Is alcohol expensive in Japan?

Alcohol (From 120 Yen per 350ml Can) | Cigarettes (From 500 Yen per 20 Pack) As with the previously mentioned alcohol at izakaya and all-you-can-drink packages, alcohol is also sold cheaply at convenience stores and supermarkets. So you can say that alcohol is a characteristically cheap thing in Japan.



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Japan has a reputation as an expensive place to travel to, but it's an image that doesn't hold up on the ground. With a little strategy, a visit can be very reasonable – budget-friendly, even. Many of the country's major sights, for example, cost nothing, and free festivals take place year-round.

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In short, I think you will be absolutely fine since your flight and hotels are paid for already. $1000 should be sufficient, but you must be strict with yourself. $50 a day just about creeps overbudget. I think you should set yourself about $30 a day and maybe sometimes jump up to $50/60 if you wanna try something.

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In Japan, the legal adult age is 20. Japanese law prohibits individuals under the age of 20 to drink alcohol or smoke. Regardless of age, you must not force anyone to drink or smoke as it may cause serious health and social consequences.

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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.

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Yes, drinking water from taps in Japan is safe. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water in Japan. Metro train stations have public water fountains, but otherwise these can be hard to find (this is the land of vending machines after all).

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Assuming flights and accommodation are already paid for, budget travellers should get by on around ¥8,000 (around US$75) per day, which will be enough to cover simpler meals and visits to the main attractions.

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