
Transylvania's castles, Carpathian mountains, painted monasteries, and Dracula legend. Excellent value in Europe.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥172,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Visa-free (90 days, Schengen).
Romanian is official. English spoken by younger generation. French also understood.
CFR trains. Buses and minibuses. Rental cars for Transylvania. Bucharest has metro.
Mix of cash and cards. Romanian Leu. ATMs available. Very affordable.
Continental climate. Tap water varies. Brown bears in Carpathians. Bran Castle (Dracula's castle) is a must-visit.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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