Curated Japan Travel Guide for Budget Travelers

Want to visit Japan but worried about your wallet? Don't panic! After reading this guide, you'll know how to enjoy Japan affordably, including Mount Fuji! I. Cost Breakdown🧾 • Flights: Book 2-3 months in advance, round-trip economy class costs about ¥2,000-5,000. • Transportation: City subway and buses cost about ¥10-20 per ride. For intercity travel, a 7-day JR Pass costs around ¥1,300, perfect for multi-city trips. Round-trip bus to Mount Fuji costs ¥200-300. • Accommodation: Hostels from ¥180-360 per night; budget hotels from ¥480-900 per night; sharing an Airbnb is even more economical. • Food: Chain restaurants like Yoshinoya cost about ¥50 per meal, convenience store bento boxes ¥30-50, ramen ¥800-1,500 (about ¥48-90) per bowl. Daily food budget around ¥300-500. II. Itinerary🗺️ • Tokyo (3 days): Visit Tokyo Tower and Sensoji Temple to experience urban charm; explore anime culture in Akihabara; shop and have fun in Shinjuku and Shibuya. • Kyoto (3 days): Stroll through Kiyomizu Temple and Gion in a kimono to experience ancient culture; visit Kinkakuji Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. • Mount Fuji (2 days): Enjoy the beautiful scenery at Lake Kawaguchi with reflections of Mount Fuji in the water; visit Oshino Hakkai to see rural landscapes; take photos at popular spots like Nikawa Clock Shop intersection and Shinagawa Asama Park. III. Photography Guide📸 • Kimono Photos: Rent a kimono in Kyoto and take photos at the vermilion gates of Kiyomizu Temple or on the stone-paved streets of Gion. • Mount Fuji Spots: Capture reflections at Lake Kawaguchi; frame the mountain with the red pagoda and cherry blossoms at Shinagawa Asama Park; photograph the combination of Mount Fuji and streets at Nikawa Clock Shop. With these preparations, you're ready to start your happy journey to Japan! Feel free to leave questions in the comments~