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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Japan can be really cheap once you get there. While I didn't stay here, lots of people endorse Dormy Inn as a clean, safe, and inexpensive Japanese hotel chain.

I'm a foodie, but my second fave meal after the insanely expensive two Michelin star meal was an $8 omurice from a famous spot.

The trains aren't very expensive either. People complain about the price of bullet train, but it's like 20% of the price of the Acela and a million times better.

Besides the plane tickets for ~$1,200 (I flew middle seat economy), it was a pretty inexpensive trip for me. [/quote]

I strongly disagree with this...it's tough to find accommodations under $100/night. [b]Ryokans[/b] are not exactly friendly to westerners that don't speak Japanese AND you have to be cool with sleeping on the floor. Meals will still be at least $50/pp. It's slightly cheaper than DC but only because of the currency difference.[/quote]

Ryokans are traditional inns, NOT budget accommodations. The entire point is to have an experience from past centuries, to sleep in futon on tatami mats, and eat traditional meals seated on the floor served by wait staff in kimono! Often there are onsen (hot spring baths) attached. You pay for the experience: I love sleeping in a futon on tatami and the food is usually delicious. It's my favorite part of going to Japan.

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