Tokyo trip from Detroit (DTW): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Tokyo trip from Detroit (DTW) runs about $2,844 to $4,584 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Shibuya design hotel · 4★ | $2,140 | $1,380 | $780 | $284 | $4,584 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Chicago (budget fare) | Asakusa capsule hotel · 2★ | $1,450 | $330 | $780 | $284 | $2,844 |
| Least cash | United Basic Economy via Chicago (budget fare) | Shibuya design hotel · 4★ | $1,450 | $1,380 | $780 | $284 | $3,894 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Kamakura Great Buddha day trip$30 for 2
- Afuri yuzu ramen, EbisuOrder: Yuzu shio ramen · in your food budget
Day 2
- Tokyo National Museum$14 for 2
- Senso-ji Templefree
- Ichiran ramen, ShibuyaOrder: Tonkotsu ramen in a solo booth · in your food budget
Day 3
- Meiji Shrine forest walkfree
- Golden Gai bar crawl$80 for 2
- Omoide Yokocho yakitoriOrder: Yakitori over charcoal · in your food budget
Day 4
- Tsukiji Outer Market food walk$50 for 2
- Tsukiji omakase counterOrder: Chef's choice of nigiri · $50 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- Sumo morning practice$60 for 2
- Kappabashi kitchen streetfree
- Gyukatsu MotomuraOrder: Gyukatsu you finish on a hot stone · in your food budget
Day 6
- Yanaka old town walkfree
- Ebisu Yokocho izakayaOrder: Izakaya small plates · in your food budget
Flights from Detroit (DTW)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Chicago | 1 stop | 16h 04m | $1,450 |
| United via Chicago | 1 stop | 16h 04m | $1,770 |
| American via Chicago | 1 stop | 16h 04m | $1,790 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 13h 35m | $2,140 |
Food: about $65 a person a day
Breakfast$10
Lunch$12
Dinner$35
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Ichiran ramen, ShibuyaOrder: Tonkotsu ramen in a solo booth · about $12 a person
- Tsukiji omakase counterOrder: Chef's choice of nigiri · about $60 a person
- Omoide Yokocho yakitoriOrder: Yakitori over charcoal · about $25 a person
- Afuri yuzu ramen, EbisuOrder: Yuzu shio ramen · about $13 a person
- Gyukatsu MotomuraOrder: Gyukatsu you finish on a hot stone · about $18 a person
- Ebisu Yokocho izakayaOrder: Izakaya small plates · about $35 a person
- Ginza depachika picnicOrder: A bento from the food hall · about $15 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Tokyo from Detroit (DTW)?
About $2,844 to $4,584 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo?
United Basic Economy via Chicago at about $1,450 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Tokyo?
About $65 a person a day at mid-range places, or $780 for 2 over 6 days.
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