Tokyo trip cost and budget guide
Explore local food, neighborhoods, and memorable day trips. Here’s what a trip to Tokyo typically costs, when to go, where to stay and how to plan your days.
How much a trip to Tokyo costs
Daily costs depend most on how you travel. On a budget, expect around $35–$65 per person a day; in comfort, $63–$118; and in luxury, $177–$329 (two people sharing a room, before getting there).
| Typical cost | Budget | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotelper room per night | $29–$54 | $52–$98 | $147–$274 |
| Foodper person per day | $9–$17 | $16–$31 | $46–$86 |
| Local transportper person per day | $4–$7 | $7–$13 | $19–$35 |
| Activitiesper person per day | $7–$14 | $14–$25 | $38–$71 |
A sample trip: 2 adults, 5 days and 4 nights
- Budget: $316–$596 in total, about $158–$298 per person.
- Comfort: $578–$1,082 in total, about $289–$541 per person.
- Luxury: $1,618–$3,016 in total, about $809–$1,508 per person.
Hotel prices are about 15% higher in peak season and 10% lower in the low season. Amounts are in US dollars and don’t include getting there, visas or insurance. They’re TravelWise planning estimates, last checked 11 October 2026, not quotes: check prices before you book.
Best time to visit Tokyo
Late March–April for cherry blossoms, or October–November for autumn colours.
| Month | Season | Temperature | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Low | 1–10°C | mostly dry |
| February | Low | 2–10°C | mostly dry |
| March | Peak | 5–14°C | some rain |
| April | Peak | 10–19°C | some rain |
| May | Shoulder | 15–23°C | some rain |
| June | Low | 19–26°C | rainy |
| July | Shoulder | 23–30°C | some rain |
| August | Shoulder | 24–31°C | some rain |
| September | Low | 21–27°C | rainy |
| October | Shoulder | 15–22°C | some rain |
| November | Peak | 9–17°C | mostly dry |
| December | Shoulder | 4–12°C | mostly dry |
Where to stay in Tokyo
- Budget: Hostel private room or capsule hotel, around Asakusa or Ueno ($29–$54 a night).
- Comfort: 3★ business hotel, around Shinjuku or Ginza ($52–$98 a night).
- Luxury: 5★ hotel with skyline views, around Marunouchi or Roppongi ($147–$274 a night).
A sample Tokyo itinerary
After an arrival day, here’s how you could spend your time:
- Day 2: Shibuya & Harajuku
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky
- Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park
- Takeshita Street snacks
- Day 3: Old Tokyo
- Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- Ueno Park and Ameyoko market
- Akihabara after dark
- Day 4: Mt Fuji & Hakone day trip
- Lake Ashi cruise
- Hakone Ropeway views of Fuji
- Onsen soak before heading back
- Day 5: Art & the bay
- teamLab Planets
- Odaiba waterfront
- Tokyo Tower at sunset
- Day 6: Food & neighbourhoods
- Tsukiji outer market breakfast
- Ginza window shopping
- Yakitori at Omoide Yokocho
Money, apps and practical tips
- Currency: JPY. Plan on about $20–$40 in cash per person a day. Cards work in most shops, but small restaurants, shrines and markets can be cash-only. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards.
- Emergency: Police 110 · Ambulance & fire 119
- Plugs: Types A & B · 100 V
- Tipping: Not expected, and can confuse staff
- Taxis: GO, Uber. Both book licensed taxis
- Food delivery: Uber Eats, Demae-can. Japan's two biggest delivery apps
- Trains & maps: Google Maps, Japan Travel by NAVITIME. Routes, platforms and fares
- Payments: Suica in Apple Wallet. Tap for trains, buses and convenience stores
- Translation: Google Translate. Camera mode reads menus and signs
Entry and visas
- Visa-free visitors can usually stay up to 90 days (15 days on a Thai passport). Where a visa is needed, Japan offers an eVISA to some nationalities.
- Japan asks for a passport valid for your whole stay, but airlines often expect 6 months, so aim for that.
- Register on Visit Japan Web before you fly to speed up immigration and customs.
Entry rules change and depend on your passport: always confirm them with official government sources before you travel.
Plan your Tokyo trip
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