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Japan trip budget

Estimate a realistic yen budget based on city, days and travel style. Figures are post-2024 average estimates and exclude international flights.

Your itinerary

Travel style

What's covered and what isn't

Includes lodging, food (breakfast + lunch + dinner), daily local transport and attraction tickets. Per-person estimates assuming double occupancy, except backpacker which assumes a hostel dorm.

Doesn't include international flights, intercity bullet trains (see the JR Pass calculator), travel insurance, shopping, and tips (Japan doesn't tip — that one saves you money).

Styles:

Backpacker: hostel/capsule, konbini and cheap eats, public transit, free or cheap temples and parks.
Mid-range: business hotel or modest ryokan, mix of izakaya and restaurants, occasional taxi, museums and cultural experiences.
Luxury: 4-5★ hotel or traditional ryokan, kaiseki and Michelin restaurants, taxi and private guide, premium experiences.