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.

New Features: - Smart itinerary planning: You can now generate your itinerary by simply answering 4 questions - Smarter day order within each prefecture/region New Day Blocks: - Tokyo: Todoroki Village, Gotokuji - Kanagawa: Yokohama, Enoshima - Gifu: Takayama - Kyoto: Uji Bug fixes and UI polish - Unified remixes and created trips into for simplicity - Removed saved trips tab

Developer

Royal Labs LLC

Main Category

Travel

Version

1.4.0

Version Release

2026-05-05

Initial Release

2026-04-21

Size

38 MB

Age Rating

4+

Price

USD 2.99

Languages

EN

Bundle ID

io.royallabs.japanonabudget

Version Rating

★ 5.00 (1)

First Seen

2026-05-30

Metadata updated 2026-06-16

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