#2026 costs
7 guides about 2026 costs in Japan, newest first.
Every new travel fee in Japan for 2026, in one place
A tripled departure tax, Kyoto's steep new hotel tax, pricier rail passes and an online entry permit on the way. What each one costs you and when it applies.
Business hotel, capsule or ryokan? Choosing where to stay
Room sizes, what is included, typical 2026 prices, and which Tokyo neighbourhoods suit first-time visitors.
Kyoto for first-timers: beating the crowds in 2026
When to visit the big sights, how to get around without the overloaded buses, the new hotel tax, and a sample two-day plan.
What a day in Japan really costs in 2026
Hotel rates by city and season, what meals and transport cost, and three sample daily budgets you can plan around.
Is the Japan Rail Pass still worth it in 2026?
New prices from October 2026, the Nozomi supplement, and a quick way to work out whether a pass beats single tickets for your route.
Tokyo Subway Ticket: unlimited rides from ¥1,000 a day
What the 24, 48 and 72-hour passes cover, what they do not, and how many rides you need to make them pay.
Cash, cards or phone: how to pay for things in Japan
Cards work in most of the places tourists go, but not all of them. Where you still need cash, where to get it, and how to avoid bad exchange rates.