Sunday, October 7, 2012

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, Off to 'Work' We Go

Some months back we noticed an add for one way fares to Japan for $209. What else could we do? With all taxes, food and seat selection fees, the fares worked out at $500 each RETURN to Tokyo. Add in a couple of JR-Rail Passes at $500 each (they were almost $700 last time we visited Japan!) and we were set.

So as our departure looms, we are packing our very small backpacks for our super cheap, carry-on luggage only, trip. More trains to ride, more temples to visit more great food and cheap Asahi beer.

For those who have thought (as we once did) that Japan is expensive, here are a few costs to chew on... Tokyo city hotel, 3 star, $60 per night, Sapporo, regional city hotel, 4 star, $60 including breakfast, local subway fare $2, inter-city Shinkansen trips anywhere in Japan, FREE with JR Pass, 500mm can of beer $2.70, packet of sandwiches, $3.50, cafe dinner, $12 each (with a beer!).

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