4 ways to save money while traveling in Japan

Seeing scenery for the first time, eating delicious food, having valuable experiences and meeting new people.
The benefits of traveling cannot be summed up in a few words.

However, the issue of money is a concern.

Airfare and accommodation costs can be quite expensive, so you want to save money wisely while traveling if possible.

Here we will introduce ways to save money while traveling in Japan (especially Tokyo).

① Use a 1-day pass

You may be able to save on transportation costs by using one-day unlimited ride passes offered by railway companies.

For example, the " Tokyo Subway Ticket " issued by Tokyo Metro is a ticket that allows unlimited rides on all Tokyo subway lines (Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway) for one day.

Not only can it be used as a boarding ticket, but by presenting it you can receive benefits such as discounts and gifts at participating facilities.

You can check the facilities eligible for the bonuses on the following website.

▼CHIKA TOKU Locations List
https://chikatoku.enjoytokyo.jp/en/list.html

These one-day passes are issued by various transportation companies, so it's a good idea to check with the company based on your travel destination.

② Explore the city and enjoy the facilities provided by the government

Famous theme parks and tourist attractions are of course fun, but another way to enjoy a trip is to explore the city itself. Spend money on the places you absolutely want to go, and enjoy the rest in a smart and cheap way. It's also a recommended way to enjoy sightseeing in a well-balanced way.

Tokyo Skytree and its surroundings

In addition, most government-run parks, zoos, and aquariums are inexpensive facilities, so there's no reason not to use them.

Here are some representative ones.

・Hama-rikyu Gardens

・Rikugien Gardens

・Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

If you're looking for a hotel close to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, choose "COCOSHUKU SHINJUKU HANAZONO"

・Ueno Zoological Gardens

・Inokashira Park Zoo

・Tokyo Sea Life Park

You can also check the latest information on the following websites:

▼ TokyoZooNet
https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/

These facilities are reasonably priced and of high quality, making them popular not only with tourists but with a wide range of people as well.

3. Enjoy cooking your own meals using local ingredients

Of course, eating at delicious restaurants and eateries is fun, but buying local ingredients at supermarkets and cooking at your accommodation is a delicious, healthy and economical way to do it! It's also a chance to learn about and try unusual local ingredients.

If you like to cook, we recommend a hotel with a kitchen!

▼Hotel with kitchen "COCOSHUKU Asakusa Kuramae"
https://cocoshuku.com/en/asakusa-kuramae

While it varies depending on the hotel, hotels with kitchens are equipped with not only cutlery such as plates, spoons, and forks, but also a large refrigerator, microwave, cooking utensils such as pots and pans, cutting boards, and knives, so you can start cooking straight away by simply purchasing the ingredients.

The experience of cooking together is sure to become a unique and memorable trip.

Hotel with kitchen "COCOSHUKU"

④ Buy souvenirs at the supermarket

At local supermarkets you can find local foods and specialties.

For example, sweets, instant curry, sake, etc.

You might find something you've never seen before and it will become a fresh souvenir.

Japanese Supermarkets

What did you think?

We have introduced ways to have fun while keeping costs down when traveling.

There are many ways to enjoy traveling.

Please try to be creative and enjoy your trip.