The average price of a 7-day trip to Harajuku is $1,798 for a solo traveler, $3,229 for a couple, and $6,054 for a family of 4. Harajuku hotels range from $61 to $375 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Tokyo International Airport (HND) are between $1,067 and $1,514 per person for economy flights and $3,348 to $4,751 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $108 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Harajuku, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to HND and stay in a Harajuku hotel:
- January 8th to April 8th
- September 3rd to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Harajuku is usually late November to early December.
Average Harajuku Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Harajuku for a week is $1,430-$2,685($204-$384 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $623 to $1,317 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Harajuku for a week is $3,298-$5,152($471-$736 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,246 to $2,634 for economy
Lodging: $75 to $87 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Harajuku for a week is $4,676-$9,336($668-$1,334 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,492 to $5,268 for economy
Lodging: $150 to $174 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $126 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Harajuku
How cheap can you make a vacation to Harajuku? The cheapest trip to Harajuku is about $130 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $52.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Harajuku for a week is $911-$2,019($130-$288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $623 to $1,317 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Harajuku for a week is $1,702-$3,672($243-$525 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,246 to $2,634 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Harajuku for a week is $3,356-$7,344($479-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,492 to $5,268 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Harajuku cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Harajuku Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Harajuku.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Harajuku for a week is $3,598-$8,695($514-$1,242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,638 to $2,647 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $375 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Harajuku for a week is $6,020-$12,854($860-$1,836 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,276 to $5,294 for first class
Lodging: $196 to $375 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $756 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Harajuku for a week is $12,040-$23,440($1,720-$3,349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,552 to $10,588 for first class
Lodging: $392 to $750 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Harajuku Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Harajuku is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Harajuku due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Harajuku Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Harajuku hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Harajuku.
Flight Costs to Harajuku
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,514 average in early August to a low of $1,067 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,158. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Harajuku our data includes 376 originating airports, and 151 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Harajuku from an airport like Knox County Regional (RKD) in Rockland, ME (the United States) for an average $8,070 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Yamagata (GAJ) in Yamagata (Japan) at an average of just $178.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Harajuku, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $447, so you can easily save about 42% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Harajuku can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $723 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.