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Originally Posted by absolutebrutal
i did a little search on this and didn't quite find the info i am looking for.
during February i am going to Japan with my husband for around 20 days. we've been researching as much as we can (as well as lurking these forums  ) and our itinerary is to stick in/around the Tokyo area, because i think we'll get an range of different "sides" of Japan without going bankrupt.
for the three week trip we are taking £4,200 which works out at around 527,463JPY. our first 7 nights accommodation is costing us 12,000JPY out of that money, and the following weeks will work out around the same.
so our weekly budget (which includes travel costs, although mostly we'll walk/bike places unless it really can't be done) is £1000 per week. is this reasonable? any info on good budgeting or advice on things that may cost a bit extra is greatly appreciated.
mainly we're visiting shrines, parks and Ueno Zoo. we'd like to spend a few days of the trip seeing all the obvious sites around Tokyo and, if it's possible, i'd like a side trip to the Mt Fuji area.
realistically, what is possible in Japan on a budget of £1000 a week? (which i think is 120,000JPY at the moment).
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Hi,
I was able to fit both Kansai and Kanto in 14 days with a budget of around 400000 yen (years ago), including air fare and all accomodations... so if you stick only to Tokyo, then you should be fine. Though its a real waste to only stay in Tokyo
there are a few places that will give you a glimpse of Fuji, my personal preference is Hakone, only because it give me the option to travel up to Lake Ashi using the cable cars, a completely different view
Do drop by yokohama
Have fun and take lots of pics