LONG TIME BLOG! this time i came back after winning agains my laziness HAHA so actually this already more than 1 month after my summer trip to Japan. This time me and my boyfie exploring Honshu island, super basic Japan backpacker destination. But to be honest, even it's not my first time but since usually i joint group and took bus everywhere, it was quite tough 2weeks taking public transport and choosing what to eat HAHA and thanks to nature for Typhoon that made our journey super unforgetable!! So many details to share, hope this post help you who want to do solo-trip to Japan. LET'S START!
🔻ITINERARY🔻
DAY 1 | 29 AUG// ARRIVED AT TOKYO
DAY 2 | 30 AUG// TOKYO DISNEYSEA
DAY 3 | 31 AUG// TOKYO
DAY 4 | 1 SEP// TOKYO
DAY 5 | 2 SEP // TOKYO- MT FUJI- KAWAGUCHIKO (BY BUS)
DAY 6 | 3 SEP // KAWAGUCHIKO- TAKAYAMA- KYOTO
DAY 7 | 4 SEP // KYOTO
DAY 8 | 5 SEP // KYOTO- OSAKA
DAY 9 | 6 SEP // OSAKA-KOBE-OSAKA
DAY10 | 7 SEP // OSAKA UNIVERSAL STUDIO JAPAN
DAY11 | 8 SEP // OSAKA
DAY12 | 9 SEP // OSAKA
DAY13 | 10 SEP // OSAKA- TOKYO
Thanks to typhoon i got extra "stressful" day bcause my flight cancelled
DAY 14 | 11 SEP // TOKYO- NARITA- JAKARTA
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🔻BUDGET ESTIMATION🔻
(per-person)
// Flights
Flight SEOUL- TOKYO (by Eastar jet) = ₩80.000
Flight OSAKA- JAKARTA +40kg luggage (by Airasia) = ₩250.000
➥Flight total = ￦330.000 (1 KRW = IDR 13) = Rp 4.290.000
// Transportation
TOKYO keisei train airport oneway+subway 3daypass = ¥3.500
TOKYO disney jr line + disney resort line ¥500
TOKYO- KAWAGUCHIKO japanbusonline.com = ¥1.800
KAWAGUCHIKO 2daypass = ¥1.500
KAWAGUCHIKO- TAKAYAMA willerexpress.com = ¥5.000
TAKAYAMA-KYOTO willerexpress.com = ¥2.800
KYOTO 1 daypass bus = ¥600
KYOTO-OSAKA tokaido-sanyo line = ¥560
OSAKA-KOBE-OSAKA train (¥410x2 roundtrip) = ¥820
OSAKA universal studio line (¥180x2 roundtrip) = ¥360
OSAKA optional subway budget = ¥1.000
➥Transportation total = ¥18.440 (1 JPY = IDR 130) = Rp.2.397.800
// Stays
( based on private room price)
TOKYO AGORA PALACE ASAKUSA ¥10.000x3nites = ¥30.000
MT FUJI ZAKURA IIN ¥9.900
KYOTO PIECE HOSTEL ¥7.000x2nites = ¥14.000
OSAKA BEST WESTERN FINO ¥9.000x5nites = ¥45.000
➥¥98.900: 2person (1 JPY = IDR 130) = Rp. 6.428.500
// Tour Entrance Fee
Disneysea US$ 67
Universal studio japan US$60
Express pass USJ US$60
➥Tour Entrance total = US$187 (1 USD = IDR 15.000) = Rp. 2.805.000
// Meals
Eat budget (heavy meal) ¥1000 x 3 ( breakfast, lunch & dinner) x 13 = ¥39.000
➥Meals fee total = ¥ 39.000 (1 JPY = IDR 130) = Rp.5.070.000
// VISA
Japan visa single entry Korea ₩30.000
➥Meals fee total = ₩30.000 (1 KRW= IDR 13) = Rp.390.000
GRAND TOTAL
Rp. 21.381.300
( ~USD 1528 // ~KRW 1.645.000// ~JPY 165.000)
this is comfort zone backpack. Full meal + private accomodation HAHA actually i SPENT MORE because of the typhoon cancelled my flight that should be from Kansai, Osaka changed to Narita, Tokyo. So me and my boyfie bought additional OSAKA-TOKYO bus (¥7.000/person) and TOKYO-NARITA AIRPORT bus (¥1.200/person) meant we spent more around IDR 1 MILLION for this and uncountable tears haha
Because actually taking intercity bus in Japan can be a big problems for traveller with many baggages. Every passenger only allowed to bring 1 big luggage but we brought 2pieces each + 1 box and THAT FUCK** BOX was too huge to be brought inside. After 30 mins begging and crying finally they allowed us to bring it. We should take shinkansen but you know it out of our budget as backpacker (bcause bus ¥7.000 and shinkansen ¥19.000) SO BECAREFUL!!
P.s if you out of budget here our tips
#1 STAY in hostel or capsule instead of hotel
#2 wake up late skip breakfast and have lunch & dinner at fastfood resto
#3 use bus or regular train to go to other city, don't take shinkansen
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After itinerary and all the money that we used now i will give you detail each city and some important travel tips
#1 BEST TIME TO VISIT
Cant suggest you as you know 4 season countries always good all the times. but You can come here MID JUL for best flower season and JANUARY for best winter festival
#2 VISA NEEDED?
For you visa waiver, no need visa. But for me Indonesian old passport needs visa, and living in korea. So you can check here, how to apply Japan visa in Korea for foreigner.
#3 MONEY!
JAPANESE YEN (¥)
Japan is a cash country so prepared your cash for local transport and dining. But for mini mart and some restaurant or souvernir shopping that accept card, use card is better :)
#4 INTERNET CONNECTION
Some area provides some free public wifi on some touristy spots but not really strong, so better you rent a router in the airport with early booking from your country.
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TOKYO
Capital of Japan, busy metropolitan city. But for me, even it's "metropolitan" i always feel that Tokyo still have that "mystic" feeling. Always love tokyo! food, scenery, just too many choices to be explored.
BEST AREA TO STAY:
For luxury shopping choices, SHINJUKU, SHIBUYA, AND ROPPONGI and for budget traveller like me, We chose AGORA PLACE ASAKUSA area, located near Sensoji temple and Sumi river area.
MT FUJI & KAWAGUCHI LAKE
Perfect destination for escape from busy city life and become one with nature for a while
BEST AREA TO STAY:
Tatami Japanese style resort, you can search around Kawaguchi lake or for cheap option, You can browse around Kawaguchi station, i stayed at FUJIZAKURA IIN 15 mins away by foot.
Read more :
ONE DAY TRIP MT FUJI IN RAINY DAY
ONE DAY TRIP MT FUJI IN RAINY DAY
TAKAYAMA
Moving to south west area, Takayama in Gifu provence that famous with wooden houses from Edo period.
BEST AREA TO STAY:
around Takayama station, but i just had transit here for 4 hours
Read more :
TAKAYAMA IN 3 HOURS
TAKAYAMA IN 3 HOURS
KYOTO
Japan capital city before move to Tokyo. Can be said as heart of Japan history. 3rd biggest city in Japan after Tokyo and Osaka, but super less crowded and super suitable for you who love silence and historical sides.
BEST AREA TO STAY:
Me and my boyfie stayed at Kyoto station area, PIECE HOSTEL. great hostel where you can meet new friends and they even host Takoyaki or beer party at night!
KOBE
City of premium beef, KOBE WAGYU BEEF. YEAH finally my dream came true! super close from Osaka, and a great choice for beefventure :3
BEST AREA TO STAY:
So many hotel around Kobe station, but we just did one day trip.
Read more :
KOBE ONE DAY TOUR
KOBE ONE DAY TOUR
OSAKA
2nd biggest city in Japan and become capital of Kansai prefecture area. Osaka can be said like mix of Tokyo and Kyoto in a middle. When tokyo is too busy and kyoto is too calm, Osaka just right. Osaka people is super friendly and easygoing, more helpful and funny. And last but not least, FOOD. don't forget munchies!
BEST AREA TO STAY:
Umeda for transportation hunter, Namba for anime lover, and Dotonburi for eating and shopping lover
Read more :
will working on each posts very-very soon! If you have any comment or suggestion, super welcome! Hope this post will help you all who want backpacking to Japan. Even it looks very complicated but trust me, it is very understandable ♡
CIAO!
HJ
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