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Any tourist in Tokyo would know how difficult it is to have a cheap trip in the country. Most things cost a leg and a half in Japan. Yet, there are many ways you can still save money and have a great holiday.Below are some tips on how you can achieve savings holidaying in an expensive city like Tokyo.There is no reason to do so the entire
trip,but ,it is always good to save on certain areas so that you can spend more in others.Hotels - Tokyo hotels are notorious for being over priced and often burn a hole in travelers' pockets. Cheaper establishments might be hard to find but they exist. Some of them include business hotel chains and dormitories which are much safer and cleaner than those in other countries. Book in advance to secure your room. Japan -FREE Travel Brochure! All Hotels in TOKYO
Ryokan - There is another form of accommodation that tourists can opt for in Tokyo and they are known as ryokans. You will be staying in a Japanese-styled traditional home which me ans sleeping on futon beds. They are very comfortable and meals are often provided as part of the cost.
Japan Rail Pass - This is a discount rail ticket that allows travel on the rail networks in both Tokyo and other cities in Japan. It can be bought for travel periods starting from 7 days and provides long term savings over purchasing individual tickets per ride.
Vending machines - There is almost nothing in Japan that is not available via a vending machine. You can have cooked ramen, cigarettes, clothes and even restaurants might be operated using these automated sales counters. The biggest advantage is that they provide all these items and services at low prices due to reduced overhead.
Ramen shops - The Japanese love their ramen and this is evident in the thousands of restaurants that sell the noodle dish. You can fill your stomach with one serving and they are very tasty as well. And at an average cost of between 300 to 900 yen, ramen is one of the cheapest meals you can have in Tokyo.
Onsen - These are establishments that have hot springs or baths that people normally visit for a relaxing dip. Many of them allow guests to stay overnight at a cost of between 1,500 to 2,000 yen. That is much lower than dormitories and can be a cheap alternative for any tourist or budget traveler. Festivals Japan Fashion Week23 - 29 Mar 2009 Held twice a year, Japan Fashion Week gathers international buyers, media and consumers for its Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collections. Followers of style can explore Japanese creativity non-stop for seven days, in venues around Tokyo.
Japan Fashion Week started in 2005 and has since grown to be internationally recognised. In addition to the designer exhibitions, there are special events, fashion shows for the public and fashion fever all over the city.
The show is a gateway for up-and-coming talent and also opens the doors of the Asian fashion market to the rest of the world. Collaborating brands and designers have included fur fur by Aya Furuhashi, Aguri Sagimori, mercibeaucoup by Eri Utsugi and ato by Ato Matsumoto.
Please visit the Japan Fashion Week website for further details of the programme. Japan Fashion Week Website Asakusa Samba CarnivalAug 2009 (annual)The streets of Tokyo's Asakusa district come alive with dancing girls, fabulous costumes and Latin sounds for Japan's version of the Rio Carnival. An annual festival since 1981, Asakusa's Samba Carnival takes over this most traditional area of Tokyo with a joyful mix of colour, rhythm and carnival frenzy. All the authentic ingredients of Brazil's Samba Carnivals are here and each team has its own musical and percussion bands, composes its own theme music and displays its elaborately-decorated float. |
