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Bangkok vs Tokyo
Can't choose between Bangkok and Tokyo? Look at cost, timing, and the kind of trip you want. If money is the main thing, Bangkok is cheaper.
Bangkok
Thailand
January, February
~$130/day
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Tokyo
Japan
March, April
~¥23,700/day
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January, February, March
Best time to visit
March, April, October
$130cheaper
Typical cost / day
¥23,700
USD
Currency
JPY
4 days
Ideal length
5 days
18 spots
Live highlights
14 spots
Top things to do in Bangkok
- First Bangkok City Hall
- Mit Ko Yuan
- Mahannop Road
- Bang Lamphu
- Dinso Road
Top things to do in Tokyo
- Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa
- Meiji Shrine & Harajuku
- teamLab Planets digital art museum
- Imperial Palace East Gardens
- Tsukiji Outer Market food crawl
So, Bangkok or Tokyo?
Bangkok vs Tokyo: questions
Is Bangkok or Tokyo cheaper?+
Bangkok is generally the more affordable of the two. Budget roughly $130/day for Bangkok and ¥23,700/day for Tokyo for a mid-range trip, before flights.
Bangkok or Tokyo, which has better weather?+
Bangkok is best in January, February, March, while Tokyo shines in March, April, October. Pick the one whose ideal window matches your travel dates.
Should I visit Bangkok or Tokyo first?+
Pick the one that matches the trip you want. The comparison above is a start. Then plan whichever you choose.