Is the JR Pass Worth It? We Did the Math for Our Family’s Real Route
We went back and forth on buying a Japan Rail Pass, then booked individual tickets instead. Once we had our real numbers, we did the math: here's what we actually spent versus what the pass would have cost.
Nara Day Trip Cost: A Real Family Breakdown
Nara was one of the most budget-friendly stops on our whole trip - here's exactly what we spent on food, deer crackers, Todai-ji, and a bike rental that turned out to be worth every yen.
What We Spent in Osaka: A Real Cost Breakdown
Real numbers from our final stop in Osaka - hotel, food, and experiences, broken down honestly, from a family who actually did it.
What We Spent in Hiroshima & Miyajima: A Real Cost Breakdown
Real numbers from our overnight stop in Hiroshima and Miyajima - the ryokan, food, and experiences, broken down honestly.
What We Spent in Kyoto: A Real Cost Breakdown
Kyoto was one of the most affordable stops on our whole trip - here's exactly what we spent on the hotel, food, and experiences, real numbers included.
What We Spent in Hakone: A Real Cost Breakdown
Real numbers from our one night in Hakone - the ryokan, the onsen, the massages, and trout fishing, broken down honestly.
What We Spent in Tokyo: A Real Cost Breakdown
See exactly what our family of 3 spent in Tokyo - real hotel, food, and experience costs from our 14-day Japan trip.
What Our 14-Day Japan Trip Cost for a Family of 3: A Full Breakdown
Our real 14-day Japan trip cost for a family of 3: $11,085, including flights, 6 hotels, bullet trains, food, and experiences, plus where you could spend less.
