Tokyo vs. Rome: 3-Day Summer Trip Cost & Itinerary Comparison
Compare costs, itineraries, and attractions for a 3-day summer trip to Tokyo and Rome. A complete budget breakdown for travelers from Toronto.
YOUR DREAM GETAWAY
Tokyo vs. Rome — 3 Days, 2 Nights
TOKYO
ROME
Presented by Wanderlust Travel Co. | Summer 2026
YOUR ADVENTURE AT A GLANCE
Exchange Rates: 1 CAD = ¥116.66 JPY | 1 CAD = €0.625 EUR
Japanese Yen (¥ JPY)
Japanese
28–33°C / Hot & Humid
~16 hrs from Toronto
~CAD 1,600
Euro (€ EUR)
Italian
27–32°C / Warm & Sunny
~9 hrs from Toronto
~CAD 1,100
YOUR 3-DAY ITINERARY
✈️ Arrive → Check in Shinjuku Hotel → Explore Shibuya Crossing → Shibuya Sky Observation Deck at Sunset
🎨 teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum → Asakusa Temple & Shopping → Kabuki Theater Evening Show
🎢 Tokyo DisneySea → Akihabara souvenir shopping → Evening departure
✈️ Arrive → Check in near Colosseum → Visit Colosseum & Roman Forum → Trevi Fountain at Night
🎨 Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel → Borghese Gallery → Outdoor Cinema Evening
🛍️ Campo de' Fiori market → Piazza Navona → Souvenir shopping → Evening departure
✈️ GETTING THERE & STAYING IN STYLE
TOKYO
¥186,560 JPY
/ ~CAD 1,600
Shinjuku Washington Hotel ⭐⭐⭐
2 nights × ¥14,000/night =
¥28,000 JPY
/ ~CAD 240
¥214,560 JPY
/ ~CAD 1,840
ROME
€687 EUR
/ ~CAD 1,100
Hotel Artemide near Colosseum ⭐⭐⭐
2 nights × €150/night =
€300 EUR
/ ~CAD 480
€987 EUR
/ ~CAD 1,580
Rome saves you ~CAD 260 on travel & stay!
🏛️ MUSEUMS & ACTIVITIES
TOKYO ACTIVITIES
ROME ACTIVITIES
TOKYO
ROME
teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum
Immersive digital art wonderland — flowers bloom under your feet, lights dance around you
¥3,800 JPY
per person / ~CAD 33
Shibuya Sky Observation Deck
Tokyo at your feet — 360° open-air rooftop 230m above the city
¥4,500 JPY
per person / ~CAD 39
Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill
Walk the same ground as gladiators — 2,000 years of history under your feet
€24 EUR
per person / ~CAD 38
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling — one of humanity's greatest masterpieces
€25 EUR
per person (online) / ~CAD 40
🎭 ENTERTAINMENT & FUN
The world's most beautiful theme park — fantasy meets the sea!
Japan's iconic theatrical art — spectacular costumes, drama & tradition
Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings — Rome's best-kept secret gallery
Summer open-air cinema under the stars amid ancient Roman ruins
¥9,400 JPY per adult / ~CAD 81
¥2,000 JPY per person / ~CAD 17
€16 EUR per person / ~CAD 26
€8 EUR per person / ~CAD 13
🚇 GETTING AROUND THE CITY
TOKYO TRANSPORT
Tokyo Metro (Subway)
Fastest way to zip around the city — clean, punctual, easy
Average single ride:
¥250 JPY / ~CAD 2.14
Day pass:
¥800 JPY / ~CAD 6.86
Toei City Bus
Scenic routes through Tokyo's neighborhoods
Flat fare:
¥210 JPY / ~CAD 1.80
IC Card (Suica/Pasmo)
Top up & tap — works on all trains, buses & convenience stores
Deposit:
¥500 JPY
ROME TRANSPORT
Metro (Line A & B)
Quick connections across the Eternal City
Single BIT ticket (100 min):
€1.50 EUR / ~CAD 2.40
City Bus & Tram
Scenic way to see Rome's streets
Same BIT ticket:
€1.50 EUR / ~CAD 2.40
48-Hour Tourist Pass
Best value for a short trip — unlimited metro, bus & tram
Cost:
€15.00 EUR / ~CAD 24.00
💡 Both cities have excellent public transport — no rental car needed!
🍽️ FOOD & DINING — A DAY OF EATING
Per person, per day
TOKYO DINING
🌅 BREAKFAST — Konbini Morning Set
Onigiri rice ball + tamagoyaki + green tea
¥600 JPY
~CAD 5.14
☀️ LUNCH — Ichiran Ramen
Rich tonkotsu broth, perfectly customized to your taste
¥990 JPY
~CAD 8.49
🌙 DINNER — Kaiten-Zushi
Fresh sushi rotating past your seat — interactive & delicious!
¥2,200 JPY
~CAD 18.87
Daily Food Total
¥3,790 JPY / ~CAD 32.50
ROME DINING
🌅 BREAKFAST — Italian Bar Colazione
Espresso + fresh cornetto (croissant) — the Roman way!
€3.00 EUR
~CAD 4.80
☀️ LUNCH — Trattoria Pasta Set
Cacio e pepe or amatriciana — Rome's signature pasta dishes
€14.00 EUR
~CAD 22.40
🌙 DINNER — Roman Pizzeria
Wood-fired pizza + house wine — dining al fresco in the piazza
€20.00 EUR
~CAD 32.00
Daily Food Total
€37.00 EUR / ~CAD 59.20
THE PERFECT SOUVENIR
Take a piece of the city home with you
TOKYO SOUVENIR
Tokyo's most iconic sweet — a fluffy banana-cream sponge cake
Tokyo Station or Narita Airport
¥1,080 JPY / ~CAD 9.25
"Sold ONLY in Tokyo — the ultimate proof you were here!"
ROME SOUVENIR
Artisan-made in Rome — quality Italian leather, hand-stitched
Campo de' Fiori or Trastevere markets
€25 EUR / ~CAD 40
"A timeless Italian craft — made the same way for centuries!"
Both cities offer amazing free souvenirs — photos, memories & stories!
💰 TOTAL TRIP COST BREAKDOWN
Per person, 3 Days / 2 Nights — Summer 2026
🗾 Tokyo Total: ¥249,020 JPY = CAD $2,137
🇮🇹 Rome Total: €1,218.50 EUR = CAD $1,951
💡 Rome saves you ~CAD $186 per person!
References: Google Flights (Apr 2026) | teamLab Borderless official site | Shibuya Sky official site | Colosseum official site | museivaticani.va | ATAC Rome transit | Tokyo Metro official | DisneySea official | Kabuki-za official | Exchange rates: xe.com Apr 23 2026 (1 CAD = ¥116.66 JPY / €0.625 EUR)
TOKYO 🗾
Ancient meets ultra-modern
CAD $2,137 / person
ROME 🇮🇹
Eternal history & la dolce vita
CAD $1,951 / person
✨ Both destinations await you — the only question is: where will your story begin?
📞 Contact Wanderlust Travel Co. today to book your dream summer getaway!
All prices are estimates for Summer 2026 per person. Flight prices from Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Exchange rates as of April 23, 2026: xe.com. Sources: Google Flights, teamLab official, Colosseum official, Vatican Museums, Tokyo Metro, ATAC Rome, DisneySea official, Kabuki-za official, xe.com
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