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The Glossary
Posh hotels cost about 20000 Yen per person
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50,000.00 JPY (544.32 USD
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5,000.00 JPY (54.43 USD
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12,000.00 JPY (130.64 USD
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1,000.00 JPY (10.89 USD
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150.00 JPY (1.63 USD
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8,000.00 JPY (87.09 USD
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1,500.00 JPY (16.33 USD
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212.00 JPY (2.31 USD
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700.00 JPY (7.62 USD
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600.00 JPY (6.53 USD
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200.00 JPY (2.18 USD
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3,000.00 JPY (32.66 USD
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500.00 JPY (5.44 USD
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Certain clubs don't allow foreigners inside.
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4,000.00 JPY (43.55 USD
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Special night rates apply.
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1,500.00 JPY (16.33 USD
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Rates are per day. Cheapest rates are found in rent a phone mobile deals.
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300.00 JPY (3.27 USD
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3,600.00 JPY (39.19 USD
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Cheaper rates apply to school students.
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1,000.00 JPY (10.89 USD
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140.00 JPY (1.52 USD
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140.00 JPY (1.52 USD
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Extra costs charged during the peak seasons.
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9,000.00 JPY (97.98 USD
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8,000.00 JPY (87.09 USD
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Car rental is rare since Japan's public transportation is fast and reliable.
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10,000.00 JPY (108.86 USD
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20,000.00 JPY (217.73 USD
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Cost per kilometer is 20 Yen.
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20.00 JPY (0.22 USD
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Cost per kilometer is 20 Yen.
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20.00 JPY (0.22 USD
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660.00 JPY (7.19 USD
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More about Japan costs
As one of the richest countries in the world, Japan can be a very expensive destination. High-end tourists can lead the glamorous Tokyo lifestyle by staying in top-notch hotels and dining in gourmet restaurants. Visitors on a midrange budget need not be discouraged as certain expenses can be controlled. There are restaurants which offer meals within the range of 500.00 JPY (5.44 USD) to 1,000.00 JPY (10.89 USD). Midrange restaurants price their food at about 1,000.00 JPY (10.89 USD) to 3,000.00 JPY (32.66 USD). Five star hotels can reach up to 20,000.00 JPY (217.73 USD) per person.
Traditional Japanese inns called Ryokan, can charge up to 50,000.00 JPY (544.32 USD) per person. Posher Ryokans tend to charge a very high amount. For a unique accommodation experience, there are the capsule hotels. These hotels price stays between 3,000.00 JPY (32.66 USD) and 4,000.00 JPY (43.55 USD). Travelers on a business trip will spend about 10,000.00 JPY (108.86 USD) to have their accommodations by major train stations. Less advertised business hotels charge about 5,000.00 JPY (54.43 USD) for a double room per night. Shopping is not advised unless you're a high end vacationer or are after products unique to Japan.