Thanks for the Short article, great learn about the rates there thoroughly! I'm planning to backpack trip on a spending plan to Japan soon and also it behaves to kind of recognize in advance just how much points are going to set you back. I believe Thailand is better to head to for getting cheap clothing (like Chatuchak Weekend Break Market and MBK shopping center). You may discover some inexpensive high quality clothes stores in Tokyo, but I do n`t understand much about buying inexpensive clothing in Japan, sorry about that. Thank you for the pointer, will certainly be of great help when i strategy to go to japan. Delighted to hear that you locate our arcticle about the price of taking a trip in Japan helpful! http://hjkalephotography.mystrikingly.com It is absolutely feasible to do Japan on a backpacking budget plan. You need to purchase a JR pass before going into Japan, that will certainly conserve you a lot of money if you plan to circumnavigate the country. If you want to see more than Tokyo and Kyoto, I recommend investing at least 2 weeks in Japan. This country has so much to use and also things to do and see. Excellent to hear from someone that lives in Tokyo concerning the tipping technique in Japan. I' m delighted that tipping is not as required and anticipated in Japan as in other nations like the US, yet naturally, it is always ok to tip when getting outstanding solution. If you remain 3 nights in Kyoto, and also head to Tokyo for 3 more nights, you can get a solitary train ticket Kyoto-Tokyo and wait to activate your JR Pass after Tokyo. You can sum up the costs pointed out in this post based on your choices on transport, food, and also accommodation. When it comes to buying for garments, Japan is not that low-cost. This may in fact be less expensive, you should do the math. Or you should consider getting the 14 or 21 days JR Pass. Satisfied to hear that our blog site might be helpful to you when intending your journey to Japan next year. Mt. Fuji is located in Hakone, so if you wish to stay near Mt. Fuji you must locate a hotel in the Hakone location. Or you can take Mt. Fuji on your way from Osaka to Tokyo. Many thanks Maria, We are mosting likely to Japan in May and have pre-booked whatever as well as additionally intend on the Japan rail masquerades 2 weeks. We have the exact same sight of wishing to go to Japan for the society as well as food, and contrasted it with Europe, picking Japan instead (it truly will be less costly than Europe!). Thanks for all of the pointers, they are truly useful to keep in mind. Thank you so much, Emi, and also thanks for commenting! I do n`t assume April/ May is extra pricey than various other months, as the majority of the Cherry Bloom period is most likely over by the end of April. The train tickets are continuous throughout the year, but the accommodation rates could increase in spring because of the Cherry Bloom. Our major places of interest to see are Tokyo, Hakone/Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Osaka and also anything else we can fit in. If you prepare to circumnavigate Japan, you will conserve some cash by acquiring a Japan Rail Pass, which is available in a 7, 14 and also 21-day pass. Hmm, it really depends on what sort of holiday accommodation you pick, if you intend to circumnavigate a lot, what you plan to do, what you such as to eat and more.