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My holiday in Japan was finally coming to an end. Flight D7 2 would be departing at 22:00 hours. I would leave for Osaka Airport at about 15:30 hours by train from JR Osaka Station.youtube.com After counting the balance of my Japanese Yen last night, I knew I had enough cash left for Kobe beef this morning. I would leave some for my train fares and dinner at Osaka Airport.youtube.com I would also be doing my final shopping for some souvenirs for friends. Besides my camera, I had only a backpack and a 32 liter baggage for all the stuff that I had bought.


Due to the distant to Tenjinbashisuji 6-Chome Station, it was no fun carrying this stuff for about 500 meter to the subway station Exit 2 (which I discovered this morning). Taking the purple Tanimachi Line Subway, I arrived at Higashi-Umeda Subway Station. From there, I walked to Osaka Station to leave my baggage at the coin-locker, at the same location at South Central Gate. From there, I walked to Umeda Subway Station and took the red Midosuji Subway Line to Namba Station and exited Namba Station via Exit 14 to Dotonbori. I was hoping to use my Garmin eTrex 20x to plot the direction from Dotonbori to Kuromon Market but it failed to find Kuromon waypoint which I had saved yesterday. This was not the first time this happened.


I turned off my gps and restarted it. It still failed to plot the route. In the end, I had to retrieve the track which I saved yesterday when I walked from Kuromon to Dotonbori and used it as a guide to Kuromon. Yet, I got lost. I saw Nippombashi Station Exit 5. Instead of looking for Exit 10 by turning left, I continued walking perpendicular to the railway track along the sidewalk across Kuromon side of the sidewalk. Eventually, I found my way to Kuromon Market using my gps. Finally, it was time for me to splurge on whatever I wanted to eat. Top on the list was of course, Kobe beef. I did not just select any cut of the beef but the most expensive part at ¥4,500 per 100g or about MYR1,700/ kg. The three slices weight 145 g and cost me ¥7,047 (MYR265).


The chef grilled and seasoned it with salt and pepper only. It was so tender, juicy with its beefy sweetness and literally melted in the mouth. It was truly well worth the price. Perfect score of 10/ 10 points. As I walked along Kuromon, I tried other food too. I wanted to try the giant crab legs but I did not have enough cash left, unless I was ready to forgo my shopping and dinner money. From Kuromon, I walked back to Dotonbori and went down to Namba Subway Station to take the red Midosuji Line to Umeda Station. From Umeda, I went to look for Don Quijote. Goods at Don Quijote were cramped into every available space, just as one from Sibu would see at Everwin Supermarket. There, I found Ichiran ramen in more varieties of packaging. After shopping at Don Quijote, I went to pick up my baggage before proceeding to take JR train to Osaka Airport. I followed what I had read about taking Kansai Airport Rapid, i.e. the train would depart at Platform 1 and passengers going to the airport should get on the first 4 carriages on the train. The other four cars would disengage at Heneno Station and proceed to Wakayama.


The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Osaka in September is 21.7°C (84.74°F). September falls in the rainy season. You will see the sun sometimes in this month, it has 156 hours of sun. So what to wear in September? Visitors traveling to Osaka should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will be raining some days. Also bring your shorts and or a skirt because it can be very warm or even hot. Do these climate conditions match with when you want to go to Osaka? Find out where to stay here.


It is common knowledge that Japan is expensive. It is an expensive place to live, and an expensive place to travel to. Many people are concerned about food prices in Japan when they are planning their trip. When we first visited Japan in 2009, we were on a tight budget and stressed about every Yen spent. But, we did some research on the cost of food in Japan so that we were prepared for our next trip. We did not worry as much about the cost of each meal, but at one point I wondered how much it costs to eat in Japan? What are the Food Prices in Japan? How Much is a Meal in Japan? What are the Food Prices in Japan? For our first trip to Japan, we traveled a lot more than we did on our second trip, where we just traveled to eat Japanese food.


On our first trip, we traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. During this trip, we only visited Osaka, but we spent ten days in Japan’s second city. We enjoyed our brief time there in 2009 and wanted to explore more. Well, eat more. But, on the top of my mind was always one question, how much is food in Japan? How much was our trip to Japan going to cost if we were staying in a big city for 10 days? I felt like we were spending a lot, but that was mostly because we were eating, on average 5-6 times a day. We were successful in eating a ton of food in ten days. As much as the Japan food price, in general, is not as high as many travelers might think, our food budget was spent more on the volume of Japanese food we ate!


As a result, as much as the average meal cost in Japan was not super expensive, we spent our money on volume. Although food is not as expensive in Japan as other things, like housing, Osaka offers a good example of the cost to travel to Japan if travel is in larger cities. How Much is a Meal in Japan? In this post, we will walk through the average food cost in Japan for particular dishes and drinks. These are the items most travelers will have during a trip to Japan. And we ate at some of the most typical places travelers will find themselves. No Michelin Star Restaurants, just good and simple Japanese restaurants with some of the most typical price of food in Japan. One other thing to note, Japanese food prices are often higher out of Japan than they are in Japan, at least in my experience.


Lunch is the time to save a few yen or to find really good value lunches. Our first meal in Osaka was a bowl of fresh Udon noodles, for Y300. 5 USD. The ramen price in Japan is insane, and great ramen can offer such a good value. It might even offset the high hotel cost in Japan. One of the specialties in Osaka is Kushiage or Kushikatsu, which is essentially fried stuff on a stick. A good snack might include 4-5 sticks of food, perhaps while standing at a counter in a train station, where we found some amazing fried stuff on a stick. Generally, a stick of Kushiage can cost between Y100-300 depending on what is included on the stick, i.e. seafood is more expensive.


Want a unique Japan food experience? How about challenging a Sumo Wrestler & Then Enjoy Lunch! Edamame seems to always be Y380, at least that was the going price at every place we ordered it! A full plate of Japanese curry, which is generally a huge portion, runs about Y800 and makes a quick snack or lunch. At most bars, it is almost expected that you would order a little bar snack, which often runs around Y300 for a small plate. We ate several lunches or dinners at nicer establishments, where it is more common to sit down and take your time eating.


This is in direct opposition to the speedy lunches that occur at many ramen shops, where Japanese workers come in, slurp down some soup quietly, and then return to the office.youtube.com At nicer restaurants, like a higher end soba noodle shop, a complete meal will run about Y1200-1500 per set. 35 USD for dinner. But, this is still a great option to eat when even when focusing on Japan budget travel. This is particularly true considering how well prepared the food is. The sushi price in Japan is not as high as you might think. There are some great deals on fabulously fresh sushi.


Sushi is the lifeblood of Japan. It can be very cheap, or very pricey. At many of the conveyor belt sushi restaurants near Dotonburi and Namba, the main touristy area of Osaka, prices range from Y129-300 per plate. A plate generally includes 2 pieces of decent sushi. 10USD. That alone just proves that the Japan food prices are not all that high. How much does sushi cost in Japan at higher-end restaurants? 60. For the quality of the sushi, that is an amazing price. Take a Sushi Making Class and learn from the pros! Learn how to make Sushi at home! 10 for a lunch of amazingly fresh sushi! If you are trying to keep your average meal price in Japan under control, this is certainly one way to do it. The cost of drinks can vary depending on the type of establishment.


Some bars will offer sake, the Japanese rice wine, for less than Y300. On average, 180ml in a carafe would cost about Y400, and a 360ml carafe would cost about Y700. Of course, the skies the limit on the price of sake and large bottles can get expensive, but if you don’t know much about sake in the first place, the only choice you need to make is hot or cold. Sochu, which is a Korean version of sake, and can be made with yam, wheat, or barely, is generally served over ice and is often cheaper than sake. A glass of sochu can cost between Y300-400. Learn more about the art of sake!


So, there you have it. Yes, it is possible to break the bank on a meal in Japan, but it is not necessary by any stretch. Once you understand how much it costs to eat in Japan, it is possible to stay on a budget. Plus, most restaurants offer picture menus with prices to help in ordering, even when there is not an English language menu. More importantly, all of the staff we met in Osaka were pleasant, friendly, and super patient as we tried to figure out what to order. Learn how to cook Japanese food at home! Looking to Learn More About Japanese Food?


The food price in Japan for individual meals are a lot more reasonable than many might think.gsep2018-2019.jp And, even if you are traveling to Japan on a budget, there are great opportunities to learn more about Japanese food. Particularly if you can scrape together some yen for a Japanese food or cooking tour. Here are our recommendations for some of the best tours that involve traditional Japanese meals, cooking classes, and Japanese market tours. It’s possible to fly directly to Osaka from many Asian hubs. But, if you are in Tokyo, or are flying into Narita, you can also train from Tokyo to Osaka in no time. Find more of our Japan posts here. Learn more: Get a Pocket Guide to Osaka and Kyoto or the Eyewitness Guide to Japan from Amazon.chikatsu-asuka.jp This post contains compensated links. Find more info in my DISCLAIMER. Amber Hoffman, food and travel writer behind With Husband In Tow, is a recovering attorney and professional eater, with a passion for finding new Food and Drink Destinations. She lives with her husband, Eric, in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Together over the last 20 years, they have traveled to over 70 countries. Amber is the author of the Food Traveler’s Guide to Emilia Romagna.


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Updated on January 2, 2017 Glenn moreI am from greater Burlington, Vt., where my wife and I spend as much time as possible outdoors. It's quick and easy to check online for U.S. Always see your physician well before your departure date, so that he can determine what particular inoculations, if any, are appropriate for the area that you're visiting! Also, so that he has time to plan medications and refills that he deems important for you for your trip. Be sure that you will not have any dental issues while traveling, either, as they can become real problems in a foreign country.


When traveling to Indonesia, especially from the east coast of the U.S., the travel time, including flights and lay - overs can be very long. Also be sure that your camera, passport and travel documents are near at hand and accessible. Jet lag on travel times of this magnitude can be overwhelming, and arrival in a land that is 24 hours or so behind the place that you just left can be confusing. Always allow for a couple of relaxed days upon first arriving at your destination, as jet lag will almost certainly be a factor, and planning easier days until you recover from it, can be a welcome relief.


Also, remember that you will be arriving at a place that is on the other side of the international date line, and it is best to be prepared for that change in date and / or time. It's always a good idea to have a supply of local currency (Indonesian rupiahs) with you, as it makes travel, particularly in more rural areas, much easier. Keep in mind, however, that the money changers generally prefer new series, unfolded and unwrinkled bills, and will usually impose quite a high penalty for receiving older bills, or ones that are folded or wrinkled. At one time, we were penalized about 40% for not having brand new, pristine bills for an airport money changer. Upon arrival at your destination, call the U.S. Consulate, and let them know that you are in the area, and be sure to have several paper copies of your U.S.


ID page available to bring with you as you go out on daily outings.youtube.com I ventured too close to the street. Before I knew it, a motorcycle zoomed up, and tried to grab my organizer from my hand. Fortunately, he wasn't able to hold on to it, and it fell to the sidewalk in front of me as the motorcycle zoomed past. If he had managed to get the orgasnizer, my time in Bali would have become significantly more complicated! 100 per day, which is quite reasonable, and saves you from having to drive and navigate in the very aggressive Indonesian traffic. Indonesia is one of the few places in the world that I would not drive myself.


The drivers are extremely aggressive, and the traffic rules are quite different than they are in the U.S. What I consider a near accident here, is just normal, aggressive driving there. Hiring a car and driver is money well spent. Our rule is simple; We drink sealed, bottled drinks, we drink fresh fruit juices, and we drink coffee and tea. The sealed drinks such as Coca - Cola, Pepsi and Bintang beer are bottled in a sanitary environment, and the fruit juices will generally be done in front of you. Coffee and tea are generally made using boiling water, so they shouldn't be an issue.


We do, however, avoid drinking fountains, and water served in cups, or tap water, as it can be a risk. In Indonesia, and southeast Asia in general, food is delicious, inexpensive, and generally much healthier that what we eat in restaurants in North America. Since there is virtually no dairy in the area, and since chicken, fish, seafood, noodles and fruit comprise a major portion of the diet here, eat the local cuisine. It's delicious, inexpensive and healthy, but can often be quite spicy, so ask about the spice level before ordering a specific dish. Every time we have ordered Western style food in this region, the food has been sub - standard, unless we were in a fancy hotel dining room, paying higher prices than we should have..


There are food stalls and carts all over Indonesia, from Jakarta to Lom Bok to Bali to Pontianak, West Borneo, and for the most part, they're wonderful. The food cart owners will parade down the street singing out their offerings of breakfast and luncheon foods, typically noodle and rice dishes, and will sell the food to you, warm and delicious, for almost nothing. When at Kuta or Sanur Beach, or any of the beach communities in the Indonesia, have a seafood dinner at one of the restaurants on the beach. The quality and variety of seafood dishes will amaze you, and the prices will be much lower than you would expect to pay for a romantic seafood meal on the beach, watching the sunset. People in Indonesia don't need to be reminded that they live in a relatively poor country.


There's no need to flaunt your money or play the rich westerner when interacting with them. Be gracious, be curteous, but don't be arrogant. Indonesian people love to barter, so indulge them, in good humor, as you buy their various offerings. Their arts and crafts are magnificent, and incredibly reasonable, unless you need to ship items back to the U.S., when shipping can become quite costly. The locals do some amazing art and crafts, so be sure to have a look if you enjoy that sort of thing. We've gotten some incredible hand woven blankets, wooden carvings, and small stoen and ceramic ware, and the prices were much better that they would have been for the same pieces at home.


The locals love and expect to bargain, though, and price their goods accordingly, so don't pay asking price. Be careful, too, as you have to be able to get the stuff you buy on the plane, and back home. Indonesian people, particularly the men, can appear quite serious, almost stern when you first meet them. Don't let this intimidate you. Once you've met or spoken with them for a few moments, their faces will become more animated, and their warm, gregarious personalities will come through. Always try to be genuine with them, as they are very perceptive, and don't be condescending to them, as there is no reason. Monkeys can be quite aggressive, so avoid eye contact, and be cautious.


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