Tokyo from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Tokyo, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Tokyo tripDay to day in Tokyo, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £13 | £19 |
| A balanced mix | £26 | £32 |
| Mostly restaurants | £35 | £40 |
- Local transport: about £6 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £2.05 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £11 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £0 a person a night, paid at your stay.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, japan-guide.com, english.adnkronos.com; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
9°F
10°M
13°A
18°M
23°J
26°J
29°A
31°S
27°O
22°N
17°D
11°
The most pleasant months are April and November. February is the driest month (75 mm of rain) and October the wettest (246 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
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Not to miss in Tokyo
Meiji Shrineshrine · a couple of hoursGood chance of seeing a wedding procession on summer weekends
Tokyo Skytreetower · a couple of hours
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatoriesviewpoint · a couple of hoursFree entry; Mount Fuji visible on clear winter days
Imperial Palace East Gardengarden · a couple of hoursFree entry; closed Mondays and Fridays
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardengarden · a couple of hours
Tsukiji Outer Marketmarket · a couple of hoursGo early: most shops close by early afternoon
Ameyoko (Ameya-Yokochō)market · a couple of hours
Nakamise-dōristreet · a couple of hours
Takeshita Street, Harajukustreet · a couple of hours- Yanaka Ginzastreet · a couple of hours
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Tokyo cost?
Food and getting around come to about £19 a person a day eating street food, £32 with a balanced mix and £40 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
The most pleasant months are April and November. February is the driest month (75 mm of rain) and October the wettest (246 mm); daytime highs run from 9 to 31 °C over the year.
What should I not miss in Tokyo?
Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observatories, Imperial Palace East Garden, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
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