A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park vs. Boracay for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Boracay?

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

Should I visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Boracay? 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: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Boracay?

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.

Boracay

A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines, and The Best Adventure Tours to Philippines.


Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $88, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $56. 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 Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Boracay in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $52
    Boracay $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $104
    Boracay $46
Compare Hotels in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Boracay

Looking for a hotel in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Boracay? 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 Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park


Hotels in Boracay


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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: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $26
    Boracay $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Hakone Resorts to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) - Departure Transfer: $242
  • Hakone to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Private Departure Transfer: $155

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:

  • Speedboat Caticlan to Boracay Transfer (Oneway): $81
  • Boracay Transfer round trip with Island Hopping: $69
  • PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER TO BORACAY: $59
  • Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay: $54
  • Private Transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: $43
  • Caticlan: Ferry Boat Airport Transfer To Boracay: $41
  • Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan: $35
  • Departure: Ferry boat Transfer Boracay to Caticlan Airport: $30
  • Airport Transfer to Boracay or vice versa: $26
  • Shared Transfer from/to MPH for Domestic Passports: $21

Is it cheaper to fly into Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Boracay?

Prices for flights to both Boracay and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park 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
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $20
    Boracay $14

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $11
    Boracay $15

Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

  • Easygoing Nature Walk in Hakone Tour: $26
  • Supreme Sencha: Tea Ceremony & Making Experience in Hakone: $129
  • Private Shopping Tour from Hakone hotels to Grandberry Park: $134
  • Private Shopping Tour from Hakone to Gotemba Premium Outlets: $134
  • Traverse Outer Rim of Hakone Caldera and Enjoy Onsen Hiking Tour: $142
  • Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $155
  • Private Shopping Tour from Hakone to Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama: $156
  • Hakone for Children to Enjoy! Japanese Crafts Experience: $174
  • Hakone 8 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $181
  • Tour around Mount Fuji group from 2 people ¥32,000: $209
  • Hakone Onsen Experience, Lake Ashi, Open-Air Museum Tour: $226
  • Hakone Full-Day Private Tour : $245

Tours and Activities in Boracay

Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Hours Boracay Land Tour via Etrike: $26
  • Aklan Tibiao Antique Tour : $190
  • Atv Mainland Adventure with lunch: $63
  • Best Boracay Sunset Party Boat Experience: $45
  • Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $9.02
  • Boracay ATV Tour and Kawa Hot Bath: $85
  • Boracay Buggy Car Adventure: $105
  • Boracay Cliff Jumping & Snorkeling Experience (Private): $105
  • Boracay Eco-Hopping Tour: $86
  • Boracay Helicopter Tour with Red Whale Party Yacht: $204
  • Boracay Hopping Tour with Standard Boodle Fight Lunch: $36
  • Boracay Island Hopping +Banana Boat (Shared Tour): $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $8.39
    Boracay $16


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.