Should you visit Atami or Yakushima?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Atami and Yakushima can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Atami
Sharing a home with the famous Mount Fuji inside the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Atami is a Japanese city set on the seaside of the Izu Peninsula. With volcanic hills and natural hot springs, visitors are very much drawn to the unique landscape of the place. There are many hot springs resorts that take advantage of the area's natural features, which have been attracting visitors since the 8th century.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
Which city is cheaper, Yakushima or Atami?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Atami is $96, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $130. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Atami and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $96 for a double occupancy room in Atami If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $66. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Yakushima the cost is $132 on average.
Food
The price of a meal in Atami can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $27 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $11 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
On average, meal and food prices in Yakushima cost around $31 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $12.
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Food
Meals for one day
Atami $27
Yakushima $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atami
For Atami, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto :
$14
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Miso-balls):
$23
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Yokohama Lunch, Tea, and Dinner Cruise with Royalwings:
$25
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Online character lunch box cooking class:
$27
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Japanese Rolled Sushi cooking in Tokyo:
$27
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Tokyo West Side Walking and Street Food Tour:
$34
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Hakodate's Famous Ikameshi Cooking Class:
$36
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Casual):
$41
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Okinawa Home Cooking Experience:
$45
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Moby Dick Dinner Cruise in Naha:
$53
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Special):
$59
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Morning Wagyu Kaiseki Cooking Course:
$60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yakushima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yakushima.
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Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto :
$14
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Miso-balls):
$23
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Yokohama Lunch, Tea, and Dinner Cruise with Royalwings:
$25
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Online character lunch box cooking class:
$27
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Japanese Rolled Sushi cooking in Tokyo:
$27
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Tokyo West Side Walking and Street Food Tour:
$34
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Hakodate's Famous Ikameshi Cooking Class:
$36
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Casual):
$41
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Okinawa Home Cooking Experience:
$45
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Moby Dick Dinner Cruise in Naha:
$53
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Special):
$59
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Morning Wagyu Kaiseki Cooking Course:
$60
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Atami than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $40 on transportation in Atami on average per day.
The average price of local transportation around Yakushima is $55 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atami
Also for Atami, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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[5%OFF] Ferry Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry:
$6.09
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Nara Kimono and Deer Experience Day Trip from Kyoto (with One Way Transfer):
$10
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Ferry Roundtrip Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Anei Kanko :
$11
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Ferry Transfers between Naha and Kume, Tonaki by Kume Shosen :
$11
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Shared Round-Trip Transfers for Chichibugahama Beach:
$23
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo International Forum and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Yokohama Port (Osanbashi Terminal) and Tokyo City or Shin Yokohama City:
$32
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Private City Transfers Between Osaka and Port of Kobe (One Way):
$32
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Private City Transfers Between Kyoto and Port of Kobe (One Way):
$32
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Private City Transfers Between Port of Kobe and Kobe/Osaka/Kyoto (One Way):
$32
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Private City Transfers Between Tokyo and Kamakura/Shin-Yokohama (One Way):
$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yakushima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yakushima:
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[5%OFF] Ferry Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry:
$6.09
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Shared Round-Trip Transfers for Chichibugahama Beach:
$23
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Shared Night Bus Transfers from Osaka to Tokyo:
$62
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Shared Night Bus Transfers from Kyoto to Tokyo:
$62
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Private Transfers Between the New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$152
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Private Transfers Between Yoyogi National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$153
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Private Transfers Between Yokohama Port (Osanbashi Terminal) and Tokyo City or Shin Yokohama City:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo Stadium and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo International Forum and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Nippon Budokan and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Musashino Forest Sports Plaza and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
Is it cheaper to fly into Atami or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Atami change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Atami, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $8.57 per day, per person.
Yakushima's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $23 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Atami
For Atami, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Beppu Tower Admission Ticket:
$3.65
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Uzu no Michi and Onaruto Bridge Hall Edy Ticket:
$3.75
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Yunomoto Onsen Experience in Hokkaido :
$4.09
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[5% OFF] Akame 48 Watefalls / Ninja Training Experience Discount Ticket in Mie:
$4.35
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Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Experience:
$4.39
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Hanshin Tourist Pass (1 Day, Umeda Pick Up):
$4.55
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Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch Ticket:
$4.55
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Roman no Mori Kyowakoku Ticket in Chiba:
$4.55
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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Ticket:
$4.85
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Yunokuni no Mori Ticket in Komatsu:
$4.99
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Hida Kanayama Onsen Yutarikan Hot Spring Experience in Gifu:
$4.99
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Museum of Aeronautical Science Admission Ticket :
$5.09
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
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Art Aquarium Museum Ticket in Tokyo:
$21
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Beppu Tower Admission Ticket:
$3.65
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Chiba Mother Farm Ticket Tokyo:
$12
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Hakodate-Onuma Segway Tours:
$82
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Hakone Kamakura 3-Day Ticket Pass:
$63
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Hakone Kowaki-en Yunessun Hot Spring Theme Park One Day Ticket :
$21
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Hakone Segway Tours:
$82
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Izu Teddy Bear Museum Admission Ticket:
$13
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Japanese Culture Experience at Kanda Myoujin Shrine EDOCCO Cha-ya in Tokyo:
$27
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Kanda Myoujin Rakugo Show Ticket in Tokyo:
$7.29
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Kanda Myoujin Shrine Experience Ticket in Tokyo:
$45
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Kouri Ocean Tower Observation Deck Ticket in Okinawa:
$6.99
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Atami spend on average $6.08 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $7.11 on alcoholic beverages in Yakushima per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Atami
Also in Atami, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Yakushima
Also in Yakushima, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Atami and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Atami much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Atami would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Atami and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima than you might in Atami.
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