Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Longsheng?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Longsheng or Tokyo?
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 Longsheng and Tokyo. 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: Longsheng or Tokyo?
Longsheng
A county of the city, Guilin, Longsheng is a hub of several ethnic cultures that thrive on farming and tourism. It is located about 50 or so miles north of the Guilin city center. The region is perhaps most known for the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces located in Heping Township. These, along with many other natural features like hot springs, waterfalls, and meadows are a few of the main attractions that draw visitors to Longsheng.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in China, The Best Adventure Tours to China, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLongsheng $78Tokyo $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Longsheng is $78, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $157. 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 Longsheng and Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLongsheng $20Tokyo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLongsheng $40Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Longsheng and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Longsheng or Tokyo? 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.
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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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Longsheng $41Tokyo $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer between Tokyo and Hakuba or Nozawa: $1,137
- Private Transfers between Tokyo and Snow Monkey Park: $821
- Hakuba: Private transfer from/to Tokyo/HND by minibus max 9: $815
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nagano: $707
- Haneda airport to/from Naeba city Private Transfer: $650
- From Tokyo:Private tour to Kamakura with Round-way transfer: $599
- Haneda airport to/from Karuizawa Town Private Transfer: $568
- 10-hour Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfer: $555
- One Way Shuttle Van Transfer, Tokyo ⇔ Nikko: $518
- Narita Airport: Private one way transfer by Luxury car/Van: $480
- Haneda Airport to/from Kamakura City Private Transfer: $480
- Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $455
Is it cheaper to fly into Longsheng or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo and Longsheng 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
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Food Meals for one dayLongsheng $35Tokyo $37
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.22
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.22
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Meal at Airport$6.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $38
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $39
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class! Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji: $52
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $59
- Tokyo Wagyu Culinary Tour Cooking Culture and Tasting: $65
- Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class: $68
- Private Food Tour in Downtown Yanesen and Nezu Shrine: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Longsheng $8.38Tokyo $68
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $97
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $133
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Tokyo Charter Private Tour with English & Hindi Driver: $347
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $484
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $474
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $143
- 1 Day private Tour in Hakone with Hakone Freepass & Train Ticket: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLongsheng $7.89Tokyo $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.91
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $78
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $82
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $88
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $133
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $161
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Longsheng and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Longsheng much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Longsheng would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Longsheng 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo than you might in Longsheng.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Longsheng Expensive? and Is Tokyo Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Longsheng or Tokyo?
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 Longsheng or Tokyo in the Summer?
Both Tokyo and Longsheng are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Longsheng is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Longsheng in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Tokyo averages at about 26°C (78°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. It's quite rainy in Longsheng. In July, Longsheng usually receives more rain than Tokyo. Longsheng gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLongsheng 30°C (86°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Tokyo in the Autumn?
Both Tokyo and Longsheng during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Longsheng is generally a little warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Longsheng average around 23°C (73°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Longsheng usually gets less rain in October than Tokyo. Longsheng gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLongsheng 23°C (73°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Tokyo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Longsheng and Tokyo. Furthermore, most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Longsheng is much warmer than Tokyo in the winter. The daily temperature in Longsheng averages around 10°C (49°F) in January, and Tokyo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
In January, Longsheng usually receives more rain than Tokyo. Longsheng gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLongsheng 10°C (49°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Longsheng or Tokyo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Longsheng as well as Tokyo. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Longsheng is a little warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Longsheng in April average around 20°C (68°F), and Tokyo averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Longsheng receives a lot of rain in the spring. Longsheng usually gets more rain in April than Tokyo. Longsheng gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLongsheng 20°C (68°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Longsheng
| Longsheng | Tokyo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.