How much do five days in Tokyo cost?
Budget around €1124 per person for five days in Tokyo (Japan), flight included: €649 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Brussels in March 2027 — and about €475 on the ground, that is €95 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €649 | €285 | €934 |
| 5 days | €649 | €475 | €1124 |
| 7 days | €649 | €665 | €1314 |
| 10 days | €649 | €950 | €1599 |
| 14 days | €649 | €1330 | €1979 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€649 from Brussels), living costs at the country average (€95/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €67 | €333 | €982 |
| Standard | €95 | €475 | €1124 |
| Comfort | €171 | €855 | €1504 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Tokyo: accommodation ≈ €43, meals ≈ €33, transport and sundries ≈ €19.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | €649 | March 2027 | €1124 |
| Paris | €660 | March 2027 | €1135 |
| Nice | €724 | November 2026 | €1199 |
| Geneva | €759 | November 2026 | €1234 |
| Marseille | €898 | October 2026 | €1373 |
| Toulouse | €931 | November 2026 | €1406 |
| Lyon | €1347 | October 2026 | €1822 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 3), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Tokyo to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Tokyo cost?
Budget around €1124 per person for five days in Tokyo, flight included: €649 for the return flight (best fare observed from Brussels in March 2027) and about €475 on the ground (€95 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €982; in comfort you climb to €1504.
What daily budget should I plan for in Tokyo?
About €95 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Japan: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €67 on a shoestring and €171 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Tokyo an expensive destination?
At €95 a day, Tokyo is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Tokyo?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €649 from Brussels, up to €1347 from Lyon. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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