How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost?
In 2025 the average tourist spent ¥224,583 per person in Japan over 7.1 nights, according to the Japan Tourism Agency's final survey results — about ¥31,631 a night, not counting international flights. Accommodation was the largest cost at ¥80,712, followed by shopping (¥61,830) and food (¥48,777).
Where the Numbers Come From
The figures in this guide come from the Japan Tourism Agency's Inbound Consumption Trend Survey (インバウンド消費動向調査, formerly 訪日外国人消費動向調査) for the 2025 calendar year (Jan–Dec 2025), published on 2026-03-31 as final (確報) figures. They cover tourism and leisure visitors (not business trips) and include the Japan portion of package tours, but not international airfare. Because they are averages across thousands of travelers, your own trip can cost much less or much more.
What Visitors Spend, by Nationality (2025)
Spending varies mostly with how long people stay. Travelers from Europe and Australia stay longest and spend the most per trip; visitors from nearby Asian countries take shorter trips.
- All countries/regions¥224,583 over 7.1 nights (about ¥31,631 a night)
- United States¥350,133 over 10.7 nights (about ¥32,723 a night)
- Canada¥329,617 over 12.5 nights (about ¥26,369 a night)
- United Kingdom¥411,337 over 12.8 nights (about ¥32,136 a night)
- Australia¥403,966 over 13.2 nights (about ¥30,603 a night)
- Germany¥416,393 over 15.2 nights (about ¥27,394 a night)
- France¥371,762 over 16.5 nights (about ¥22,531 a night)
- Singapore¥325,886 over 9 nights (about ¥36,210 a night)
- India¥277,403 over 10 nights (about ¥27,740 a night)
- China¥237,152 over 6.4 nights (about ¥37,055 a night)
- Taiwan¥181,769 over 5.6 nights (about ¥32,459 a night)
- South Korea¥101,990 over 3.4 nights (about ¥29,997 a night)
- Philippines¥201,078 over 7.9 nights (about ¥25,453 a night)
Where the Money Goes
For the average tourist in 2025, the ¥224,583 broke down like this:
- Accommodation¥80,712 (36%)
- Shopping¥61,830 (28%)
- Food and drink¥48,777 (22%)
- Transport within Japan¥23,226 (10%)
- Tours, entry fees and other services¥9,918 (4%)
New Costs in 2026
Several charges went up this year. Add them on top of the survey averages, which were measured before they took effect.
- International Tourist Tax ("departure tax"): ¥3,000 per departure from Japan (was ¥1,000), from July 1, 2026, usually included in your airline ticket
- Visa fees (for nationalities that need a visa): Single-entry about ¥15,000 (was about ¥3,000); multiple-entry about ¥30,000 (was about ¥6,000) — only if your nationality needs a visa (check here)
- Accommodation taxes: charged per person per night in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and a growing list of cities — see the hotel tax calculator
- Japan Rail Pass: the 7-day pass goes from ¥50,000 to ¥53,000 for exchange orders bought at overseas agencies from October 1, 2026
Build Your Own Estimate
The Trip Cost Calculator uses the same official data: pick your nationality and the number of nights, and it scales accommodation, food, transport and activities to your stay while keeping shopping at the average. Then check whether a JR Pass would save you money on long train journeys, and add your flight price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a trip to Japan cost?
The average tourist spent ¥224,583 per person over 7.1 nights in 2025, excluding international flights (Japan Tourism Agency). Visitors from the US averaged ¥350,133 over 10.7 nights.
How much money do I need per day in Japan?
Across all tourists, 2025 spending works out to about ¥31,631 per night including shopping, or about ¥22,923 per night without it.
Is Japan expensive to visit?
Accommodation is the biggest cost, at 36% of average tourist spending in 2025. Transport within Japan was ¥23,226 per trip on average, and in 2026 the departure tax rose to ¥3,000.
Sources
- Japan Tourism Agency — Inbound Consumption Trend Survey (results page) (Japanese)2025 final results, published March 31, 2026
- Japan Tourism Agency — 2025 annual tables (Excel) (Japanese)Tables 参考7, 参考9, 参考10: nights, spending per person and by category
- Japan Tourism Agency — 2025 annual summary (PDF) (Japanese)Cross-check of the per-person figures
- National Tax Agency — International Tourist Tax (Japanese)¥3,000 per departure from Japan (was ¥1,000)
- Japan Rail Pass (JR Group) — Prices, including the October 1, 2026 change7-day pass price change
Sources checked: September 24, 2026
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