Accommodation costs in Japan (2026)
What a night in Japan really costs, by type of stay, by city and by season. Every number links to where it came from.
Quick answer
- A typical business hotel room averaged ¥14,860 (US$94) a night across Japan in July 2026, for two people sharing.
- Tokyo averaged ¥17,147 and Kyoto ¥16,177. Osaka was cheaper at ¥13,142.
- Hostel beds typically cost ¥2,000 to ¥5,000 per person. An average ryokan night with two meals is ¥15,000 to ¥30,000 per person.
By type of stay
Typical published ranges. Rates rise in peak seasons.
| Type | Typical price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel or dormitory bed | ¥2,000 to ¥5,000 about US$13 to US$32 | per person | japan-guide.com: Accommodation in Japan (typical overnight rates) |
| Business hotel | ¥7,000 to ¥20,000 about US$44 to US$127 | per room | japan-guide.com: Accommodation in Japan (typical overnight rates) |
| Western-style hotel (mid-range to luxury) | ¥8,000 to ¥200,000 about US$51 to US$1,267 | per room | japan-guide.com: Accommodation in Japan (typical overnight rates) |
| Ryokan, usually with dinner and breakfast | ¥15,000 to ¥30,000 on average about US$95 to US$190 | per person | japan-guide.com: Ryokan rates |
| Minshuku (family-run guesthouse) | ¥5,000 to ¥14,000 about US$32 to US$89 | per person | japan-guide.com: Accommodation in Japan (typical overnight rates) |
| 5-star hotel | from about ¥80,000 about US$507 and up | per room | japan-guide.com: Japan travel budgets |
These ranges come from an established travel guide, not from official statistics. Treat them as rough guides.
By city: business hotels
Average daily rate for business hotels in July 2026, per room for two people, tax included. Data from Metro Engine Research, published by HotelBank. These are estimates based on prices listed on booking sites, so actual paid rates can differ.
| Prefecture | Per room, per night | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥17,147 | US$109 |
| Kyoto | ¥16,177 | US$102 |
| Hokkaido (incl. Sapporo) | ¥20,124 | US$127 |
| Aichi (incl. Nagoya) | ¥13,715 | US$87 |
| Fukuoka | ¥13,374 | US$85 |
| Osaka | ¥13,142 | US$83 |
| Japan average | ¥14,860 | US$94 |
Source: Metro Engine Research data via HotelBank: business hotel average daily rate, July 2026. Kyoto and Tokyo were the most expensive prefectures in April 2026, at ¥22,000 and ¥21,400. Hokkaido tops the July table because summer is its peak season.
Inside Tokyo
Over the 12 months to June 2026, business hotels in Tokyo's five central wards (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku and Shibuya) averaged ¥17,500 (US$111) a night. The other 18 wards averaged ¥13,400 (US$85). Staying a few stops out, in areas such as Taito (Ueno and Asakusa, ¥14,800) or Toshima (Ikebukuro, ¥12,300), saved money.
Source: Metro Engine Research data via HotelBank: Tokyo business hotel ADR, Jul 2025 to Jun 2026.
By season
- Most expensive months: in Tokyo, business hotel rates peaked in April (¥17,800 in April 2026) and were also high in October and November.
- Cheapest months: June (¥11,900 in June 2026) and January were the low points in Tokyo.
- Saturdays cost more: Saturday nights were about 37% above weekday rates in central Tokyo and about 45% higher in the outer wards.
- Regional peaks differ: Hokkaido and Okinawa are busiest in summer, so "the countryside is cheaper" is not always true.
Source: Metro Engine Research data via HotelBank: Tokyo business hotel ADR, Jul 2025 to Jun 2026. Other well-known busy periods are cherry blossom season (late March to early April in Tokyo and Kyoto), Golden Week (late April to early May), Obon (mid-August) and New Year. Book early for those dates.
Good to know
- Hotel prices in Japan are usually per room, while ryokan and minshuku usually charge per person.
- Some cities and hot spring towns add a local accommodation tax per person per night. It is often not included in the price you see first, so check the final total.
- Rooms in Japan can be small, especially business hotels. Check the room size in square metres before you book.
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Last checked 2026-10-22.