How much does it cost to travel to Japan? The latest 10 days of hot topics and cost analysis
Recently, travel to Japan has become a hot topic on the Internet, especially as the cherry blossom season and the May Day holiday approach, many tourists are concerned about the budget for traveling to Japan. This article will combine the hot discussions in the past 10 days to use structured data to analyze the cost of traveling to Japan in detail from aspects such as air tickets, accommodation, catering, transportation, attractions, etc.
1. Top 5 hot topics in Japan travel (last 10 days)

| Ranking | topic | Discussion popularity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese hotel prices soar during cherry blossom season | 85% |
| 2 | The yen exchange rate fell below 4.8 | 78% |
| 3 | Japan electronic visa simplified process | 65% |
| 4 | Tokyo Disney 100th Anniversary Event | 52% |
| 5 | Universal Studios Nintendo Park Osaka | 48% |
2. Details of Japan’s travel expenses (data in March 2024)
| Project | Economical | Comfortable | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round trip air ticket (tax included) | 2500-3500 yuan | 3500-5000 yuan | 5,000-10,000 yuan+ |
| Hotel/night (double room) | 300-600 yuan | 600-1200 yuan | 1200-3000 yuan+ |
| Daily meals | 150-300 yuan | 300-500 yuan | 500-1000 yuan+ |
| City transportation (JR Pass/Subway) | 50-100 yuan/day | 100-150 yuan/day | 150-300 yuan/day |
| Attraction tickets | 100-300 yuan/day | 300-500 yuan/day | 500-800 yuan/day |
| Note: The exchange rate is calculated based on 1 yen ≈ 0.048 yuan (March 2024) |
3. Consumption comparison in popular cities
| city | Average daily consumption (economical type) | Average daily consumption (comfortable type) | Featured recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 600-900 yuan | 900-1500 yuan | Shibuya Sky, Sensoji Temple |
| Osaka | 500-800 yuan | 800-1300 yuan | Universal Studios, Dotonbori |
| Kyoto | 550-850 yuan | 850-1400 yuan | Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Arashiyama |
| Hokkaido | 700-1000 yuan | 1000-1600 yuan | Sapporo Snow Festival, Furano |
4. Tips for saving money
1.Air tickets:It is usually cheaper to book 2-3 months in advance to avoid holidays and depart on Wednesday/Thursday.
2.Accommodation:Choose a business hotel or B&B. For Tokyo, we recommend Shinjuku/Ikebukuro, and for Osaka, you can choose Namba/Umeda.
3.Transportation:Buying a JR regional pass (such as the Kansai wide area pass for 5 days, 1,500 yuan) saves 30% compared to buying a single ticket.
4.Catering:Breakfast at a convenience store (about 20 yuan), choose a set-dining restaurant for lunch (50-80 yuan), and try an izakaya for dinner (100-150 yuan per person).
5. Budget reference for 7 days and 6 nights trip (comfortable type)
| Project | Tokyo+Osaka | Kyoto+Nara |
|---|---|---|
| total budget | 8,000-12,000 yuan | 7000-10000 yuan |
| Contains content | Air tickets + accommodation + transportation + meals + attractions | Air tickets + accommodation + transportation + meals + attractions |
| Suitable for the crowd | Urban shopping and theme park enthusiasts | Cultural experience, natural scenery lovers |
The Japanese yen exchange rate has fallen recently (10,000 yen ≈ 480 yuan), which is equivalent to an automatic 10% discount compared to before the epidemic. However, hotel prices will increase by 30%-50% during the cherry blossom season (March-April) and red leaf season (October-November). It is recommended to travel during off-peak hours or book six months in advance.
According to actual feedback from netizens, compared with 2019, Japanese tourism in 2024: catering prices will increase by about 15%, transportation costs will basically remain the same, and attraction ticket prices will increase by about 5%-10%. Plan your itinerary properly and you can still enjoy a cost-effective trip to Japan!
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