i'm goin on a vacation to japan, but how much do i need?

Question

i'm planning to go to japan for about three weeks, but i don't know how much to save up.

Answer 1

It really all depends on where you stay, where you travel (a shinkansen trip can easily set you back 100 USD one way) and where you go. I would say save up as much as you possibly can, you may not need all of it, but it would be good to have it just in case!

For a 10 day trip I saved about 2,000 USD, but stayed with friends and used busses to go from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto. I only spent about 500 USD of after all. I live here and easily spend 2,500 USD in a month for food (eating out a lot), transportation, housing and shopping, and that is living pretty modestly.

Answer 2

Well, it depends on where you're going and what you plan to do. Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so if you plan to spend three weeks there then it will set you back a good bit.

I am a pretty cheap traveller, and my idea of a reasonable amount to spend during a trip to Japan would be around $400-$500 per week for food, entertainment, and train fare. Hotel and airfare costs would be in addition to that. These vary a lot depending on season and what kind of deal you can get. You may want to see a travel agent to see about package deals.

Japan is generally more expensive than the US, but you can save money if you are smart. Buy food at grocery stores instead of eating at restaurants every day. Try staying at a youth hostel. Walk whenever you can. Visit 100 Yen shops for cheap souvenirs. If you aren't willing to do these things, expect to spend a lot more money than I did!

Answer 3

First, find out what the conversion is between the dollar and the yen. I found that Japan can be very, very expensive. If you are staying in a hotel, consider room and food, nightlife and shopping. You will need plenty. Also, if you plan to use the railway system - keep in mind that their trains leave the city for the countryside at certain times and if you miss the train returning to the city - you might have to sleep on the concord (at the train station) because they don't run all night.

I encourage you to go online and visit the Japanese Visitor and Tourist Guide. You are going to need all the information you can get. I would also check with the American Embassy for information. They can be of great help. You especially need to let them know you are going to be there and your plans and where you are staying. I know of some young people who got into trouble, ignorant of the Japanese laws and culture and had to have the Embassy assist them. Be careful. And do learn some Japanese - just the basics. Most people speak English - but depending upon where you are going. Not all of them are open to Americans right now....be sure if you have to take medications with you that they are properly labeled (in other words - don't have Tylenol in some other open prescriptioned bottle....keep a list of all the meds you take just in case. I also know of the same group of youngsters who went and one got sick with an asthma attack and almost died - again - be careful.

Answer 4

Hi there, i m not japanese but i was there for 3 months last march for a attachment over there..based on my experience i think it depends on a lot of factors tht u got to be considered...main consideration will be r u going around the whole country or its just basically 1 city for example tokyo, hiroshima, osaka etc..plz bear in mind tht tokyo is somewht quite an expensive city and naturally the things there are more expensive if compared to the other lesser known cities..i was attached to hiroshima city and i found the things there are generally cheaper compared to tokyo..and also bear in mind that if ur planning to travel the whole japan then u got to take into consideration of the transportation cost..bullet train isnt cheap...but basically japan is a very nice country and it was and still is one of the best place ive ever been.their people is so so helpful its unbelieveable..enjoy urself over there and oh yeah if u dont speak or read japanese then its better for u to get a phrase book..its easier tht way..bon voyage

Answer 5

This is a very difficult question to answer - camping, hitchhiking and eating noodles you could get away with under 5,000 yen per day all-in; moderate hotels will cost 5,000 to 10,000 per night, eating out at mall-type chains can range from 1,500 yen to 5,000 yen depending on if you find set menus (usually best value way to eat, barring ramen!) or if you have a big appetite!

Local travel will cost about 1,000 yen per day on average, perhaps, then admission fees to museums, etc, can vary from 300 yen to 1,000 yen or more.

Answer 6

The flu is going on everywhere or maybe revisiting places it is already been. would desire to you cancel your trip, no way. flow and basically have a reliable time such as you're able to on the different trip. the undeniable fact which you will get sick from something continues to be the comparable. reliable luck and God Bless

Answer 7

Bring about $3 or 4,000 US dollars.

(Hey, ViolentAJ. Your constant whining about being black is really boring.)

Answer 8

japan stuff are very expensive.
even a steak is 5000 yen

Answer 9

For three weeks I'd bring AT LEAST $3,000. Have a good time, and you're lucky you are not Black...

Answer 10

$4 - $5,000 USD would be a good amount.