Uzbekistan
Silk Road jewels — Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva. Stunning Islamic architecture and rapidly opening to tourism.
💸Estimated cost for Uzbekistan
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
$903.83〜
Hostel + self-catering
3N4D Mid
$988.25〜
Mid hotel + dining out
3N4D Comfort
$1,185.23〜
Upscale hotel + tours
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥126,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Local time · Tashkent
14:44
Mon · 2026-07-06
vs your local +0h
Your time: 14:44 (Mon)
Quick Facts
Entry & Visa
* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.
Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (30 days).
Visa
Not required
Max stay
30 days
Passport
6 months
💬 Language
Uzbek is official. Russian widely spoken. English growing in tourism.
🚆 Transport
Afrosiyob high-speed train (Tashkent-Samarkand). Domestic flights. Shared taxis between cities.
💳 Payment
Cash important (Uzbekistani Som). Cards growing in cities. ATMs available.
📋 Travel Basics
Continental climate (hot summers, cold winters). Plov (pilaf) is the national dish. Hospitality is extraordinary. Safe and welcoming.
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Safety
AGenerally calm
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✓ Last checked: 2026-07-06Source last updated: 2026-03-19
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