Solo travel in Japan is safe and it's easy to get around thanks to the country's excellent transport links. It's also a place where being alone is celebrated.
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Tokyo is a dream for solo travellers, from ramen bars to kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurants and capsule hotels.
Is Japan good for solo travel? Solo travel in Japan is safe and it's easy to get around thanks to the country's excellent transport links. It's also a place where being alone is celebrated. In some countries, you may feel out of place if you go out to eat or drink solo, but not in Japan.
$5000 is more than enough for one person for at comfortable two-week trip after an economy airfare from the USA and economy to mid-range hotel reservations are arranged in advance.
Do you need to speak any Japanese to travel around Japan? Absolutely not. You can travel to Japan without learning any of these words and have a great time. People ask us about the Japanese language barrier all the time, with common questions such as, Do Japanese people speak English?
Short answer: yes. Many Japanese people speak at least a little English, and you can usually find them in hotels, especially if you stick to major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc. Learn a few words like “please” and “thank you” and “excuse me,” and you'll get along even better.
Overall, the cost of food for tourists in Japan can be higher than in Europe, particularly for dining out and grocery shopping. However, there are also many affordable food options in Japan, such as street food and local eateries, that offer a taste of Japanese cuisine without breaking the budget.
Ideally, how long for a trip to Japan ? We recommend a minimum of 2 weeks to discover the Japanese archipelago. This is the minimum travel time in Japan to have time to visit Tokyo, Kyoto and their surroundings. For this, we advise you to spend a minimum of 6 nights in Tokyo and 6 nights in the Kyoto region .
You can learn more about this in our Culture and Social Etiquette section. There are many pros and cons to living in Japan and expats can feel overwhelmed with the list of dos and don'ts. Luckily, Japanese society is very welcoming of foreigners and forgiving should you commit a faux pas.
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan. You cannot work on a 90-day visa free entry.