Tokyo on a budget — family of 4

€1,800–2,400 for a family of 4 across 3 nights in Tokyo (budget hotel, convenience-store breakfasts, Metro passes, free parks). Flights from Europe €2,500+ extra.

Family Score · 84/100 for Tokyo

Tokyo on a budget — family of 4

A family of 4 can do Tokyo at three very different price points. The sites and meals change less than you'd think; the hotel and the pace of eating out change a lot.

Three budget tiers

Budget tier

€1,800–2,400 for a family of 4 across 3 nights in Tokyo (budget hotel, convenience-store breakfasts, Metro passes, free parks). Flights from Europe €2,500+ extra.

For families willing to trade central location + restaurant dinners for savings. Still gets you the big sites.

Mid tier · recommended

€2,800–3,600 for 3 nights (3-star central hotel, teamLab + Ghibli + Zoo tickets, 2 proper restaurant dinners).

The best balance for most families. Central-adjacent hotel, 2 restaurant dinners, one paid attraction per day.

Comfort tier

€5,000+ for 3 nights (4-star Shinjuku hotel, private day guide, kaiseki dinner, Shinkansen day trips).

4-star central, fast-track entries, taxis in the evening, restaurant meals most days.

How to spend less without a worse trip

  • 💡 7-Eleven onigiri, bento, and sandwiches are kid-approved and €3–5 per meal
  • 💡 Tokyo Metro 72-hour pass (¥1,500 ≈ €9) is the single best deal in the city
  • 💡 Many museums (Ueno zoo, Science Museum) are free or €5 for kids
  • 💡 Suica/Pasmo IC card auto-pays trains, vending machines, and convenience stores — never fumble for cash

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