[Erwin Miyasaka]: Visiting Japan on a Budget

Japan is one of the biggest economies in the world, and for many tourists and travelers is one of the most expensive destinations. However, smart planning before traveling has its own perks. There are certain ways and tricks in which Japan can turn out to be the most amazing travel destination even if you have a tight budget.
  •  Travel on an Off-Peak Season and Book in advance
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan Seasons
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japan Seasons
Japan is a four-season destination, and traveling it on a budget isn’t easy. Therefore, planning your trips and the places you wish to visit as a tourist can save you a lot of cash. Travel in or around December, February, March, and April. They are off-peak seasons and a gateway to the cheapest way to travel around Japan. Off-peak season’s tour may come with lower hotel and airfares. Unless locals wish to travel by low-cost airlines, it is advisable to travel in off seasons to have more leisure time. Going for a formal tour package can also help plan cheap trips to Japan.
  • Choose the Smartest way to Travel within Japan
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Landscape
[Erwin Miyasaka]: Japanese Landscape
Due to the ongoing competition between the budget carriers in Japan, airfares have also dipped, but still can be higher and in line with costs of special bullet trains. Airfares range from 10,400 yen to 14,040 yen per sector. More discounts can be availed by traveling early morning or late night or through advance booking at Jetstar Japan, Vanilla Air, Air Do, Skymark Airlines and Solaseed Airlines. The most recommended and cheapest form of travel for natives include the use of buses. Although they can take thrice as much time, but the travel is worth it. You can spend the time witnessing the natural beauty Japan has to offer. Every airport for intercity travel has some form of limousine buses and other transport providers.

By [Erwin Miyasaka].

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