Japan on a Budget: JOAB

Plan your Japan trip on a budget. Works 100% offline. No subscription.

Japan on a Budget (JOAB) is the Japan travel planner built for budget travelers. Browse curated Japan itineraries, remix any trip and make it yours — or build your own. No PDFs. No subscriptions. No WiFi needed.

Stop spending hours on Japan trip planning. JOAB keeps it simple — no overwhelming features, no cluttered dashboards. Just your itinerary, your spots, and your budget, clean and focused. Need more detail? Just ask AI, even offline.

PERFECT FOR:

- First-time Japan travelers overwhelmed by planning

- Budget travelers who want real cost breakdowns of must tries in Japan

- Anime fans looking for pilgrimage locations

- Anyone tired of paying for a static PDF that barely works on your phone

10 READY-TO-USE HAND-CURATED ITINERARIES:

1) 7 Days Tokyo + Kyoto Classic — The perfect first-timer trip covering Tokyo's energy and Kyoto's tradition

2) 5 Days Osaka Food Adventure — Eat your way through Osaka with side trips to Kobe and Nara

3) 10 Days Ultimate Japan — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima — the full Japan experience on a budget

4) 3 Days Tokyo Anime & Culture — Akihabara, Nakano Broadway and Shimokitazawa for anime and pop culture lovers

5) 4 Days Kyoto Deep Dive — Temples, markets and hidden streets. Slow-paced and culture-focused

6) 7 Days Cherry Blossom Japan — Chase peak Sakura bloom from Tokyo to Kyoto with hanami picnics and night illuminations

7) 7 Days Autumn Leaves Japan — Fiery reds and golden temples from Nikko to Kyoto

8) 6 Days Summer Festivals Japan — Matsuri season across Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Street food and yukata nights

9) 5 Days Winter Hokkaido — Snow-covered Sapporo, Otaru canals and mountain onsen. Miso ramen and soup curry

10) "Your Name" Pilgrimage — Walk in the footsteps of Taki and Mitsuha across Tokyo, Gifu and Nagano

WHY JOAB?

1) 10 curated Japan travel itineraries — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Nara, Fukuoka, Okinawa and more. Hand-picked routes for budget travelers.

2) Remix any Japan itinerary — Copy any trip and customize every spot, day and budget. Edit anything, swap days, add your own stops.

3) Build your own Japan itinerary — Pick curated day blocks by city, vibe or activity. Mix Kyoto temples with Osaka street food. Or simply answer 4 questions and we'll build it for you.

4) Real costs for every spot — See exact budget estimates before you go. No hidden fees, no surprises. Plan your Japan trip on a budget with confidence.

5) Plan Day Route — Tap once to open all your day's spots as a multi-stop route in Apple Maps. No manual searching, no copy-pasting addresses.

6) Ask AI anything — Ask about your Japan itinerary, budget tips, or what to pack. Powered by Apple Intelligence. Works 100% offline and stays completely private.

7) Home screen widgets — See your trip countdown, today's spots and daily budget right on your iPhone home screen. Always up to date.

8) 100% offline — No WiFi, no data, no roaming charges needed. Works anywhere in Japan — including the Shinkansen and rural areas.

9) No account needed — No login, no signup, no setup. Open the app and start planning your Japan trip instantly.

10) One-time purchase — Pay once, use forever. No subscription. No ads.

JOAB is built to make Japan travel planning feel simple, clear and actually enjoyable — whether you're a first-time visitor or planning your third trip.