You don’t have to limit yourself just to the discount stores though – a lot of shops have sales on and stock budget-friendly products. There are many other 100 Yen stores all over Tokyo, stocking pretty much everything under the sun, from cosmetics and snacks to kitchenware. Most things there cost only around ¥100 (€1). If you want to stock up on souvenirs and accessories while brushing shoulders with the famous Harajuku girls, head to Daiso on Takeshita-dori, Harajuku’s main shopping street. Surprising enough, you can actually shop till you drop in Tokyo, without breaking the bank. It’s hard not to be tempted to shop when every perfectly packaged product, from skincare to chopsticks screams “buy me!”. If none of the above options sounded appealing, then there’s always the more conventional Airbnb and Hovelstay, were you can find rooms varying from €40 to €150/night. The two biggest manga cafe chains are Gera Gera and Manboo. Staying at a manga cafe will also give you a fantastic sneak peek into the Japanese youth culture while being a place where you can meet other travellers. While crashing at a manga café is not exactly as comfortable as a night at a hotel and you’ll probably want to limit your stay to 1, max. Manga cafes have private cubicles equipped with a desk, a computer with unlimited internet access and a large chair (some manga cafes offer a sleeping matt). Manga cafes started off as a place where you could read the endless supply of manga and surf the internet, but they soon became a response to the expensive hotel and accommodation costs. If you happen to be a manga or comic enthusiast travelling to Japan on a budget, then you’re definitely in luck. The dishes often come as a set which not only makes it easier to decide what to pick (the choice can be overwhelming!) but also offers a great value for money.Ī meal at a chain restaurant will cost you around ¥500-900. Japanese-style chicken curry and noodle soup are also available for a bargain. They are often paired with a bowl of miso soup. Typical dishes include gyudon (shredded beef) or tempura (fried meat) served over a bowl of rice.
Tokyo is filled with food chains, offering delicious and authentic, although not overly healthy, meals.
If you love Tokyo, you are also going to enjoy Shanghai Chain Restaurants shioyaki (baked fish served on a stick)Īll will cost you around ¥150-700 (€1.00-5) depending on the portion size.You can’t go wrong with Japanese street food – it’s delicious, filling and cheap! A not so traditional meal at a Maid Cafe in Akihabara.
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