A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ise vs. Whitsundays for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ise or Whitsundays?

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 Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays?

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.

Whitsundays

Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.

As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, The Best Cultural Tours in Japan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ise and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays is more expensive. And not only is Ise much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ise is in Asia and Whitsundays is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Ise would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ise 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays than you might in Ise.

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

When is the best time to visit Ise or Whitsundays?

Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Whitsundays is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Ise has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].

Should I visit Ise or Whitsundays in the Summer?

Both Whitsundays and Ise during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Ise for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Ise is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Ise average around 26°C (79°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Ise often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Ise gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.

Whitsundays gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Ise. Ise usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Ise gets 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ise or Whitsundays in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ise and Whitsundays. Many visitors come to Ise in the autumn for the shopping scene.

Ise is cooler than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ise averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. Ise usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Ise gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Whitsundays receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Ise gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Ise usually receives around the same amount of rain as Whitsundaysin April. Ise gets 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Ise or Whitsundays in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Ise as well as Whitsundays. Most visitors come to Ise for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Ise can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Ise is much colder than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ise in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. In the winter, Ise often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Ise gets 165 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.

Ise usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Ise gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Ise or Whitsundays in the Spring?

Both Whitsundays and Ise are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Ise because of the beaches.

In April, Ise is generally much colder than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Ise average around 13°C (56°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Ise usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Ise gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.

It's quite rainy in Ise. In April, Ise usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Ise gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Whitsundays and Ise