Quick answer
A 7-night Japan trip costs about ₹1.05–1.6 lakh per person from India, twin sharing, including return flights and the visa. The lower figure assumes business hotels and self-guided days; the higher one covers better hotels, the shinkansen, a Mount Fuji tour, ticketed sights and meals. Luxury trips start around ₹3.5 lakh. Cherry blossom and autumn dates cost 15–30% more.
Japan at three budgets
Budget
Starting from
₹1,05,000
per person, twin sharing
Business hotels in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka without meals, point-to-point shinkansen and local trains, self-guided sightseeing; return economy flights with one stop, booked 2–3 months ahead.
Mid-range
Starting from
₹1,60,000
per person, twin sharing
3-star and 4-star hotels near major stations, shinkansen, Mount Fuji tour, Shibuya Sky and teamLab, luggage forwarding and meals; return economy flights, non-stop from Delhi or Mumbai where available.
Luxury
Starting from
₹3,50,000
per person, twin sharing
5-star hotels plus a ryokan night with kaiseki dinner, private guides and transfers, Green Car seats on the shinkansen; return economy flights.
Starting prices per person on twin sharing for 7 nights, reflecting typical market rates at the time of review. Peak dates (Diwali, Christmas–New Year, May–June school holidays) cost more. GST and TCS apply as per law on packages.
Where the money goes (mid-range, per person)
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Return flights | ₹45,000–75,000 | Non-stop from Delhi and Mumbai; one stop from Bengaluru and Chennai |
| Visa | ₹1,300–1,800 | ₹500 fee for Indian nationals plus VFS service charge |
| Hotels, 7 nights | ₹48,000–70,000 | Twin sharing; about ¥24,000–35,000 per room per night |
| Shinkansen and intercity trains | ₹10,000–14,000 | Tokyo–Kyoto, Kyoto–Nara–Osaka and airport trains |
| Mount Fuji day tour | ₹6,000–9,000 | — |
| Entry fees and ticketed sights | ₹8,000–12,000 | teamLab, Shibuya Sky, temples, Skytree |
| Local transport on Suica | ₹4,000–6,000 | — |
| Meals | ₹18,000–28,000 | ₹2,500–4,000 a day |
| Luggage forwarding | ₹1,500–2,000 | — |
| Travel insurance | ₹1,500–3,000 | — |
Return flight fares from Indian cities
| From | Typical return economy fare |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹45,000–75,000 |
| Mumbai | ₹48,000–80,000 |
| Bengaluru | ₹48,000–80,000 |
| Chennai | ₹50,000–85,000 |
Booked 4–8 weeks ahead outside peak holidays. Last-minute and festive fares run higher.
How to spend less without ruining the trip
- Skip the Japan Rail Pass for a Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka trip; point-to-point tickets cost less.
- Eat breakfast and some lunches from convenience stores, where rice balls, sandwiches and fruit cost ₹400–800.
- Fly into Tokyo and out of Osaka on a one-stop airline to avoid a ₹8,000 shinkansen ride back.
- Stay in business hotels near JR stations rather than in Ginza or Roppongi; rooms are small but cheaper and save travel time.
- If price matters most, travel in January, February or June and avoid sakura, Golden Week and Kyoto's maple season.
- Carry your passport when shopping to claim the 10% consumption-tax refund; Japan is moving to a refund-at-departure system from November 2026, so keep receipts and allow time at the airport.
How much does a Japan trip cost from India?
A 7-night Japan trip costs about ₹1.05–1.6 lakh per person from India, twin sharing, including return flights. The lower figure assumes business hotels, point-to-point trains and self-guided sightseeing; the higher one assumes 3-star and 4-star hotels near major stations, a Mount Fuji tour, ticketed sights and meals out. A luxury trip with 5-star hotels and a ryokan night starts around ₹3.5 lakh.
Japan is more affordable than many Indian travellers assume. The yen has been weak for several years, temple entry costs ₹230–460, and convenience-store food is good and cheap. The big costs are flights, hotels and the shinkansen.
What drives the cost?
| Factor | Cheaper | Pricier |
|---|---|---|
| Season | January–February, June | Late March–early April, November |
| Hotels | Business hotels near stations | Ginza, Roppongi, Kyoto ryokans |
| Trains | Point-to-point tickets | A Rail Pass you don't use fully |
| Food | Convenience-store breakfasts, set lunches | Kaiseki dinners |
Visa and departure tax
Indian citizens need a visa, applied for through the VFS centres in India. The fee for Indian nationals is ₹500 plus a service charge, and processing usually takes about five working days. Japan's international departure tax rose from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (about ₹1,750) from July 2026; it's built into your air fare. See the Japan visa guide.
Daily spending
Budget ₹4,500–7,000 per person per day for meals, Suica top-ups and entry fees, excluding the hotel. A convenience-store breakfast costs ₹400–800, a casual lunch ₹700–1,200 and a sit-down dinner ₹1,500–3,000. Cards work almost everywhere in the cities, but small temples, shrines and some restaurants are cash-only, so carry ¥10,000–20,000. A multi-currency forex card avoids your bank's mark-up; see our foreign exchange service.
TCS is added to overseas tour packages booked in India. You claim it back against your income tax when you file your return.
Matching the cost to a plan
Our 8-day Japan itinerary uses the same seven nights, with a mid-range land cost from about ₹90,000 per person before meals. Pick dates with the best time to visit Japan and ask us for a quote.
Frequently asked questions
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