, Transportation and Fun (Gifts). Accommodation : In Japan, the most expensive is accommodation. For example, renting an apartment or apartment in the center of Tokyo does not fall below 100 yen ($ 1,000) or you can also get small rooms a little further away at half the price, but it all depends on how many days you are going to stay in. Japan. As for hotels, it is best not to book a hotel before arriving (make the reservation by phone or Internet).
Bus Routes : Trying to leave the airport (and go to the city center, for example Tokyo) by taxi can cost you up to 60 thousand yen ($ 600). Transportation is not cheap at all in Japan, it is best to use the train service (cheap, safe and cash), which costs 160 yen (one dollar and a half). Other examples: Train ticket from Narita airport to Tokyo = 1200 yen ($ 12) Bus ticket from Narita airport to Tokyo = 3000 yen ($ 30) Bullet train ticket from Tokyo to Osaka = 14250 yen (140 dollars) Minimum bus ticket = 150 yen (1.5 dollars), the fare increases according to the distance.
For those who travel as tourists, it is highly recommended to buy the Japan Rail Pass, which, although it is relatively expensive (between 28 and 80 yen), the savings it means far outweighs the initial expense. This JR PASS allows you to get on all trains (including the bullet train) without paying a penny more (this service also includes free use of the Jr Buss and Jr Ferry, all services are for non-reserved seats).
Meal : The average cost of a plate of food costs about 500 yen ($ 5) and this increases depending on the category of the restaurant. As in any part of the world, making your own food is much cheaper than buying it made and ready to eat. But as a tourist, this is almost impossible.
In Japan there are many stores that offer food at reasonable prices, such as fast food (such as McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chiken), Ramen (Japanese-style noodle soup) or restaurants of many types. Likewise, there are the Obento (cold cuts or food prepared and ready to eat) that you find in any 24-hour establishment.
Fun : Of course, for everyone who travels to Japan, walking, visiting tourist sites and having fun is one of their main objectives. In most cases (in addition to transportation) you have to make other expenses such as tickets to pay and souvenirs or gifts that are to be bought in those places. If you go to Tokyo, we have the Tokyo Disney ((Entrance + attractions 5,500 yen), the Ueno Zoo (Entrance 600 yen), Tokyo Dome City (Entrance + attractions 4000 yen) or the Universal Studio Japan (Entrance + attractions 5500 yen). At present there are many 100Yen`s Shop where (almost) all products cost 100 yen and can be found ... well, almost everything, sweets, things for the kitchen, for the bathroom, for personal hygiene, cosmetics, underwear and find thousands of products that you may need in a short (or not so short) stay in Japan.
In other articles of interest we will detail the various travel options, as well as the tourist places that will make your trip pleasant and will not ruin your pockets.
i would like to take a walk in japan osaka in any year although i would like to travel as a tourist ^ _ ^