How Much To Spend for Nagoya, Japan Trip (in Philippine Peso)
We shall be following the same format as my previous article in talking about the various aspects of the trip (includes flight, accommodation, food, transportation, activities and etc.). Through this article, I hope you’ll get better idea of how much to save up for a trip to Nagoya.
The Nagoya Castle has always been a go-to attraction to see
Overall budget for a Nagoya Trip
Nagoya is slightly cheaper than the typical Japan destinations such as Tokyo and Osaka. This is due to the flights being offered cheaper by local budget airlines (i.e. around ₱8-10K for Nagoya vs ₱15-18K for Tokyo). Hotels are typically cheaper as well by around 10-20% than that of more famous cities in Japan. Hence, for Nagoya, you will need to allot about ₱8,000 per day (which is 20% lower than what you may typically need for Tokyo or Osaka trip, i.e. ₱10,000 per day).
These are estimates as of November 2024. Inflation and/or other factors may influence the numbers presented
What is the breakdown of these expenses?
The biggest chunk of the expenses still goes to flight , but as previously mentioned, Nagoya flights typically have higher chances of having seat sales, and hence provides a chance for us to score a ticket as low as ₱5,000. However, typical seat sale averages at around ₱9,000. If we combine the travel tax, expect to allot roughly ₱10,000.
Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya, Japan
Why are flights to Nagoya typically cheaper?
Nagoya is often branded as a ‘boring’ city, and hence not many tourists (even locals) consider going here. Given the low demand, airlines offer promos to boost it. Also, by the way, I want to dismiss that misconception. Nagoya has its own charms, and may have better food options (at least, based on my personal experience). It's far from being boring!
Yabaton originated in Nagoya and has been a household name when it comes to Miso Katsu!
Tied at both second and third, we have accommodation and food. While there’s no stark difference in food prices between Nagoya and other cities of Japan (that I’ve been to), Nagoya provided a more interesting set of restaurants that made me spend more than usual. This explains why for Nagoya, I have higher per day budget at ₱1,500 vs that of my other travels in Japan (such as Tokyo or Fukuoka).
Try the combination - one is a regular katsu while the other is drenched in the famous miso katsu sauce!
Accommodation in Nagoya is generally cheaper than in Tokyo averaging at around ₱1,500-₱1,750 per head, if you share a room with a buddy or family.
This is a room in B Nagoya Hotel, which averaged ₱1,645 per person per night at the time of booking
Why do I say that the food in Nagoya made me spend more than the usual?
Nagoya’s specialty dishes include eel and miso katsu, both of which are typically more expensive that usual orders (especially the eel). Also, there are other specialty restaurants serving niche dishes. These are pricier, but very much worth the premium. One example is Hikiniku No Toriko - a restaurant serving Hamburg with their special sauces. It was the best hamburg I had in my life!
Hikiniku No Toriko's hamburger set comes with herbs and sauces that simply make each bite burst with flavor. A must-try!
The fourth and fifth heaviest expenses are transportation and activities. For transportation the average per day is roughly ₱500. This amount will depend on how frequent you’ll use the train, and how far your destinations are apart from each other, and from your place of stay.
Nabana No Sato is perfect for those who wants to be captivated by beautiful sceneries at day, and fantastic dancing lights at night
Meanwhile, expenses related to activities really depend on what types you would go for. In Nagoya, the price range of activities is between ₱160 to ₱1,300. The common ones include visiting the Lego Land Park (costs around ₱1,300), watching the dancing lights in Nabana No Sato (around ₱600), getting lost in the Nagoya Science Museum (around ₱160) and checking out the Nagoya Castle (around ₱200). There are no major theme parks in Nagoya, but the good thing is the attractions within and around the city are all affordable.
The Legoland Park in Nagoya is also great for kids-at-heart - there are rides, and picture-perfect spots!
Those are the major items you will need to cover for your trip to Nagoya. For tips on how you can still lower down the budget needed for your trip, you may refer back to the general guide on Japan travel. Basically, the tips there can be applied in Nagoya.
To summarize, multiply the number of days you plan to stay in Nagoya by ₱8,000. For example, if you plan to stay for 5 days, you will spend more or less ₱40,000 for the entire trip.
Thanks for reading this article, and please do share your experience and/or tips in Nagoya!
