On this episode of Japan Station, I talk about how I was able to save money on airfare for my latest trip to Japan. I also share how I almost lost money due to a luggage issue and I talk about why regional JR passes can save you lots of money while traveling in Japan.
👉Topics Discussed
- How I get the cheapest plane ticket to Japan ever
- About smartfares.com
- Why you should check how many bags you are allowed to check in on a flight
- About regional JR passes and why they can be better than the national JR pass
- And much more!
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