What food is cheaper in Japan?

Top 10 super cheap foods in Japan
  • 2) Beautiful bentos! Bentos are Japanese lunch boxes. ...
  • 3) Chahan. Japanese fried rice is also super cheap. ...
  • 4) Convenience store sandwiches. ...
  • 5) Evening sushi. ...
  • 6) Soba and Udon noodles. ...
  • 7) Yakisoba. ...
  • 8) Onigiri. ...
  • 9) Gyudon.




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Eating out can be expensive, but there are plenty of cheap diners and eateries in Japan where you can eat well at reasonable prices. Here are our recommended restaurants for cheap, healthy food: Teishoku-ya are simple, no-frills diners serving typical Japanese set meals at super low prices.

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17 ways to save money when visiting Japan
  1. Consider staying in a business hotel. ...
  2. Book direct at a guesthouse or hostel. ...
  3. Sleep in a capsule hotel in the cities. ...
  4. Go camping in the summer months. ...
  5. The Japan Rail Pass is a great travel bargain. ...
  6. Ride local trains for less with the Seishun 18 Ticket.


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It is not necessary to starve yourself to save money when traveling in Japan, as it is easy to find a wide selection of cheap, quality meals throughout the country. The extremely budget-conscious could thrive on as little as 1500 to 2000 yen per day on food without sacrificing much variety or their health.

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The cost for one person to visit Japan for a week is 155 000 ¥ – 200 000 ¥ (1200 USD – 1500 USD) (bare in mind that it depends on the person/ offers/ period/ and preferences). Food: On average per day a moderate budget tourist spends about 4,500 ¥ on food.

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However, certain elements are commonly found in a typical Japanese breakfast. These include steamed rice, miso soup, grilled fish, pickles, natto (fermented soybeans), tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), nori (seaweed), and a variety of side dishes such as vegetables, tofu, or salad.

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That is, until you can get them round to your way of thinking!
  • Blue Cheese. ...
  • Rice Pudding. ...
  • Spicy Food. ...
  • Overly Sugared Foods. ...
  • Brown Rice. ...
  • Deer Meat. ...
  • Hard Bread. Also known as ?????? (French bread). ...
  • Natto. Believe it or not, most Japanese don't even like natto (fermented soy beans).


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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.

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Some of the most expensive items in Japan are taxi fares, entertainment such as movies, and essential living costs such as utilities and education. However, Japanese medical expenses are notably cheap, which is good considering that this worldwide medical system is a particularly important part of our lives.

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