Budget Travel
Surf, Sun and Save: Discounts for Kanagawa Beaches in Japan
Here are 5 fantastic bargain beach trips from Tokyo that you can visit without breaking the bank.
By Heidi Sarol 6 min read
Visit these 5 Destinations in Japan via Shinkansen with JR East Discounts
From Kanazawa to Yamadera, these five rewarding destinations in Japan are now cheaper to access via bullet train.
Respite in The Countryside: The Hostels Making a Difference in Rural Japan
Stories of people with big dreams keeping small Japanese towns alive
5 Days Exploring Akita, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures with the JR East Pass
Foreign residents of Japan can now travel through Tohoku and beyond at a discounted price previously only available to inbound tourists.
Discover Tohoku with the JR East Pass
Non-native residents of Japan can travel through all of Tohoku and beyond, for a discounted price previously only available to inbound tourists.
Explore Kyushu with the Island’s Ultimate Train Ticket Deal
Get the budget-friendly JR Kyushu Rail Pass and travel Japan’s scenic third island in comfort.
GaijinPot’s Guide to Go To Travel
Everything to catch you up to speed on Japan's domestic travel campaign.
How You Can Support Local Businesses in Japan During COVID-19
Do your part to help Japan's local economy all from your computer.
5 Reasons Japan is a Budget Traveler’s Dream Destination
Forget full moon parties in Koh Phangan or rickshawing through the streets of Hanoi, there’s a new budget paradise in town.
5 Guided Tours Where You Can Experience Tokyo Like A Local
Crash courses in bar lingo, uncovering secret hideouts and boozing up in suburbs, these tours will show you the true Tokyo.
Why Are These Things So Expensive in Japan?
Movies, pizza, bullet trains and mobile phones seem more expensive in Japan than elsewhere. Here's how you can save.
3 Simple Ways to Discover Japan’s Unique Food Culture
Let Japan and its unique culture of food blow your mind — and your senses — with amazing “konbini,” exclusive “ekiben” and subterranean “depachika.”
