I went to Tokyo, and whether it's because of the exchange rate, most things felt similar to Korea or even cheaper. Same with convenience store food, and Japanese restaurants were great value for money.
I especially noticed how cheap transportation is. Even after moving around all day, I never spent more than 1,000 yen. It made Korea's subway feel expensive.
Of course, accommodation is pricey, but if you're just traveling and want to enjoy good food, Japan seems like the best.
Right, I went to Osaka last month too and was genuinely surprised by the transportation costs. In Seoul, 5,000 won a day is pretty standard, but there, 1,200 yen gets you anywhere. But just for reference, that's only because the exchange rate is favorable right now—if the yen weren't so weak, it'd be a different story. If you're planning a trip to Japan, make sure to check the exchange rate before you go.
by 클라우드러버724 · ▲0
Hmm, that's a bit different... When I went to Tokyo last year, prices felt similar to Korea, or if anything, more expensive. Especially restaurant and cafe prices were on par with or higher than in Seoul. Since how prices feel really depends on the exchange rate, it could be that it seems cheaper these days because the exchange rate has dropped.
by 밤샘코더583 · ▲0