Japan is considered "expensive" by Brazilians — but how expensive, exactly? In this guide, you will find the real budget for a 10-day trip in 2026, with estimates by category and practical tips to save money without compromising the experience.
Summary: how much does a trip to Japan cost in 2026?
For a Brazilian traveling for 10 days, covering Tokyo + Kyoto with a moderate standard, expect to spend:
| Item | Estimated value (per person) |
|---|---|
| Round-trip airfare | R$ 6,000 – R$ 10,000 |
| Accommodation (10 nights) | R$ 4,000 – R$ 8,000 |
| Food | R$ 2,500 – R$ 4,500 |
| Local transportation + JR Pass | R$ 2,500 – R$ 3,500 |
| Attractions/tickets | R$ 1,500 – R$ 2,500 |
| Shopping/extras | R$ 1,000 – R$ 5,000 |
| Internet (eSIM) | R$ 100 – R$ 180 |
| Travel insurance | R$ 250 – R$ 500 |
| Approximate TOTAL | R$ 17,850 – R$ 34,180 |
Airfare
There are no direct flights from Brazil to Japan. The most common routes have 1 connection:
- Via USA: American Airlines (DFW, LAX), Delta (ATL, LAX), United (SFO, ORD)
- Via Europe: Air France (CDG), Lufthansa (FRA, MUC), KLM (AMS)
- Via Middle East: Qatar (DOH), Emirates (DXB), Turkish (IST) — often cheaper
- Via Asia: ANA (HND), JAL (NRT), Korean Air (ICN) — better schedules
Prices by season (SP-Tokyo):
- Low season (May, September-October): R$ 5,500 – R$ 7,500
- Medium (June, November-December without Christmas): R$ 6,500 – R$ 8,500
- High (July, January, cherry blossoms in March-April): R$ 8,000 – R$ 12,000+
Tip: buy 3-6 months in advance and use tools like Google Flights + Skyscanner to compare. The "flexible" flight option on Google Flights shows the best date.
Accommodation: many options
Japan has it all: from capsule hotels to traditional ryokans. Prices in Tokyo per night (moderate category):
- Hostel (capsule or dormitory): R$ 150 – R$ 280
- Business hotel (3★, basic but clean): R$ 400 – R$ 700
- Mid-range hotel (4★): R$ 700 – R$ 1,200
- Luxury hotel (5★): R$ 1,500 – R$ 4,000+
- Ryokan (traditional inn, with dinner): R$ 1,000 – R$ 3,000
- Airbnb: R$ 250 – R$ 800 (limited in Tokyo by law)
Recommended neighborhoods in Tokyo: Shinjuku (nightlife), Shibuya (shopping/youth), Asakusa (traditional, near temples), Ginza (luxury).
In Kyoto: Gion, Higashiyama (traditional charm) or near Kyoto Station (convenient for trains).
Transportation: Is the Japan Rail Pass worth it?
The famous JR Pass provides unlimited access to JR trains (including Shinkansen, the bullet train) throughout the country for a fixed period.
| Duration | Price 2026 (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 7 days | ~¥50,000 (R$ 1,650) |
| 14 days | ~¥80,000 (R$ 2,640) |
| 21 days | ~¥100,000 (R$ 3,300) |
Is it worth it? It depends on your itinerary. Yes if you:
- Are going from Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka → Hiroshima (covers the fares)
- Plan to travel 3+ segments on Shinkansen
Not worth it if staying only in Tokyo — use the IC card (Suica/Pasmo) for urban metro.
IC Card: Suica, Pasmo, Icoca
Rechargeable card for metro, buses, convenience stores, vending machines. A must-have in Tokyo. In 2024-2025, Japan started to virtualize them on iPhone (Apple Wallet) and Android (Google Wallet) — just add and recharge.
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Food: Japan eats well and cheaply
Eating in Japan is not as expensive as you might think — especially in traditional chains:
- Breakfast at hotel or combini (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson): R$ 15-40
- Lunch (ramen, udon, donburi): R$ 35-80
- Dinner in izakaya (bar-restaurant): R$ 80-150
- Conveyor belt sushi (kaiten-zushi): R$ 70-140
- Mid-range restaurant: R$ 150-250
- Omakase/premium restaurant: R$ 500-2,000
Golden tip: combini (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson) sells complete and fresh meals for R$ 20-40. Fruits, onigiri, bentō, even sushi.
Attractions: how much does it cost to enter
- Tokyo Tower: ~R$ 45
- Tokyo Skytree: ~R$ 90
- TeamLab Borderless Park: ~R$ 120
- Tokyo Disneyland: ~R$ 280
- Studio Ghibli Museum: ~R$ 50 (reserve 30 days in advance)
- Fuji National Park (round trip): R$ 300-500 (tour)
- Temples in Kyoto (Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera): ~R$ 20-30 each
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: free
Many free attractions: Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa neighborhood, Ueno Park, Tsukiji Outer Market.
Internet in Japan: essential
You will use Google Translate CONSTANTLY (90% of Japanese speak little English), Google Maps for the metro (complex), Tabelog for reviews, and WhatsApp for family.
Options:
- Roaming Vivo/Claro: R$ 60-100/day → 10 days = R$ 600-1,000. Expensive.
- Pocket Wi-Fi (rental): ~$8-12/day, needs to be picked up at the airport, returned, battery charged.
- eSIM Easy Chip for Japan: starting at $6 (7 days, 3GB) or $30 unlimited for 15 days. Install before traveling. Coverage by Docomo/Softbank. See plans.
Check out our complete guide internet in Japan: best eSIM options 2026.
Travel insurance: mandatory?
Japan does not require travel insurance for entry, but it is highly recommended. Medical consultation in Japan for tourists can cost ¥15,000-30,000 (R$ 500-1,000) just for the first visit. Emergency room or hospitalization: thousands of reais.
Protect your trip
Travel insurance is mandatory for Europe (Schengen) and recommended for any destination. Facilita Travel Pass offers plans with complete medical coverage starting at R$ 15/day.
Final total: realistic budgets
💰 Budget trip (10 days) — R$ 12,000-17,000
- Flight with long layover (low season): R$ 5,500
- Hostels/capsule: R$ 2,000
- Combini food + popular restaurants: R$ 2,500
- JR Pass 7 days + IC: R$ 2,000
- Attractions (focused on free ones): R$ 800
- eSIM + insurance: R$ 400
💸 Moderate trip (10 days) — R$ 22,000-26,000
- Flight in medium season: R$ 7,500
- 3★ hotel: R$ 6,000
- Mix of combini + restaurants + 1 special dinner: R$ 3,500
- JR Pass + IC: R$ 3,000
- Complete attractions: R$ 2,000
- eSIM + insurance + extras: R$ 1,000
✨ Comfortable trip (10 days) — R$ 32,000+
- High season business class flight: R$ 12,000+
- 4★-5★ hotel or ryokan: R$ 12,000+
- Dinners at premium restaurants: R$ 5,000+
- Private tours + omakase: R$ 3,000+
7 tips to save money
- Buy tickets 4-6 months in advance
- Avoid cherry blossoms (end of March to April) — prices double
- Use combini for 1-2 meals/day — surprisingly good quality
- JR Pass is only worth it if you cross the country — otherwise, use the IC card
- Duty-free for shopping: R$ 1,000+ → tax refund (~8%) at the airport
- Online tickets: Disney, Ghibli Museum, TeamLab — reserve weeks in advance
- Accommodation outside the center: with fast metro, staying in neighborhoods like Asakusa or Nippori is 40% cheaper
Plan your complete trip
Now that you know how much it costs, the next step is to plan. Facilita Travel Pass can take care of airfare + accommodation + insurance + tickets for Japan in one package, with installment options. And you can arrange internet with the eSIM from Easy Chip — installation before boarding, coverage upon landing.
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