The most important international financial center is Tokyo. It is the capital of Japan and one of the most expensive cities in the world. Prices in Tokyo are high. Get ready to splurge if you want to explore the sights of this city. Today Tokyo is considered the most populous and bustling city in the world.
To visit the capital of Japan, a Russian will need a visa from this country. The official currency of Japan is the yen, so this currency is used domestically.
Accommodation
Tokyo hotels are considered to be quite expensive. There are few hostels in the city where you can take a bed for a symbolic payment. You can spend the night in a common room for $ 20. But it is very difficult to find such a place free. Basically, hotels 1-2 * offer rooms for $ 40-70 per night. Hotels 3, 4 and 5 * cost $ 80-300. A hotel with an average level of comfort costs $ 100 per night. This amount includes the cost of breakfast.
Tourist food
Food prices in Tokyo are high. For example, 1 kg of fish costs $ 12, 50 grams of ham - $ 2, baked goods - about $ 2. Many tourists prefer to eat in cafes and bars in Tokyo. Breakfast there will cost $ 8-10, lunch will cost $ 12-16. In local restaurants, you can try excellent rolls, sushi, sashimi and other national dishes of the Japanese.
Excursions and entertainment
The cultural program of a tourist usually includes a visit to the temple complexes of the city. They can be viewed free of charge. To get to the observation deck of a skyscraper, you have to pay $ 9-20 (it all depends on the type of building). Entrance tickets to museums sell for $ 7.5.
In Tokyo, the most interesting sites are Ueno Park, Tsukuba Botanical Garden, TV Tower, Government Building, Tsukiji Fish Market, Meiji Temple, etc. You can visit these places on your own or during a guided tour. For an individual sightseeing tour of the city, you have to pay $ 500. An individual excursion to Mount Fuji costs $ 650. Group tours are much cheaper. You can visit Ueno Zoo for $ 35. A group walk through Tokyo's Lower City costs almost $ 100 per person. You can walk along the shores of Tokyo Bay with other tourists and a Russian-speaking guide for $ 50.
What to buy for a tourist in Tokyo
In the capital of Japan, travelers buy souvenirs as a keepsake. Popular figurines made of wood and porcelain, boxes, lacquered sticks and plates. Such gizmos cost $ 4-6 apiece. Pearl jewelry costs $ 500 or more, and silk scarves sell for $ 35. Tourists willingly purchase seafood. To this end, it is better to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market, which is considered the best fish market on the planet.
