Should you visit Chichibu-Tama-Kai or Dewa Sanzan?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Chichibu-Tama-Kai and Dewa Sanzan can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Chichibu-Tama-Kai
Located at the intersection of the Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano, and Tokyo Prefectures, Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park is a national park in Japan webbed with hiking trails and many ancient shrines. Mount Mitake, Mount Mitsumine, and Mount Mito are just three of the eight peaks that tower above the park at over 2000 meters, while rivers sources flowing below include the Arakawa River, Shinano River, Tama River, and Fuefuki River (Fuji River).
Dewa Sanzan
Dewa Sanzan, Japan is a picturesque city in the Tohoku region which consists solely of the three sacred mountains: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. The mountains are considered holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and are a popular pilgrimage site, especially since many ascetic pilgrims live in the mountains and are occasionally spotted throughout the various hiking trails.
Which city is cheaper, Dewa Sanzan or Chichibu-Tama-Kai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Chichibu-Tama-Kai is $77, while the average daily cost in Dewa Sanzan is $73. 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 Chichibu-Tama-Kai and Dewa Sanzan in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $76 for a double occupancy room in Chichibu-Tama-Kai If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Double occupancy rooms typically run around $62 in Dewa Sanzan For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Chichibu-Tama-Kai food costs typically run travelers around $27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Dewa Sanzan travelers spend around $27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Chichibu-Tama-Kai $27
Dewa Sanzan $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chichibu-Tama-Kai
For Chichibu-Tama-Kai, 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 Dewa Sanzan
For Dewa Sanzan, 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
Local Transportation
To get around in Chichibu-Tama-Kai, the average visitor spends $22 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Dewa Sanzan than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $25 on transportation in Dewa Sanzan on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chichibu-Tama-Kai
Also for Chichibu-Tama-Kai, 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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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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dewa Sanzan
Also for Dewa Sanzan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Kansai International Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka (Same Day Booking):
$338
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo (Same Day Booking):
$323
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Kyoto:
$246
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Private Airport Transfer between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Hokkaido Major Cities:
$209
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Private Haneda International Airport Transfers (HND) for Tokyo (For Urgent Flight):
$203
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Private New Chitose Airport Transfers (CTS) for Sapporo, Hoshino Resorts, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, or Surrounding Areas:
$177
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Private Nagoya Airport (NGO) Transfers for Downtown Nagoya and Surrounding Cities:
$164
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Osaka, Nara, & Kobe:
$154
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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 the New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$152
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo 23 Wards, Hakone, or Karuizawa:
$150
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Private Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, or Nara:
$150
Is it cheaper to fly into Chichibu-Tama-Kai or Dewa Sanzan?
Prices for flights to both Dewa Sanzan and Chichibu-Tama-Kai 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
In Chichibu-Tama-Kai, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $7.96 per person, per day.
Sightseeing expenses in Dewa Sanzan, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $10 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Chichibu-Tama-Kai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chichibu-Tama-Kai.
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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
Tours and Activities in Dewa Sanzan
For Dewa Sanzan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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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
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Chichibu-Tama-Kai, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.26.
Typically, people visiting Dewa Sanzan spend on average $8.11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Chichibu-Tama-Kai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Chichibu-Tama-Kai:
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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 Dewa Sanzan
Also in Dewa Sanzan, 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 comparing the travel costs between Chichibu-Tama-Kai and Dewa Sanzan, we can see that Chichibu-Tama-Kai is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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