A Blood, Sweat, and Tears Guide! Complete Japan Travel Guide for Ordinary People

Want to visit Japan but worried about your wallet? Don’t panic! After reading this, you’ll know how to enjoy Japan in the most affordable way, including a trip to Mount Fuji!

1. Expense List 🧾

• Airfare: Book 2-3 months in advance, round-trip economy class costs around 2000-5000 RMB.

• Transportation: City subways and buses cost 10-20 RMB per ride. For intercity travel, buying a JR Pass is great—7-day pass costs about 1300 RMB, perfect for traveling between cities. To get to Mount Fuji, take the bus, round-trip costs 200-300 RMB.

• Accommodation: Hostels cost 180-360 RMB per night; budget hotels 480-900 RMB per night; vacation rentals are even more cost-effective when shared with multiple people.

• Food: Chain fast food like Yoshinoya costs 50 RMB per meal, convenience store bento boxes 30-50 RMB, ramen 800-1500 yen (about 48-90 RMB) per bowl, daily meals around 300-500 RMB.

2. Travel Itinerary 🗺️

• Tokyo (3 days): Visit Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple to feel the urban charm; start your anime journey in Akihabara; shop and enjoy entertainment in Shinjuku and Shibuya.

• Kyoto (3 days): Stroll in kimono around Kiyomizu-dera and Gion to experience ancient vibes; visit Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Taisha.

• Mount Fuji (2 days): Enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, where the lake reflects the mountain beautifully; visit Oshino Hakkai to see rural scenery; check out popular spots like the Nichikawa Clock Shop intersection and Arakurayama Sengen Park.

3. Photo Guide 📸

• Kimono Photos: Rent a kimono in Kyoto; the vermilion gate of Kiyomizu-dera and the stone-paved streets of Gion make perfect backdrops.

• Mount Fuji Check-in: Use Lake Kawaguchi as the foreground to capture the reflection; at Arakurayama Sengen Park, use the red pagoda and cherry blossoms as the foreground; in front of Nichikawa Clock Shop, capture the combination of Mount Fuji and the street scene.

Get ready with these tips, and you’ll happily start your Japan trip! If you have questions, leave a comment below~