Super Cheap Japan - (Japan Travel Guides by Matthew Baxter) 2nd Edition by Matthew Baxter (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, Japan is the place to spend your next holiday. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto's beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide.

Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book:

• Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more
• Budget shopping - 100-yen ($1) and 300-yen ($3) shops, cheap variety stores, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons
• Highlights and itineraries based on the best discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday
• Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots
• Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don't have English support
• Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots
• Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels and campsites
• Guides to spots such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Himeji, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura and Nikko, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby

What's new in this 2nd edition?

• Updates on attractions, accommodation, shops, restaurants and much more
• New, highly detailed color maps for budget travelers, making it even easier to get around
• More transportation passes and updated information on the Japan Rail Pass
• New chapters, such as for the Toyosu Fish Market and Yanaka



Super Cheap Japan is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!

Review Quotes

"A must have book if you are traveling to Japan, it has all the essential information that you might need." - Hector Garcia, author of the best-sellers A Geek in Japan and Ikigai

"In Super Cheap Japan the author fulfils his mission to keep Japan both affordable and authentically enjoyable for tourists. There is a good balance between an overview of the usual tourist spots and quirkier recommendations that allows travellers to maximise their enjoyment of a singular country while minimising their budget." - Japan Visitor

"Lots of great tips and tricks for saving money on your Japan visit! The book covers many areas in great detail, and it is certainly a very useful book for anybody planning a trip to Japan." - Abby Denson, author of the best-selling Cool Japan Guide