Japan Hotels

Japan hotels were generally much cheaper locally than if booked through internet booking services. I had pre-booked a hotel through a Singapore based service - when I wanted another night on the return trip the rate was 30% lower and I was given a better room.

Staying near the station works well in Kyoto - the buses and metro lines all converge, there are lots of inexpensive places to eat in the area, and it is possible to get to many of the hotels directly from the station through tunnels and shopping centres. The journey to the best areas of old Kyoto is an easy (10 minutes/1 change) metro ride.

All travel guides warn against the cost of visiting Tokyo. It’s our experience that Tokyo is not an expensive city to visit at all. This misunderstanding is widely spread. Even among our friends the question of prices in Tokyo is the first to meet us after returning home. This is such a shame because it keeps a lot of people from visiting this fantastic city. Tokyo is in fact a cheaper city than Copenhagen where we live

OK, Copenhagen is not the cheapest city in the world but we found Tokyo to be between 10 and 25% cheaper than our own capital. Tokyo has a lot to offer in shopping and restaurants. And there’s something for every wallet. If you’re travelling on a budget look outside Ginza and other high-flying centres. In Asakusa we visited several restaurants and ate until we felt bad for an absolutely fair price – even compatible with Bangkok or Manila cost wise.

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