How much fora week in ...

Japan?(On the cheap)

City-CostThe Expat Community of Japan

has a reputation for beinga bit expensive.

Japan

So let's find out if this is

true.

TOKYO

We'll use Tokyo as our base to giveus a 'worst case' scenario.

Narita Airportto

Tokyo

Keisei Skyliner to Ueno: 2,470 yenLocal train to Ueno: 1,200 yenNarita Express to Shinjuku: 3,190 yenLocal train to Shinjuku: 1,300 yen

To Tokyo/Ginza Station: 1,000 yen

BUS

TRAIN

DORMITORY

HOTEL

Internet Cafe

Sharing up to 8 people

Nightly rate: 1,700 ­ 3,500 yen

6­night stay: 10,200 ­ 21,000 yen

Cheap/Business (single)

Nightly rate: 6,000 ­ 10,000 yen

6­night stay: 36,000 ­ 60,000 yen

Yes, it's possible to stay the night in Japan's internet cafes!

Nightly rate (6­9 hrs): from 1,500 yen6­night stay: 9,000 yen

TOKYO

Half day exploring a limited area: 300 ­ 500 yenFull/active day (in the city): 1,000 ­ 1,500 yenDay trip out of town: 3,000 ­ 5,000 yen (return)

City­Cost blog post: What's The Cost  of a Day's Train Travel in Tokyo?

CHEAP (LOWER) CHEAP (UPPER)Accommodation: 9,000 ­ 36,000 yenFood: 7,000 yenTransport: 3,000 ­ 8,000 yen

Accommodation: ­ 60,000 yenFood: ­ 18,000 yenTransport: 7,000 ­ 14,000 yen

TOTAL 19,000 - 51,000 yen TOTAL 85,000 - 92,000 yen

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