Japan on a Budget - OzBargain Style

m0nkeycheese on 13/10/2012 - 20:37

Hey everyone going to Japan in less than a month and would love some tips on doing Japan on the cheap.

So far hopefully visiting the following places

  • Tokyo DisneyLand/Disney Sea
  • Ginza Shopping area
  • Tsukiji fish market
  • Sony Building
  • Akihabara
  • Shibuya
  • Harajuku
  • Osaka
  • Kyoto

Any tips of cheap eats/accommodation would be awesome. Also any 'must see' attractions.

Cheers.

Travel

Comments

        • blopd on 23/10/2012 - 17:36

          Why were you there for 4 years?

        • altomic on 23/10/2012 - 18:10

          i lost a bet.

        • extract on 24/10/2012 - 15:38

          I wouldn't mind losing this bet.

        • kirasuran on 26/10/2012 - 12:32

          can i lose a bet too?

        • A Banana4scale on 27/10/2012 - 13:22

          must have been hell of a bet

        • altomic on 27/10/2012 - 17:48

          I went there for a year for work; kept renewing my contract each year.

  • Natt on 23/10/2012 - 15:15

    I am convinced that "bed" is Japanese for "rock"

    and kakebuton in english means "fluffy cloud that keeps you warm"

    surpisingly the makura (bean filled pillow) is more comfortable than you would expect.

    But yes I found matresses in Japan very hard.

    And if you see "semi-double" bed - its barely more than a single.

    Learn to top to tail - or one of you is sleeping on the floor.

  • Red Hippo on 24/10/2012 - 11:30

    For good quality budget accomodation give super hotel a try.
    http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/
    Usually under $100 a night. Bit more in tokyo. Free breakfast.
    Worth having a look in my opinion.

  • zitapx on 24/10/2012 - 16:32

    I really want to go there.

  • m0nkeycheese on 27/10/2012 - 13:20

    So there is something going down on the 17th November in osaka/kyoto and everywhere is booked out :( any suggestions what to do or know of any hotels that are not on the popular websites that may not be booked out? Its crazy anyone know whats on?

    • bajillionaire on 06/11/2012 - 18:00

      Have you booked anywhere for the 17th yet?

      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/83964

      Quick look revealed a single room in Jimbocho for Y7140. Even cheaper options in Asakusa and Ikebukuro for a shared dorm, if you're willing.

      Asakusa and Ikebukuro would be better to stay than Jimbocho, which is nice but kinda boring.

  • m0nkeycheese on 27/10/2012 - 17:51
    +1

    BTW if u need to call any hotels use the free 1 month skype credit

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/82795

  • m0nkeycheese on 05/11/2012 - 10:16
    +2

    Sitting in GC airport right now :D :D

    • royus on 05/11/2012 - 10:34

      Whats GC? And well done on the updates m0nkey =)

      • m0nkeycheese on 05/11/2012 - 10:59

        GC = Gold Coast. Lol sorry for the local slang. I'll update this thread when I get back to give any tips ;)

        • T-man on 06/11/2012 - 23:23

          I am also living at Gold Coast, waiting for your tips. Thanks

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