Traveling to Japan I

One of the most famous destination points in Asia is Japan. Although Japan is a small island nation, there are countless things a tourist can do in this country. A tourist may enjoy the great taste of Japanese food, vist amazing sightseeing spots, ride the fastest train in the world, enjoy the Japanese hot springs, and so much more.

I will like to make clear a common misunderstanding about traveling to Japan. People tend to think that Japan is too expensive for a tourist to travel. While it is true that Japan is expensive in many aspects of everyday life, it is not completely unaffordable to a tourist. Here is a list of things you can do to cut the costs of traveling to Japan.

First you can buy your airplane ticket through a traveling agency. Traveling agencies usually have specials and always look for the cheapest airplane tickets to any destination around the world. It is better if you look for qoutes in diffrent agencies.

Through these agencies you should also buy a Japan Railway Pass (JR PASS), this enables you to travel through all of Japan for a really cheap price. One of the most expensive things you will encounter in Japan is the cost of transportation. The JR PASS is a "All You Can Ride" ticket to all the JR trains in Japan. You can also use the bullet train, and this helps you get from one side of the country to another in a short time period.

If you are looking for a place to stay for a considerable price you should look for a hostel. They are affordable, clean, and near a train station. But if you want to stay at a hotel, you can still look for a cheap business hotel. You can do this through the help of you travel agent or through the internet.

While being in Japan you cannot miss the opportunity to get food from the convenience stores. Convenience stores in Japan are really convenient. You can find a wide range of snacks, drinks and food in them. They products in the convenience stores are delicious and cheap.

This is the first part of two posts on Japan. On my second post I will talk about places to visit and Japanese food you must try.