7 nights in Tokyo for less than $1000 ex Aus!!
Posted: September 22nd, 2015, 10:00 pm
I have mentioned before how it is possible to get to Japan to see some mind blowing trees quite reasonably.
Well, it is that time of year again... when the airfare sales are too good to pass up.
So, I thought I'd share how I do it.
My closest airport is Coolangatta, so prices based ex-Gold Coast.
Return Air fare to Tokyo direct (ex Gold Coast - direct flight) = $349 http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/special-of ... le=&price=
Entry Visa to Japan - FREE
7 nights accommodation (pp twin share) = $266 (this place is fantastic and is the only place I stay at in Tokyo now.) http://www.kimiryokan.jp/
Narita Express train fare (return) to Ikebukuro/airport = $47
Food (@$30 per day) = $210 (yes, this is quite realistic in Tokyo)
Subway / incidentals = $100? (probably less) subway tickets from Ikebukuro to Omiya Koen ~$5 each way.
Total = <$1000 ...... Just do it!
Hint: Book for April to coincide with the cherry blossoms!
For a bit of fun, splurge on a side trip ( day trip out of Tokyo) to Hakone/Mt Fuji = $65 - it is totally worth it! http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/fuji/index.html
Caveat:
If you insist on flying first class, staying in fancy 5-star hotels, and eating in their expensive restaurants, then this is not for you.
If you think a plane seat is just a plane seat, you like staying in very clean, comfortable, traditional Japanese Royokans, and eating fabulous local food, and thought you would never get to see some of the world's best trees.... then what are you waiting for?
Disclaimer: I am not a representative for, nor do I work in the travel industry.
Well, it is that time of year again... when the airfare sales are too good to pass up.
So, I thought I'd share how I do it.
My closest airport is Coolangatta, so prices based ex-Gold Coast.
Return Air fare to Tokyo direct (ex Gold Coast - direct flight) = $349 http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/special-of ... le=&price=
Entry Visa to Japan - FREE
7 nights accommodation (pp twin share) = $266 (this place is fantastic and is the only place I stay at in Tokyo now.) http://www.kimiryokan.jp/
Narita Express train fare (return) to Ikebukuro/airport = $47
Food (@$30 per day) = $210 (yes, this is quite realistic in Tokyo)
Subway / incidentals = $100? (probably less) subway tickets from Ikebukuro to Omiya Koen ~$5 each way.
Total = <$1000 ...... Just do it!
Hint: Book for April to coincide with the cherry blossoms!
For a bit of fun, splurge on a side trip ( day trip out of Tokyo) to Hakone/Mt Fuji = $65 - it is totally worth it! http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/fuji/index.html
Caveat:
If you insist on flying first class, staying in fancy 5-star hotels, and eating in their expensive restaurants, then this is not for you.
If you think a plane seat is just a plane seat, you like staying in very clean, comfortable, traditional Japanese Royokans, and eating fabulous local food, and thought you would never get to see some of the world's best trees.... then what are you waiting for?
Disclaimer: I am not a representative for, nor do I work in the travel industry.