Of the various countries and cities I have lived in thus far, Japan has been one of the most perplexing, but exciting places. Learning a new language and immersing myself in a new business environment in Tokyo has been both a challenging and rewarding experience. Since moving to Japan over a year ago, I have had the opportunity to visit beautiful towns and experience various local cultural customs unknown to most foreign tourists. Japan has so much to offer, but for those who do not live here or speak Japanese, it is often difficult to access information about places to visit or things to do that are off the beaten path. You do not even have to travel far from Tokyo to find so many hidden gems.
Japan has definitely become quite the tourist hotspot in the last couple of years – and for good reason! It’s filled with exciting activities and picturesque sceneries travellers need to experience at least once in their lifetime! However, with the extensive amount of places to see, things to do, and food to eat, it can be quite a strain to the wallet. So we’ve curated a list of money saving tips that will help cut the cost, but not the experience! Read on how to enjoy Tokyo on a budget.