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Japan vs last year — has it changed?

Started by KiwiKen · 5 Mar 2026 · 240 views

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KiwiKen member
#1
5 Mar 2026 at 01:45
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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LiverpoolLee member
#2
5 Mar 2026 at 12:12
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Liverpool, UK

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PortlandPaul member
#3
5 Mar 2026 at 23:30
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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DallasDon member
#4
5 Mar 2026 at 23:45
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.

Biggest change: More competition means better service.

Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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ScottishSteve member
#5
6 Mar 2026 at 06:49
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:

I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.

Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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WinnipegWayne member
#6
6 Mar 2026 at 09:55
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Late night you get the best deals.

Winnipeg, Canada | Member since 2024

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DublinDave member
#7
6 Mar 2026 at 16:35
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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BangkokVet member
#8
7 Mar 2026 at 02:23
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DetroitDan member
#9
7 Mar 2026 at 05:26
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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ScottishSteve member
#10
7 Mar 2026 at 16:38
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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HalifaxHarry member
#11
8 Mar 2026 at 02:20
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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BangkokVet member
#12
8 Mar 2026 at 13:27
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DetroitDan member
#13
8 Mar 2026 at 19:09
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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PattayaDave member
#14
8 Mar 2026 at 20:58
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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PattayaDave member
#15
9 Mar 2026 at 03:11
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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NewcastleNick member
#16
9 Mar 2026 at 11:49
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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EdinburghEd member
#17
9 Mar 2026 at 17:20
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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OttawaOliver member
#18
9 Mar 2026 at 21:48
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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ScottishSteve member
#19
10 Mar 2026 at 04:25
How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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