How Much Money Do I Need for Japan?

7-Day Japan Trip Total Costs

Budget traveler: ¥120,000–180,000 (~$800–1,200)
Hostels, convenience store meals, public transport, JR Pass
Mid-range: ¥200,000–350,000 (~$1,300–2,300)
Business hotels, restaurant meals, JR Pass, some ryokan nights
Comfortable: ¥400,000–700,000+ (~$2,700–4,700+)
Good hotels, multiple ryokan nights, restaurant dining, activities

Major One-Time Costs

JR Pass (7-day): ¥50,000 (~$333)
Ryokan night (budget): ¥20,000–30,000/person with meals
Airport to city (round trip): ¥5,000–12,000 — book via Kiwitaxi for the best deal.

Flights

From USA/Canada: $600–1,400 return | From UK/Europe: £400–900 | From Australia: $700–1,200 | From Southeast Asia: $200–400

Practical Money Tips

• Japan is still largely cash-based — withdraw ¥30,000–50,000 at the start
• 7-Eleven ATMs accept all major foreign cards with no machine surcharge
• Credit cards accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, convenience stores — not always at small shops