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Originally Posted by Housetek
okay lets seed some of the truths and myths out of these posts.
Yes, it IS possible to find a place to stay for 30-50 dollars a night.
No, it will not be comfortable and very small limited space where you can barley put your luggage.
Yes, you will most likely have to share a room with a stranger who is traveling around.
No, a DECENT one room hotel will not be under 100 dollars a night.
Your looking at 100 min to 175 a night for a one room, one bathroom 1 desk hotel room.
You CAN lower your costs of living and what not.. but dont expect to be comfortable by any means.
Remember, you get what you pay for.
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I found many business hotels for $40-60 per night all over Japan. I never shared a room with anyone, and I always had a tiny bathroom of my own in the room. Yes, it was very cramped and small, basically a bed, small desk with a tv on it, 1 chair, and the bathroom. But it was comfortable and clean, and you are only going to sleep and shower there, the day will be spent exploring the town.
Now, Tokyo may be different... I used the JET Tatami Timeshare when I visited Tokyo (you put your name on a list agreeing to let other JETs stay in your apartment when they come to town. In exchange, you get a copy of the list and may stay at their places, with prior approval of course). But from Nagasaki to Matsuyama, Matsumoto to Hiroshima, I found reasonably priced business hotels with ease, either no reservations or just a few days ahead.