BagOfCrisps 24 Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hey snowjapan dudes and dudettes. Seems like you have good snow again over there! Yippee! I'm off to Italy on Monday for my 2nd snow hols of the season. Anyway, another Japan question if you don't mind ....Not just with snow resorts and stuff, but are different areas of Japan cheaper than others? Just another thought that will have a lot to do with our trip to Japan next season. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Japan is price fixing country so no. Although buying fruit and veg in rural supermarkets is going to be a lot cheaper than in big towns. But I don't think you'll really have the price of carrots much on your mind when you're here. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I found the prices of beer more competitive in Hokkaido. At least two places had 200Y specials. They seem to know what is really important Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I found this super cheap grocer. A Bag of frozen filet chicken breast 12 pieces 150 yen. Vegies from 40 yen. A bag of 6 steaks 1000 yen. a lump of bacon as big as your calf 500 yen. shop for bargins. I got my seasons pass for 2 people 40000 total. got a weekday pass at another for 25000 yen each. Just got to look around or ask. Link to post Share on other sites
taguchi 0 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 SO basically not something that you need to worry about if you come from UK. Country is cheaper than Tokyo and city sometime basically. Link to post Share on other sites
rachael 0 Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 I think you'll find the cities more expensive with almost everything. Once you're in the mountains you won't notice much difference from one place to the next. Link to post Share on other sites
DrEvil 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I find cities sometimes cheaper, more discounts etc. Go to Akihabara for some great deals on electronics. Not that that might be why you're coming to Japan, but... Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 it doesnt matter where you go, ciggies are always teh same price. On food stuffs: I am sure my Tokyo suburb charges more as it gives the locals a big ego. I think they like paying more. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 It may be an unsubstantiated rumour, not sure, but I heard that petrol gets more expensive the further you go away from a port. So theoritically if you get it in Joetsu its cheaper than Nagano city. But Ive never paid much attention so cant confirm Link to post Share on other sites
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