Is Japan expensive for travelers?

Japan is a cheap cost destination for travelers

Is Japan safe for tourists?

Safety index in Japan is 89/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Japan?

Healthcare quality in Japan scores 100/100

What is the quality of life like in Japan?

Quality of life score for Japan is 48/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Japan?

Infrastructure score in Japan is 100/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Japan rank as a travel destination?

Japan ranks #5 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Japan?

Japan scores 70/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Japan each year?

Japan welcomes 4.1M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Japan?

GDP per capita in Japan is $36.0k

What is the life expectancy in Japan?

Average life expectancy in Japan is 84.0 years

What is the population of Japan?

Japan has a population of 123.4M

What currency is used in Japan?

The currency in Japan is JPY ¥

What language is spoken in Japan?

The official language in Japan is Japanese

Can you pay by card in Japan?

Paying in Japan: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Japan?

Emergency in Japan: 110 (main) — 🚔 Police: 110 · 🚑 Ambulance: 119 · 🚒 Fire: 119

How much does a coffee cost in Nara?

Cappuccino price in Nara, Japan is $2.50

How much does a beer cost in Nara?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Nara, Japan costs $3.50

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Nara?

Budget restaurant lunch in Nara, Japan costs $10.00

How much are weekly groceries in Nara?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Nara, Japan cost $50.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Nara?

Taxi or Uber per km in Nara, Japan costs $1.50

How much does public transport cost in Nara?

Single transit ticket in Nara, Japan costs $2.00

What is the price of petrol in Nara?

Petrol 95 per litre in Nara, Japan is $1.20

How much does internet cost in Nara?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Nara, Japan costs $40.00/month

What is the average salary in Nara?

Average monthly net salary in Nara, Japan is $1,500

ASIA / JAPAN

Nara

Triplandio Nara guide covers 12 travel guides across 39 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 48 self-guided walking tours in Nara with 279 POI, spanning 175.2 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 12

Areas 39

Local food 5

Tours / POI 48 / 279

Day / Night 33° / 24°

Local Time 16:40

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City & Country Data Japan (Nara)

Key travel data for Nara — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Japan

Cost 💰 LOW

Safety 🔒 89

Health 🏥 100

Lifestyle ⭐ 48

Infra 🏗️ 100

Rank 🎯 #5

Score 📊 70

Tourists ✈️ 4.1M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $36.0k

Life Exp ❤️ 84.0 yrs

Population 👥 123.4M

Currency 💱 JPY ¥

Language 🗣️ Japanese

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 110

💰 Prices in Nara

Coffee ☕ $2.50

Beer 🍺 $3.50

Lunch 🍽️ $10.00

Groceries 🛒 $50.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.50

Transit 🚇 $2.00

Fuel ⛽ $1.20/l

Internet 📡 $40.00/m

Salary 💵 $1,500/m

Best time to visit Nara (Japan)

Now (July) avg: 28°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Nov & Dec.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 33°C / 24°C

Sunrise / Sunset 4:54 / 19:11

Local time 16:40

Best Months

Nov & Dec

J Jan F Feb M Mar A Apr M May J Jun J Jul

A Aug S Sep O Oct N Nov

D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

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Traditional Local Food Nara (Japan)

Local Flavours of Nara — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Breakfast Vegan

Chagayu

茶粥

chah-gah-yoo · Tea porridge

A comforting Nara porridge of rice cooked in tea.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Kaki-no-ha Sushi

柿の葉寿司

kah-kee-no-ha soo-shee · Persimmon leaf sushi

Sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves from Nara.

Main course Vegan

Miwa Somen

三輪素麺

mee-wah soh-men · Thin wheat noodles

Thin, hand-stretched wheat noodles from Miwa.

Side dish Vegetarian

Narazuke

奈良漬け

nah-rah-zoo-keh · Nara-style pickles

Rice bran pickles fermented over years in Nara.

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Drink Vegan

Yamato-cha

大和茶

yah-mah-toh chah · Yamato tea

High-quality, traditional Japanese green tea from Nara.