Is Japan Expensive To Visit?

Above, Tokyo Tower. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The weak yen is attracting visitors to Japan from the U.S.and elsewhere. Some businesses have been raising prices to counter this weakness.

The question, Is Japan Expensive To Visit? has been asked by many for years.

The Planet D delves into that question and has some answers.

They begin with:

Try to find out whether Japan is an expensive country to visit, and you’ll quickly find yourself in a rabbit hole without a definitive answer. There is a lot of conflicting information online about the travel costs in Japan; some swear it’s the priciest country they’ve been to, while others are raving about fantastic $5 meals. 

So, is Japan really as expensive as some people say? It’s both a yes and a no. Some things in the country, like transportation, are very expensive, and others are not. The balance is there, and a trip to Japan is possible on any budget.

We have visited Japan several times and have based this article on our experiences. Here’s what you need to know when budgeting for a trip to Japan!

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