"How much does Japan cost?" depends hugely on your travel style. Below are illustrative ranges for a 14-day first trip (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima or similar) per person, excluding international flights. They're approximate — prices change, so plug your own numbers into our budget calculator.
Sample daily budgets
| Category (per person per day) | Budget | Mid-range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (shared by two where relevant) | ¥3,500–¥6,000 (hostel/capsule) | ¥8,000–¥15,000 (business or mid hotel) | ¥20,000+ |
| Food | ¥3,000–¥4,000 | ¥5,000–¥8,000 | ¥10,000+ |
| Local transport | ¥800–¥1,500 | ¥1,000–¥2,000 | ¥2,000+ (some taxis) |
| Sights & activities | ¥500–¥1,500 | ¥1,500–¥3,000 | ¥4,000+ |
Long-distance transport
For a Tokyo → Kyoto → Hiroshima → Osaka route by Shinkansen, point-to-point tickets typically total in the range of ¥30,000–¥45,000 depending on route and class. A 14-day nationwide JR Pass is priced above that, so check with our JR Pass calculator — for many routes, individual tickets or regional passes win.
Rough totals for 14 days (excluding flights)
- Budget: roughly ¥150,000–¥220,000
- Mid-range: roughly ¥250,000–¥400,000
- Comfortable: ¥500,000 and up
Add one or two ryokan nights, theme parks (Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo Disney Resort), teamLab, or ski days and the total rises quickly.
Biggest ways to save
Lunch sets instead of dinner courses, business hotels, avoiding peak weeks, and not over-buying passes. See 30 ways to save money and our full budget breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2-week trip to Japan cost?
Excluding flights, a rough guide is ¥150,000–¥220,000 per person on a budget, ¥250,000–¥400,000 mid-range, and ¥500,000+ for comfortable travel. Prices vary by season and style.
Official sources & further reading
Rules, prices and schedules change. Confirm details here before you travel: