Super Cheap Japan: Budget Travel in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Surrounding Areas

by Matthew Baxter

Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, there has never been a better time to visit. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide.

Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book:

- Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more
- Budget shopping - 100 yen ($1) shops, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons
- Color maps for budget travelers, making it super easy to get around
- Highlights and itineraries based on discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday
- Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots
- Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots
- Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support
- Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels, campsites and more
- Guides to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Kansai, Kanto, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby

This book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!

Genres: Travel, Japan, Nonfiction

180 pages, Paperback

Published September 22, 2017

About the author

Matthew Baxter is a British travel author who has traveled to Japan on countless occasions. He has traveled all across the country, visiting all the prefectures on a tight budget. He now shows the world how to enjoy a holiday on a tight budget in the Land of the Rising Sun. He has writen professionally for popular websites and publications, such as GaijinPot, Japan National Tourist Association, Japan Visitor and All About Japan. His work has also been featured on BBC, NHK, A Geek in Japan and Zooming Japan.

Reviews

[Daniela Bosque · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good description of areas with maps.

[Dinesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

One book you should take with you!

[The Mad Mad Madeline · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little outdated (not the book’s fault!) but overall has some good nuggets. Some spelling errors made me question if the book is accurate (ha!) but good for planning purposes.