Cost of tokyo

[JEET]

Im thinking of adding tokyo to my backpacking trip but i have heard you can end up spending a small fortune can anybody let me know how easy it is to get by on a budget im looking at going for a week. Thanks.

 

[Mike Cash]

You can spend a small fortune practically anywhere in this country. Whether you do or not is entirely up to you.

 

[centrajapan]

The prices in Japan is not that expensive any longer. Its probably more expensive in London. I live in Norway and Norway is alot more expensive than Japan. Japan is probabaly like Germany or Spain. Not cheap but not too expensive either.

 

[Yuta]

It depends entirely on how you live and what you want to do. It's the same in practically all major cities worldwide. It just comes down to common sense.

 

[oonter]

I spent about $1000 in Japan in two weeks. But that was for food, drinks, snacks, souvenirs, and subway ride.... That was between me and my wife.

 

[Goldiegirl]

The most expensive part is finding cheap lodging. You can get a lot of food for very little money in Tokyo. Ramen is the best "cheap" food. 400 yen and your tummy is full!