John,
I disagree that Japan is the most expensive place in the world to visit.
I know many people have said that Japan is the most expensive place to live
as well. But I have doubts about people who say those things and mislead
other people. Do you know where and how did people who travelled Japan
use their budget ? I admit that getting around and hotels (western style
hotels in the Tokyo/Osaka area) are about equivalent to that of, say,
New York City where majority of foreign tourists' flock. However,
I would say very careful planning such as not to go through Tokyo/Osaka
city areas, education, and commitment to adjusting to the culture should
make traveling to/in Japan very economical and enjoyable.
My family (four peope - two adults and two children ages 5 and 8) travel
there from the US almost every year. Of course we find the 'low season'
air tickets and reserve the plane seat about 8 month ahead in addition to
utilizing the flight mileage plan offered by several air carriers.
Regards,
Jim Terazawa
>
> > Alternative to the US, might be Japan.
>
> Dead right. This is a top destination for UK birders, but again the cold,
> freezing months are best when the cranes and Steller's Sea Eagles move in.
> However, Japan is absolutely the most expensive place in the world to visit -
> even out in the sticks. I know several people who have been to Japan and
> tried
> to do it on the cheap, but it still worked out *very* expensive. Would love
> to
> go though.
>
> Regards
>
> John.
>
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