A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ise vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ise and Khao Yai National Park can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Ise or Khao Yai National Park?

Ise

A coastal city of Japan, Ise is best known for the Ise Shrine, arguably the holiest and most important Shinto site and the reputed home of the Emperor's Sacred Mirror. The shrine dates back to 4 BC and actually consists of two shrines: the inner shrine called Naiku and the outer shrine called Geku.

Khao Yai National Park

Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, The Best Cultural Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ise Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park?

Ise has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Ise as well as Khao Yai National Park. Most visitors come to Ise for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.

In July, Ise is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Ise average around 26°C (79°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).

In the summer, Ise often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Ise receives a lot of rain in the summer. Ise usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?

Both Khao Yai National Park and Ise are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Ise because of the shopping scene. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Ise is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ise averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. Ise usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Ise gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. It's quite rainy in Ise. In October, Ise usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?

Both Khao Yai National Park and Ise during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ise this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.

It's quite cold in Ise in the winter. In the winter, Ise is much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ise in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).

In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Ise often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 165 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.

Ise usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ise or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ise and Khao Yai National Park. Many travelers come to Ise for the beaches. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Ise is generally much colder than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Ise average around 13°C (56°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. Ise usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Ise gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.

Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Ise gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Ise usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Park. Ise gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Ise