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Quick answer: Japan is more affordable than many expect: $70–100/day budget, $160–260/day mid-range, $450+/day luxury.
Food and transport in Japan offer great value; the main costs are accommodation and intercity bullet trains.
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Daily budget for Japan (per person)
| Travel style | Per day | ~1 week (excl. flights) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $70–100 | ~$490–700 |
| Mid-range | $160–260 | ~$1,120–1,820 |
| Luxury | $450+ | ~$3,150+ |
What drives the cost
Shinkansen tickets and city hotels are the big costs. Excellent meals can be had for $7–12; convenience-store food is cheap and good.
How to save
Consider a JR Pass if covering long distances, stay in business hotels or hostels, and eat at ramen shops, izakaya and conbini.
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