The budget for a journey to Japan depends on several factors: the length of your stay, the season, your choice of accommodation and the experiences you would like to enjoy.
Contrary to a common perception, Japan need not be prohibitively expensive. With careful planning, a journey can remain reasonably priced while offering memorable experiences: nights in a traditional ryokan, ancient temples, exceptional food and spectacular landscapes between the sea and the mountains.
For a journey lasting ten to 15 days, here is an indication of the budget:
These budgets generally include:
International flights often add €800 to €1,200, depending on the season and departure city.
Several factors can make a significant difference. Spring sakura and autumn maple colours are the busiest seasons, when hotel availability may be more limited. Accommodation also has a major influence. Japan offers everything from comfortable modern hotels to traditional ryokan, where you sleep on a futon and kaiseki meals are often included. Experiences add another dimension: time with a local guide, a tea ceremony, sumo training, less familiar neighbourhoods or an escape to the Japanese Alps. At Caramage, we work with carefully selected, trusted English-speaking guides who have lived in Japan for many years. Your route also affects the cost. Remote regions and particularly sought-after stays may require early booking.
A Japan journey to suit each traveller There are many ways to explore Japan: a first trip between Tokyo and Kyoto, a deeper journey into the Japanese Alps or a stay centred on food, nature or traditions. The key is a balanced itinerary that combines highlights with quieter, more personal moments.
A little advance planning helps you choose the right neighbourhoods, make sensible connections between cities and find the accommodation and experiences that suit you. Our specialists in Japan create entirely bespoke itineraries, making your journey smooth, personal and appropriate to your budget. Enquire about your Japan journey.
Caramage creates bespoke journeys in Japan: personal itineraries, local experiences, less familiar places and carefully selected accommodation. Each suggested journey is a starting point, shaped around your interests.
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The Caramage team, and Anne in particular, were wonderfully responsive. Their professionalism, warmth and willingness to listen put us at ease straight away. Everything felt effortless. We are from Canada and have recommended Caramage to two friends, who also loved their trips. We would recommend this agency without hesitation.
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