Japan

Tokyo

Tokyo blends dense city energy, immaculate public transport, and an enormous spread of food and cultural experiences. Costs vary sharply by neighbourhood and season, so range-based budgeting is more credible than single figures.

Updated Mar 12, 2026

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Budget tiers

Daily ranges to plan around.

Prices shown in USD. Local prices start in JPY.

Budget

$72–117

Plan around this all-in daily range

Accommodation: $34.69–56.76
Food: $22.07–32.80
Transport: $5.68–9.46
Activities: $8.83–17.66

What this assumes

Dorm beds or compact budget rooms, transit-heavy days, convenience meals plus one casual sit-down meal.

Mid-range

$137–223

Plan around this all-in daily range

Accommodation: $69.38–107.22
Food: $41.00–63.07
Transport: $7.57–13.88
Activities: $18.92–37.84

What this assumes

Three-star stays, mixed dining, rail travel, and a blend of paid attractions and neighbourhood exploring.

Comfort

$264–418

Plan around this all-in daily range

Accommodation: $138.75–214.44
Food: $69.38–107.22
Transport: $11.35–20.18
Activities: $44.15–75.68

What this assumes

Quality hotels, flexible rail or taxi top-ups, reservation-heavy dining, and premium observation or museum tickets.

Top highlights

Start with the sights worth building your days around.

landmark Low cost

Senso-ji Temple

Classic first-stop temple visit with lantern-lined approaches, snack stalls, and enough atmosphere for an easy half-day wander.

$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.7

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Crowds moving through Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk.

neighbourhood Low cost

Shibuya Crossing

High-energy Tokyo landmark best experienced as a quick people-watching stop between shops, cafes, and evening plans.

$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.6

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museum

teamLab Planets

Immersive digital art stop that works best when you want one of Tokyo's more playful, ticketed experiences.

$23.97 to $30.27 Rating 4.5

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nature Low cost

Meiji Jingu

Leafy shrine escape that gives a calmer, more reflective break from the city's busier shopping districts.

$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.7

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nature Low cost

Ueno Park

Easy free park stop for museum-hopping, seasonal blossoms, and a slower break between busier Tokyo districts.

$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.7

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