My guide from experience to staying in Japan on a budget, as a college student who wants the same experience without breaking the bank! Including hotels in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa (Ishigaki), and Nagano (Suwa).
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Budget Hotels
Right in the heart of Tokyo, and Japans most lively streets, I found this affordable gem with the same upscale feeling. This hotel is less than 10 minutes walk to the biggest train station in Tokyo (Shinjuku Station) that can take you all around the ...
TOKYO - Premier Hotel Cabin Shinjuku, Tokyo
Right beside Dotonbori and the most famous food Osaka is known for, this APA hotel is arguably the most bang-for-your-buck! Unlike nearby hotels, this APA hotel is half the price and in the same location. This chain is known for simple but clean room...
APA Hotel Shin Osaka Ekimae Tower
Are you looking to live like a local in Okinawa? Have you ever wanted to swim with manta rays? This is probably the most underrated Airbnb in Ishigaki. Ishigaki is known for its tropical environment and amazing snorkelling on the coral reef and with ...
Ishigaki Hotels Maruka Ishigakijima Hotel Information
The perfect serene stay between busy cities in Japan. Located in Nagano, this Ryokkan-style hotel next to lake Suwa includes a spa, and is in the perfect location. Unlike the many other expensive Ryokkans in Suwa, this one is a quarter of the price a...
HOTEL La fontaine Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026
In central Kyoto, this beautiful upscale hotel is a fraction of the cost of others nearby. You can catch a train nearby to the temples and shrines or walk from the hotel to the nearby restaurants.