Can I travel to Japan by myself?

Solo travelling in Japan is very popular, and you will not be on your own whilst solo travelling. Make sure you book onto tours, visit museums and eat local cuisine to really feel the culture. Check out our guide on where to go in Japan if you're planning to visit soon.



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Tokyo is a dream for solo travellers, from ramen bars to kaiten (conveyor-belt) sushi restaurants and capsule hotels.

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Japan is super safe
Being amongst the countries with the lowest crime rate on the planet, Japan has maintained its reputation as being incredibly safe. This is why we recommend Japan for solo travellers. It's a country where you can walk around without fear. In fact, theft reports are very low in Japan.

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In general, a private Japan tour costs US$350–500 per person per day (with 2–4 people), including private car, private guides, local 4-star hotels, tickets for attractions, and full-day itineraries. Thus, the total cost is around US$2,500–3,500 for a week and around US$5,000–7,000 for 2 weeks.

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How much does 2 weeks in Japan cost? The estimated total cost for 2 weeks in Japan is $5450 (£4530, ¥715,000) for 2 people. How much money should I bring to Japan for 2 weeks? A good rule of thumb is to have about 10,000 to 20,000 yen with you in cash at all times.

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The best time to visit Japan is between March and May and between September and November as it's both warm and dry between these periods. However, the joys of springtime and the iconic blooming of the cherry blossoms in Japan are no secret, which means you'll be sharing the space with plenty of other travellers.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning You should plan to spend around ¥18,967 ($128) per day on your vacation in Japan, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ¥4,590 ($31) on meals for one day and ¥2,856 ($19) on local transportation.

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Ten days is enough for a first timer, but you could easily stretch this itinerary to two weeks in Japan if you have a few extra days, or skip one or two places if you only have a week there. Mad, mind-boggling, and futuristic are all words that come to mind when I think of our 10-day trip to Japan.

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Shorts, jeans, and camisoles are perfectly fine to wear as long as you don't plan on attending religious sites. While denim isn't a popular fashion choice for those beyond their teen years, black jeans are more acceptable due to their versatile nature.

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