A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Deqin vs. Kamakura for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Deqin or Kamakura?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Deqin and Kamakura. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Deqin or Kamakura?

Deqin

Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.

Kamakura

An old city center of medieval Japan, Kamakura sits today on the seaside just south of Tokyo. Due to its early beginnings, the city is dotted with Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines. It has become a prominent resort town drawing visitors with its many historic landmarks as well as nearby beaches.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Kamakura or Deqin?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Deqin is $65, while the average daily cost in Kamakura is $112. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Deqin and Kamakura in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Deqin $36
    Kamakura $80
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Deqin $72
    Kamakura $160
Compare Hotels in Deqin and Kamakura

Looking for a hotel in Deqin or Kamakura? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Deqin


Hotels in Kamakura


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Kamakura Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Deqin $19
    Kamakura $16

Is it cheaper to fly into Deqin or Kamakura?

Prices for flights to both Kamakura and Deqin 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.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Deqin $16
    Kamakura $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kamakura

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kamakura.

  • Walking Food Tour in Kamakura Japan Delicacies: $45
  • Sushi Roll Bento Cooking Class: $66

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Deqin $13
    Kamakura $6.03

Tours and Activities in Kamakura

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kamakura are as follows:

  • Tour on the Works of Ninshô in French: $30
  • Traditional Kimono Rental Experience at WARGO: $37
  • Kamakura; First Samurai Capital walking tour: $40
  • Kamakura Rickshaw Tour: $41
  • Private Tour from North Kamakura Temples & Shrine: $43
  • A tour to eat up all the delicacies of Japan in Kamakura: $44
  • From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour: $47
  • Half day Walking tour & Japanese sweets: $47
  • From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour: $48
  • Visit Daibutsu and shopping experience: $52
  • Private History and Heritage Tour by Rickshaw: $54
  • Private tour in Kamakura fully in Spanish: $54

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Deqin $11
    Kamakura $14


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

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


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