
Riga's stunning Art Nouveau architecture, Baltic beaches, and dense forests. Affordable Baltic gem.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥184,000 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free (90 days, Schengen).
Latvian is official. English and Russian widely spoken.
Riga has trams and buses. Trains and buses for intercity.
Cards widely accepted. Euro zone.
Cool climate. Tap water safe. Riga's old town is UNESCO heritage. Black Balsam is the traditional spirit.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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