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 Tokyo?

Cappuccino price in Tokyo, Japan is $3.68

How much does a beer cost in Tokyo?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Tokyo, Japan costs $4.08

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Tokyo?

Budget restaurant lunch in Tokyo, Japan costs $8.00

How much are weekly groceries in Tokyo?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Tokyo, Japan cost $60.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Tokyo?

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

How much does public transport cost in Tokyo?

Single transit ticket in Tokyo, Japan costs $1.50

What is the price of petrol in Tokyo?

Petrol 95 per litre in Tokyo, Japan is $1.20

How much does internet cost in Tokyo?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Tokyo, Japan costs $45.00/month

What is the average salary in Tokyo?

Average monthly net salary in Tokyo, Japan is $3,000

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Triplandio Tokyo guide covers 19 travel guides across 39 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 76 self-guided walking tours in Tokyo with 383 POI, spanning 267.1 km in total. Get inspired by 8 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 19

Areas 39

Local food 8

Tours / POI 76 / 383

Day / Night 30° / 23°

Local Time 4:43

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City & Country Data Japan (Tokyo)

Key travel data for Tokyo — 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 Tokyo

Coffee ☕ $3.68

Beer 🍺 $4.08

Lunch 🍽️ $8.00

Groceries 🛒 $60.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.50

Transit 🚇 $1.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.20/l

Internet 📡 $45.00/m

Salary 💵 $3,000/m

Best time to visit Tokyo (Japan)

Now (September) avg: 26°C, wetter month, moderate crowds. Best months to walk: Dec & Jul.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 30°C / 23°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:31 / 17:32

Local time 4:43

Sea Temp 28°C

Best Months

Dec & Jul

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.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Tokyo (Japan)

Snack Vegetarian

Monjayaki

もんじゃ焼き

mon-jah-yah-kee

A savory pancake with a variety of ingredients and a unique batter.

Open Monjayaki recipe

Main course Fish & Seafood

Nigiri

握り

Nee-gee-ree

Hand-formed rice balls topped with slices of raw fish.

Open Nigiri recipe

Main course Meat

Ramen

ラーメン

rah-muhn

Wheat noodles in a savory broth with toppings.

Open Ramen recipe

Main course Vegan

Soba

そば

So-bah

Buckwheat noodles served hot in broth or cold with a dipping sauce.

Open Soba recipe

Main course Fish & Seafood

Tempura

天ぷら

tem-poo-rah

Battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables.

Open Tempura recipe

Main course Meat

Tonkatsu

豚カツ

ton-KAH-tsu

Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, usually served with shredded cabbage.

Open Tonkatsu recipe

Main course Fish & Seafood

Unagi Kabayaki

うなぎ蒲焼

oo-nah-gee kah-bah-yah-kee

Grilled eel glazed with sweet soy-based sauce.

Open Unagi Kabayaki recipe

Snack Meat

Yakitori

焼き鳥

yah-kee-toh-ree

Grilled skewers of chicken, often seasoned with tare sauce or salt.

Open Yakitori recipe

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Tokyo

City & Country Data Japan (Tokyo)

Best time to visit Tokyo (Japan)

Traditional Local Food Tokyo (Japan)

Monjayaki

Nigiri

Ramen

Soba

Tempura

Tonkatsu

Unagi Kabayaki

Yakitori

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