Tokyo costs 6000-40000 JPY per day for travelers in 2026. Hotels average 120 JPY/night, meals cost 2000-5000 JPY, making Tokyo upscale compared to other East Asia destinations. Budget travelers (6000 JPY/day): Stay in hostels (60 JPY/night), eat at local restaurants (2000 JPY/meal), use public transport. Mid-range travelers (15000 JPY/day): Comfortable hotels (120 JPY/night), varied dining (5000 JPY/meal), occasional taxis. Luxury travelers (40000 JPY/day): Premium hotels (240 JPY/night), fine dining (15000 JPY/meal), private tours. Top money-saving tip: Eat at convenience stores and local standing sushi bars. Free activities include meiji jingu – serene shinto shrine surrounded by a forested area. Tokyo ranks as upscale within East Asia, offering excellent value compared to regional averages.
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Tokyo Trip Cost: How Much Does It Cost to Visit in 2026?
Daily budget guide for Tokyo (prices in JPY)Updated
- Budget¥9,545–¥15,909 / day
- Mid-range¥15,909–¥31,818 / day
- Luxury¥31,818–¥47,727 / day
What a day in Tokyo costs
Budget
¥9,545–¥15,909 / day
≈ $60 USD
Hostels or guesthouses, street food and markets, public transport.
Mid-range
¥15,909–¥31,818 / day
≈ $100 USD
Comfortable hotels, sit-down restaurants, a few paid activities.
Luxury
¥31,818–¥47,727 / day
≈ $200 USD
Boutique or five-star stays, fine dining, private tours and transfers.
Estimates are per person, per day, in JPY. USD equivalents use open.er-api.com exchange rates from 3 Sep 2026.
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Estimated trip budget · JPY
7 days · 1 traveler · Mid-range
- Daily budget per person
- ¥15,909–¥31,818
- Season adjustment
- ×1
An editorial estimate, not a booking quote. Daily budget × days × travelers × season adjustment. Add flights, insurance, and any costs outside the guide separately. Shared rooms and child rates may change your total.
Where the money goes
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | ¥75 | ¥185 | ¥445 |
| Eat | ¥16 | ¥42 | ¥105 |
| Do | ¥15 | ¥25 | ¥45 |
| Categories combined | ¥106 | ¥252 | ¥595 |
Category figures are typical daily spends; the tier totals above them include everyday extras, so the two need not match to the unit.
Everyday prices
- Prices
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- Currency
- JPY
- Exchange rate
- ¥143.68
Typical prices at the time of research, in JPY; expect variation by neighbourhood and season.
Prices through the year
- Low×0.85
- High×1.25
- Shoulder×1
Stretch your budget
Ways to save
- Stay in capsule hotels, hostels, or budget business hotels instead of large full-service properties
- Eat at konbini, ramen shops, and lunch sets instead of restaurant-heavy days
- Use IC cards and good rail planning instead of taxis for most city movement
- Use free parks, shrines, markets, and city viewpoints between paid museums or theme spots
- Travel outside major holiday peaks and book accommodation early for spring and autumn
Budget tips
- Tokyo can feel less expensive than its reputation if you use capsule hotels or business hotels, lean on convenience stores, ramen shops, and transit passes, and mix free neighborhood wandering with only a few paid attractions.
Worth the splurge
- Enjoy a multi-course kaiseki dinner at a top ryotei
- Book a private onsen day-use in Hakone or Ikaho
- Take a helicopter tour over Tokyo’s skyline
- Go luxury shopping in Ginza and have afternoon tea at a high-end hotel
Free things to do
- {"name": "Meiji Jingu", "tips": "Participate in traditional rituals like writing wishes on wooden plaques", "bestTime": "Early morning or late afternoon", "description": "Serene Shinto shrine surrounded by a forested area"}
- {"name": "Shibuya Crossing", "tips": "View from the Starbucks overlooking the crossing for a great photo op", "bestTime": "Evening for the full neon light experience", "description": "World's busiest pedestrian crossing, iconic Tokyo experience"}
- {"name": "Senso-ji Temple", "tips": "Try your fortune by drawing an omikuji (paper fortune)", "bestTime": "Early morning to avoid crowds", "description": "Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple with vibrant surrounding area"}
Frequently asked questions
How expensive is Tokyo?
Daily costs €60-150 depending on accommodation and activities.
Best money-saving tips?
Use transport passes, stay in budget lodgings, eat at convenience stores or standing sushi bars, and visit free attractions.
Average meal cost?
Budget €5 (street food/conbini), mid €15 (casual restaurant), fine €40 (nicer sit-down).
Safety?
Tokyo is very safe with low crime rates. Just use common-sense precautions in crowded areas.
Planning the trip? Read the full Tokyo guide.
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