
Beirut's resilient nightlife, ancient Baalbek temples, cedars, and arguably the best food in the Middle East.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥126,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa on arrival for Japanese (30 days, free).
Arabic official. French and English widely spoken (trilingual society).
Service taxis. Uber. No functioning public transit. Traffic chaotic.
Cash (USD widely used alongside Lebanese Pound). Economic crisis affects currency.
Mediterranean climate. Check security situation (varies). Food is world-class (hummus, tabbouleh, shawarma). Resilient, vibrant culture.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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