Taiwan
Night market paradise with the friendliest people in Asia — Taiwan will make you never want to leave.
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💸Estimated cost for Taiwan
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
$445.22〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$571.85〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$853.25〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥51,750 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Taipei
09:43
Mon · 2026-07-06
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Oct–Apr comfortable. Summer typhoons & heat
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🎉Events & Holidays
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Lunar New Year(movable) · 7d
Late Jan–early Feb. Many shops closed. Avoid or plan carefully
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Lantern Festival(movable)
Two weeks after Lunar NY. Pingxi sky lanterns magical
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Mid-Autumn Festival(movable)
Sep–Oct. BBQ tradition
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Typhoon SeasonJuly · 120d
Jul–Oct. Flight cancellations possible
📍Must-Visit Places
Jiufen Old Street
Spirited Away-inspiring hillside town with tea houses and ocean views
Taroko Gorge
Marble canyon with dramatic cliffs, tunnels, and suspension bridges
Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan's largest lake surrounded by lush mountains — serene and beautiful
🍜Must-Try Food
Xiaolongbao
Soup dumplings that explode with hot broth when you bite in
Bubble Tea
Born in Taiwan — chewy tapioca pearls in sweet milk tea
Beef Noodle Soup
Taiwan's national comfort food — rich braised beef broth with thick noodles
Night Market Feast
Stinky tofu, oyster omelette, grilled squid — endless choices under $2
Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days). Passport must have 3 months validity. Onward ticket may be required.
Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days
Passport
3 months
💬 Language
Mandarin Chinese is the main language. English proficiency is moderate in Taipei (better among younger people) but limited elsewhere. MRT and major transit have full English signage. Many restaurants have picture menus. Google Translate works well for Chinese. Japanese is understood by some older Taiwanese, and Japanese tourists are warmly received.
🚆 Transport
Taipei MRT is excellent, clean, and affordable. EasyCard works on MRT, buses, and convenience stores. Taiwan High Speed Rail connects Taipei to Kaohsiung in 90 minutes. YouBike bike-sharing is widely available. Intercity buses are comfortable and cheap. Scooter rental popular but traffic can be intense.
💳 Payment
Cash and cards are both widely used. ATMs abundant. Credit cards accepted at most restaurants and shops in cities. Night markets and small vendors are cash only. EasyCard can be used for small purchases at convenience stores and some shops. LINE Pay is popular locally.
📋 Travel Basics
Subtropical climate (hot, humid summers; mild winters). Tap water is technically safe but locals prefer bottled/filtered. Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) are on every block and offer incredible services. Earthquake preparedness is important. Power outlets use Type A/B plugs (110V, same as Japan/US).
Emergency Numbers
Tourist hotline0800-011-765
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (Taipei)
28F, 1 Songzhi Road, Xinyi, Taipei
Functions as embassy. Tourism hotline 0800-011-765 has Japanese 24/7.
* 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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台北で夜市はしご＆九份さんぽ。1日1000円のごほうび旅
台北、正直ナメてました。1泊2日でこんなに満たされていいの？ってくらい食べて歩いて、しかも財布にやさしい。学割もLCCも使い倒す私が「これはリピート確定」って思った週末弾丸の記録です✈️ 夜の士林夜市は、もう五感の渋滞。揚げ物のジューッて音、八角の甘い匂い、提灯みたいな看板のオレンジ色がぜんぶ一気に押し寄せてくる。名物の大鶏排(ジーパイ)は顔より大きいフライドチキンで、サクサクの衣に黒胡椒がきいてて、これを片手に人波を泳ぐのが最高に楽しい。胡椒餅は窯で焼いた肉まんって感じで、肉汁でやけどしかけました(でも幸せ)。小籠包もタピオカも、ちょっとずつ頼んで友達とシェアすれば、いろんな味を制覇できます。 翌朝は九份へ。山あいの細い石段に赤い提灯がずらっと連なって、霧がかかると本当に物語の中みたい。階段沿いの茶藝館でお茶を一杯。湯気ごしに見下ろす海と山が、夜市のにぎやかさとは真逆で、しみじみ「来てよかった」って声が出ました。坂道が多いので、ゆっくり歩くのがコツです。 移動はぜんぶ悠遊カード(EasyCard)1枚でOK。MRTもバスもピッとかざすだけで、現金いらずでラクすぎました。 ▼予算の目安(※あくまで目安。時期やお店で変動します) ・士林夜市の食べ歩き: 1品 約30〜100台湾ドル(約140〜470円)。3〜4品シェアして1人 約200台湾ドル(約940円)前後 ・ごはん1食の目安: 約100〜200台湾ドル(約470〜940円)。屋台中心なら安く済みます ・九份の茶藝館: お茶+お茶菓子で1人 約300台湾ドル(約1,400円)ほど。利用しなければ散策は無料 ・現地の移動費: MRTは1回 約20〜40台湾ドル(約95〜190円)。台北市内〜九份はバスや電車で片道 約100台湾ドル(約470円)前後 ・1日のトータル目安: 食事+移動を屋台中心で抑えれば1人 約700〜1,200台湾ドル(約3,300〜5,600円)。がんばれば「1日1000円のごほうび」枠の食べ歩きだけなら十分収まります🍗 ▼アクセス ・士林夜市はMRT淡水信義線「劍潭」駅から徒歩すぐ ・九份は台北からバスまたは電車+バスで片道おおよそ1〜1.5時間。悠遊カードがそのまま使えて便利です ▼ベストな時間帯 ・夜市は18時以降がにぎやか。九份は提灯が灯る夕方〜日没ごろが幻想的だけど、その分とても混みます。静かに楽しみたいなら午前中もおすすめ ▼服装・持ち物 ・どちらも歩くのでスニーカー必須。九份は坂と階段だらけです ・悠遊カードは駅やコンビニで購入＆チャージ可。少額の現金も持っておくと屋台で安心 ・台湾は急な雨が多いので、折りたたみ傘があると安心です☔
