This is almost a given when traveling in Japan. Japanese railway companies provide a day-pass for travelers where one could ride the rail system as many times as neccesary. The big one is the Japan Rail Pass, which must be bought before you go to Japan, but you will be glad you planned ahead as it can pay for itself with just a few trips. If you’re planning to travel within a limited region, there are many regional passes.
Yes, you’re here on a vacation, and you’d like to eat the best food in Japan. However, why not spend a day or two living a truly “Japanese” life? Just like in every country, restaurants that mainly serve travelers tend to be overpriced. What you’d like to do, is to eat out at restaurants that locals usually eat at. For instance, consider gyudon restaurants, or teishokuya (teishoku is a Japanese meal served as a set). These restaurants offer great lunch and dinner for anyone to enjoy, and is affordable at around 500-800yen per person.
Eat Standing Up
What you’d also like to try while you’re in Japan, is to eat at a “tachigui” or standing style restaurants. Usually serving soba or udon, but lately, there are standing style restaurants for sushi, steak, yakitori, and more. Despite the fact that you won’t be sharing tables as a group, these restaurants serve quality food for a cheaper price. If you’re on a budget but still want to get an unique experience, you ought to search for one around the area you’re visiting.
If there’s one word to describe Japanese society, it’s trust, hence why the country is very safe. And one thing that has emerged in recent years is the rental bike service. As long as you stay within the designated area, you could ride a bike anywhere and return it within that area. If you’re going to spend some time in one place, you’d definitely like to make great use of this service to save you transportation fee.
Go To Rural Areas
As is the case for many countries, the city tends to be more expensive than the rural area. So, we highly recommend you spend some time outside of big cities like Tokyo or Osaka. Don’t make the mistake of assuming that the rural parts are less fun. In fact, there are more things to discover in the rural areas. For instance, Chiba would be a great place to spend your time if you are planning a trip to Tokyo.
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