Traveling around Japan can be affordable if you know what to do and keep an eye on your costs. You can save money in Japan by living like a local. If you're staying in a hostel, buying a rail pass, eating relatively cheap food, and visiting a few attractions, budget around 10,000-16,000 JPY per day.

For a quicker way to get to the north from the south, or to the west from the east, aeroplane travel is always a good option. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are the biggest airlines, while there are also budget operators like Peach and Jetstar.