6 Tips to Save Money on Holiday in Tokyo

Tokyo not usually the destination for budget travelers, according to Jonathan Alder, travel agencies, and experts in Tokyo. "Hotel, the transportation, and meals are all quite expensive in the city, but you do not need to have deep pockets to have a top-class trip," he said. Here are some tips to enjoy the luxury of Tokyo vacation and how to save money in Tokyo less:

1. VISIT DURING THE WINTER

Alder recommended visiting Tokyo from November to February when hotel rates at a record low and mild to cold weather.

Avoid going in March and April. The months of spring are the cherry blossom season, and while the beautiful flowers and the festival are equally valuable, the price of a hotel room at their peak.

2. STAY IN CITY CENTER

That is the key to choosing accommodation near Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Both are close to each other, and the area of ​​the heart. Luxury hotel prices are higher, compared with other parts of the city, but Alder said that it was worth paying up.

3. SPEND ON FOOD FAIR

Travelers who live to eat have to spring for at least one high-end dining. top picks Alder is a Sushi Bar Yasuda for sushi and GO, located in the Palace Hotel, to teppanyaki.

Save big on the rest of your meal costs by checking a lot of cheap fast-casual restaurant city (for names, ask your hotel concierge, TripAdvisor or Time Out Tokyo), where you can experience the unique Japanese cuisine without emptying your wallet.

Alder is a dining destination in the city of Tokyo Station, which is filled with many cheap restaurants and is suitable for frugal traveler Tokyo

"The quality of the food in there was outstanding, and you can get a great meal with a beer for under the US $ 25 (S $ 32.77) a person," he said.

4. RELY ON THE SUBWAY

Tokyo subway is the fastest and most inexpensive way to get around and see all the cities of the region, the environment, and attractions. The price for the ride starts from around the US $ 1.50 but it depends on how much you will be traveling, look into local and regional rail passes before your trip, you can save lots of money.

5. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE AND TOURISM AFFORDABLE

Many attractions are either free or low-cost Tokyo to visit. Ueno is a district with a beautiful garden that is open to anyone (and home to some of the deer are very approachable) and the National Museum which has an entrance fee of less than $ 10.

In the area of ​​Minato City, Nezu Museum is a must for the spectacular Japanese garden and costs less than the US $ 13. The Imperial Palace for free, but travelers need to visit them in advance, you can do it online on the first day of the month prior to your trip (for a visit in November, for example, you must order on October 1).

6. JAPAN BRAND SHOP TAX-FREE

Take your passport along when you go shopping because it will allow you to buy tax-free goods in many stores.

"No refund later," Alder said. "You just were not charged." And stick to buying a Japanese brand, which is cheaper than foreign luxury labels.