Japanese charm often requires large and expensive cost, recent survey on the cost of living, putting Tokyo and Osaka as the world’s two most expensive cities. But the limited budget tourists do not need to fret; there is still a cheap way to travel to Japan. Here are some tips to streamline your pocket money.

Plan First
Travel expenses can be reduced with careful planning, such as the use of rail services and cheap domestic flights (using air pass). Some of this facility is only available to foreigners, and often can only be bought outside Japan. You can also save a lot of money by prioritizing what attractions you want to see (and what can be ignored).

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