Italy

Art, history, fashion, and the world's best food. Rome's ancient ruins, Florence's Renaissance, Venice's canals, and the Amalfi Coast.

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💸Estimated cost for Italy

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

$1,464.62〜

Hostel + self-catering

3N4D Mid

$1,675.67〜

Mid hotel + dining out

3N4D Comfort

$2,097.77〜

Upscale hotel + tours

* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥195,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season

Local time · Rome

16:43

Mon · 2026-07-06

vs your local +2h

Your time: 14:43 (Mon)

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Quick Facts

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Capital

Rome

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Languages

Italian

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Currency

EUR

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Region

Southern Europe

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

Italian is the official language. English spoken in major tourist areas but less common in rural areas and the south. Learning basic Italian phrases is appreciated.

🚆 Transport

Trenitalia and Italo high-speed trains (Rome-Milan 3 hours). Regional trains. Excellent bus system. Ferries to islands. Car rental great for Tuscany/Amalfi.

💳 Payment

Cards increasingly accepted. Cash still important at trattorias, markets, and small shops. Coperto (cover charge) at restaurants. ATMs at banks.

📋 Travel Basics

Mediterranean climate. Tap water safe (Rome's fontanelle are drinkable). Watch for pickpockets in tourist areas. Siesta/riposo (afternoon break) in smaller towns.