TravelWhat is a rough budget recommendation for a first-time traveller to Japan in December?

Hi I live in Kyushu, it is a countryside, but even here we have many hostels and guesthouses. In the city a dormitory room costs around 3000 yen per person per night. So I think there are more in Kyoto and Tokyo areas. I use Rakuten travel when I book and haven't had problems. Before I book I check Googlemap reviews. These are honest and informative. If you want some privacy, I recommend business hotels. Hotels for business people. Not luxurious, but reasonably priced and nice & clean. I stayed the brandnew superhotel in Beppu Oita and quite happy about free breakfast, cosmetics for ladies and free self service alchol at night. I also recommend shrine festivals. Most of them are free. Please check website of large shrines around the area and join. It must be fun. I hope you will have a great time in Japan.