Japan on a Budget: JOAB
Japan Travel Itinerary Planner
$3.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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.
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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
The developer, Royal Labs LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Royal Labs LLC
- Size
- 39.9 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Royal Labs LLC
