Stunning Adriatic coastline, Dubrovnik's old town (Game of Thrones filming location), Plitvice Lakes, and excellent seafood and wine.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥195,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days in Schengen area — Croatia joined in 2023).
Croatian is official. English widely spoken in coastal tourist areas. Italian understood in Istria.
Coastal ferries (Jadrolinija). Buses connect cities. Rental cars for coastline exploration. Limited rail.
Euro (adopted 2023). Cards widely accepted. Cash at some smaller places.
Mediterranean coast, continental interior. Tap water safe. Dubrovnik very crowded in summer. Island-hopping is magical. Good wines.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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