Suggested daily budget –
I would recommend having at least £100 per day for food and shopping, but if you’re on a budget, £50 per day is also sufficient.
(not including stay).
Destinations
Japan Travel Guide
Japan, somewhere I would recommend everyone to visit at least once in their life. A country that gets mistaken for being so technology driven, but people don’t rave as much about the nature and the diversity between each city. Komojio, sushi, Mount Fuji, my three favourite things about Japan, but many more which I will be lost of words for. Ever since I was a child, after watching anime, Japan was high on my bucket list and I marked it as a highlight by making it my first solo trip.
Preparing my first solo trip
Before travelling, I prepared myself well to avoid obstacles such as language barriers, as a colleague of mine mentioned English not being as widely spoken (which I agree with) and as it was my first solo trip, I made sure to plan things to perfection. I learnt some basic Japanese words and sentences, downloaded many apps, found which train tickets I would need upon arrival to visit the areas I wanted to and kept google maps as my main go to app.
Tokyo
Second half of my trip
I spent some time in Kyoto where I saw the famous shrine which is mostly seen in movies and booked a day tour around Kyoto which was full of historical facts and amazing sight seeing views.
I spent the rest of my trip in Osaka. The ‘Kitchen of Japan’ for me. I tried the best food for amazing prices (£20 or under) and I visited the famous castle in Nogoya.
In addition, I was also able to visit Kyoto where I saw the famous shrine, which you have ever seen in a movie, and I also booked a day tour around Kyoto.
TIps for first visit
Hotel and Food costs
Hotel and food costs in Japan can add up quite a bit. I recommend looking up options, menus and prices in advance to stay in budget. Of course, like any other place there are also budget friendly options.
Hostels cost from £18-20 per night whereas hotels can range from £40-125 per night. 4 star hotels and higher can start from £155 per night.
Food will typically cost you £20 – £40 on a normal day or cheaper if you find small local restaurants or street food.
Local transport costs
Local transport is not as cheap as other countries, but much cheaper than taxis. I paid £150 for a bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka, so keep a couple hundred pounds if you’re planning to do the same and use the bullet train to see other cities.
Dietary requirements:
Japan offers a variety of dietary requirements in most restaurants. You can easily find halal food spots, vegetarian and even vegan. check out TikTok, YouTube and Google for honest reviews!
