How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost?
This page breaks down the estimated costs of a typical 2-week trip (13 nights) to Japan for two people in a double room. Prices are listed per person.
The chosen itinerary includes 7 nights in Tokyo (with a day trip to Kamakura) and 6 nights in Kyoto (with a day trip to Nara).
Below you’ll find the main expenses divided by category, each with three ranges: budget, mid-range, and high-end.
All costs are shown in GBP (£) and USD ($), based on an exchange rate of 1 EUR ≈ 0.86 GBP ≈ 1.08 USD. These are estimates and may vary depending on your preferences and exchange rate fluctuations.
You can pay with cash, debit card, credit card, or a multi-currency card like Wise.
| Day | Itinerary | Overnight |
| 1 | Departure from your home country | |
| 2 | Arrival in Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 3 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 4 | Tokyo (day trip to Kamakura) | Tokyo |
| 5 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 6 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 7 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 8 | Tokyo – Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 9 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 10 | Kyoto (day trip to Nara) | Kyoto |
| 11 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 12 | Kyoto (day trip to Hiroshima/Miyajima) | Kyoto |
| 13 | Kyoto | Kyoto |
| 14 | Kyoto – Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 15 | Return flight from Tokyo | |
| In blue: days using the Japan Rail Pass | ||
Flight Ticket
Flight tickets are usually the biggest expense.
Prices range from £730 / $1080 (low season) to £1030+ / $1295+ (peak season).
For this estimate, we assume an average of £860 / $1080.
COST: £860 / $1080
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance isn’t mandatory, but health insurance is highly recommended.
LOW BUDGET: £35 / $44
MID BUDGET: £41 / $51
HIGH BUDGET: £62 / $77
Internet Access
Having internet in Japan is very useful. Your options are: free Wi-Fi, SIM card (16 days), or Pocket Wi-Fi (14 days).
LOW BUDGET (Free Wi-Fi): £0 / $0
MID BUDGET (SIM): £22 / $28
HIGH BUDGET (Pocket Wi-Fi): £48 / $60
Transportation
Includes: airport transfers, round trip Tokyo–Kyoto, day trips, and local transport.
LOW BUDGET: £114 / $142
MID BUDGET: £346 / $402
HIGH BUDGET: £477 / $553
If flying into Tokyo and out of Osaka, no JRP needed:
LOW BUDGET: £86 / $103
MID BUDGET: £157 / $190
HIGH BUDGET: £193 / $234
Accommodation
Prices per person:
LOW BUDGET (hostel with shared bathroom): £163 / $204
MID BUDGET (3★ business hotel): £428 / $536
HIGH BUDGET (4★ hotel + ryokan): £791 / $991
Food and Attractions
Estimated daily budget over 13 days:
LOW BUDGET: £280 / $351
MID BUDGET: £559 / $702
HIGH BUDGET: £894 / $1122
Total Estimated Cost
Not included: domestic transfers to your departure airport and personal extras like souvenirs.
These are average estimates and may vary depending on flight prices and hotel deals.
LOW BUDGET: £1500 / $1870
MID BUDGET: £2255 / $2815
HIGH BUDGET: £3132 / $3910