A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Lahore vs. Yaeyama Islands for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands?

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 Lahore and Yaeyama Islands. 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: Lahore or Yaeyama Islands?

Lahore

As Pakistan's second largest city and the capital of the north-eastern Punjab province, Lahore is widely considered the country's cultural capital. Some of its best-known features include the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Gurdwara, a mall surrounded by buildings from the British Raj, and many unique markets and neighborhoods.

Yaeyama Islands

The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands in the Summer?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Lahore during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Yaeyama Islands this time of year.

It's very hot in Lahore this time of the year. Lahore is a little warmer than Yaeyama Islands in the summer. The daily temperature in Lahore averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).

In Yaeyama Islands, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lahore. In the summer, Lahore often gets less sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 279 hours of full sun.

Yaeyama Islands gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lahore. Lahore usually gets more rain in July than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 202 mm (8 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lahore and Yaeyama Islands. Furthermore, many travelers come to Yaeyama Islands for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Lahore is around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lahore in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Yaeyama Islands averages at about 26°C (78°F).

In Lahore, it's very sunny this time of the year. Lahore usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during autumn. Lahore gets 290 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Yaeyama Islands receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lahore usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Lahore as well as Yaeyama Islands. Additionally, many visitors come to Yaeyama Islands in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.

In January, Lahore is generally cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Lahore average around 14°C (58°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lahore this time of the year. In the winter, Lahore often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 97 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Yaeyama Islands. Lahore usually gets less rain in January than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Lahore or Yaeyama Islands in the Spring?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Lahore are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Yaeyama Islands for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.

Lahore is a little warmer than Yaeyama Islands in the spring. The daily temperature in Lahore averages around 28°C (83°F) in April, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lahore. Lahore usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during spring. Lahore gets 278 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. In April, Lahore usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Lahore gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Yaeyama Islands is May to June.

Typical Weather for Yaeyama Islands and Lahore