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Tokyo

The benchmark megacity. Endless food, unbeatable rail, no car needed.

When to go

Jan, Feb, Dec tend to be the best months here. Sep is usually the one to avoid.

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9° / 0°Dry
Feb
11° / 1°Light rain
Dec
12° / 3°Dry

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 380,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 570,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 1,020,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
e-Visa needed
Flight time from CGK
7.5 hours
Airport
NRT

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Jan — about 43% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Things to book ahead

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