Hong Kong
Dynamic city where East meets West. World-class skyline, incredible dim sum, and efficient transport. A compact urban playground.
Safety B💰💰💰Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐English OK
💸Estimated cost for Hong Kong
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
$487.43〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$684.41〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,134.65〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥51,750 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
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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). No passport validity requirement beyond stay.
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
1 months
💬 Language
Cantonese and English are both official languages. English is widely spoken in business, tourism, and services. Mandarin increasingly understood. Signage is bilingual.
🚆 Transport
MTR subway is fast, clean, and covers the entire city. Octopus card for all transit. Star Ferry is iconic. Taxis are affordable. Airport Express is convenient.
💳 Payment
Highly cashless. Octopus card used everywhere. Credit cards and mobile payments widely accepted. Cash still useful at local markets.
📋 Travel Basics
Subtropical climate (hot, humid summers; mild winters). Very safe city. Compact and walkable. Tap water is safe. Typhoon season June-September.
Emergency Numbers
Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
46/F, One Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central
* Verify with your country's foreign affairs before travel.
Local PhrasesMandarin
- 👋Meaning: Hello你好/Nǐ hǎo/
- 🙏Meaning: Thank you謝謝/Xièxiè/
- 🤝Meaning: Excuse me不好意思/Bùhǎo yìsi/
- 🍽Meaning: Delicious好吃/Hǎo chī/
- 🍽Meaning: Not spicy不要辣/Bùyào là/
- 🍽Meaning: Bill please買單/Mǎi dān/
- 🛍Meaning: How much?多少錢/Duōshǎo qián?/
- 🛍Meaning: Discount please便宜一點/Piányí yìdiǎn/
- 🚇Meaning: Take me here去這裡/Qù zhèlǐ/
- 🚨Meaning: Help!救命/Jiùmìng!/
* Pronunciation uses device TTS. Use as a hint only.
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Safety
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General assessment
✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-04-01
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