Japan from €530 return. If you've been waiting for a reason to finally book it, this is it.
Air China flies from Milan to Tokyo or Osaka with one stop, and September and October are genuinely two of the best months to visit: warm but not sweaty, dry, and lit with early autumn colour.
✈️ The deal
- From: Milan, Italy
- To: Tokyo or Osaka, Japan
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: €530–€570 return
- When: September/October 2026
Example dates - Milan to Tokyo:
08/09/2026 – 15/10/2026
09/09/2026 – 13/10/2026
16/09/2026 – 19/10/2026
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Example dates - Milan to Osaka:
05/09/2026 – 16/09/2026
17/09/2026 – 14/10/2026
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Flying Air China? You may be entitled to a free hotel during your layover. Here's how to claim it.
💰 How far does your money go?
Japan's reputation for being expensive is mostly myth. A bowl of ramen costs around €6. A gyudon (beef bowl) runs €3. A cold beer from a convenience store is €2. Even a conveyor-belt sushi meal rarely breaks €12 per person.
Budget around €50–€75 a day and you can eat extremely well, travel by rail, and still have money left for a standing bar and a whisky.
☀️ The weather
September opens warm and humid, with highs around 28°C in both Tokyo and Osaka. By mid-September the heat softens and October arrives with blue skies, dry air, and temperatures between 15°C and 24°C. It's considered one of the best times to visit Japan. The first autumn foliage begins to appear in parks and temple gardens from late October.
🏨 Where to stay in Tokyo
Onyado Nono Asakusa — 8.6/10 · From €45/night
Ryokan-style budget hotel in Asakusa with natural hot spring baths. Old Tokyo at a very modern price.
Hotel Groove Shinjuku — 8.8/10 · From €90/night
Slick design hotel in the heart of Shinjuku, ideal for nightlife and day trips by rail.
The Okura Tokyo — 9.2/10 · From €280/night
Old-school Japanese luxury, floor-to-ceiling views, and a spa that earns its price tag.
🏨 Where to stay in Osaka
Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi — 8.4/10 · From €55/night
Clean and central. In the middle of Shinsaibashi, easy to get everywhere.
Zentis Osaka — 9.0/10 · From €120/night
Boutique hotel in Umeda with a rooftop terrace and rooms that blend Japanese craft with modern comfort.
Conrad Osaka — 9.2/10 · From €220/night
Forty floors up in a waterfront tower. One of the most striking hotels in the city.
🎯 What to do
Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo) - The world's busiest pedestrian crossing. Stand on the viewing platform above it and watch thousands of people cross simultaneously from every direction.
Dotonbori (Osaka) - Osaka's neon-lit food and entertainment strip. Come hungry: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu. Follow your nose.
Sensoji Temple (Tokyo) - Tokyo's oldest temple, dating to the 7th century. Most atmospheric at dawn, before the crowds arrive.
Osaka Castle - Rebuilt fortress surrounded by a moat and gardens. The surrounding park is one of the best spots for an autumn afternoon walk in October.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Both cities are gateways to some of Japan's most extraordinary places.
Kyoto - 15 minutes from Osaka by Shinkansen. Temples, bamboo forests, and traditional tea houses. Non-negotiable if you're flying into Osaka.
Nara - 45 minutes from Osaka. Ancient temples and deer that roam freely through the city. A half-day is plenty.
Hakone - 90 minutes from Tokyo. Mountain village with open-air hot springs and views of Mount Fuji on clear days.
Kamakura - 1 hour from Tokyo. Coastal town with a 13-metre bronze Buddha and forested hiking trails above the sea.
Hiroshima - 90 minutes from Osaka by Shinkansen. One of Japan's most profound places to visit, with a peace museum and a vibrant food scene.
€530 return from Milan. Japan doesn't get much cheaper than this. Check the dates before they disappear.
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