Germany
Europe's economic powerhouse. Berlin's vibrant culture, Bavaria's castles, efficient trains, world-class beer, and Christmas markets.
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💸Estimated cost for Germany
Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
3N4D Budget
$1,310.52〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$1,521.57〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,943.67〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥172,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Berlin
16:43
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +2h
Your time: 14:43 (Mon)
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Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days in Schengen area).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
3 months
💬 Language
German is the official language. English widely spoken, especially among younger people and in tourism. Almost all staff in hotels and restaurants speak English.
🚆 Transport
Deutsche Bahn rail network is extensive. ICE high-speed trains connect major cities. Excellent autobahn system. U-Bahn/S-Bahn in cities. FlixBus for budget intercity.
💳 Payment
Cash still popular (many restaurants don't accept cards). EC/Girocard is the main debit system. Credit cards at larger establishments. ATMs at banks.
📋 Travel Basics
Continental climate (cold winters, warm summers). Tap water safe. Punctuality valued. Sundays most shops close. Recycling system (Pfand) for bottles.
Emergency Numbers
Consulates in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Munich, Hamburg
* Verify with your country's foreign affairs before travel.
Local PhrasesGerman
- 👋Meaning: HelloHallo/Hah-loh/
- 🙏Meaning: Thank youDanke/Dahn-keh/
- 🤝Meaning: Excuse meEntschuldigung/Ent-shool-di-goong/
- 🍽Meaning: DeliciousLecker/Leh-ker/
- 🍽Meaning: Bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitte/Dee Rekh-noong bit-teh/
- 🛍Meaning: How much?Wie viel kostet es?/Vee feel kos-tet es?/
- 🚇Meaning: Go hereHier hinfahren/Heer heen-fah-ren/
- 🚨Meaning: Help!Hilfe!/Hill-feh!/
* Pronunciation uses device TTS. Use as a hint only.
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-04-10
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