Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Mount Kailash?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Mount Kailash or Yokohama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Kailash or Yokohama? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Mount Kailash or Yokohama?
Mount Kailash
The main point of entry to Mount Kailash is a small village called Darchen. Once an important sheep station for nomads and their flocks, the village has now grown to provide for the pilgrims wishing to embark towards Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It contains a number of guest houses and restaurants as well as a hotel where pilgrims must get permission from the Public Security Bureau to make the trek around the mountain. Also in the village are a handful of small stores and kiosks, as well as some grounds for camping. It is about 330 km (a one-day bus drive) from the town of Shiquanhe to the northeast, where Gunsa Airport is located, offering flights twice a week to Lhasa and Chengdu.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Mount Kailash Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Kailash $95Yokohama $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Kailash is $95, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $147. 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 Mount Kailash and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Kailash $29Yokohama $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Kailash $58Yokohama $136
Compare Hotels in Mount Kailash and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Mount Kailash or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Kailash $33Yokohama $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Morning Transfer, Haneda Airport⇒Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nikko: $419
- Narita Airport(NRT): Private Transfer to Tokyo 1-9 pax: $135
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $93
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $169
- Private Transfer Between Narita Airport and Yokohama Port: $246
- Private Transfer Between Yokohama Port and Yokohama City: $160
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $145
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport: $154
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $225
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
- Tokyo: Haneda Airport(HND) Private Transfer to/from Yokohama: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Kailash or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Mount Kailash 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 dayMount Kailash $45Yokohama $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour Pay as You Go Experience: $32
- KABUKICHO: Samurai Revue Show with 2 drinks & Dinner at Izakaya: $74
- Local market visit & Chicken Omurice Cooking Class (Ebisu, Tokyo): $77
- 2-Hour Local Street Food Tour in Yokohama Chinatown: $80
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Ebisu Tokyo Onigiri & Yuzu Ramen Cooking Class with Market Visit: $114
- Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: $122
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $154
- Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking: $161
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized: $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Kailash $17Yokohama $29
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.11
- Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $9.63
- Tokyo Shinjuku: WARP Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $9.63
- Tokyo and Yokohama Private Tour with Guide: $13
- Morning running tour of Yokohama - Morning running and breakfast - with local guide Minato Mirai and Chinatown: $13
- Yokohama Fantasy GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Admission Ticket: $17
- Tokyo Ginza Crafts Class Adventure Tour: $19
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $19
- Tokyo Walking Tour of Kabukicho and Golden Gai with a Ninja Guide: $19
- Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making: $21
- Kawasaki Shrine Experience: Miko & Shinto Priest Traditions: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Kailash $2.96Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $45
- Ebisu Garden Place and Brewery Tour: $83
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $96
- Tokyo After 5pm Pub Crawling in Ginza: $154
- Tokyo Burlesque & Cabaret Nightlife Experience: $212
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mount Kailash and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Mount Kailash much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mount Kailash would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mount Kailash 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama than you might in Mount Kailash.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Kailash Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
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.