How to budget for 8D 7N travel to Japan?

Plan 8 Days 7 Nights travel budget to Japan by first subscribing to multiple Airline tickets promotions. Concurrently, visit hotel booking websites often for last minute deals. Most importantly, track daily expenses on food, entertainment and products/ services.

 

What are 3 pre-trip preparation work before travelling to Japan?

  1. Order and Buy 7 Days Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) in Singapore at SGD 350 per person. (Most important step)
  2. Use Hyperdia to route your journey for Transportation via this link
  3. Plan your to-do-list which includes food, products and services.

 

Book and exchange for Japan Rail Pass in Singapore

Book and exchange for Japan Rail Pass in Singapore (outside)


Book and exchange for Japan Rail Pass in Singapore

Book and exchange for Japan Rail Pass in Singapore (Inside)

 

Actual Japan Rail Pass

Upon arrival at Japan Airport (Haneda or Narita), use the exchange order to collect the actual Japan Rail Pass.

 

English instruction guide to collect JR Pass

English instruction guide to collect JR Pass

 

English instruction guide on how to use JR Pass

English instruction guide on how to use JR Pass


Actual Shinkansen Reserved Seat Ticket

Actual Shinkansen Reserved Seat Tickets

Where are the Top 3 places to budget your travel to Osaka, Japan?

Place #1: Shinsekai, Osaka, Japan
 
A super colorful place. Shinsekai in japanese is translated to “New World” in english and 新世界 in chinese.
What to eat in Shinsekai? The answer: Takoyaki or Grilled Octopus ball. We spent 350 Yen (About SG$4 for 6 pieces) which is within our budget.
Takoyaki - Mayonnaise with Mentaiko

Takoyaki – Mayonnaise with Mentaiko


Takoyaki Store

Takoyaki Store


Takoyaki Store Vending Machine

Takoyaki Store Vending Machine

Tsutenkaku Tower from street view

Tsutenkaku Tower from street view

Place #2: Dotonbori Street, Osaka, Japan
Dotonbori Street Temple Entrance

Dotonbori street temple entrance to Fusan-ji Temple Alley and Hozen-ji Temple (法善寺)

 

How to go to Dotonbori Hozen-ji Temple from Dotonbori Bridge?

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dotonbori white chocolate cookie biscuit shiroi koibito

dotonbori white chocolate cookie biscuit shiroi koibito

 

Tax Free Shop in Dotonbori Osaka Japan

Tax Free Shop Label in Dotonbori Osaka Japan.

 
Cherry Blossom trees park outside of Osaka Castle

Cherry Blossom trees park outside of Osaka Castle

Exterior view of Osaka Castle and blue sky

Exterior view of Osaka Castle and blue sky


How to go to Osaka Castle from Osaka Business Park Stations?

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Where are the Top 6 places to budget your travel to Tokyo, Japan?

1. Shinjuku
2. Shibuya
3. Harajuku
4. Ueno Park
5. Asakusa
6. Mount Fuji

Where to stay in Tokyo, Japan in your budget travel plan?

Answer: APA Hotel Higashi­, Shinjuku ­Kabukicho, Tokyo













Super clean!

 

What to eat at Tokyo in your budget travel to Japan plan?

Ichiran Ramen

A few outlets in Tokyo, we had it at Shibuya. How to order Ichiran Ramen’s Tonkatsu Ramen in 3 steps?

Step 1. Insert money note and choose what you want using this food vending machine!

Step 2. The staff will pass you an order form to circle your preference

Step 3. Wait for your turn, you can see it using their queuing / waiting system.

A very dedicated individual seating with compartment. However, they will help you remove the compartment for pair dining. You have to finish the entire bowl including soup!
 

If you would wish to eat more, you can top up the noodle! But you can’t finish your soup! Just press the button to top up your noodle  (1/2 noodle order is about 130 Yen = SG $1.60).

Crepe at Harajuku

Blue Bottle @ Shinjuku Tokyo

3 drinks! From left to right

1. Mocha: 600 Yen (SGD $7.50)
2. Iced New Orleans: 600 Yen (SGD $7.50)
3. Single Origin with Speciality: 750 Yen (SGD $9.40)

Address:
Operating Hour:
Tonkatsu at 
 
Price:
 
English Menu Available.
Price:
 
English Menu Available.
Are you a coffee lover?

Amusement Park

At Mount Fuji
Eat
Back to Narita Aiport via Limo Bus
Shop at Narita Airport
1. Tokyo Banana
2. Shroi Korito
3. Kit Kat
4. Royce Chocolate
5.
hello, do you know who am i? I am…
Can you guess what did we buy back from this trip?
All the food & snacks & cosmetics! Don’t you want to know the price of each item? I promised to do a list, and I really I can. I will update this post real soon!