How much a 7-day trip to Japan costs
Prices checked in October 2026
Japan is more affordable than it looks: eating well is cheap and transport is flawless. The big costs are lodging and the bullet train. This classic 7-day route goes from Tokyo to Osaka.
Itinerary
Days 1–3: Tokyo
- Asakusa and Senso-ji temple; Akihabara.
- Shibuya (the crossing), Harajuku and Meiji Shrine.
- Shinjuku at night and the free Metropolitan Government observatory.
Days 4–5: Kyoto
- Shinkansen Tokyo–Kyoto (about 2 h 15 min).
- Fushimi Inari early, Kiyomizu-dera and Gion.
- Arashiyama bamboo grove and Kinkaku-ji.
Day 6: Nara
- Local train from Kyoto (about 45 minutes).
- Todai-ji temple and the deer park.
Day 7: Osaka
- Osaka Castle.
- Eat in Dotonbori (takoyaki and okonomiyaki) and fly home from Kansai.
Approximate prices
- 7-day JR Pass (ordinary / Green)verifiedofficial website¥53,000 / ¥74,000
- Shinkansen Tokyo–Kyoto, one way (no pass)≈ ¥14,000
- Transit card (Suica/ICOCA): metro ride¥180–300
- Ramen / konbini meal¥1,000–1,500 / ¥600–900
- Temples (Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji)¥400–500 each
- Hostel bed / business hotel (night)¥4,000–6,500 / ¥12,000–22,000
Prices change: confirm on the official website before paying. Those marked ≈ are approximate.
Budget per person
Lodging, food, transport and tickets for 7 days, excluding flights.
Budget
Whole trip
US$ 630–US$ 910
Per day: US$ 90–US$ 130
Balanced
Whole trip
US$ 1,400–US$ 1,960
Per day: US$ 200–US$ 280
Premium
Whole trip
US$ 3,150–US$ 4,900
Per day: US$ 450–US$ 700
Tips
- For this route (Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka, one way) the 7-day JR Pass doesn't pay off: buy single tickets. It's worth it for return trips or more distant cities.
- Load a Suica or ICOCA card on your phone: it works on trains, buses and at konbinis.
- There is no tipping in Japan.
- Send your suitcase between hotels with takkyubin and ride the train light.
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