The reality of cheap Tokyo hotels

Increasingly, people are seeking cheap Tokyo hotels. Why? With current international economies and the daily fluctuation of currency exchange rates it can be more expensive for an American tourist to visit Japan where the Yen has a higher value than the US dollar. While it is an important reality for an American tourist headed to the Land of the Rising Sun, it should not be a deterrent from visiting marvelous and breathtaking countryside and the brilliantly hectic cities of Japan.

How to offset the cost of traveling to Japan

An educated traveler is a money-saving traveler

Before you book anything do research specific to your trip. Investigate options for the best deal before making any final reservations. Today’s market offers great deals but often with strict cancellation policies.

Know Thy Self

Ask yourself what kind of traveler are you?

Do you enjoy being on a tour or do you prefer the adventure of navigating foreign cities yourself?

Do you want to see as many sites as possible or are you a go with the flow traveler?

Do you want to stay in the urban cities or do remote temples and hiking attract you?

Thinking about your trip and researching accordingly will ensure that you have a tailored vacation within your budget.

Understand Currency

While it is prudent to exchange money at the airport to be prepared for transportation fares and incidentals, ATM machines usually provide better exchange rates than banks and hotels.

To understand Yen when shopping, Yen is issued in hundreds. For example if something costs ¥500, the quickest way to convert it is to add two decimal places, so that it would be closest to US $5.00. The Japanese Yen has a higher value so it is has a closer value to approximately $5.50, based on the current daily exchange rate.

A large portion of Japanese currency is also issued as coin which is useful for small purchases and when purchasing tickets for public transportation.

Be sure to allow extra time at the airport when leaving Japan to exchange money. A few coins as souvenirs are great but a pocket full of coin Yen can add up to nearly $20 US sometimes.

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