Niigata
Japan ·
8 days · 2 adults · September · 5,413 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 | $1,876 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $385 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $432 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $160 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $224 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,265 |
| likely $1,894–$4,636 · $1,632 per person · $408 per day · auto confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,876 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $875 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $816 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $288 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $496 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,539 |
| likely $2,633–$6,445 · $2,270 per person · $567 per day · auto confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,876 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,862 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,552 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $608 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $992 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $92 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,078 |
| likely $4,105–$10,051 · $3,539 per person · $885 per day · auto confidence | |