Transport Costs in Japan
Daily transport budget: $10–$20 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$10
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$20
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$50
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
7-day JR Pass$200
Tokyo Metro day pass$6
Taxi (per km)$3.50
Shinkansen Tokyo-Kyoto$120
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$100
Mid-range
$200
Luxury
$500
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Buy a 7-day or 14-day JR Pass before arrival for unlimited bullet train travel.