"This year, I finally fulfilled my dream of visiting Japan, spending a week in the country with two friends. About a month before, I purchased a round-trip ticket from New York City to Tokyo for $1,000. We chose to visit in early December - the month isn't as popular with tourists, and we hoped to catch the tail end of the area's peak fall foliage."
"I adored my trip, but I wish I'd packed less so I had more space for purchases in my bag. My week in Japan could've been better if I'd gotten cash sooner and hadn't been quite so frugal. I was constantly impressed by the architecture, historic and religious sites, transportation, and food - and it was a plus that the exchange rate was heavily in our favor when we traveled."
A round-trip ticket from New York City to Tokyo was purchased about a month before travel for $1,000. The trip took place in early December to avoid peak tourism and to catch late fall foliage. The week included exploring Tokyo, the area around Mount Fuji, and nearby cities such as Yokohama and Kamakura. Highlights included impressive architecture, historic and religious sites, efficient transportation, and excellent food, aided by a favorable exchange rate. Regrets centered on overpacking, delayed access to cash, and being overly frugal; six changes, mostly financial, would have improved the trip.
Read at Business Insider
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