Japan offers great contrasts – from vibrant cities to quiet temple gardens. With the FOREX Japan Index you can keep track of prices in Japan and plan your trip so that your money lasts longer. Right now, the index shows that it is almost 20 percent cheaper to travel in Japan compared to Sweden – perfect for those who want to experience more without breaking the budget.
Japan is a destination where tradition meets future, and where travel funds last longer than many imagine. Butprices differ in different places, so with With the right planning, Swedish travelers get the most out of both the trip and the country's rich culture.
Japan offers a unique mix of experiences, and with FOREX's help, it becomes easy for Swedish travelers to travel smart, pay smoothly and get more out of every penny.
| SWEDEN | 100 |
| Tokyo | 85 |
| Osaka | 82 |
| Japan | 81 |
| Kyoto | 77 |
| Nagano | 69 |
| Hiroshima | 59 |
How much Japanese yen you should exchange for your trip to Japan depends on how you travel, how long you are away, and whether you are going to travel around the country. Feel free to bring some cash right from the start – around 4000-6000 SEK in yen is usually enough for the first few days for food, transport and small expenses.
The Japanese currency is the yen (JPY), and six out of ten payments are still made in cash. For a smooth journey, FOREX recommends buying yen already at home, either in one of FOREX 55 stores or online for delivery to the nearest collection point. If you use a FOREX Credit Card on your trip, you avoid extra surcharges and fees, and cashwithdrawals outside the EU/EEA are free of charge*.
Exchange rate
1 JPY = 0.0000 SEK
The currency rates are updated around 11 am on weekdays and on Fridays also around 16 pm. Please note that the rates shown online may differ from those offered in our stores.
Hotel prices in Japan are generally slightly below Finnish levels. A three-star double room costs an average of just under 1,900 kronor per night, which is often 100–200 kronor cheaper than in Stockholm. Prices vary between big cities like Tokyo and smaller towns – in some places you can stay up to 600 kronor cheaper per night. However, those who want to try a traditional ryokan with tatami mats and onsen can expect a slightly higher price tag.
The Shinkansen, the Japanese high-speed trains, take travelers the 500 kilometers between Tokyo and Kyoto in just over two hours. Be on time, the trains are known for their punctuality and depart on the minute. Taxis cost a couple, three euros more than the 15 you would pay for a trip of five kilometers back home in Finland. In Tokyo, the subway is a cheap and convenient alternative.
Food is a whole other story. In addition to sushi, okonomiyaki or ramen at a lively izakaya are must-haves for visitors. A three-course meal for two is reasonably priced - expect to pay €30-40 compared to €80 at home. Drinks, such as beer, cappuccino and wine, are also considerably cheaper, around €3 for a beer or cappuccino and €7 for a bottle of wine from a convenience store. Tipping is not expected. It can even be perceived as confusing or insulting.
Japan offers a mix of history and modernity. Visitors can combine shopping in Tokyo's modern Ginza district with tours of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and imperial palaces (where many entrance fees are cash only). Or experience the bamboo forest of Arashiyama and snow monkeys bathing in hot springs near Nagano.
*Local ATMs may charge fees.
**An index shows how prices are and change during a certain period. It includes costs for hotels, restaurants, and taxis, all of which can affect the index. The World Cup Index is valid from 12 to 22 September 2025. The prices are taken on August 13, 2025 from Numbeo and Trivago. Taxis are calculated for a journey of five kilometers, and hotel prices are for two people in a three-star hotel compared to Stockholm. Other prices are a national average. Keep in mind that a low index overall doesn't always mean that all costs are cheaper – some expenses may still be higher. The index gives an indication of the price level at the destination.
