Akita
Japan ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 5,300 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,858 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $343 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $384 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $208 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $84 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,101 |
| likely $1,799–$4,403 · $1,550 per person · $388 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,858 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $784 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $736 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $256 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $448 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $84 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,262 |
| likely $2,472–$6,052 · $2,131 per person · $533 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,858 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,666 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,392 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $544 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $880 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $84 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $6,520 |
| likely $3,782–$9,258 · $3,260 per person · $815 per day · auto confidence | |