A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chumphon vs. Koyasan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chumphon or Koyasan?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Chumphon or Koyasan? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Chumphon or Koyasan?

Chumphon

Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.

Koyasan

Mount Koya, Japan is a mountain city located just south of Osaka in the Wakayama prefecture. The area is known as the headquarters of the Shingnon sect of Japanese Buddhism and was first settled in 816. Over time, it has developed into the small town of Koya that is now home to a religious studies university and over 100 temples, many of which offer accommodation.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Japan, and The Best Historical Tours in Japan.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Koyasan, we can see that Koyasan is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon 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 Koyasan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koyasan than you might in Chumphon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Koyasan Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Chumphon or Koyasan?

Koyasan has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chumphon experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Koyasan in the Summer?

Both Koyasan and Chumphon during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chumphon because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Koyasan because of the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.

In the summer, Chumphon is around the same temperature as Koyasan. Typically, the summer temperatures in Chumphon in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Koyasan averages at about 27°C (81°F).

In the summer, Chumphon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Koyasan. Chumphon gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koyasan receives 183 hours of full sun.

Koyasan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Chumphon. Chumphon usually gets more rain in July than Koyasan. Chumphon gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Koyasan receives 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Koyasan in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Chumphon and Koyasan. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chumphon year-round. Also, the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Koyasan this time of year.

In October, Chumphon is generally a little warmer than Koyasan. Daily temperatures in Chumphon average around 27°C (81°F), and Koyasan fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).

Chumphon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Koyasan during autumn. Chumphon gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Koyasan receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Koyasan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Chumphon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Chumphon usually receives more rain than Koyasan. Chumphon gets 276 mm (10.9 in) of rain, while Koyasan receives 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Chumphon or Koyasan in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Chumphon as well as Koyasan. Chumphon attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Koyasan for the museums and the cuisine.

Chumphon is much warmer than Koyasan in the winter. The daily temperature in Chumphon averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Koyasan fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chumphon this time of the year. In the winter, Chumphon often gets more sunshine than Koyasan. Chumphon gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koyasan receives 140 hours of full sun.

Chumphon usually gets more rain in January than Koyasan. Chumphon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Koyasan receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Koyasan in the Spring?

Both Koyasan and Chumphon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chumphon throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Koyasan in the spring for the small town charm and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Chumphon is much warmer than Koyasan. Typically, the spring temperatures in Chumphon in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Koyasan averages at about 15°C (59°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chumphon. Chumphon usually receives more sunshine than Koyasan during spring. Chumphon gets 239 hours of sunny skies, while Koyasan receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koyasan. In April, Chumphon usually receives less rain than Koyasan. Chumphon gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Koyasan receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Koyasan and Chumphon