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Tokyo on a Budget (2026)

Updated June 2026 · Real local prices
Quick answer: Tokyo runs about EUR 120 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: March–April (cherry blossom) or October–November (autumn leaves).

What things actually cost

bowl of ramen 8 EUR
metro ride 1.30 EUR
konbini onigiri 1 EUR
coffee at a kissaten 3.50 EUR
temple or garden entry 3 EUR
izakaya dinner with beer 22 EUR

Eat well for little

Money mistakes to avoid

Transport without the tourist tax

From Narita take the Skyliner (about 17 EUR, 45 min) or from Haneda the monorail (about 4 EUR, 20 min) into the city. Get a Suica card and use the metro and JR lines - most rides cost 1.10-2 EUR and trains stop around midnight.

Planning the full trip? Start with the 5-day Tokyo itinerary.

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