A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Jingdezhen vs. Yakushima for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jingdezhen and Yakushima 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: Jingdezhen or Yakushima?

Jingdezhen

Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.

Yakushima

Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.

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.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima in the Summer?

Both Yakushima and Jingdezhen are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

Jingdezhen is around the same temperature as Yakushima in the summer. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 30°C (85°F) in July, and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Jingdezhen. In July, Jingdezhen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yakushima. Jingdezhen gets 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima in the Autumn?

Both Yakushima and Jingdezhen during the autumn are popular places to visit.

In the autumn, Jingdezhen is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jingdezhen in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Yakushima averages at about 22°C (71°F).

Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jingdezhen usually gets less rain in October than Yakushima. Jingdezhen gets 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jingdezhen and Yakushima.

In January, Jingdezhen is generally much colder than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Jingdezhen average around 6°C (43°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Jingdezhen usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Jingdezhen gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Jingdezhen or Yakushima in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Jingdezhen as well as Yakushima.

Jingdezhen is around the same temperature as Yakushima in the spring. The daily temperature in Jingdezhen averages around 18°C (64°F) in April, and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Jingdezhen usually gets more rain in April than Yakushima. Jingdezhen gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Yakushima and Jingdezhen