Trip cost to Japan

What are the costs for a Japan trip

As we all know, the trip cost includes air tickets, hotels, meals, transportation and some trivial expenses, then how much a trip to Japan?

Flight tickets to Japan

For the Tokyo trip cost from Singapore, normally the round trip airfare costs from USD270-USD1200. From Philippines, the round trip airfare costs from USD200-USD700. From Malaysia, the round trip airfare costs from USD260-USD800.

Here are the 5 tips to book air tickets. (1) Air tickets are usually cheapest on Tuesdays and more expensive on Fridays. (2) Air tickets change prices three times a day. Tickets after 1 p.m. are cheaper. (3) Air tickets are cheaper in the off-peak seasons, during the peak season of March, April, December and January, you must book tickets in advance! Even buy it half a year in advance. (4) Don't compare prices frequently. If you see a cheap and suitable air ticket, buy it immediately, otherwise it will be sold out quickly. (5) It is cheaper to buy round trip tickets at one time than to buy them separately.

Hotel costs in Japan

For the hotels cost in Japan, the Tokyo hotels average cost is higher than other area. Normally 3 star hotel cost about USD120 per twin room in low season, about USD220 in peak season. 4 star hotels cost about USD 220 per twin room in low season, about USD360 in peak season. 5 star hotels cost about USD 360 per twin room in low season, about USD580 in peak season. In terms of average price, hotels in other regions are 40 to 100 USD cheaper per room than hotels of the same level in Tokyo. If the hotel cost is over your budget, you can consider booking the apartment.

Transportation costs in Japan

For the transportation cost in Japan, the first one you need is the airport transfers. The Japan taxi is very expensive in Japan, normally 1km cost about USD3.5, from Narita airport to the Tokyo city center, costs about USD260. If you book the airport pick-up service from Diper Tour, it costs about USD 180 for one alphar van. If the airport transfer cost is over you budget. You can consider taking the airport express or airport bus to reach the city center, which costs from USD10-USD20 per person, then take a taxi to your hotel. If you plan to visit other area, such as Osaka, the transportation you need is bullet train (Shinkansan), don’t buy the 7 Days JR PASS, which is too expensive, about USD350, not worthy it. The cost of bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka is about USD 100 one way. Even Round trips costs only about USD200. If you visit Osaka area & Hiroshima area, the 5 days Kansai-Hiroshima area pass is highly recommended to you, costs about USD120, which you can unlimited use the bullet train between Osaka & Hiroshima, and the JR trains in Kansai area. What is more, you can use it from Kansai airport to Kyoto. The 5 days Kansai-Hiroshima area pass will save you a lot of money.

Entry fees of scenic spots in Japan

After you settle down the air tickets, hotels, airport transfer, transportations between cities, you need to single outs the Japan tourists spots to arrange your Tokyo itinerary and Osaka itinerary. You may be wondering how much tickets cost in Japan. Generally, natural landscapes are free, and only artificial landscapes require a fee. Even if there is a fee, the entrance fees in Japan are very low compared to other countries. Please check the Tokyo itinerary from Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Canada, USA , Indonesia, Australia and UK. Please check the Tokyo itinerary from Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Canada, USA , Indonesia, Australia and UK. There are all kinds of itineraries you can refer to, such as family trip to Japan, muslim Japan Tour, cherry blossom tour, Japan classical tour, Alpine route tour and etc. If you would like to get a quote or customized Japan tour, you can just contact Diper tour. Tell your group size and target tour date, then you will get free tour proposals and quote in 24hrs.

Meal costs in Japan

For the meal costs in Japan, the lunch standard costs about 1500 yen to 2500 yen per person (USD10-USD18 per person), the dinner standard costs about 2000 yen to 3000 yen per person( USD15-USD22 per person). The below are the snack prices for your reference

Rice balls, bread: 100-200 yen (USD0.7-USD1.4)

Sandwiches: 200-300 yen (USD1.4-USD2.1)

Pasta, fried noodles, udon, salad: 300-500 yen (USD1.2.1-USD3.5)

Desserts: 200-300 yen (USD1.4-USD2.1)

Drinks/mineral water: 100-200 yen (USD0.7-USD1.4)

Hamburgers: 200-400 yen (USD1.4-USD2.8)

Deep-fried chicken (1 piece): 250 yen (USD1.7)

French fries (M): 250-300 yen (USD1.7 –USD2.1)

Of course, There are also more expensive or distinctive restaurants. Such as Michelin restaurants, Sappro beer garden, Kani-Honke, Kani-Shogun, Wakamatsuya, hirobun and so on, they are very popular and famous restaurants. All of them need to make reservation in advance. Of course, you can count on Diper tour, Diper Tour will make the reservation for you for free.

SIM card or Wifi in Japan

In addition to the above expenses, you also need SIM card, or pocket wifi (wifi egg), Sim Card is suitable for one person. When traveling with a group of friends/families, they may go shopping separately, so it is quite convenient for each person to have a Sim Card to keep in touch. It is also less likely to get lost and not be able to find each other. Normally a 7 days unlimited data Sim card costs about USD25 ( SGD $34/ RM 118.40 / CNY 184.10 ). Pocket Wi-Fi can be used by 5 devices at the same time, and the cost can be shared with friends, it also comes with unlimited data. However, the only drawback of Pocket Wifi is that you have to be together to use it at the same time, So if your group separately, it will be a bit troublesome. One 4G high-speed Internet access unlimited data packet wifi costs about USD100. Kindly reminder, if you use a Sim Card/pocket wifi to surf the Internet outside, remember to carry a Power Bank with you.

If these items gives you a headache, just inquiry Diper tour. You don't have to worry about anything. You will get a free professional tour proposal (Tokyo/Osaka itinerary from/in Singapore, Philippine, Malaysia, Canada, USA , Indonesia, Australia and UK), highly cost-effective quotation and 1-on-1 24hours travel consultant service. You can compare the itineraries and cost, no loss.