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Japan vs Peru

Japan from about $75/day against Peru from about $40/day — compared on daily cost, the months to go and what each one is actually best for. Add a third destination below to widen the comparison.

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Japan

East Asia

CultureFoodTechnologyNature

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Peru

South America

HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood

Destination 3

Metric	🇯🇵 Japan East Asia	🇵🇪 Peru South America
Daily budget	$75–$130/day budget → mid	$40–$75/day budget → mid
Safety	Level 1 · Exercise normal safety precautionsAustralian Govt advice, 2026-08-25	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-10-02
Visa	Visa-Free 90 days UK, Irish, German, Austrian and Swiss passports can extend to 6 months, but only by applying in Japan.	Visa-free · normally 90 days, up to 183/yr at officer discretion The 90 days is the normal grant, not a right — the officer decides, up to 183 days per year.
Internet	🟢 Excellent	🟠 Fair
Best months	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Vibe	CultureFoodTechnologyNature	HistoryAdventureTrekkingFood
Avg meal	$5–15/meal	$3–12/meal
Stay	$25–100/night	$15–60/night
Best for	Culture lovers, food enthusiasts, first-time Asia visitors	History buffs, trekkers, South America first-timers
Avoid	Golden Week (late April–May 5), Obon (mid-August) — packed and pricey	November–April (rainy season, Inca Trail closes February)

Destination details

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Japan

East Asia

Mt. Fuji view

Kyoto geisha district

Tokyo neon

Hiroshima Peace Park

Language: Japanese / English in tourist areas

Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)

Transport: $10–20/day (JR Pass or IC Card)

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Peru

South America

Machu Picchu citadel

Inca Trail 4-day hike

Colca Canyon condors

Lima food scene

Language: Spanish/Quechua / English at tourist sites

Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Transport: $5–15/day (bus/taxi)

Verify before you book

Daily costs here are planning estimates, not quotes, and the visa and safety figures are editorial summaries rather than official determinations. Entry rules in particular change without notice and depend on your own passport — confirm them against these primary sources before you spend money or board a flight.

IATA Travel Centre entry requirementsPassport, visa and health rules by nationality and destination — the dataset airlines check at check-in.US State Department travel advisoriesOfficial US destination risk levels, entry requirements and country-specific safety guidance.UK FCDO foreign travel adviceUK government destination advice covering safety, security, health, entry, and local laws.Australia Smartraveller destinationsAustralian government destination advice levels and recent advisory changes.