AGolf.xyz - Tokyo is usually not a destination for travelers with limited budgets. But according to Jonathan Alder, a travel agent and Tokyo expert, you do not need to have a lot of money to be able to travel upscale. Reported from nytimes.com, Monday (30/4), here are 6 tips on enjoying a holiday in Tokyo with a cheaper price.
Visit During Winter
Alder recommends visiting Tokyo from November to February, where the hotel rates are at the lowest point and the weather is mild to cool. In the summer, the hotel tariff is at the highest point, not to mention the temperature can be very hot and the air is very humid.
Avoid going to Tokyo in March and April, because the month goes into the spring which means there are many cherry blossoms are blooming and there is a cherry blossom festival. That means the price of a hotel room is at its peak.
Stay in the City Center
This is one of the keys to choosing accommodation that is close to Tokyo Station and Tokyo Imperial Palace. Both are located close to each other, and in this area is the heart of the city, where you can easily access to other cities.
Indeed the price for luxury hotels is higher than the rest of us, but Alder says that the price is worth paying for. Because of the place, you are very close to the main sights and finally you can save money in the long term and transportation costs.
Shop and Eat Delicious
Tokyo is home to some world-renowned restaurants, and travelers who want to eat should look for at least one fancy meal. For cheap meals, you can visit many cheap fast food restaurants in the city or at Tokyo Station (ask your receptionist at your hotel or check out TripAdvisor / Time Out Tokyo), where you can enjoy unique Japanese cuisine. Find local ramen stores, bakeries, and department stores that provide quality food at low prices.
Rely on Subway
The Tokyo Underground is the fastest and cheapest way to get around and see all the major areas, neighborhoods and city attractions. Subway in Japan is very clean, punctual (in minutes, never heard anywhere else in the world), quiet, efficient and fun to use. The price for the trip starts from about USD1.50 or about Rp21.000, but it depends on how much you will travel.
Utilizing Free and Affordable Landscape
Many of the best sights in Tokyo are free and cheap to visit. Ueno for example, a district with a beautiful park that is open to anyone and a house deer is very easy to approach, as well as the National Museum which has an entrance fee of less than USD 10 or about Rp140.000.
In the Minato City area, the Nezu Museum is a spectacular Japanese park that is worth a visit and costs less than USD 13 or about Rp181,000. There is also the Imperial Palace with free entry fee, but travelers need to book a ticket that can be done online on the first day of the month before you plan your vacation. For example, your vacation in November, then you have to book tickets on the 1st of October.
Shop for Japanese Brand Tax Free
Do not forget to bring your passport while going shopping, because it will allow you to purchase tax-free goods in many stores. Japanese brands are cheaper than foreign luxury labels. Try to Shibuya 109 for clothes and Bic Camera for electronic goods, or stop at Don Quixote to get unique and unique unique Japanese souvenirs.