“Seventy-nine yen to a dollar.” Red numbers flash like caution signals in front of the currency exchange booth at Newark International Airport. No matter the rate—Euro, Pounds, Rupee, or Baht—the numbers seem low. Seventy-nine yen couldn’t buy a candy bar in Japan.

With the economy in limbo, travel seems challenging because money is harder to make and those greenbacks don’t have the same resilience that they had in past decades. Yet, exchange rates and account balances should not deter travelers. Many people believe that Japan is too expensive to visit. However for the savvy and patient traveler, there are several ways to make your money last in Japan.

Budget Friendly Train Tickets in Japan

Transportation is a substantial portion of any traveler’s budget, especially if visitors have limited time and long lists of things to do. In Japan, the farther the destination the higher the cost will go. Likewise, the faster the mode of transport, the bigger the price tag. A one-way ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto can cost over $250. However by using one of the following tickets, you might save hundreds of dollars.