Tokyo (Narita, NRT, or Haneda, HND) has a direct connection from Delhi on Air India, and reliable 1-stop options via Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong from other Indian metros. Base round-trip flight from India: USD 620. Fares vary by city and season. Below are realistic return fares as of June 2026.
Delhi → Tokyo
~9h direct (Air India) · or 12–15h 1-stop
₹46,000 – ₹78,000
Air India, ANA, JAL, Gulf carriers · return
Mumbai → Tokyo
~13–16h 1-stop via Bangkok/Singapore/HK
₹48,000 – ₹82,000
Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay · return
Bangalore → Tokyo
~13–17h 1-stop via Bangkok/Singapore
₹50,000 – ₹85,000
Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines · return
Chennai → Tokyo
~14–17h 1-stop via Singapore/HK
₹50,000 – ₹85,000
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific · return
💡 Pro tip: Air India's Delhi-Narita non-stop is the fastest and often the best-value option. Golden Week (late Apr-early May) and Obon (mid-Aug) are Japan's own domestic peak travel weeks — fares and hotel prices spike, so avoid these if flexible. Use the Factvisit Flight Price Calendar to spot cheaper windows.
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Hotel Cost in Tokyo
PER NIGHT
Tokyo hotel rooms run small by international standards but are surprisingly reasonably priced for the quality, especially at the mid-range. Hotel cost is 40% of the daily rate in our calculator. A budget stay runs ₹3,300/night; mid-range ₹8,000/night per room; comfortable ₹12,600/night.
BUDGET
₹2,300–₹4,500
per night · per room/pod
Capsule hotels & business hotels
Compact but spotless, efficient
Breakfast rarely included
Excellent metro access even from budget areas
Best areas: Ueno, Asakusa, Ikebukuro
MID-RANGE ★
₹5,700–₹10,500
per night · most popular
3–4★ business or boutique hotel
Compact but comfortable rooms
Central location, walk to metro
Best areas: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza
COMFORTABLE
₹12,000–₹40,000
per night
4–5★ hotel · spacious by Tokyo standards
Concierge & skyline views
Best areas: Ginza, Roppongi, Shinjuku
₹40K+ = iconic luxury (Park Hyatt, Aman Tokyo)
Nine Hours Capsule Hotel
Shinjuku/Asakusa · sleek capsule pods
★★★
₹2,500–₹4,000/night
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku · central, iconic Godzilla head
★★★★
₹9,000–₹14,000/night
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Shinjuku · Lost in Translation fame, skyline views
★★★★★
₹45,000–₹80,000/night
Toyoko Inn / APA Hotel
Various — reliable budget chains
★★
₹3,500–₹5,500/night
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Food Cost in Tokyo
PER DAY
Food is 30% of the daily rate per person in our calculator. Tokyo is genuinely one of the best-value food cities in the developed world — budget travellers spend ₹1,400/day on convenience store meals and ramen; mid-range ₹2,000/day mixing izakaya and casual restaurants; comfortable ₹3,200/day with sushi counters and better dining.
Meal type
What you get
Cost (₹)
Convenience store breakfast
Onigiri, sandwich, coffee — surprisingly great quality
Total per day — budget (convenience store + ramen)
₹900–₹1,600
Total per day — mid-range mix
₹1,800–₹2,800
For Indian vegetarians: Trickier than most destinations — dashi (fish stock) appears in many "vegetarian-looking" dishes. Nishi-Kasai's "Little India" has excellent Indian restaurants, and convenience stores stock clearly-labelled vegetarian onigiri and salads. Apps like HappyCow help locate vegetarian-friendly spots.
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Activities & Experiences Cost
PER ACTIVITY
Activity
Location
Cost per person (₹)
Notes
Senso-ji Temple
Asakusa
Free
Tokyo's oldest temple
Meiji Shrine
Shibuya/Harajuku
Free
Forested shrine in the city centre
Tokyo Skytree
Sumida
₹1,800–₹2,600
Book timed entry online
Shibuya Sky
Shibuya
₹1,700–₹2,200
Rooftop view over the famous crossing
teamLab Planets / Borderless
Toyosu/Azabudai
₹2,200–₹2,800
Book weeks ahead — sells out fast
Ghibli Museum
Mitaka
₹1,100–₹1,500
Tickets released monthly, book early
Tokyo Disneyland / DisneySea
Urayasu
₹6,000–₹8,500
1-day, 1-park ticket
Mt. Fuji day trip
Hakone/Kawaguchiko
₹3,000–₹4,500
Bus tour or train + local transport
Sumo tournament (seasonal)
Ryogoku
₹2,500–₹5,000
Only 3 Tokyo tournaments/year — check dates
7-Day JR Pass
Nationwide rail
₹18,000–₹22,000
Worth it only for multi-city trips
Japan Visa for Indians: Unlike Bali or Thailand, Japan requires Indians to apply for a Temporary Visitor visa in advance — but the fee is remarkably low. Single-entry costs ~¥3,000 (~₹1,700), multiple-entry ~¥6,000 (~₹3,400), plus a small VFS service fee. Processing is fast, typically around 5 working days.
✓ Visa required but cheap & fastVisa fee: ~₹1,700–3,400
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Tokyo Budget Calculator
GET YOUR PERSONALISED TOKYO BUDGET
Uses the exact same data and formula as the Factvisit Trip Budget Planner — Tokyo daily rates: Budget USD 65 · Mid USD 95 · Comfort USD 150 · Luxury USD 280. Exchange rate: ₹84.5/USD.
Same calculation as the homepage Trip Budget Planner. Includes flights, accommodation (1 room per 2 pax), food & drinks, local transport, activities, and Japan visa/insurance buffer. 8% miscellaneous buffer added.
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Best Time to Visit Tokyo (By Budget)
Month
Weather
Flights
Hotels
Verdict
Jan
Cold, dry · 2–10°C
Low
Low
Good value, clear skies
Feb
Cold, dry
Low
Low
Good value
Mar
Mild · cherry blossoms begin
High
High
Peak — book months ahead
Apr
Mild · peak cherry blossom
High
High
Peak — Golden Week starts late Apr
May
✅ Warm, pleasant
Mid
Mid
Great — post-Golden Week calm
Jun
Rainy season (tsuyu)
Low
Low
Good value, expect rain
Jul
Hot, humid
Mid
Mid
Manageable but sticky
Aug
Hot, humid · Obon holiday
High
High
Peak — domestic travel surge
Sep
Cooling, typhoon risk
Mid
Mid
Good, watch typhoon forecasts
Oct
✅ Mild · autumn colour begins
High
High
Excellent — book ahead
Nov
✅ Mild · peak autumn colour
High
High
Excellent — book ahead
Dec
Cold, dry · clear skies
Mid
Mid
Good value, illuminations
Best time for Indian travellers on a budget: January–February or June (off-peak, cheapest flights and hotels, though June brings rain). Best weather-to-crowd ratio: early-to-mid May or the first half of October. Avoid late March–early April (cherry blossom peak) and November unless booking 3+ months ahead.
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Book Tokyo Hotels
Compare prices across booking platforms. Booking.com has the widest Tokyo selection with flexible cancellation; Agoda tends to have especially strong rates across Japan and the rest of Asia.
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BEST FOR TOKYO DEALS
Booking.com
18,000+ Tokyo properties. Free cancellation on most. Genius loyalty discounts. Best for business hotels near major stations.
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Travel Insurance for Japan
Unlike a Schengen visa, Japan's Temporary Visitor visa does not legally require travel insurance. But Japanese healthcare — while excellent — can be expensive for foreigners without cover, so it's genuinely worth having.
ℹ️ Good to know: Japan is one of the safest destinations in the world, but medical costs for visitors without insurance can still add up quickly for anything beyond a minor consultation. A standard comprehensive policy covers this comfortably.
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POPULAR FOR INDIA
Bajaj Allianz
Popular travel insurance for Indian travellers visiting Japan. $50,000+ medical cover, trip cancellation, baggage loss.
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eSIM & Pocket WiFi in Tokyo
Japan pioneered the pocket WiFi rental model — a small hotspot device you carry and share across your group, still very popular alongside eSIMs. Both are easy to arrange for a Tokyo trip.
Option
Data
Cost (₹)
Best for
Airalo eSIM (Japan)
5 GB / 7 days
₹1,000–₹1,500
Solo/couple travellers
Pocket WiFi rental
Unlimited / per day
₹350–₹550/day
Groups sharing one device
Local SIM (airport counter)
Data-only, varies
₹1,500–₹2,500
Long stays, need a Japanese number
Your Indian roaming pack
Varies
₹2,000–₹4,000
Last resort only
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INSTANT ACTIVATION
Airalo eSIM
Buy and install before you fly. Works on all eSIM-compatible phones (iPhone XS+, most Android 2020+). No physical SIM swap or counter queue needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 7-night Tokyo trip cost from India per person?
Using our calculator (same as the Factvisit Trip Budget Planner), a 7-night trip from Delhi for 2 people costs approximately ₹90,000/person (budget), ₹1,10,000/person (mid-range), or ₹1,65,000/person (comfortable). This includes return flights, accommodation, food, transport, activities, and the Japan visa.
Is Tokyo expensive for Indian travellers?
Less than most people expect. Tokyo's daily cost index on our platform is USD 95 for mid-range travel — cheaper than Paris (USD 100) or London (USD 110). Food in particular offers excellent value: a full ramen meal costs ₹450-750, and convenience stores sell genuinely good food cheaply.
Do Indians need a visa for Tokyo?
Yes — Indians need a Japan Temporary Visitor visa arranged in advance through VFS Global; there is no visa-on-arrival. The fee is remarkably low — around ¥3,000 (~₹1,700) for single-entry or ¥6,000 (~₹3,400) for multiple-entry — and processing typically takes around 5 working days, much faster than European visas.
What is the best time to visit Tokyo from India?
For iconic scenery: late March-early April (cherry blossoms) or October-November (autumn colour) — but book 3+ months ahead as these are Japan's own peak seasons. For value and quieter streets: January-February or June, though June brings the rainy season.
Which airport in Tokyo handles flights from India?
Most flights land at Narita International Airport (NRT), about an hour from central Tokyo, or Haneda Airport (HND), which is closer at about 30-40 minutes from the centre. The Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner both connect Narita to central Tokyo in under an hour.
Can I find vegetarian / Indian food in Tokyo?
It takes more effort than most destinations — dashi (fish stock) is used in many dishes that look vegetarian. Nishi-Kasai's "Little India" has excellent, authentic Indian restaurants, and apps like HappyCow help locate vegetarian-friendly spots elsewhere in the city.
How much spending money do I need per day in Tokyo?
Our calculator uses: Budget USD 65/day (~₹5,495), Mid-range USD 95/day (~₹8,030), Comfortable USD 150/day (~₹12,675), Luxury USD 280/day (~₹23,660) per person. This includes all ground expenses — food, local transport, accommodation, and activities.